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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 been called to dig ditches to stop the Soviet tanks....
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 Northlake for almost 40 years. In retirement, he r...
Theresa Lynn Wilkie, 70, of Western Springs, passed away Aug. 19, 2019, following a birthday week and family visit in Dallas, Texas. She passed away from natural causes stemming from heart disease complications. A longtime resident of the Chicago area, Theresa was born in 1949 in Chicago and lived in Flossmoor and Western Springs. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University and studied at Harvard and Oxford Universities. “Miss Wilkie,” as she was known, was an innovative, award-winning tea...
Harry "Hody" "Little Honey" William Parker, 58, passed away Aug. 28, 2019, at his home in Santa Rosa, California. He was born in 1960 and grew up in Hinsdale. He was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School and Northwood University in Midland, Mich., where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. He worked in car sales at Elmwood Ford and in truck sales at Freeway Ford in Lyons, for the majority of his career. Harry is remembered for his love of a good prank and his...
Dennis W. Harast, 81, of Willowbrook passed away peacefully Aug. 27, 2019, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and his favorite hobbies, which included street rods, model airplanes and World War II history. He was a proud member of Checkerboard RC Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, nee Butkovich; his children, Beth (David Chiletz) Hannes and Lisa (Robert) Ashe; his grandchildren, Anthony Hannes and Lilah Ashe; his sister, Patricia Josephus;...
Theresa Lynn Wilkie, 70, of Western Springs passed away Aug. 19, 2019, following a birthday week and family visit in Dallas, Texas. She passed away from natural causes stemming from heart disease complications. A longtime resident of the Chicago area, Theresa was born in 1949 in Chicago and lived in Flossmoor and Western Springs. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University and studied at Harvard and Oxford Universities. “Miss Wilkie,” as she was known, was an innovative, award-w...
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 of the 2016 World Series in Cleveland. After a l...
Dennis W. Harast, 81, of Willowbrook passed away peacefully Aug. 27, 2019, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and his favorite hobbies, which included street rods, model airplanes and World War II history. He was a proud member of Checkerboard RC Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, nee Butkovich; his children, Beth (David Chiletz) Hannes and Lisa (Robert) Ashe; his grandchildren, Anthony Hannes and Lilah Ashe; his sister, Patricia Josephus;...
Lucia Langthorn Sutton, 89, of Burr Ridge died Aug. 26, 2019. She was born in 1930 to Jacob and Katherine Langthorn. Lucia was an English professor at the College of DuPage and retired after 20 years of dedication to her profession. She also devoted her time to the Ministry Board and Social Issues Committee at The Union Church of Hinsdale and the West Suburban Faith-Based Peace Coalition. She also served as president of the Oak Brook Library Association and member and...
Wanda Mrozek, 92, of Chicago passed away Aug. 24, 2019, in Mission Viejo, Calif., after a series of health challenges over the preceding six years. She was born in 1927, the only daughter of Joseph and Sabina Kurczewski, Polish immigrants who also raised five sons, Ted (Leona), Ed, Art (Judy), Joe (Barb) and Wally (Elaine). In July, 1942, she met the love of her life, Wally Mrozek, at a roller skating rink on Chicago's South Side, just a month before he enlisted in the Navy...
David Charles Lifka, 78, of Clarendon Hills passed away Aug. 21, 2019. He was a graduate of Morton High School in Cicero and received his pharmacy degree from Drake University. He became a permanent deacon in the Catholic church after his religious studies at Illinois Benedictine College (St. Procopius Abbey). He was the former deacon of Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louanne Marie Lifka, nee Sladky. He is survived by his wife, Judi; his children, David Andrew, Christopher Louis...
Barbara Patricia Eubeler, 81, of Hinsdale, passed away Aug. 28, 2019, in Downers Grove. Barbara was born in 1937 in Chicago. She was a 40-year dedicated employee of the Rush University Alzheimer’s Disease Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Eubeler. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (James) Robinson and Timothy (Maureen) Eubeler; her grandchildren, Meghan and Daniel Eubeler and James and Tyler (Morgan) Robinson; her brother, Michael (Kristine) Shields; her niece and nephew, Katelin (Ryan Johnson) S...
John Anthony Cielenski Jr., 56, of Lockport, passed away Aug. 22, 2019. John was born in Chicago and raised in Hinsdale, graduating from Hinsdale Central High School in 1981. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree at the University of West Florida, where he played baseball at the collegiate level. John worked as the Lockport Township Highway Commissioner. He was the past president of the Lockport Boys Baseball Team, and coached the Lockport Junior Porters Wrestling Club and...
Lucia Langthorn Sutton, 89, of Burr Ridge died Aug. 26, 2019. She was born in 1930 to Jacob and Katherine Langthorn. Lucia was an English professor at the College of DuPage and retired after 20 years of dedication to her profession. She also devoted her time to the Ministry Board and Social Issues Committee at The Union Church of Hinsdale and the West Suburban Faith-Based Peace Coalition. She also served as president of the Oak Brook Library Association and member and treasurer of the Oak Brook Library Foundation. Lucia was...
John Anthony Cielenski Jr., 56, of Lockport, passed away Aug. 22, 2019. John was born in Chicago and raised in Hinsdale, graduating from Hinsdale Central High School in 1981. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at the University of West Florida, where he played baseball at the collegiate level. John worked as the Lockport Township Highway Commissioner. He was the past president of the Lockport Boys Baseball Team, and coached the Lockport Junior Porters Wrestling Club and the Homer Stallions Football Program for more t...
David Charles Lifka, 78, of Clarendon Hills passed away Aug. 21, 2019. He was a graduate of Morton High School in Cicero and received his pharmacy degree from Drake University. He became a permanent deacon in the Catholic church after his religious studies at Illinois Benedictine College (St. Procopius Abbey). He was the former deacon of Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louanne Marie Lifka, nee Sladky. He is survived by his wife, Judi; his children, David Andrew, Christopher Louis...
Louis P. Buffardi, 76, of Oak Brook passed away Aug. 13, 2019. Lou is survived by his wife of 51 years, Claire L. Buffardi, nee Sasgen; his children, Elizabeth (Kevin Smith) Buffardi, Ali (Dave) Zimmermann and Christopher (Amy) Buffardi; his four grandchildren, Luke and David Zimmermann and Caiden and Alana Buffardi; his brother, James (the late Lynne) Buffardi; his sisters, Carmellyn Panzarella and Donna (Tom) Hornsby; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 3 to 9 today, Aug. 22, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S....
George Ross Forbes, 93, a 53-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away Aug. 10, 2019. George grew up in Rockford and attended boarding school at The Hill School. Upon graduating, he attended Wesleyan University, where he received 11 athletic letters. He earned an MBA from Harvard and also served as a cadet in the Army Air Corps. George's career began in his hometown of Rockford, at the Gunite Foundry. After several years in manufacturing at the foundry, he accepted a position...
Alma "Jean" LaPlaca, nee Sapper, 92, of Willowbrook passed away Aug. 18, 2019. She was born in 1927 in Chicago to Fannie (Post) and Gustave Sapper and was a former resident of River Forest and Oak Brook. She was a longtime member of Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale and Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif. Jean taught Pilates until she was 88 years old. Jean was an avid reader and aficionado of audio books and classical music, as they sustained her in later years....
Pauline G. Kluge, 93, passed away Aug. 17, 2019. She was born 1926 in Chicago and was a founding board member of the Lyons Public Library. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, William F. Kluge; and her brother, Ramon Green. She is survived by her children, Bill (Joanne), Bob (Jean), Kim (Matt) Dwyer, Kathy (Larry) Kowalkowski and Brian (Liz) Kluge; her grandchildren, Kevin (Lisa), Katie (Luke) Munro, Lauren (Mel) Padillo, Kristen (Patrick) Reichel, Rob (Maggie) and Claire Kluge; her seven...
Charles Bruce McLagan of Hinsdale died Aug. 1, 2019, at his home after a three-year bout with Parkinson's and Lewy body disease. Bruce, 85, was born in 1931 in Brush, Colo., the youngest of three children. He graduated from Colorado University with an engineering degree and served in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kan., and in California. He then returned to Brush to help his father, John, in the family creamery. Bruce and his wife, Jane, moved to Massachusetts in 1957, where...
Naomi Ann Ledene, nee Johnson, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Aug. 9, 2019. Naomi, 94, was born in Scandia, Alberta, Canada, in 1924 to Oscar and Amy Johnson. After high school, she attended Camrose Lutheran College for two years, then attended Holy Cross in Calgary, where she earned a degree as a registered nurse. She worked as an RN in Brooks, Alberta, until she married Ernest Ledene in 1957. They settled in Hinsdale, and Naomi served the Lord faithfully through the church and...
John A. Janicik of Clarendon Hills passed away on Aug. 8, 2019, following a monthlong courageous battle after complications from heart surgery. Janicik, 62, was born in 1957 in Belleville to Albert and Eileen Janicik. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Knox College, where he was also a member of the wrestling team, and obtained his law degree from Loyola University Chicago. John was deeply religious and a dedicated family man known for his quick dry wit. He was a highly r...
Kerry Ann DuFresne, nee Scanlon, 59, of Clarendon Hills, died July 21, 2019. Kerry was a graduate of Notre Dame School in Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale Central High School and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree from Trinity College and a master's degree from Catholic University of America. She completed the coursework for her doctorate at George Washington University. During her long career in education, Kerry served as a teacher and principal. For her outstanding work as a...
Ian Matthew Wells, 19, of Oak Brook died Aug. 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Steindl; and his aunt, Elizabeth Rickards. He is survived by his parents, Andrew L. and Rebecca T. Wells, nee Steindl; his siblings, Jack and Georgia Wells; his grandparents, Phyllis Steindl and Gary and Anita Wells; his aunts and uncles, Amy and C. Bradley Schubert, Lisa Small, Libby Wells, Tina and Andy DePalma and Dave and Nicole Rickards; his cousins, Carly and Allie...
