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Mary A. Ozog, née Betinec, 96, formerly of Hinsdale, died Aug. 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Walter Ozog; and her sister, Lillian Lasek. She is survived by her children, Edward J. (Jean) Ozog, Linda (John) Crookshank and Marten (Regina) Ozog; her grandchildren, Suzanne Crookshank, Nicholas (Kara) Ozog, Charles Crookshank, Katherine (Richard Brandon) Lester, Casey (Rachel) Ozog and Conor Ozog; and her great-grandchildren, Zachary and Avery Ozog...
Dr. Gabriel O. Mooney, 77, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, passed peacefully at home Aug. 17, 2023, after a long illness. Gabriel grew up on a farm in Skryne, Co. Meath, Ireland. He regaled in telling tales of his youth, family, the farm and Irish football. After completing secondary school he went on to graduate from medical school at the University College Dublin in 1970. Seeking to continue his education abroad, he emigrated to the United States in 1971, where he compl...
Douglas Jude Dussman, 45, of Hinsdale died Aug. 9, 2023, at Edward-Elmhurst Hospital. He was stung by multiple bees in Oak Brook on Aug. 3 and suffered anaphylactic shock and cardiac arrest. Heroic action by emergency medical technicians, police and fire personnel restored his heartbeat, but he passed away after six days in intensive care. He was a 1995 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School, where he was co-captain of the wrestling team. He caddied at Butler National Golf...
Gayle Gene Kohn (also Konn, nee Hilding), 81, of Hinsdale, formerly of Western Springs, Kankakee, Clarendon Hills, and Oak Park, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1941 to Harold and Geraldine Hilding, Gayle was raised in Oak Park with her siblings, Cynthia and Owen, and graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School in 1959. Her blossoming love for language led her to Rosary College (now Dominican University), where she...
Louis "Lou" Bourjaily, 91, of Western Springs, a U.S. Army veteran, died Aug. 9, 2023. He was born in 1932 to Louis and Ruth Bourjaily. When people made friends with Lou, whether at St. Catherine's of Oak Park, Fenwick, the University of Notre Dame or St. John of the Cross, they had a friend for life. An avid golfer, bowler, card shark, Fighting Irish Fan, camera nut and world traveler, Lou loved and cherished his life. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and his love on...
Douglas Ross VanVlymen, 69, of Burr Ridge, died Aug. 1, 2023, five days after his heart stopped suddenly while enjoying a day on Lake Michigan with his family. He was born in Aurora in 1954 to Betty Jean VanVlymen, nee Miedema, and John VanVlymen. A third-generation meat purveyor, Doug grew in experience working for various food companies, but he had a dream to own his own business. With Corrie's support and his brother's help, he unleashed his remarkable work ethic and built...
Robert James Donatelli, 89, of Downers Grove, a former 30-year Hinsdale resident, passed away Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago in 1933 to John and Anna (Gerwatowski) Donatelli. A devoted White Sox Fan, he grew up on the south side of Chicago. Bob worked with his father running the family newspaper stand at Madison and Wabash. Bob was a graduate of St. Thomas Military Academy in Saint Paul, Minn. After graduating, Bob attended Loyola University in...
Leonard H. Serwat, 95, a 27-year Hinsdale resident and U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, died Aug. 4, 2023. Len was a well-respected management consultant for 30 years. The majority of his work was with industrial or manufacturing industries in the areas of general management, manufacturing, sales and marketing. Len was the senior director and served as chairman for SpencerStuart & Associates in their Chicago office, where he also managed locations in New York, Bru...
Joseph D. Pellegrino, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Clarendon Hills on Aug. 7, 2023. Joe was a health and physical education teacher with the Chicago Public Schools. He was an entrepreneur, a musician and the leader of the Stardust Orchestra. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith A. Pellegrino, nee Dolatowski; his children, Gina (Todd) Skala, Maria (Sal) Rivera, Joseph (Catherine) Pellegrino of Hinsdale and Cristina (Kurt) Kinsey; his 12 grandchildren;...
Eric Paul Biegansky, 53, formerly of Hinsdale, died Aug. 3, 2023, at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., after a long battle with cancer. He was born in 1970 in Rochester, N.Y., to Paul and Marianne (Rinn) Biegansky. The Bieganskys have a proud German heritage and Eric spent many memorable years of his childhood at the Frankfurt International School. He graduated high school from Bloomfield Hills Lahser in 1988 and then became a Wolverine at the University of Michigan. Eric was...
John Kenneth Kloster III, 71, passed away June 26, 2023, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, John K. "Jack" and Maryellyn. He is survived by his partner, Kitty Cayo; his children, John (Kelly) Kloster and Amanda (Will) Campbell; his grandchildren, Cameron, Charlie, Kendall, Willow and Charlotte; his sister, Susan Kloster; and his stepson, Durk Way. He was born in Hinsdale and grew up in Downers Grove, graduating from Downers...
Robert James Donatelli, 89, of Downers Grove, a former 30-year Hinsdale resident, passed away Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago in 1933 to John and Anna (Gerwatowski) Donatelli. A devoted White Sox Fan, he grew up on the south side of Chicago. Bob worked with his father running the family newspaper stand at Madison and Wabash. Bob was a graduate of St. Thomas Military Academy in Saint Paul, Minn. After graduating, Bob attended Loyola University in...
William "Bill" Edward Tucker, 90, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023. Tucker, as he was known, was born in 1932 in Idabel, Okla., to Owen and Dixie Tucker. He spent his formative years in Pierre, S.D., graduating from Pierre High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Nancy, whom he would later marry in 1955. Tucker then went to the South Dakota School of Mines for his geological engineering degree and later to the University of Oklahoma for his law degree. Tucke...
Ian Shepherd, 28, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away July 23, 2023. Ian was born in 1995. He spent a good portion of his early years with his many friends. Skateboarding and video gaming were his early passions. As Ian grew older, his attention turned to music, to art, to food and to computers. He played guitar and listened to music all day long. He painted big, beautiful and bold paintings one after the other. His love for food led to dining out, traveling in the United...
Dr. Andrew Keith Dingwall of Hinsdale, 62, passed away peacefully from a long battle with cancer on July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. Andrew was born in 1960 in Watertown, New York. He was an avid and skilled member of his high school and college debate teams, placing 14th in the National Debate Competition. Andrew began his scientific career by obtaining a master's degree in microbiology at the University of Wyoming and later moved to New York to pursue a doctorate at...
Sean Patrick Richards, 14, of Hinsdale passed away July 20, 2023. Sean was truly an angel on Earth and is now an angel in Heaven. Sean was a gentle soul, with a unique understanding of kindness and friendship. He was sunshine and goodness and a positive influence on everyone around him. Sean was full of joy and wonder and gave love freely to everyone he met. He was always sincere, earnest and humble. Sean loved to smile, and his laugh was infectious. Sean shared many gifts...
John D. Purdy V, 60, formerly of Clarendon Hills, passed away June 24, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, Conn., John grew up in Clarendon Hills and graduated from Hinsdale High School. He lived his winters in the Chicago area and summers in Lakeside, Mich. He loved games of all kinds, from sports to cards to board games. Golf was a particular favorite, and John spent many hours on the green as a player and as a caddy. After a big family meal, he could be counted...
Lisa Gengler, 86, an artist, philanthropist and humanitarian who used her talents to help others, died on July 4, 2023, at her home in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, Calif. Mrs. Gengler was born Lieselotte Maria Ernestine Thibaut in Coburg, Germany, (the fairy-tale hamlet called "the cradle of the kings and queens of Europe") in 1937. In her youth, Lisa dreamed of coming to America because the American soldiers were so kind to her and her family following the war. After the war, she...
Virginia Mary Ertle, nee Gleason, 81, passed away in her Hinsdale home on July 18, 2023. Virginia was born in 1942 in Chicago. She graduated from the Academy of Our Lady High School in Beverly and obtained her R.N. degree from Holy Cross Nursing School. After raising her two children, she returned to school and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of St. Francis. She knew she wanted an advanced degree and valued the opportunities a law degree would afford her, so s...
Sean Patrick Richards, 14, of Hinsdale passed away July 20, 2023. Sean was truly an angel on Earth and is now an angel in Heaven. Sean was a gentle soul, with a unique understanding of kindness and friendship. He was sunshine and goodness and a positive influence on everyone around him. Sean was full of joy and wonder and gave love freely to everyone he met. He was always sincere, earnest and humble. Sean loved to smile, and his laugh was infectious. Sean shared many gifts...
Dr. George C. Bonertz, 89, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away July 11, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in 1934 in Stevens Point, Wis. Dr. Bonertz was an obstetrics and gynecology specialist in Hinsdale for more than 40 years. He was a pillar in the medical community as well as his beloved Golfview Hills community. George found much happiness in helping his friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Barbara C.; his children, David Bonertz and Mark...
John L. Glatz, 74, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away July 14, 2023. John was born in 1949 to Leopoldt and Emelia (Emilie) Glatz of Chicago. John graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb with his bachelor's in education and his master's in administration. He began his career as an elementary and high school instructor and coach in Geneva before becoming a college administrator/instructor and assistant to the director of business at Chicago City...
David A. Beyer, 59, of Hinsdale died July 12, 2023. He is survived by his sons, Zachary and Noah; his father, Duane E.; his siblings, Sandra Johnson, Deborah (Mark) Kamperman, Timothy, Jeanne, Margie and Melissa; and his nieces and nephews, Brandy (Saul), Rene, the Rev. Phillip (Amanda), David, Ethan, Alexis, Natalie and Amar. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel Beyer; his mother, Marguerite Beyer, nee Koeller; his brother, Bruce Beyer; and his nephew, Jacob....
Lillian Lasek, nee Betinec, a longtime resident of Clarendon Hills, passed away July 5. Lillian, 92, was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Lasek; her grandson, Christopher R. Lasek; and her brother-in-law, Edward Ozog. She is survived by her children, Maria Cacciatore and Mark (Susan) Lasek of Hinsdale; her grandchildren, Richard M., Charlotte R., Josephine R., Mark C.; and her sister, Mary. Services were held July 11 at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of...
Dr. Alberto Saltiel, 89, of Oak Brook, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2023. Dr. Saltiel was a compassionate and caring physician, touching the lives of countless patients and friends. His legacy of benevolence and integrity will be remembered and cherished by those who knew him. He was the ultimate caretaker, who dedicated his life to the well-being of his family and patients. He is preceded in death by his wife, Francisca; his parents, Salvador Saltiel and Rebecca Levy; and his siblings, Maria, Sara, Moises, Isaac and...
