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Hinsdale Central's Sarah Thornton hits her approach shot on the third tee as the Red Devils girls golf team took on Downers Grove South Sept. 15 at Ruth Lake Country Club. Central defeated the Mustangs 170-203. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
David C. Zeller, 76, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 16, 2020. David attended the University of Buffalo and pursued a career as an engineer. Following this, he joined Laura in running the Hinsdale Gallery and Custom Framing store as a framer for 35 years. David remained active, enjoying tennis, cycling, golf, and travel with his wife. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, especially James Kartousis. He is survived by his wife, Laura Zeller, née Nebral; and many...
William Charles Barnhart, 81, of Burr Ridge passed away Sept. 12, 2020, after a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He grew up in Downers Grove and graduated from Downers North High School and The University of Iowa. At Iowa he met Nan, who became his wife of 61 years. Bill and Nan lived in Clarendon Hills for 50 years before moving to Burr Ridge. He was a longtime member of Christ Church of Oak Brook and Ruth Lake Country Club. Bill is survived by his daughters, Beth (the late Rick) Gray and Debbie (Dave) Shook; his f...
Ann Marie Johnson, 90, of Willowbrook, died peacefully in her daughter's Hinsdale home on Sept. 18, 2020. Ann Marie was born in 1930 in Chicago. She was the eldest daughter of Peter and Margaret Volpe, nee Arvia. She married Robert Johnson in Chicago in 1953 and had one daughter. Ann Marie became a widow over 32 years ago, but did not dwell in her grief. She trusted in the promise of the Gospel and the promise of eternal life in Christ. Many faith-filled discussions filled...
Paul J. Hoffmann, 71, passed away Sept. 14, 2020, at his Hinsdale home. Paul was born in 1948 in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Hoffmann, nee Mennon; his children, Madeleine (James) Butler, James Hoffmann and Patricia Hoffmann; and his grandchildren, Margaret, Connor, Kitty and Elizabeth. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. A private family funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Stephen Michael Wendt, 79, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Jane Wendt, née Matecki; his children, Beth (Barb O'Meara) Wendt, Mary (Andrew) Atseff and Charles (Kolette); his grandchildren, James, Frances, Henry, Kelsey (Ty), Charles, Christine, Emily, Thomas, Teddy, Sophie, George, Isabelle, Jordan, Kendall and Avery; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen M. (Tracey) Wendt Jr. Visitation is...
Naomi "Midge" Sullivan, 80, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Sept. 16. Midge was grateful for her family, friends and the many other blessings in her life, with her grandchildren as the icing on the cake of life for her. She was a longtime member of the Garden Club of Hinsdale, where she served for a time as its president. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants and sharing her horticultural knowledge with others. Midge was an avid bridge player and...
William "Bill" Gordon, M.D. 87, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Sept. 13, 2020, in Oak Brook, after a purposeful and adventurous life. He was born in 1933 in Chicago to William P. Gordon Sr. and Adeline Singer Gordon. He grew up in Beverly alongside his brother, Philip (Jean) Gordon and his sisters, Mary Beth (late John) Dove, Kathy (Steve) Kula and the late Barbara (Philip) Altvater. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School, St. Louis University and Loyola...
Loretta Mae Hart, 98, a resident of Escondido, Calif., and former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Sept. 11, 2020, one day after her 98th birthday. She was born in 1922 in Duluth, Minn., one of seven children, to Carl and Anna Nordin Hegg. She grew up on a farm in Gordon, Wis., and was a 1940 graduate of Drummond High School. She was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Escondido. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, D. Jack Hart in 2006; and her...
The Hinsdale Central varsity boys soccer team typically would be midway through its season. Thanks to COVID-19, boys soccer, along with football and girls volleyball, will instead compete in a revamped spring season that begins in February. That's not the only change Central athletes - and the athletic department as a whole - are facing this year. Read more in Sports on Page 46. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Live concert venues may be silent these days, but that won't stop the music. Several local organizations are sponsoring online concerts for those longing to hear real-time tunes. Union Church of Hinsdale is inviting people to alleviate their COVID-19 stress with "Songs from the Heart" from 7 to 7:30 tonight, Sept. 24. Director of Music and Worship Stephen Edwards and church organist Stephen Uhl will be joined by Gina Graffagna for the program, which will feature Mozart's Sonat...
The Hinsdalean was crowned the No. 1 midsize nondaily newspaper in the state for editorial and advertising content last week by the Illinois Press Association. The Hinsdalean received 23 awards in the 2019 Best of the Press contest en route to receiving the Harold and Eve White Memorial Trophy and 19 awards in the advertising and marketing contest to win the Sam Zito Award of Excellence and the Division H trophy. "I never thought, with such a small staff, we would be in a...
Oktoberfest Sept. 26-27 Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St. https://www.czs.org Head to the East Mall beer garden for live polka music and Lienenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer and seasonal eats (bratwurst, pretzels, sausages and more) available for purchase. Tickets must be reserved through the online timed ticketing system. Time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free with admission of $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors and $17.95 for children 3-11 plus $15 parking. RR, MD Fall Nature Walk Sept. 27 Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 1...
Cross country, boys Sept. 18 vs. York V wins 27-30 Watcke, 1st, 13:49 Revord, 5th, 14:25 Mekla, 6th, 14:28.4 Ley, 7th, 14:28.8 Gruber, 8th, 14:31 Cross country, girls Sept. 17 @ York V loses 39-21 McCabe, 3rd, 16:03 Fischer, 4th, 16:03.7 McDonnell, 9th, 17:20.7 Terry, 11th, 17:40.3 Griffin, 12th, 17:47.4 Golf, boys Sept. 22 @ Downers North V wins 149-152 Cornell, 37 Riegger, 37 Spitzer, 37 Inabnit, 38 Mulligan, 38 Sept. 16 vs. Glenbard West V loses 191-190 (fifth card) Riegger, 35 Mulligan, 37 Inabnit, 38 Nain, 41 Spitzer,...
Name: Drew McMillin Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills What's been the biggest challenge playing during COVID-19? Probably having to wear our masks before and after the rounds. But I haven't really found it to be that big of an issue. When did you start golfing? I started golfing the summer before my freshman year of high school. I grew up playing competitive tennis and picked up golf as a hobby. I stuck with it because I just found it to be a much more relaxing sport,...
A friend of mine recently texted me a picture of the iconic children's book character Miss Viola Swamp with the message, "I can't go into it right now. But I need to know what book this is from." I quickly typed back, "Miss Nelson is Missing" by Harry Allard. Illustrations by James Marshall ("George and Martha," "The Stupids," all the good fairy tale retellings.) You're welcome." This year more than any other, there is special comfort in reading about classrooms and lockers...
Four students in Community Consolidated District 181 have tested positive for COVID-19 since in-person classes resumed Sept. 8. A student at Hinsdale Middle School was listed as the first case on the district website on Friday. The student, an eighth-grader, has not been at school while possibly contagious since Sept. 14, according to the notification sent to HMS families. Another three students reported they had tested positive on Monday, Jamie Lavigueur, district...
Every home has a story to tell. We live in an orange brick 1960s colonial revival. Our Realtor affectionately called it the "Leave It to Beaver House." Our house was well-loved, but it took time for it to really feel like it was ours. A few months after we moved in, I realized I had severely underestimated how long my painting projects would take with two preschoolers in tow. My house dreams were beginning feel a bit deflated. I was worried that my daughters might never nap...
On behalf of the American Legion Post 250 of Hinsdale, I would like to thank all the wonderful people who came out for our “Shred your Documents” event. All of you helped make this event a huge success, We would to try and make this an annual event, it at all possible (and will work hard to make it happen.) Some personal thank yous, to Mr. Dennis Jones, Hinsdale Bank & Trust Co., Mr. James Slonoff, The Hinsdalean; Emmanuel Vasquez, FastSigns of Downers Grove; Greg Siedlecki, Hinsdale Rotarian who printed the thank-you car...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Sept. 22. DUI arrest Jonathan M. O’Grodny, 23, 6140 W. 99th St., Oak Lawn, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08 at 6:48 a.m. Sept. 20 at the BP Amoco, 149 E. Ogden Ave. Police were called about a subject asleep at the wheel at a gas pump. He was charged and released to appear in court. Teen arrested for drinking Liam N. Burke, 19, 17 Camberley Court, was arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a...
Matty is a handsome boy who is looking for his forever home, with kids of any age. He's an active 2-year-old who loves to talk and watch birds out the window. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview. Temporary adoption hours are noon to 6 p.m....
Agency Picks up foundation grant The Hinsdale-based Green Halo Scholars organization received a grant of $7,000 last month from the Palumbo Foundation to fund professional college essay writing support and professional college counseling for under-resourced high school seniors. Green Halo Scholars is a nonprofit formed two years ago to help students in need at several western suburban high school navigate the college application and selection process. STUDENTS EARN MEDALS IN EXAMS More than 200 Hinsdale Central students were...
Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook is overlooked by locals as a destination for decompressing, according to volunteer Anne Cahill. She's been reminded of that recently amidst the renewed popularity of open spaces. "When Fullersburg (Woods) parking lots were full, I would go to Mayslake and there would be, like, three, four or five cars in the parking lot," Cahill said. She surmised the reason is that the historic Peabody Mansion is closely associated with the site. "People...
Rhys Louis has spent the last two weeks near the evacuated town of Happy Camp, Calif., near the Oregon border. The name belies Louis' purpose for being there: fighting forest fires. "We arrived and were immediately plugged into the lines, and we fought the fires through the town of Happy Camp, trying to keep the fires out of as much of the town as we could," said the 27-year-old wildland firefighter and Hinsdale native, reached by phone on Sunday. The so-called Slater Fire is...
All aboard - From Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale" this view of the 'new' train station was taken from Washington Street looking east. She says, "After years of Hinsdale's complaints and requests, the Burlington railroad agreed to replace its aging original Washington Street station. A new site was chosen on the north side of Hinsdale Avenue one block east of the original structure." The photo is from 1907 and the station was completed in...