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Kenneth W. Fuller, 78, passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at his home in Hinsdale. He was born to Lloyd and Dorothy Fuller in 1946 in Hinsdale and lived a life defined by dedication, faith and love. Growing up alongside his brothers — Walter, Douglas and Donnie — Ken began his lifelong career straight out of high school, helping build and grow the family business into a legacy that stands as a testament to his perseverance and commitment. An avid fisherman, Ken spent countless days casting his line in the serene waters of Rainy Lak...
Timothy Joseph Leahy, 64, a man known for his optimism, humor, kindness and generosity, passed away Dec. 30, 2024. Tim lived a life filled with tremendous love and faith in God. Born in 1960 to Thomas and Patricia Leahy, Tim had a zest for life. He loved his bride of 40 years, Rory. He loved his family and his (wide, wide circle of) friends. He loved God and his faithful Notre Dame community. He loved his alma mater, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and rooting on the White Sox. He loved to run and play hoops. He...
Kenneth W. Fuller, 78, passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at his home in Hinsdale. He was born to Lloyd and Dorothy Fuller in 1946 in Hinsdale and lived a life defined by dedication, faith and love. Growing up alongside his brothers — Walter, Douglas and Donnie — Ken began his lifelong career straight out of high school, helping build and grow the family business into a legacy that stands as a testament to his perseverance and commitment. An avid fisherman, Ken spent countless day...
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, 94, of Oak Brook passed away peacefully at his home Dec. 22, 2024. Larry was an honorable man who lived life fully. He attended Fenwick High School and graduated from Purdue University in 1955. He continued to be one of the biggest Boilermaker fans around. He was a decorated Korean War veteran earning the Bronze Star, and he remained a proud veteran. Larry was president of Midland Pipe and Supply, which was founded by his father in 1924. Both he and his...
Una Mae Herzog, 95, of Clarendon Hills passed away Dec. 28, 2024. Una was born in 1929, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Alfred and Una (Baxter) Booth. She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1947. She married Edward E. Herzog on March 12, 1949, in Peoria. They were married for 63 years before his passing in 2012 in Peoria. Together they lived in Peoria for 15 years raising their family prior to moving to the Chicago area for the next 20 years. They then...
Una Mae Herzog, 95, of Clarendon Hills passed away Dec. 28, 2024. Una was born in 1929, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Alfred and Una (Baxter) Booth. She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1947. She married Edward E. Herzog on March 12, 1949, in Peoria. They were married for 63 years before his passing in 2012 in Peoria. Together they lived in Peoria for 15 years raising their family prior to moving to the Chicago area for the next 20 years. They then retired in 1986 to a lake home in Oak Run near...
Anna (Kubecka) Borsuk, 91, of Clarendon Hills died Nov. 2, 2024, in Talent, Ore., surrounded by family. Ann dedicated her life to raising her children in Clarendon Hills, where she and Ed lived for more than 60 years, creating a warm environment for her family that lasted well into adulthood. She was the longest-serving volunteer at the Clarendon Hills Public Library, where her cheerful smile welcomed patrons for 35 years. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28,...
Oksana Marchuk of Hinsdale passed away peacefully Dec. 15, 2024, with her family by her side. Oksana, nee Holian, 88, was born in 1936 in Nemiriw, Ukraine, where she lived until World War II forced her family to relocate to Mittenwald, Germany. In 1944, her family immigrated to the United States, ultimately settling in Archbold, Ohio. She graduated from Archibold High School in 1954 and attended Kent State University. At a social event in Cleveland she met the love of her...
Willian Neal Moynihan of Hinsdale died Dec. 3, 2024, 91 years to the day after he was born in 1933. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from Dec. 7, 1955, to Dec. 12, 1959. He was a man of great faith, dedicated to his family, a flamboyant entertainer, entrepreneur, patriot, writer and caretaker for all in need. He is survived by his wife, Kathaleen Moynihan, nee Dec; his daughters, Ashley Miller and Susan (Tyler) Riddle; his grandchildren, Jessica, Grace, Abigail, Aaron, Liam,...
Barbara Hopkins, née Sullivan, passed away peacefully Oct. 10, 2024. Barbara was born in Chicago in 1942. As a very young girl she moved with her family to Maywood, where she attended Lincoln School and Proviso East High School. In 1961 Barbara married Brian Hopkins and the couple moved to Hinsdale in 1964, where she raised her four sons. Juggling family and career, she worked for the following banks: the Bank of Hinsdale, the Harris Bank of Hinsdale and the Midwest Bank and T...
Stephanie Julia Kirk, née Pasternak, 77, of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2024. Born in 1947, in Washington, D.C., to Walter and Ercel Pasternak, Stephanie grew up to value education, graduating from Northwestern University in Evanston. An avid reader, enthusiastic sports fan, and passionate gardener, Stephanie's varied interests brought her joy. Her courageous battle with cancer was marked by unwavering strength and a positive spirit. Her family and friends will...
Dr. Timothy Frank Fendon, D.O., of Hinsdale, a man of unmatched wit, intelligence and generosity, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 57 on Dec. 16, 2024. As an emergency room physician, Dr. Tim dedicated his life to helping others, bringing healing and hope to countless people during their most vulnerable moments. His colleagues admired his skill, his compassion and the levity he brought to even the most stressful days. Generosity was th...
Dorothy Marie Flannery (née Johnson), 97, of LaGrange Park passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2024. She was born in 1927 in Chicago to Frank and Theresa (Daisy) Johnson. A graduate of St. Constance High School in Chicago, Dorothy’s journey with Ed began when they met when she was just 16. Over the next 62 years, Dorothy and Ed raised their family in Park Ridge. She was an active member of Mary Seat of Wisdom Parish, where she volunteered on many committees and served as president of the Council of Catholic Women. Ed and Do...
Rose Theresa (De Santis) Dubiel, formerly of Westmont and Brookfield, passed away peacefully Dec. 15, 2024, at the age of 106, the oldest resident of King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge. She was born in 1918 to Vincent and Rose De Santis. She was devoted to her lord and savior Jesus Christ, husband and children but she found the time to work, in her early years, to supplement the family income, study the Bible and exercise daily. She was the matriarch of the family, a prayer leader, world class cook, avid card player and...
Lina R. Collins, nee Lenta, 91, of Hinsdale, died Dec. 9, 2024. She is survived by her children, Karina Collins, Ghislaine Stuart and Heidi (Stephen) Fuchar; her grandchildren, Matthew (Krystal), Timothy (Keeli) and Justin (Megan) Stuart, Lauren Fuchar, Brianna (Jonathon) Rathberger and Joshua (Rachel) Fuchar; her seven great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Lucy Guy, Gina Dinamarca, Hugo Lenta and Sylvia Saavedra. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu...
Michael Ann "Mike" Walters, nee Sweet, 82, of Hinsdale, died Nov. 14, 2024. While Mike is known to many locals as the kind blonde-haired woman who worked the front desk at the Western Springs Veterinary Clinic for 27 years beside her husband, she also worked as a roller-skating waitress at Dog N Suds, an elf at Santa's Village, a truck driver, census taker, den mother, church youth leader and, perhaps most importantly, as a thoughtful and compassionate mother and grandmother....
Daniel Isacson, 88, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, Western Springs and Clarendon Hills, passed away peacefully Dec. 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at Hinsdale Hospital. Born in 1936 in Oak Park, Dan was the son of Howard and Blanche Isacson. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather. Dan’s family was his greatest joy; he took immense pride in watching his grandchildren grow and thrive. Dan is survived by his wife, Anita; their four children, Debra (Jim), Scott (Heather), Michael (...
Mary Seaton Martin, 88, passed away peacefully at her Burr Ridge home Dec. 4, 2024. Mary was a 1954 graduate of Hinsdale Township High School (now Hinsdale Central) and of Iowa State University. She lived most of her life in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge. Mary was an avid reader, dog lover and very accomplished at the piano (she could play and sing any college fight song). She was known for her dry wit, unapologetically being herself, her goofy, playful side and a...
Bob Barnes of Burr Ridge, formerly of Clarendon Hills, passed away Dec. 7, 2024. Bob, 96, was born in 1928 in Pleasant Ridge, Mich., to Dr. Donald Jerome Barnes and Christine (Hedges) Barnes, RN. Bob's father was one of the first doctors to specialize in pediatrics. He had an older brother and sister, and a twin brother. As a youth he enjoyed Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1942. He got his degree in biology from Central Michigan University In 1950. In 1951,...
Lynn Weekley, 59, of Chicago, formerly of Oak Brook, passed away Nov. 26, 2024. Lynn attended Hinsdale Central High School and graduated eighth in her class in 1983. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in business in 1987. Upon graduating college, she started in sales and quickly moved to Chicago. Over a quarter of a century, she handled more than 800 transactions worth more than $350 million. Her accolades ranged from being a top producer for The Chicago Association of...
Robert "Bob" Pischke, 75, passed away Nov. 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. A devoted (and often disappointed) Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, Bob grew up with his four siblings playing baseball in the alley and freezing the backyard to play ice hockey together. In college, he met his best friend and love of his life, Sue. They married in 1973 and welcomed two daughters, Allison and Courtney, in the 1980s. Over the years, Bob enjoyed family gatherings, playing hockey,...
Joyce Moucka Knuepfer, nee Nebergall, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmhurst. Joyce, 98, was born in 1926 in McCook, Neb., and grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Neb., with her parents, Floyd and Gertrude, and siblings, Vernon, Kay and Karen. She graduated from Benson High School and the University of Nebraska, where she met her husband, Bob Moucka. A talented artist, Joyce's paintings adorn many homes throughout the...
Marlene Pankow Hellwig, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died peacefully Nov. 2, 2024. She was married for 62 years to her college sweetheart, Albert Hellwig, until his death in 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Dan Roller); her grandchildren, Amy (Paul Thomas) and Julianne Roller, Jack (fiancée Grace Corrigan), Christy (Max) Fortin, Kelly (Troy) Volkel and Howie Hellwig; and her three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, John. A funeral mass will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Old St....
Lisabeth A. Dolan, nee Rieve, 66, of Hinsdale died Nov. 21, 2024. Liz was a licensed real estate broker at Compass in Hinsdale. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Casey) LeMay, Taylor (Adam) Entsminger, Alyssa (Sean) Bartosewcz and Alex (Allie) Dolan; her former husband and lifelong friend, Steven Dolan; her siblings, Catherine (Bill) McDonald, Donald (Holli) Rieve and Maredith (Jeff Dann) Splendoria; her grandchildren, Jack, Sabrina and Hunter LeMay, Rieve, Monroe...
Janet Gardner Fleming, 71, of Norwood, N.C., formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away Nov. 20, 2024 at her home. Janet was born in Hendersonville, N.C. in 1953. She spent a majority of her working life as a retirement planner, and then retired in marketing, working for Summit Marketing. After relocating to Norwood in July of 2019, she was very active in the local community, having served as president of the Community Service League, treasurer of a book club and in several...
