Sophie M. Richter, nee Mnikolaicik; cherished and loving mother of Christina M. Richter and Dr. Paul A. (Julie) Richter; proud grandmother of Garret Preston; preceded in death by 8 sisters and brothers; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews; friend to many including Summer and Autumn; Sophie and her sister, Helen, were proprietors of Stylist Beauty Salon for over 30 years. Special thanks to her loving caregiver Pura and to Seasons Hospice. Visitation Tuesday 3pm to 9pm at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. Funeral Wednesday 9 AM to St. Hilary Church for 10 AM mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Funeral Info. 847-966-7302 or