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Richard L. “Dick” Berdelle, 92, of Hinsdale, died Aug. 6, 2021. He was born in 1929 to Edward and Helen, nee McLaughlin, Berdelle. Dick was a 1947 graduate of Leo High School and attended Marquette University and Marquette Law School, graduating in 1953. He spent most of his legal career with the Pretzel and Stouffer law firm in Chicago as a senior and managing partner. In his day, he was known as one of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Chicago and served as a past president of two highly respected professional ass...
Mary Paisios, 97, of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of July 11, 2021, surrounded by family and staff at Eve Assisted Living in Hinsdale, her home for the last four years. She was born to Greek immigrant parents, James and Bessie Zagorites, in 1924, in Lowell, Mass. She attended Lowell High School where she was a member of the color guard marching team and graduated in 1942. Following graduation, she worked as an administrative assistant at a company...
Arline Francesca Plechaty, nee Fudell, 94, of Brookfield, Wis., formerly of Western Springs and Burr Ridge, passed away Aug. 2, 2021, with her daughter at her side. Born in 1926 in Berwyn to Walter and Frances Fudell, nee Winiecki, Arline’s childhood spanned the Great Depression and she came of age during World War II. The importance of her Catholic faith was established early on, and she often spoke of the sacrifices made by her parents, as well as generosity of others, that made parochial school possible for her. She always...
Catherine R. Condon, née Ryan, 79, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away July 29, 2021, in La Grange, surrounded by family. Cathy was born to John Ryan and Anne Gainley Ryan in Beverly, on the near south side of Chicago, in 1941. She spent much of her life in Hinsdale, although she briefly resided on the main line of Philadelphia and spent a few years in Naples, Fla., with her husband after retirement. Cathy, a devout Catholic, graduated from St. Mary's College in Notre...
James J. Conrad, 79, of Bolingbrook died July 30, 2021. James was a dedicated teacher for more than 35 years in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. He proudly taught at Prospect and The Lane schools. In addition, he was a professor at the Chicago State University. In 1993, James was awarded the Honor Roll of Teachers from The Chicago Academy of Sciences. He loved sports and devoted his time as a coach. Finally, James was a Bolingbrook park commissioner for many...
James J. Conrad, 79, of Bolingbrook died July 30, 2021. James was a dedicated teacher for more than 35 years in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. He proudly taught at Prospect and The Lane School. In addition, he was a professor at the Chicago State University. In 1993, James was awarded the Honor Roll of Teachers from The Chicago Academy of Sciences. He loved sports and devoted his time as a coach. Finally, James was a Bolingbrook park commissioner for many...
William Alfred Vornsand, 100, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away July 21, 2021. He was born in 1920 to Alfred Vornsand and Florence Vornsand, née Carlson. William was a longtime U.S. mailman in La Grange. He was a wonderful uncle who offered guidance and assistance throughout his nieces and nephew's lives. William served his country as a corporal in the Army during World War II. He was involved in the Battle of the Bulge, D-Day, Ardennes and other major battles...
Thaddeus J. Lis of Oak Brook passed away July 18, 2021, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy, nee Senase; his children, Larry, Diane (Hank), Ted (Cheryl) and Robert (Eva Marie); his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael, Ryan, Matthew, Alexa, Kaylee and Mary Rose; his brother, Julian; and his 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph, Casey and Florence. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Adolf...
Lorraine Freeman, 81, of Willowbrook, formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully July 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Loyola University Medical Center. Born in 1940 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Leon and Dorothy (Norris) Morningstar, Lorraine grew up on a farm in Lisbon, Iowa. After attending the University of Iowa, Lorraine received her degree in fine arts from Drake University in Des Moines, where she was a member of Delta Phi Delta honor art fraternity. She moved to...
Dr. Jaroslav Fencl, 85, peacefully passed at his Willowbrook home on July 21, 2021, with his wife and daughter at his side. Dr. Fencl was a well-respected physician in the Downers Grove family practice that he started on his own in 1971. His personal integrity, empathy, compassion and love of medicine were obvious to those he cared for. His practice became highly regarded in the community and grew to include partners; together they were among the founding physicians of DuPage...
Lorraine Freeman, 81, of Willowbrook, formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully July 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Loyola University Medical Center. Born in 1940 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Leon and Dorothy (Norris) Morningstar, Lorraine grew up on a farm in Lisbon, Iowa. After attending the University of Iowa, Lorraine received her degree in fine arts from Drake University in Des Moines, where she was a member of Delta Phi Delta honor art fraternity. She moved to...
Joseph D. Svandra, 79, of Oak Brook died July 15, 2021. Joseph, wife Lynn and son Eric were the presidents and owners of Business Computer Design International for 38 years. Joe was a trusted friend to many, a great listener and a very kind man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn L. Svandra; and his son, Joseph Falaschi Jr. He is survived by his children, Eric (Ann Ross) Svandra, Alexandra (Randall) Radtke and Rebecca Ann McCully; his grandchildren, Vincent Svandra, Kevin (Alyssa) Svandra, Caitlin (Matthew) Sweeney an...
Mona Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully June 29, 2021, with her family and close friend by her side after a long illness. She was born in 1933 in Hamilton, Ontario. She graduated from McGill University with a bachelor's in chemistry and served as chief librarian at DuPont Research Laboratory Library in Kingston, Ontario. Mona moved to Ithaca, N.Y., to develop the research laboratory library at Cornell University and worked in the home economics department in textiles for the U...
Castle William Jordan, 96, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away May 21, 2021 at Freedom Village in Bradenton, Fla. He was born in Oak Park in 1924 and moved to Hinsdale not long afterward. He met Jean Pringle at Hinsdale Junior High School when they were 11, and they both graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1942. They were married in La Jolla, Calif., in January of 1945, a week before he, being in the Navy at that time, shipped out for the Pacific Theater of World War II. He...
Ralph Henry Steinbarth, 94, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully at home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on June 25, 2021, surrounded by family and his longtime companion, Sue Johnson. Ralph was born in 1927 on Chicago's Southwest side to Henry and Adelaide, née Andrzejewski, Steinbarth. He attended St. Rita High School. After graduation, Ralph and life-long friend Frank O'Grady enlisted in the Navy and served in World War II in Guam. After the War, Ralph attended I...
Susan G. Leonhard, 61, of Burr Ridge, passed away on June 16, 2021, at Amita Hinsdale Hospital. Susan was born in 1960 in Chicago to Dr. Robert Geurkink and the Jean (Gustafson) Geurkink. Susan was married to William S. Leonhard at Hinsdale Covenant Church on Nov. 29, 1980. Susan "Geurks" was a graduate of the Hinsdale High School, class of 1978. She studied music theory at Hope College in Holland, Mich., for two years before leaving to pursue her "Mrs." degree. Susan was a...
Dorel Catarama, a Hinsdale resident for more than 30 years, passed away June 25, 2021, after a brief illness, at Amita Hinsdale Hospital with his closest family by his side. Dorel, 70, was born in Romania. He was a well-known local custom home builder and a cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother. He had a passion for fixing anything broken, loved instilling this same passion in and playing with his grandchildren, and enjoyed traveling the world. Most importantly,...
Diane Deering, 70, of Willowbrook passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, following a valiant fight with cancer. Diane was born in 1951 in Chicago to Richard and Betty Noe. Diane lived in Chicago in the very early years with her dad, mom and older sister, Carole. Her mother passed away when the girls were young (6 and 4), and Richard moved the girls to Oak Park where they were parishioners of Ascension Church. Diane attended Ascension Grade School, Guerin High School and Domi...
Elmer P. Wimmer Jr., 91, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away at E.W. & Lucille Cate's Hospice House on June 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1929 to Elmer P. Wimmer Sr. and Helen Bright Wimmer. Elmer was a native of Sharon, Pa. and lived in Hinsdale before moving to the Ocala area in 1986. On Aug. 1, 1953, Elmer married Irene A. Ruffo, and together they shared almost 70 years. Elmer was a graduate of Sharon High School, Class of 1948. He had a...
Kenneth Henry Kopka Jr., 74, of Oak Brook, died May 30, 2021. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran as well as a DuPage County Sheriff and later became a general contractor. Kenneth enjoyed fishing as well as spending time with his family. He was a proud grandfather-to-be. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth H. (Jessica) Kopka III and William Kopka; his sister, Barbara Kopka; and his nieces, Sheri Kopka and Lisa (Craig) Nelson and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean H. and Kenneth H. Kopka Sr.; and his...
Sharon Hardek Cohen, née Hardek, 61, of Burr Ridge passed away June 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Cohen. She is survived by her children, Zachary B., Jonathan M. (Madeleine), Morgan M. and Madison M. Cohen; her siblings, John J. (Ann) Hardek and MariAnn (Anthony) Zalduendo; her longtime friend, Consuelo Lopez; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is at 3 today, Thursday, July 1, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. A funeral will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home....
Diane Deering, 70, of Willowbrook passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, following a valiant fight with cancer. Diane was born in 1951 in Chicago to Richard and Betty Noe. Diane lived in Chicago in the very early years with her dad, mom and older sister, Carole. Her mother passed away when the girls were young (6 and 4) and Richard moved the girls to Oak Park where they were parishioners of Ascension Church. Diane attended Ascension Grade School, Guerin High School and Dominican University. Diane worked at St. Paul Federal...
Elaine Y. Hummer, 87, of Hinsdale, died June 19, 2021. Elaine was a longtime teacher at Madison School. She joined the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 staff in the 1967-68 school year as a third-grade teacher at Walker School before moving to Madison five years later, continuing to teach third grade. She retired in 1999. A 1998 Chicago Tribune article spotlighted Elaine’s penchant for dressing up in period clothing to play historical figures like Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams and even early Hinsdale settler M...
Herbert Bruce Keil of Potomac, Md., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully June 8, 2021. Herbert, 93, was born in 1927 in Chicago to Lillian and Herbert Julius Keil as the youngest of three children. He graduated from William and Mary College with a degree in chemistry and earned a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology. After practicing patent law in Chicago, Herbert moved to Washington, D.C., and founded Keil & Weinkauf, a patent and antitrust firm he led as senior partner unti...
William "Bill" Gordon, 87, of Hinsdale, passed away Sept. 13, 2020, after a purposeful and adventurous life. He was born in 1933 in Chicago to William P. Gordon Sr. and Adeline Singer Gordon. As a physician, he was responsible for bringing thousands of children into the world. In his free time, he traveled to 50 states and 60 countries. His companion in these travels was his wife of 54 years, Virginia. He is survived by his daughter, Anne (Stewart) Saunders; his...
