Edward S. Bottum, 68, of Winnetka, a man committed to his family and community, a mentor to many and with a zest for life, died unexpectedly of cerebral hemorrhaging, Friday, May 24, in Muskegon, MI following a heart attack. Ed was Managing Partner for Chase Franklin Corporation, recently named Chairman of Underwriters Laboratories, and previously with the Continental Bank (now Bank of America), retiring as Vice Chairman. He is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Joyce Bixler; three sons, Roger (Susan), John (Dr. Jon Karakowski), and Sam (Melanie Domer), one daughter, Carroll Bottum Ritter (Robert Ritter); and four grandchildren, Hannah and Sam Bottum and Jack and Kendall Ritter. A memorial service will begin at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth. In lieu of flowers, donations would be most appreciated to The Rush Presbyterian Institute of Mental Well-Being, 1700 W. Van Buren Street, Room 250, Chicago, IL 60612
