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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...
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....
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...
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 and Mary (Josiah Mazzaschi) Kula; his gra...
Thomas William Wilson, 74, of Lisle, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 14, 2019, at Amita Medical Center Hinsdale of complications of COPD. Tom was born in Chicago in 1945 to Bill and Betty Wilson. The family moved to Hinsdale in 1950, and Tom attended Monroe School, Monroe Annex and Hinsdale Middle School. He was in the class of 1963 at Hinsdale Township High School, where he enjoyed playing bass fiddle in several jazz and blues groups. He was voted “Most Humorist” by his classmates and served as class social cha...
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...
Daniel F. Spinazola, a 67-year Hinsdale resident, died Dec. 22, 2019, at Amita Adventist Medical Center La Grange. He was born in 1933 in Blue Island and was the former owner of the Hinsdale News Agency. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn. He is survived by his children, Danette (Brian) Boniecki, Scott (Linda) Spinazola, Wendy Bowen and Melissa Spinazola; and his grandchildren, Jordan, Jennifer, Kaitlynn, Nicole, Patrick, Cassidy, Connor, Scott Jr., Kayleigh, Nora...
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...
Bernard "Bernie" Quinn, 83, of Clarendon Hills passed away Dec. 15, 2019. Bernie was a proud and longtime member of IBEW Local 134. He was preceded in death by his brother, John "Jack" Quinn. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Quinn, nee Moran; his children, Mudgeon (Scott Becker) Quinn, Patrick, and Martin (Shari Pluskis) Quinn; his grandson, Jacob Becker; his sisters, Jean (Jack) Sorenson and Mary "Patsy" Quinn; and many siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews. A...
Hubert “Bert” F. McCafferty, 84, of Oak Brook, passed away Dec. 16, 2019. Born in 1935, Bert was the national sales executive for Berger Industries for 35 years. Before beginning his career in sales, he proudly served his country in the Naval Air Reserves. Bert was a devout Catholic and attended Ascension of Our Lord Church in Oakbrook Terrace. Outside of work, he was an avid traveler, sports fan and, most importantly, a devoted grandfather to his six grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joanne McC...
Dr. John C. Ballin, 95, a 52-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 11, 2019. John was born at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago in 1924. He was inducted into the army the day after he graduated from Lindbloom High School in 1942. John was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against the Enemy. He landed on Omaha Beach one week after D-Day, suffered frostbite so severe he almost...
Geraldine H. Finlay, nee Hannigan, 93, of Indian Head Park passed away Dec. 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Patrick Finlay. She is survived by her children, Colleen Finlay, John “Jack” Finlay, Eileen (Patrick, M.D.) Quirke and Maureen (Kevin) Mitchell; her grandchildren, Lauren (Sean) McDonald, Kevin Quirke, M.D., Brian Quirke and Kathleen Quirke, and Madeline Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell and Griffin Mitchell; her great-grandchildren, Madison and Grace McDonald; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mas...
Christine DiBartelo, nee Grover, 74, died Dec. 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Thad Eugene DiBartelo; and her sister, Connie. She is survived by her husband, L. Douglas DiBartelo; her daughter, Nikki Therese (Tony Ciezadlo) Alessi of Hinsdale; her grandchildren, Ava, Rocco and Vaughan; her siblings, Charles (Joan) Grover, Barry (the late Brigetta) and Cathy; and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family will meet at 9:15 a.m. today, Dec. 12, at Sullivan...
Carol Ann Dwyer, nee Paolinetti, 66, of Schererville, Ind., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Peter Dwyer. She is survived by her companion, John E. Rock; her daughter, Sarah (Matt) Windle; her grandchildren, Tom, Ryan and Joshua Windle, Zofia Rock, and Isaac and Caleb Rocha; her brothers, John (Melody) Paolinetti and Michael Paolinetti; and her extended family, John D. (Kristin Niepokoj) Rock and Christina (Mike) Rocha. A funeral service was held Dec. 10 at Sullivan...
Mary Rose Blaskovich, 92, of Western Springs, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 7, 2019. A loving and doting aunt, lifelong faithful Catholic and simple, unpretentious woman, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary was born to Ben and Mary Blaskovich in the family home in Hinsdale in 1926. She attended elementary school in Hinsdale, and a school for the blind or visually impaired in her early childhood, as she was born with visual difficulties....
