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Dorothy Ann McDermott, nee Moody, 82, of Hinsdale, Marco Island, Fla., and Delavan Lake, Wis., passed away peacefully Nov. 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Dorothy graduated from Visitation High School and Elmhurst College. Jack and Dorothy raised their three boys in Hinsdale and spent their summers in Delavan Lake - Assembly Park. Dorothy spent countless hours as a dedicated volunteer at the McDermott Center. Dorothy also enjoyed spending time with family and friends in...
Several District 181 schools hosted special Veterans Day programs Friday. At Monroe School, Maren Haarlow and with her fellow classmates stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The program started with members of the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 presenting the colors. The program featured songs, a presentation by the student council and an introduction to the members of the post as well as students' family and friends who served. Please turn to Page 36 for more...
It's not the holidays without "The Nutcracker," and several local ballet troupes are performing the classic story over the next several weeks. Hinsdale Dance Academy this weekend will pirouette its 11th annual production of "The Nutcracker" into St. Francis Preparatory's Kuhn Cultural Arts Center at 2130 Roosevelt Road in Wheaton. Jennifer Grapes Croughan, HDA founder and artistic director, said audiences are in for an immersive experience. "From the moment you walk into the...
As impressive as the home at 505 S. County Line Road is today, it might have been even more stately when it was built on about 50 acres of land in 1901 for Lemuel Hinton Freer. The house stood four stories tall and was surrounded by a coach house, stable, silo, gardener's cottage, multiple barns and world-famous kennels, according to a tour of the home created by Katharine Andrew, manager of the Hinsdale Historical Society, and available at hinsdale.stqry.app. La Grange-based...
Among the designers who participated in the House Beautiful 2023 Whole Home Renovation were Caitlin Wilson Design, first floor living room; Colordrunk Designs, oval dining room; Centered by Design, sunroom; Society Social, upstairs bedroom; Architectural Grille, sitting room and shutters; and J. Jordan Homes, kitchen. More than 2,000 people bought tickets to tour the home, and more than $100,000 was raised through ticket sales and an online auction for Humble Design, which...
The estate at 505 S. County Line Road is a one-of-a-kind property. And it's the subject of a one-of-a-kind endeavor. The former home of the late Fred Krehbiel, Molex founder and CEO, and his wife Kay, is House Beautiful magazine's 2023 Whole Home renovation project. The magazine selected Hinsdale builder Julie Laux of J. Jordan Homes to lead the project after she was recommended by a designer friend who worked on last year's home in Atlanta. Laux then chose the 13-room home...
What do you do as a hospice chaplain? At 56 years old, plenty of people begin to think about the day when they will report to work for the final time and begin a more leisurely life. Not Branislav Dedic. Twenty-two years ago, at the age of 56, Dedic was about to embark on a new job as hospice chaplain at AdventHealth St. Thomas Hospice. Today, the 78-year-old credits the job for keeping him young and for strengthening his faith. As hospice chaplain, Dedic's job is to make a...
Heather Jane Johnston, 55, of Chicago, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2023. Heather was passionate about life, finding joy in boating, tennis, golfing, skiing and philanthropy. When she was not in Chicago, Heather cherished time spent with her family in Saugatuck, Mich., and Key Largo, Fla. Heather Jane's vibrant spirit will be forever cherished in our hearts. She is survived by her children, Ryan McCann and Haley Weil; her mother, Jane Johnston...
Jocelyn Elizabeth Manderico, nee Massie, 38, died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2023, at her Darien home. She was born in 1984, and came home to her family, James and Christine Massie, in Hinsdale on Dec. 17 of that year. Jocelyn attended Monroe School, Hinsdale Middle School and Hinsdale Central, graduating with the class of 2003. She was a fun, spirited soul who had many interests. As a child and young adult she traveled widely with her family and was an accomplished skier and...
Samuel Elia, a lifelong resident of Burr Ridge, passed away Nov. 1, 2023. Sam, 71, was born in Hinsdale in 1952 and was the proud owner of Elia Sealcoating, a local business that he built and loved. He enjoyed working with his employees and customers, many of whom became his friends. Everyone liked Sam, who was kindhearted, funny and talented. Sam loved to play the guitar, write songs and sing - and yes, he was good. He was a huge Bears fan, being a season ticket holder for ma...
I enjoyed your newspaper’s account of Hinsdale’s 150th anniversary. The 1960s-70s were an electric time. HTHS was much more than an athletic powerhouse. The junior high and high school had outstanding teachers. Robert Michalek taught an eighth-grade advanced science class that presented DNA concepts other students did not get until college. The foreign language program prepared us for college and lifetime travel abroad. In 1965, the high school hosted a Community Conference on Values. Dr. Bruno Bettelheim was the keynote spe...
Maureen "Moe" Girkins, 69, passed away at her Oak Brook home in the care of family Nov. 12, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Moe was a brilliant leader and innovator, equally kind-hearted and hard charging. She was inspiring, welcoming, attentive, straightforward and successful. After graduating from Northwestern University, she held executive positions at AT&T, Motorola and Dell and served on several public company boards. Later, she earned her master's in...
Kathleen Ann Jaszka, 93, died peacefully Nov. 7, 2023, in her home at The Birches in Clarendon Hills. Often known as Kate or Kay, she was also known as Red for her beautiful red curly hair. Kate was born in Chicago on in 1930 to John and Bridget Cahill, the third child of seven. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Chicago, married at a young age and quickly became the mother of four boys. Infant son Peter died shortly after birth. She and her husband Joe raised their family in Elk Grove Village. After being a s...
Once upon a time, in the good old days of analog, I could do no wrong. In fact, some said - mostly me - that I was the King of Analog. Yes, as the song goes, "Those were the days." During those dear old analog days, I was smarter than all my kitchen appliances. And they darn well knew it. Yes. I knew how open the fridge, turn on the stove and even use the oven without a YouTube tutorial. Now, all my kitchen appliances are smarter than me. My fridge knows when I've left the...
I am sorry to report Hinsdale once again has fallen short of the North Shore. One of those fancy “W” towns — Winnetka — beat out Hinsdale for the No. 1 spot on the latest list published by HomeSnacks. What is HomeSnacks, you ask? We’re not entirely sure, but it produces lots of lists — safest states, most dangerous states, even dumbest states. You can read all of these lists on its Facebook page (which contains no information about who is preparing them or why). And what do...
JR Tomkinson was a new Hinsdale homeowner in 2020 when he noticed a window poster for the Hinsdale Chorale while visiting neighboring Western Springs. "I had sung with choirs before, but it had been four or five years since I had," Tomkinson said. Joining the group during the pandemic made for a different musical experience than he'd ever had. The return to normalcy has been welcomed by the chorale, which will mark the holiday season with its concert Welcome Yule! Nov. 25 and...
Mark the holidays by making a life-impacting gift to a local nonprofit agency on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28. At the Hinsdale Humane Society, funds donated as part of #GivingTuesday2023 will help save animals’ lives by enabling the organization to offer the programs and services people and pets in more than a dozen area communities rely on. Contributions will be used to shelter strays, adopt out hundreds of homeless pets and provide veterinary care for animals in need. Visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/donate. Gifts to Wellness...
Hinsdale police assisted other suburban departments several times over the past week, according to Chief Brian King. • Officers were able to spike a vehicle that had been chased from the scene of a Mercedes Benz of Westmont dealership burglary at 11:35 p.m. Nov. 11. The vehicle, spiked in front of the Land Rover on Ogden Avenue near Oak Street, became disabled on southbound Interstate 294, and one suspect was taken into custody. He was turned over to the DuPage County Sheriff. • A Hinsdale officer spiked a car involved in...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Nov. 15. DUI arrest Preston H. Wittwer, 21, 1699 59th Place, LaGrange Highlands, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, speeding, disobeying a traffic control signal and improper lane use at 2:03 a.m. Nov. 12 in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue. He was charged and released to appear in court. Trespassing arrest Angela E. Mackie, 34, 16W626 Honeysuckle Rose Lane, Willowbrook, was arrested for criminal...
HCS Family Services doesn't date back to Hinsdale's 1873 incorporation, but the organization's history of meeting needs in the community runs deeps. One of its biggest annual outreach activities is the Thanksgiving meal distribution before the holiday. Asked how far back that tradition extends, Executive Director Wendy Michalski said she wasn't sure. So she asked around. "The best guestimates are that we have been distributing Thanksgiving meals for at least 10 years and that...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: Illinois School Report Card overview, 2023 tax levy estimate, approve program of studies for 2024-25, award bids for roof and railing replacements at Central Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on tax levy, Vine Street Station...
The property tax is largest single tax in Illinois and is the major source of revenue for Community Consolidated District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86. The village of Hinsdale also relies on property taxes as a significant source of funding, as does the Hinsdale Public Library, although the village has several other revenue streams to support operations. Taxing bodies are required each year to file a levy, or a request for property tax revenue. Setting the levy...
Junior Jottings - In 1936 the first edition of the Junior Jottings was published by the Literary Committee of the Junior High Student Council at the then Monroe annex. Dick Burridge came across this copy of the publication recently. His father, John, served as the editor in chief. Go to our Facebook page to see a couple pages of the Jottings at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers....
The Hinsdale Central Red Devil Service Club hosted its Day of service Oct. 21. Students were spread out throughout the western suburbs, volunteering at various nonprofits. One of the chores at the Hinsdale Public Library was making a "seed library" for residents. The students opened large packets of seeds and then made several smaller packages so more people could be served. Jocelyn Dodenhoff, Kate Empamamo, Jessica Iacoban and Sanjan Komanduri work on the packets. (Jim...
Hinsdale taxing bodies are poised to approve their levies — or annual requests for property tax revenue — at meetings next month. These levy requests will then be submitted to the clerks in DuPage and Cook counties, who will translate them into tax rates that will appear on homeowners’ bills in 2024. Charts breaking down each of the levies, an explanation of the taxing cycle and a glossary appear on Page 7. Village of Hinsdale The Hinsdale Village Board plans to file a total 2023 property tax levy of $8.7 million, up 5.7 p...
