Etha "Bea" Fox, 98, died of complications from pneumonia on Sept. 8 at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago.

Fox was a retired Captain of the U.S. Coast Guard, and beloved daughter of the late Dr. Nathan l. Fox and Mary (nee Diamond). She practiced before the US Court of Appeals, Law and Business Administration Division. Bea was a life trustee of Chicago Sinai Congregation, founder and secretary of Emeritus Woman's Bar Association, Chicago Chapter. Member of Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association. Member of National Council for Jewish Women.

Interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Memorials to Spertus Center, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 or Jewish War Veterans. For info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.