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Gertrude Daley Moran, 99, passed away April 21, 2020, at her home in Hinsdale. Gertrude was born in Chicago in 1920 and raised in River Forest, where she attended St. Luke Elementary School and Trinity High School. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Ind., in 1942 with a degree in music. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Rock P. Moran Jr. in 2009; her son, J. Stewart (Peggy Moran and spouse Tim Sinclair); her grandson, Patrick Moran; and her siblings, Margaret Mary (the late George) M...
Dr. Jeannette Arlene Switzer, 66, of Hinsdale passed away April 20, 2020. Jeannette was a beautiful, warm and caring person who always had a great sense of humor. As a classically trained pianist, she loved music and enriched her children with an appreciation for and interest in music and literature. She staunchly supported Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She earned an undergraduate degree in music theory from the Southern Methodist University. She also received a Ph.D. in finance from the...
Ileana Catarama, a 30-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away April 24, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Ileana, 92, was born in Romania. She was a homemaker and cherished mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Valeriu Catarama. She is survived by her children, Dorel (Veronica) Catarama, Mimi Pop and Viorel Catarama; her grandchildren, Dragos (Ramona) Catarama, Razvan (Monica) Catarama, Michael (Shay) Catarama and Crystal Amanda Catarama; and her great-grandchildren, Caiden, Cayla and Ileana. Private...
Lawrence Dec, 66, of Hinsdale passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2020. Larry was born to Steven and Lorraine, nee Berg, Dec in 1954 while they were living in Crystal Lake. Next, he lived in Chicago and Oak Park, followed by a short time in Salt Lake City. At 13 he settled in Chicago with his mother. As a good Chicagoan, he was a loyal Cubs fan who followed all the hometown teams. He participated in the Chicago political scene and never missed an election. Always trying to be independent and to do a good job, Larry started as...
Ruth Barbara Long, née Dillon, 94, of Oak Brook died peacefully on April 15, 2020. Ruth was born in 1926 in Oak Park to John Joseph Dillon and Myrtle Jane Gudgeon. Ruth spent 30 years in Hillsboro Beach, Fla., before returning home to Illinois in 2017. Ruth was a devoted Catholic and lifelong volunteer at her churches in Illinois and Florida. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and music. She will be fondly remembered for her beautiful smile and loving spirit. Ruth was preceded in...
Rebecca Schuning of Lombard, a former 28-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away April 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She married her beloved husband, Mark, Nov. 18, 1988 at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale. She worked at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. She loved family a lot and would love others to remember her by spending time with their own families. She is survived by her son, Cory; her mother, Dolores Bergmann; her siblings, Betty, Debbie,...
Marilyn C. Quinlan, née DeLashmutt, 75, of Oak Brook died April 14, 2020. Marilyn worked tirelessly to provide her family with a home filled with love. She also worked tirelessly to provide for families in need through her lifelong charitable work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Ronald McDonald House Near Loyola. She loved her beagle, Bosley. She is survived by her husband, Michael R. Quinlan; her two sons, Kevin (Michelle) and Michael (Lee Lamers) Quinlan;...
Margaret “Magee” Moore, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away March 15, 2020, with her family by her side. Magee, 100, was living at Oak Trace Senior Living in Downers Grove. Magee enjoyed traveling with her husband, the late Bill Moore, and attending dinner dances and music concerts. She played the piano and played bridge. She also volunteered at the Travelers Market, which helped raise money for Hinsdale Hospital. Bill served as Hinsdale’s president and as a trustee in the 1980s. Magee was preceded in death by her broth...
Catherine Lavins, nee Gannon, passed away peacefully April 17, 2020, at home. Cahtie, 88, was born in 1931 to Joseph and Edith Gannon and raised in Washington, D.C. Known to many as "Babe," she grew up in a large Irish Catholic family as the seventh of nine children and attended Holy Cross Academy in Washington, D.C. She met her husband, Bernie Lavins (Notre Dame, class of 1951) on a blind date and they were married on Oct. 4, 1953. Cathie and Bernie made a great team, raised...
Dr. Michael James Hickey was born in Chicago in 1954. Known for his preppy and vibrant choice of clothing, historians argue as to whether or not he, in fact, originated the "popped collar." As his family and his patients knew well, Dr. Hickey lived his life on his own timetable. He left this world unexpectedly in his sleep on April 12, 2020, at his home in Hinsdale. Dr. Hickey was 66 years old. Dr. Hickey grew up in Glencoe and graduated from Loyola Academy in 1972. He...
Delores Marks Ruth, 83, née Delores Faye Allen, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died April 10, 2020. Delores was a graduate of the College of DuPage, DePaul University and George Williams College. She was the proud proprietor of Hattie Allen Antiques. For many years, Delores was a member of the Union Church of Hinsdale. She also was a fond friend to many at the Graue Mill Condominiums. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Samuel I. Marks Jr. and Charles E. Ruth. She is...
Billy Johnston Jr., former Hinsdale resident, died March 27, 2020 at his Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Fla., home with his wife, Jane, and son, John, by his side. He was raised in Jacksonville, Fla., graduated from the University of Miami in 1957 and went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard from 1957-61. Billy met Jane in 1957 and married her in 1958 in El Paso, Texas. They raised their three children, Duke, John, and Heather in Hinsdale and Burr Ridge. Billy had a longtime...
Diane Fahey, nee Haig, of Oak Brook passed away peacefully April 14, 2020. Diane, 76, loved life, spending every day with a smile on her face and never having a bad day. She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Fahey; her children, Barbara (Patrick) McCarthy, Richard Parrillo Jr., Michael (Tracey) Parrillo and Beau Parrillo; her stepchildren, Lisa (Jack) Hlustik and Michelle (Charles) Annella; her grandchildren, Patrick Jr., Hugh and Morgan McCarthy, Richard Parrillo III,...
Emma Rose Robinson, nee Nowskie, 80, of Downers Grove and formerly of Burr Ridge, died April 2, 2020. Emma was a registered nurse at Hinsdale Hospital for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Robinson. She is survived by her children, Susan (Greg) Buckley, Sandra Robinson and Cathy (Steph) Hiltz; her grandchildren, Emma (Mike) Paluchniak, Alex Buckley, Maggie (Matt) Friede and Ben Hiltz; her great-grandchildren, Maeve, Michael and Owen; and...
David Lee Kolb, 81, of Oak Brook died peacefully April 2, 2020. David was born in 1939 in Charleston, W.Va., to Karl Oliver Kolb and Mary Elizabeth Horton. He is a graduate of West Virginia University, where he received his bachelor of science in chemical engineering. He received a master's in business administration from the University of Richmond and a juris doctor from Fordham University School of Law. David served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board at...
Kellanna Kay (Cundari) Glasby, 49, of Hinsdale, passed away March 24, 2020, at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in 1970 in Indianapolis. She enjoyed the opportunity to live in six different states before settling in the Chicagoland area during high school. She graduated from Barrington High School in 1988 and Eastern Illinois University in 1992. Kellanna met her soul mate, Joe, at EIU and the couple was married on April 8, 1995. They were blessed with two children, Joseph, 20, and Maddy, 18. Kellanna...
John Fred Vokaty, 93, a former 43-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away March 23, 2020, in Burr Ridge. John was born on March 3, 1927 to the John Vokaty and Anna, nee Cakor, in Chicago. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He loved spending time with his family and loved his sailboat, spending countless summers sailing on Lake Michigan with his late wife, Helen. John served in the U.S. Navy, started his career in public...
Randall J. Woods, 71, of Hinsdale passed away March 16, 2020, at the University of Chicago Hospital. Randy was born in 1948 in Chicago to Stanley J. and M. Eileene Woods. As a young boy, he lived in Chicago and Oak Park. His family moved to Hinsdale in 1960, where he attended St. Isaac Jogues School and Hinsdale (Central) High School, where he set the high hurdles record, was the president of the National Honor Society and met the love of his life, Carol Ann Kresse, whom he...
Carol Hall Gosselin, nee Jessup, formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully March 3, 2020. The service scheduled for Friday, April 3, at Union Church of Hinsdale has been postponed until further notice. Her obituary ran in the March 12 issue and can be found online at https://www.thehinsdalean.com....
Rachel LaBanco, 95, of Oak Brook passed away March 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1924 in Chicago. She is survived by her children, Sam (Carol) LaBanco, Carol (Steven) Szafalowicz and Jeanine LaBanco; her grandchildren, Kelly (Rory) Zacher, Sam Jr. (Sonia) LaBanco and Troy (Alexa) Szafalowicz; and her great-grandchildren, Lilly, Ella, Rocco and Luca. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam LaBanco. A prayer service and committal blessing were held...
Leo Vincent Magrini, 90, of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2020. He was born in 1929 in Chicago to Agostino and Ginetta Magrini. He was a graduate of Saint Patrick High School in Chicago and St. Ambrose University. Following college, Leo joined the Coast Guard (1952-56), where he was stationed in Hawaii. Leo met the love of his life Mary Ellen in Long Beach, Ind., and quickly became part of the Long Beach community. They were married in 1959. They...
Robert L. Bunting Sr., 83, a resident of Eve Assisted Living in Hinsdale, died March 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Bunting, née Werner. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Jerry) Santangelo of Hinsdale, Robert Bunting Jr., and Kathy (Mike Zaremba) Bunting; his grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Tyra and Jules; his step-grandchildren, Caitlin and Matthew; his step-great-grandchildren, Noa and Declan; and many nieces and nephews. The service will...
Jessica K. Snyder, 39, passed away Feb. 26, 2020, at Amita Hinsdale Hospital with her family at her side. Jessica was born at Hinsdale Hospital in 1981. She was raised in Hinsdale and graduated from Hinsdale Adventist Academy with highest honors in 2000. She earned her degree with honors from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., where she studied business and French. She worked for Whirlpool for many years as a senior project manager. She is survived by her parents,...
Nancy Jean Martin, nee Bierdemann, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 8, 2020, with her family by her side. Born in Elgin, Nan earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, Future Teachers of America and was named Homecoming Queen '52 and Most Beautiful Girl '52. While at Bradley she met Billy and the rest, as they say, is history. She was a longtime Hinsdale resident and one of the founding members of the Hinsdale...
Jennifer Anne Healy, 48, of Hinsdale passed away March 4, 2020, with her family by her side after a 20-month-long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Jennifer was born in 1971 in Manhassett, N.Y., to Elizabeth and Morton Levy. She grew up in Huntington, N.Y., and received a bachelor's from Boston College and an MBA from Fordham University. Her professional career took her from the accounting department at Coach Leatherware in New York City, to the finance department at...
