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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...
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,...
assed away Feb. 19, at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, after being in the loving company of her family. She was born in 1930 in Dallas to Ovid and Madeline (Meyers) Cole. She married Dean H. Heydenberk on April 10, 1959. Most of her working years were spent in real estate sales and staging. Her true passion, however, was art, through both creation and appreciation. She studied painting under prominent Chicago artist, Martin Pribil. Many of her paintings were acquired by various...
Bernadina "Dina" M. Storino of Hinsdale passed away peacefully Feb. 20, 2020, loved and embraced by family and friends. Dina, 89, was born in 1930 in Chicago. She grew up surrounded by her Italian traditions, strong family and incredible faith life. She began her career at a young age working in her family's grocery market, demonstrating a commitment to serving customers that would continue until age 75. Her resolute personal and professional work ethic extended to her...
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...
Nadine Simko, 72, of Lake Forest, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away at her home on Feb. 6, 2020. She was born in Chicago in 1947 and was a retired banking executive. She is survived by her daughters, Elise Simko Schroeder and Meghan Simko (Octavian) Truta; her grandchildren, Caroline Reilly Schroeder, Marshall Emerson Schroeder, William Maclain Schroeder, Morgan Emilia Truta and Madeline Grace Truta; her sister, Arleen Doyle; and her nieces, Hadley Doyle (Bradley) Schuller and Caitlin Doyle. The funeral Mass and interment...
Thomas Bernard Sullivan, 83, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 2020. Tom was a long-time fixture at St. Isaac Jogues Parish for the last 30 years, where he served on the Parish Council and as the director of administration under five pastors. He played an integral part over the years in numerous capital campaigns and multiple improvements to the physical plant of the parish, including most notably the parish center, narthex and church addition projects, and most recently the opening of the SIJ...
Thomas Bernard Sullivan, 83, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 2020. Tom was a long-time fixture at St. Isaac Jogues Parish for the last 30 years, where he served on the Parish Council and as the director of administration under five pastors. He played an integral part over the years in numerous capital campaigns and multiple improvements to the physical plant of the parish, including most notably the parish center, narthex and church addition projects, and most recently the opening of the SIJ...
The Rev. William R. Welch, 97, of Clarendon Hills, died Jan. 30, 2020. Rev. Welch was the pastor of prayer care and visitation at Christ Church of Oak Brook for more than 20 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning five Bronze Service Stars for his bravery in eight battles. Rev. Welch will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris E. Welch, née Hindale; and his son, William R. Welch Jr. He is survived by his son, Steven R. Welch; his...
Nadine Simko, 72, of Lake Forest, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away at her home on Feb. 6, 2020. She was born in Chicago in 1947 and was a retired banking executive. She is survived by her daughters, Elise Simko Schroeder and Meghan Simko (Octavian) Truta; her grandchildren, Caroline Reilly Schroeder, Marshall Emerson Schroeder, William Maclain Schroeder, Morgan Emilia Truta and Madeline Grace Truta; her sister, Arleen Doyle; and her nieces, Hadley Doyle (Bradley) Schuller and Caitlin Doyle. The funeral Mass and interment...
Gretchen Ann Wasson, nee Karlson, 95, of Downers Grove, passed away Feb. 8, 2020, at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove. Gretchen was born in 1924 in Hinsdale to Sigfred and Helen (Swanson) Karlson. She graduated from Hinsdale High School and attended Monmouth College, where she met her future husband, Willard "Wick" Wasson. While at Monmouth, Gretchen became a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and was elected War Bond Queen as part of campus fundraising efforts during Worl...
Elisa Pereiro, 91, passed away Feb. 8, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in 1928 in Remedios, Cuba, and had a career as a pharmacist. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Francisco Pereiro; her children, Elisa (Randall) Hillock and Francisco (Cheryl nee Gardner) Pereiro; her grandchildren, Jonathan Peter (Megan Kathleen, nee Bowens) Pereiro, Frank Gardner (Rene Doris, nee Winegar) Pereiro, Stephanie Marie Pereiro, Kirsten Luisa Hillock, Lauren Elise Hillock, Kylie Michelle Hillock and Matthew Francis Hillock; and...
Robert Kray Kilander passed away in Sarasota, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2020. He was born in Minot, N.D., in 1943. In his early years he was an enthusiastic member of the Boy Scouts and a high school athlete. After graduating first in his class from Kendall College, Bob enrolled in DePaul Law School, where he received his juris doctor in 1969. Bob then embarked on what was to be a long and distinguished legal career. He was appointed Assistant DuPage County State’s Attorney and he rose to the position of Head of the Grand Jury D...
Mary Ann Malloy, M.D., nee Malone, 77, of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully Feb. 4, 2020, with her family at her side. Dr. Malloy was a distinguished internal medicine physician and foundation trustee at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She also worked as a nationally recognized medical correspondent with NBC 5 Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Malloy; and her parents, James and Bernadine Malone. She is survived by her sons, Robert Malloy and Stephen...
Corey Nelson, 50, of Western Springs passed away peacefully Dec. 20, surrounded by his family and friends. Corey will always be remembered for his kind heart, sense of goodness, love for family and friends and the ever-present twinkle in his eye. Throughout his childhood growing up in Natick, Mass., Corey had a zest for life and embraced his New England upbringing. That shaped his lifelong passion for the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics, which he enthusiastically shared with his children. He graduated with a bachelor’s from t...
Dorothy Witmer Johnson, 93, of Minot, N.D., passed away Jan. 29, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, N.D., surrounded by her husband, Weyburn and son, Wayne, as the BLC’s nurse and spiritual director provided compassionate guidance and care. Dorothy was born in 1926, along with her twin sister, Doris, to John and Sylvia Witmer. The twins and their three siblings — Helen, Beulah and Raymond — grew up on a farm near Brown City, Mich. Dorothy attended a one-room country schoolhouse and then graduated co-sa...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Anderson, 61, of Hinsdale passed away Jan. 25, 2020. After a week of farewells from his loving family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy of love and humor, enriching the lives of all those who knew him. Jeff was born in Peterborough, Ontario, in 1958 and was raised in Toronto. He graduated from Queen's University (Commerce) in Kingston, Ontario, in 1981. After a financial career in Toronto and Pittsburgh, he then moved to Chicago and eventually...
Marie Kaishas, 90, formerly of Hinsdale, died Jan. 22, 2020. She was born in 1929 in Chicago and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles Kaishas; and her brother, the late Fr. John Baggio. She is survived by her children, Linda (Richard) Nahlik of Hinsdale, John, George (Cindy) and Paul Kaishas; her grandchildren, Amanda (Eric), David, Matthew (Stacy) and Sarah (Josh); and her brother, Frank (Yvonne) Baggio. Services were held Jan. 27 at Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills. Interment...
