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Ann Marie Taliani, nee Fosco, 92, of Oak Brook passed away Oct. 11, 2019, with her loving family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert S. Taliani. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Jerome) Rasnak, Cindy Stone and Linda Taliani (Brett) Neubert; her grandchildren, Samantha and Madeline; and her siblings Alex, Angela, Georgianna and Rosemary. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Notre Dame Church, 64 Norfolk Ave. Clarendon Hills. A funeral Mass will be said at 11:30 a.m. at the church....
Lloyd Lynn Zickert (known as Zeke in college), 92, of Elmhurst passed away Oct. 3, 2019. He was born in 1926 and lived in Hinsdale for 52 years. His first love was caring and providing for his family. Drafted in 1945, Lloyd served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Southerland. He was thrilled to attend the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight in August. Lloyd was married for 69 years to the love of his life, Maribeth. They met and fell in love at Purdue University. He was a...
Raquel Rosario Paez, nee Perez, 89, of Burr Ridge passed away Sept. 29, 2019. She began her life humbly in Central Macareño, Cuba, on a sugar cane plantation. She studied at the Colegio Teresiana and Institute de Camaguey before marrying Jorge and beginning her family. In 1962, they fled Cuba and moved to Chicago. Leaving her "lost paradise" of Cuba meant leaving her home and many friends and family, including her father. She overcame many challenges and created a beautiful...
Charles Janda, 93, of Hinsdale, husband, father, and respected surgeon passed away at home Sept. 27, 2019. He was an accomplished man who dedicated much of his life to the practice of medicine, but most important to him was his commitment to family and his remarkable marriage to Lorraine, his wife of 63 years. Dr. Janda proudly served his country in the South Pacific, Japan and Korea. He trained at Loyola, Northwestern and Washington universities, working as a dentist to...
Lisa Macdonald Deering, 52, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her Willowbrook home on Oct. 2, 2019. Lisa was born in 1967 in Woodstock and grew up in Hinsdale, graduating from Hinsdale Central High School. Her three children have many cherished memories with their fun, loving and kind mother. Lisa was selfless, loyal and had unbelievable strength. She will be missed by many, especially her family and friends, who meant everything to her. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Don Anderson. She is survived by...
Charles Janda, 93, of Hinsdale, husband, father, and respected surgeon passed away at home Sept. 27, 2019. He was an accomplished man who dedicated much of his life to the practice of medicine, but most important to him was his commitment to family and his remarkable marriage to Lorraine, his wife of 63 years. Dr. Janda proudly served his country in the South Pacific, Japan and Korea. He trained at Loyola, Northwestern and Washington universities, working as a dentist to support his family while attending medical school. He...
Warren N. Barr, Jr., 91, of Chicago and a former long-time resident of Hinsdale, died Sept. 3, 2019. Warren was born in 1927 in Chicago. He was deployed to Korea at Kimpo Airfield from 1949-50. He was a graduate of MIT and received an MBA at the University of Chicago Executive Program. Warren was a businessman and wanted most to be remembered as the "Quiet Gentleman." He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Jean Barr, on June 29, 2018. He is survived by his children,...
Philip Joseph Dalen, 78, of Clarendon Hills, died Sept. 27, 2019. Phil retired as deputy chief of the Cook County Sheriff's Police after a 32-year distinguished career in law enforcement. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anna Marie Dalen, nee Willis; his children, John Dalen, Karrie (John) Leathers, Paul (Marcia) Dalen and Philip (Stacey) Dalen; his grandchildren, Emma, Caroline, Chloe, Jacob, George, Joshua, Campbell and Sophia; his sister, Marianne (Dan) VanDommelen;...
Mark Patrick Koschik, 47, of Clarendon Hills, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 29, 2019, while doing what he loved - coaching his son's football game. Wife Nancy Black Koschik and his three children, Ryan, Brady and Lauren, have many cherished memories of their fun, loving and kind father. Mark will be missed by many, especially his football team, as well as his many friends in the community that he considered family. He is survived by his mother, Patricia McEnroe Koschik (late...
Bill Carlson, 81, died Aug. 14, 2019. Bill was a Navy man and a veteran. He was an avid golfer and Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed pheasant and duck hunting, especially when he went with his son and grandson. Bill cherished his friends whether they were from childhood or newly acquired. Bill, a native of Hinsdale, is a 1956 graduate of Hinsdale Township High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Illinois. For many years prior to his move to Florida he was a member of Edgewood Valley Country Club, where he found many f...
Paul Gregory Carlson, 73, of Darien, a former Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Carl and June O. Carlson; and his brother, Carl E. (the late Leda) Carlson. He is survived by his siblings, Kip Scot (Melissa) Carlson and Jill (James) Long; his nieces and nephews, Daniel Long, Alexandria Long and Kip Phillip Carlson; and his aunt and uncle, Don and Virginia Reisner. A funeral service was held Oct. 2 at Christ Church of Oak Brook. Interment was at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak...
Raquel Rosario Paez, nee Perez, 89, of Burr Ridge passed away Sept. 29, 2019. She began her life humbly in Central Macareño, Cuba, on a sugar cane plantation. She studied at the Colegio Teresiana and Institute de Camaguey before marrying Jorge and beginning her family. In 1962, they fled Cuba and moved to Chicago. Leaving her “lost paradise” of Cuba meant leaving her home and many friends and family, including her father. She overcame many challenges and created a beautiful life for her growing family. She loved her adop...
Bill Carlson, 81, died Aug. 14, 2019. Bill was a Navy man and a veteran. He was an avid golfer and Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed pheasant and duck hunting, especially when he went with his son and grandson. Bill cherished his friends whether they were from childhood or newly acquired. Bill, a native of Hinsdale, is a 1956 graduate of Hinsdale Township High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Illinois. For many years prior to his move to Florida he was a member of Edgewood Valley Country Club, where he found many f...
Paul Gregory Carlson, 73, of Darien, a former Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Carl and June O. Carlson; and his brother, Carl E. (the late Leda) Carlson. He is survived by his siblings, Kip Scot (Melissa) Carlson and Jill (James) Long; his nieces and nephews, Daniel Long, Alexandria Long and Kip Phillip Carlson; and his aunt and uncle, Don and Virginia Reisner. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road. A funeral...
David Allen Bertermann, 77, a 42-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away Sept. 21, 2019. He was born in 1942 in St. Louis to Rudy and Ruth Bertermann. He worked as an insurance claims supervisor before retiring. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathaniel; and his brother, Delvin (the late Wilma). He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; his children, Michael (Rebecca), Robin (Michael) Boland, Scott, and Becky (Jason) Hansen; his grandchildren, Marty, Ethan, Abby, Jake,...
Ralph N. Murphy, 75, of Westmont died Aug. 21, 2019. He was born in Hinsdale in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Greenrod. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Werchman; his sisters, Nancy (Robert) Hagan and Pat (Jeff) Ware; and his nieces and nephews, Dawn Greenrod-Dumphy, Wally Stavreff, Diana Stavreff, Justin Ware, Isaak Ware, Brigitte Ware, Jill Leathers and Ryan Hagen. Visitation is from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St.,...
Father Edward Kucera, 92, passed away Sept. 21, 2019. Born Joseph Kucera in Chicago in 1927, he had two older brothers in Lisle when he arrived in 1941 as a high school freshman: the future Father Mathias and the future Abbot and Archbishop Daniel, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Henry. In 1947, Father Edward began a career in the classroom at what is now known as Benet Academy that lasted until 1962, teaching such subjects as history, religion, scienc...
Patrick Joseph Moran, 81, a former Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 15, 2019, in Oakbrook Terrace. He was born in Chicago in 1938. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Moran, nee Thomas; his children, Monica (Christopher Puzek) Moran, Justin (Valerie) Moran and Jennifer (Craig) Furey; his grandchildren, Patrick and Joshua Furey; his siblings, Catherine (the late Thomas) Williamson, Mary (Kevin) Caufield, Michael (Eileen), Thomas (Marguerite), and the late John, and James (the late...
Donna Marie Nowicki, 69, passed away Sept. 14, 2019, at her Oak Brook home. She was born in 1949 in Chicago and was a retired paralegal. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel (Anthony) Ricci; her grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan; and her brother, Allen Lestin. Visitation is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Our Lady's Chapel Mayslake Village, 1801 35th Street, Oak Brook. A funeral Mass will follow at the church at 10:30 a.m. Interment is private. Brian Powell Funeral Directors...
Rosemary Buktenica, nee Dax, 91, of Willowbrook died Sept. 6, 2019. She worked for many years as an assistant to the Honorable Daniel McNamara of the Illinois Appellate Court. Rosemary was an avid reader, writer and painter. Throughout her lifetime she collected a large library of history books, poetry books and stories of the West. She also enjoyed watching the History Channel, writing poetry and journaling her life experiences. Rosemary was immensely proud of her family, and was responsible for instilling her keen wit in...
Gerda W. Hoover, 92, of Lombard, died Aug. 8, 2019, at her home. Gerda was born in 1927 to Erich and Maria Wolff, landowners in East Prussia, Provice of Germany. An only child, Gerda grew up at a peaceful time in a beautiful farming area she described as a land of dark forests and crystal-like lakes, home to elk and the famous Trakehner pure breed horses. At the end of World War II in the winter of 1945, she and her mother fled from advancing Russian troops. Her father had...
George Hogrewe, 95, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 1, 2019, in Naperville. George was born in 1923 at his family's home on Clay Street in Hinsdale. He was a radioman in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific campaign. He reminisced about being in Tokyo Bay at the time of the Japanese surrender and about sailing in the rough waters of the Bering Sea on the light cruiser the USS Detroit. After the war, he worked for Automatic Electric/GTE in...
Anthony A. Bartkus, 80, of Hinsdale died peacefully at Amita Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale Sept. 10, 2019. Tony was born in 1939 in Taurage, Lithuania. As a very young and mischievous child, he traveled with his parents and brother Al through war-torn Europe to seek safety in the American Zone in Germany. After several years there, his family arrived in Chicago, joining many relatives and friends. He graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep and received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Illinois I...
Dorothy “Dottie” Briscoe, nee Pirc, 88, a former Hinsdale resident, died Aug. 30. 2019. She was born in 1930 to Frank and Helen Pirc and was a graduate of Providence Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. Dottie worked as a medical technician at the old St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. After she moved to Downers Grove and her sons graduated from college, she began a nearly 25-year career as an agent/broker in real estate sales. She enjoyed helping families with the big decisions of purchasing or selling a home. Her rea...
James Philip Beaumont of Lisle, a former longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away Sept. 1, 2019. Jim was born in 1920 in St. Paul, Minn., the youngest of eight children of Edgar and Mary Beaumont. Jim graduated from St. Ita's School, St. George High School and Carleton College. Jim served in World War II as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was celebrated in an Honor Flight in 2015. As a long-suffering Cubs fan since 1927, he road-tripped to see the Cubs win game two...
