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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,...
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...
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 was also an exceptional cook and welcomed any and...
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...
Richard A. Carr, 84, of Clarendon Hills died Jan. 5, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Betty Carr, née Blue; his children, Bradley (Kathy) Carr, Kimberly (Jim) Carmignani and Jeff Carr; his grandchildren, Jason and Ryan (Shannon) Carr, Elizabeth Carmignani, Katie (Dan) Webster, Allie (Aaron) Biskie and Brittany, Jack and Elena Carr. Visitation is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan, 18, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Prayers will be said at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers,...
Karen A. Greasel, née Turnbull, 77, a 20-year resident of Oak Brook, died Jan. 13, 2020. She was born in 1942 in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, Thomas P. Greasel; and her siblings, Susan (Richard) Graham, Thomas W. (Patricia) and David (Audrey) Turnbull. Interment is at Melrose Cemetery in Bridgeville, Penn. Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale handled the arrangements....
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...
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 is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Interment Chapel, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Adventist St. Thomas H...
William Brooks Keenan, Jr., 81, of Oak Brook died Jan. 2, 2020. He was a proud graduate of Fenwick High School in 1956 and Xavier University in 1960. Bill was President of Keenan Transit Co. for 59 years, a company founded by his father in 1946. He was past president of Butterfield Country Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Brooks and Genevieve Sullivan Keenan; and his grandson, Brooks Tonn. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Higgins Keenan; his...
Ellen Pusser Carmignani, 78, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 4, 2020, surrounded by family. Ellen was born to Henry and Margie Pusser in 1941 in Chesterfield, S.C. After graduating from Chesterfield High School (a school so small she served as the bus driver her senior year), Ellen earned a degree from Furman University in Greenville, S.C., where she also met Tony. Married in 1962, she and Tony spent the first several years living around the world while Tony served in t...
Matthew Fitzpatrick Beuke, 30, of Hinsdale passed away Jan. 5, 2020, surrounded at home by his loving family and friends who supported him through his long and courageous journey of ALS. Matty's journey with ALS began in June 2017. The support from his family and friends has been overwhelming these last 2 1/2 years. The Les Turner ALS Foundation, Journey Care and the many people Matty met along the way gave him the strength and courage to fight this insidious disease. On...
Elaine M. Basile, 88, passed away Jan. 2, 2020, at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville. She was born in 1931 in Naperville and was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald J. Marrero; and her son, James Marrero. She is survived by her husband, Ernest M.; her children, Susan (Steve) Markus, Kathleen (Michael) Pagnano, Richard (Amy) Marrero, Annette (the late Floyd) Garver and Stephen (Paula) Marrero; her grandchildren, Michelle...
William Brooks Keenan, Jr., 81, of Oak Brook died Jan. 2, 2020. He was a proud graduate of Fenwick High School in 1956 and Xavier University in 1960. Bill was President of Keenan Transit Co. for 59 years, a company founded by his father in 1946. He was past president of Butterfield Country Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Brooks and Genevieve Sullivan Keenan; and his grandson, Brooks Tonn. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Higgins Keenan; his children, Betsy (Brian) Moran, William Brooks III...
John “Jack” Gately Ryan, 77, died peacefully in Hinsdale Dec. 25, 2019. Jack lived his life with an unfaltering devotion to his family and his faith. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, friend and colleague. Jack was a proud member of the Gately family. His grandfather, James Gately, was the owner of Gately’s People Store in Chicago, which was described as “the biggest store on Michigan Avenue.” Jack began his career at retailer Carson Pirie Scott. Soon after, he opened Heritage Bank of Schaumburg with his...
Donald J. Kula, 83, of Hinsdale died Dec. 24, 2019. Donald was devoted husband, proud father and grandfather and devout Catholic. He was a graduate of St. Philip Neri Grammar School, Mt. Carmel High School and a former basketball player at the University of Illinois and Western Michigan University. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia E. Kula. He is survived by his children, Ginny "Coco" (Pete Aleman) Kula, Donald J. (Marichi) Kula, John (Lisa) Kula, Tom (Lisa) Kula...
Karen Marie Kindt, 59, of Clarendon Hills, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 18, 2019. She was born in 1960 in South Bend, Ind. She strove to make everyone feel welcomed and admired through her natural friendliness, genuinely engaging in conversation with anyone she met. Her high energy and indomitable personality were apparent in her passion for her children, the outdoors, biking, walking, cross-country skiing and swimming. A lover of rescue animals, Karen devoted...
Jacquelyn Eleanor Jefferson, nee Fishbaugh, a 62-year Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2019. She was 88. Jackie was born in 1930 and raised on a farm in Iowa, where she graduated from high school in 1948. She spent two years at the University of Iowa, before transferring to the University of Florida to study art and graphic design. After graduating college, she moved to Chicago and worked as a copywriter for the Montgomery Ward catalog and at the Campbell Mithun advertising agency. She also met Chad...
Beverly Glas Pace, MD, of Oak Brook died Dec. 21, 2019. Beverly grew up in Calumet Park, graduated magna cum laude from Hope College and attended medical school at Rush University, where she met her husband, John. Together, they owned and operated Wheaton Family Practice for nearly three decades prior to joining DuPage Medical Group. She was a dedicated physician and was passionate about helping her patients achieve health and wellness. Beverly was an avid cyclist and...
James B. Cushing, 73, of Westmont, formerly of Hinsdale, died Dec. 18, 2019. Jim was born in 1946 in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. He went on to graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Gamma. Jim had a vast and exciting career that included racing Formula V Lola race cars, teaching and sales. An avid photographer, Jim began working at an early age at Hinsdale Camera, later becoming an owner of Hinsdale Camera and La Grange Camera. After being a successful...
