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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...
Carol Hall Gosselin, nee Jessup, formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully March 3, 2020, surrounded by family. She led a vigorous life and never forgot her roots. Carol was raised in West Lafayette, Ind. and graduated from Purdue University as a proud Kappa Alpha Theta. After graduation she was beckoned by Chicago, where she worked for Scott Forsman and met her future husband, Dick Hall. They lived in Oak Park and Western Springs and had two kids, Bob and Elizabeth. Dick received a promotion and the Hall family moved to Wayland,...
Wayne M. O’Connor, 83, of Western Springs, passed away at Amita Hinsdale Hospital on March 6, 2020. Wayne had been in Pipefitters Local 597 for 50 years and served as a field superintendent for Ideal Heating Co. located in Brookfield. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born in 1936 in Chicago to Virginia, nee Carls, and John “Jack” O’Connor. He attended St. Columbanus Catholic grade school and Chicago Vocational High School. He volunteered his time to many local causes, including Chicago’s St. Patrick’s...
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...
Paul Edward Purcell Sr., 73, of Hinsdale died Feb. 28, 2020, in Sarasota, Florida from complications from cancer. His wife and four children were with him at his death. Paul was born in 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the third child of Philip and Shirley Sorensen Purcell. His father successfully ran the Continental Insurance Agency in Salt Lake City. Paul was 5 years old when his mother died of cancer, leaving behind him, his older sister Ann and his older brother, Philip....
The Rev. Venard (Alphonse) Kommer, OFM, 99, of Clarendon Hills passed away on March 2, 2020 in Hinsdale. Alphonse Kommer was born in 1920 in Engelskirchen, Germany, to Joseph and Helen (Hoffstadt) Kommer. He entered the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province on Aug. 13, 1940 and received the name Venard; he was ordained to the Priesthood on Dec. 20, 1946 in Teutopolis. Venard's first assignment after ordination was in pastoral ministry in Quincy, followed by pastoral...
John S. Lee, 71, of Clarendon Hills, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away March 1, 2020 at Amita Hinsdale Hospital. He was born in 1948 in Chicago to Trusten and Caroline Lee Jr. and was a retired bank manager. He is survived by his brother, Trusten "Buzz" (Debbie) Lee; his nephew and nieces, Michael (Leah) Lee, Stacy (Doug) Robertson and Kristen (Nathan) Webster; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services and interment will be private. Brian Powell Funeral...
Sharon Cresta, 82, of Clarendon Hills passed away Feb. 29, 2020 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Sharon was born in 1937 in Centralia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel. She is survived by her children, Sheryl Cresta and Greg (Teri) Cresta; and her grandchildren, Rachel, Keli and Blake. Visitation was from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, with a funeral service at 7:30 p.m., at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the arrangeme...
Istvan Baksay, 87, of Hinsdale passed away March 4, 2020, with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Maria T. Baksay, nee Ader; his children, Istvan Baksay Jr., Gabor Baksay, Zoltan (Maria) Baksay and Maria (David) Banks; his grandchildren, Maria and Julia Baksay, and Steven and Jonathon Banks; and his siblings, Eva Reilly, Zoltan (the late Rozalia) Baksay and Gabor (Eva) Baksay. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Family and friends will meet at...
Geoffrey H. Halliday, 64, of Hinsdale died Feb. 24, 2020. A graduate of the University of Missouri (bachelor's in economics) and Loyola University Chicago (master's in business administration), Geoff proudly dedicated himself to a 42-year career in sales - a career that began at the iconic Marshall Field's flagship store on State Street, where he met his wife, Barbara. Geoff enjoyed a number of hobbies, including photography, genealogy, quail hunting with his best friends,...
Charles William Friedrich, former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Jan. 25, 2020, at his winter home in Brooksville, Fla., after an eight-year battle with amyloidosis. Bill, 76, was born in Elgin in 1943 to Charles K. and Veronica Friedrich. He attended St. Isaac Jogues grade school and graduated from St. Procopius (Benet Academy) High School in 1961. He went on to attend Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, in 1966 with a bachelor’s in business. While a student at Pars...
Bendt Bladel, of Excelsior, Minn., former longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 19, 2020. Bendt was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1928. He immigrated to Chicago with his parents as a little boy, entering the U.S. through Ellis Island clutching his favorite toy, a hand-carved wooden horse. Following Bendt's service in the U.S. Army, he received his bachelor's from the University of Illinois and his master's from Loyola University in microbiology. Bendt worked in...
