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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...
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...
ngtime Hinsdale resident, died Jan. 22, 2020. Monica, who had moved to Libertyville, had a 50-year career as a nurse, nursing educator and administrator, being an early bachelor of nursing graduate in the U.S. But her greatest love and legacy is her family. She is survived by her children, Deborah (the late Scott) Russell (significant other Curley Stricklin), Jennifer (Jim) Edkins and Heidi (Thomas) McNally; her sister, Shirley (the late Dick) Ruddy; her grandchildren, Daniel Russell, Margaret (Oliver Lagman) Russell,...
Lillian Lorraine Kochevar, nee Wind, 91, of Willowbrook died Jan. 21, 2020. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Martin "Bob" R. Kochevar; her parents, Matthias and Theresa Wind; and her siblings, Matthias Wind, Eleanor Anders, Adele Bridges, Helen Bergstrom and Edward Wind. She is survived by her four children, Martin E. (the late Wendy) Kochevar, Marilyn A. (Patrick) Feeney, Russell J. Kochevar and Laura M. Kochevar; her grandsons, Luke (Hayley) Feeney,...
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...
Brian A. Przyzycki, 51, of Hinsdale passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 17, 2020. Brian was born in 1968 in Stickney to Theresa and Jerome Przyzycki. He earned a degree in pharmaceutical science from Creighton University and just celebrated his 30th year working for the Walgreens Company. He married Julie A. Janik on Aug. 16, 2008. Brian was an avid fisherman and loved to organize outdoor activities like camping, fishing trips and golf outings for family and close friends. He...
Maureen Anita Petell, nee McMahon, 85, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Jan. 16, 2020. Maureen, 85, was born in 1934 in Chicago to James and Mary McMahon and was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Petell; her brothers, James (Kay) and Robert McMahon; and her sisters, Marjorie (Ron) Fraider and Marilyn Benoit. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Daniel B. Benoit; and her stepchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...
Kevin M. Knaul, 47, a 15-year Hinsdale resident, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30, 2019. Kevin always had a smile on his face and positive energy to fill a room. He most enjoyed coaching son Carter in Little League, special dates with daughter Emily, any time on a boat with a fishing pole and rounds of golf with many friends. He was a coach, mentor and friend to many, who will remember him for his kindness and generosity. Kevin is survived by his wife of 19 years, Tiffany...
Betty Joyce Stange, nee Katz, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Jan. 1, 2020, surrounded by her family. Betty, 77, was born in Oak Park to the Robert and Janet Katz and raised in LaGrange Park. She attended Forest Road School and graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1960. She went on to graduate from Southern Illinois University, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She taught at LaGrange Highlands Elementary School. On July 18, 1965, Betty mar...
John Edward Molloy, 73, a 21-year Hinsdale resident, died Jan. 10, 2020. John died the way he lived: he wrote his own rules, he pushed passed authority and paved his own way, and if you said he couldn’t do it, he would make sure he could. Ladies’ man, successful business outlaw, snappy dresser and social bon vivant, John told his last inappropriate joke at the hospital (sorry, the joke cannot be reprinted here) the day he died. Up until the end, John would defy his doctor’s orders by creating his own culin...
Lisa Kovach, 63, of Hinsdale passed away unexpectedly Jan. 9, 2020, at Amita Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale. She was born in 1957 in Chicago to Wayne and Nadene Vondruska Lisa will be dearly missed by her friends and her coworkers at Mariano's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kovach; and her mother, Nadene. A graveside prayer service was held Jan. 14, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Interment Chapel in Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Curlie Ann Engdahl, nee Flowers, 94, of Elmhurst, formerly of Villa Park, passed away peacefully Dec. 25, 2019. She was born in 1925 in Paris, Tenn., to Mary D. (Fryer) and Walter Crawford Flowers. Following training in Nashville, she moved to San Bernardino, Calif., to work in an aircraft factory. On a blind date in 1944 she met Lt. Robert E. Engdahl of Chicago. They married May 23, 1945, just before he left for Guam. Following the war, they lived in Chicago. Next was a relocation to Neenah, Wis., in 1949, where their three...
Thomas Charles Halm, a 41-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 31, 2019. He was 78. Born in 1941 to Philip and Frances Halm, Thomas was raised in Summit and Brookfield. After graduating from Lyons Township High School in 1959, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Upon discharge, he was employed by Oak Park Federal Savings and Loan, and in 1967 joined Standard Federal Savings and Loan, retiring as senior vice...
