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Jane Dahl Sakala, 97, of Hinsdale, died peacefully on July 22, 2022, her grandchildren holding her hands. Jane was born in Cleveland in 1925 to John "Bud" and Clara Pedlar Dahl. Bud relocated the family to La Grange, after finding good work during the Great Depression. Janie had a spunk and sass about her that was the perfect complement to the sweetness of her beloved big sister Jean. While Jean was learning to drive Jane insisted she could walk faster and hopped out of the ca...
Katherine "Kay" J. Grabos, nee Williams, 75, of Hinsdale died July 29, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Daniel F. Grabos; her children, Megan Grabos and Daniel F. Grabos Jr.; her grandchildren, Luna and Jack Grabos; her siblings, Peggy (John) Hommel, Thomas (Kelly Quinn) Williams and Patricia (Fred) Seeholzer; and her nieces and nephews, Eliza, Graham, Molly, Ryan and Patrick. Kay was a longtime administrative assistant to the CEO and president of Ravinia Festival....
Leila S. Ronning, 98, passed away July 22, 2022. Leila was born in Carrington, N.D., in 1924 to Albert Edwin Southard and Ann Nelson Southard. Leila grew up in Fessenden and Grafton, N.D., and graduated from Fargo High School in May 1942. Leila followed in her older sister Virginia's footsteps when she attended the School of Nursing at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital (now Advocate Hospital) in Chicago. While in nurses training, Leila was a cadet nurse for the Department of Public...
Michael A. McGuire, 77, of Hinsdale, died July 20, 2022. Michael was the highly respected long-time owner of Supreme Jewelers in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. In 2010, Supreme Jewelers was recognized as Business of the Year and Michael was given the "keys" to Hyde Park by the Chamber of Commerce. Michael retired and closed the store in 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frae McGuire, née Fallert; and his son, Matthew McGuire. Michael is survived by his daughter,...
Dennis Patrick Higgins, 70, of Clarendon Hills passed away July 24, 2022, with his family at his side. Dennis is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. He received a bachelor's in business administration from Marquette University in Milwaukee and a master's in business administration from Northern Illinois University in 1978. He began his banking career at First National Bank of Chicago, where he specialized in construction loans. His expertise then led...
Dennis Patrick Higgins, 70, of Clarendon Hills passed away July 24, 2022, with his family at his side. Dennis is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. He received a bachelor’s in business administration from Marquette University in Milwaukee and a master’s in business administration from Northern Illinois University in 1978. He began his banking career at First National Bank of Chicago, where he specialized in construction loans. His expertise then led...
Michael A. McGuire, 77, of Hinsdale, died July 20, 2022. Michael was the highly respected long-time owner of Supreme Jewelers in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. In 2010, Supreme Jewelers was recognized as Business of the Year and Michael was given the "keys" to Hyde Park by the Chamber of Commerce. Michael retired and closed the store in 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frae McGuire, née Fallert; and his son, Matthew McGuire. Michael is survived by his daughter,...
Karl C. "Oz" Ostrum, 79, of Montello, Wis., passed away on July 16, 2022, at the Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega, Wis. He was born in 1943 in Hinsdale to Karl and Jane Ostrum. Karl grew up in Hinsdale and graduated from Hinsdale Township High School in 1961, after which he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for four years. On April 25, 1970, he married Lynn Twichell at the Union Church in Hinsdale. Karl worked for Molex Inc. in Lisle as a...
Agnes Proksa, nee Seckar, 99, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away July 6, 2022 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin; and her nephew, Larry Homolka. She is survived by her children, Darrell (Lita) Proksa and Lori Beth Proksa; her grandson, Justin (Samantha) Proksa; and her nephew, Donald Homolka. Services took place July 12 at at Woodlawn Cemetery and Memorial Park in Forest Park. Memorials may be made online to Sokol Spirit at https://www.sokolspirit.org or charity of your choice....
David Allan Beery, 80, of Hinsdale, died June 29, 2022. After growing up in and around Lima, Ohio, he graduated in 1960 graduate from Shawnee High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's from DePauw University in 1964 and an MBA from Bowling Green State University in 1966. After two years in the U.S. Army Adjutant General's Corps, Mr. Beery and his wife, Katherine, moved to Chicago, where they resided for 55 years, except for a three-year stint in Australia. He worked as a...
Donald “Don” Holt Craigmile, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away July 9, 2022, in Eden Prairie, Minn., surrounded by family. Don was born in 1933 in Oak Park and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1950. He continued his formal education at the University of Wisconsin/Madison, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate. Throughout his years Don was an athlete. From All-Conference in high school football to weightlifting, playing golf and running, well into retirement. Don was a lifelong loyal...
Agnes Proksa, nee Seckar, 99, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away July 6, 2022 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin; and her nephew, Larry Homolka. She is survived by her children, Darrell (Lita) Proksa and Lori Beth Proksa; her grandson, Justin (Samantha) Proksa; and her nephew, Donald Homolka. Visitation is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park. A chapel service will take place at 11 a.m. A committal service will follow at Woodlawn...
Barbara Marie Kujanpa-Saniie, 79, of Oak Brook, a former 14-year Hinsdale resident, passed away June 22, 2022. Barbara was born in 1943 in Erie, Penn. to Eino and Blanche, nee Bergman, Kujanpa. She pursued her PhD in art history at the University of Chicago in 1980 and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to research Akseli Gallen-Kallela, who is best known for his illustrations of the Kalevala, Finland's national epic. Her career spanned from director of the Hyde Park Art Cent...
Lee Chang-Li Teng, a theoretical physicist involved in many particle-accelerator-based projects around the globe, passed away peacefully in hospice care June 24, 2022. He was 95. He was born in Beijing, China, in 1926 and was a 48-year resident of Hinsdale. Lee received his bachelor's in physics from the Fu-Jen University in Beijing in 1946. After emigrating to the United States in 1947, he received his master's and Ph.D., also in physics, from the University of Chicago in...
Matt F. Pauga died July 2, 2022. Matt was born in Summit-Argo to Beatrice and Matt Pauga in 1936. He was joined by a brother, Bob, 10 years later. He attended St. Blase Elementary School and St. Rita High School. In 1958 he graduated from Northwestern University and thus his career and lifelong ambitions were set in motion. His first job was at Borg and Beck where he worked in accounting. He bought his first building in 1960 and from that point until September 2021 he...
Paul Joseph Johnson, 72, of Monterey, Calif., passed away peacefully in Henderson, Nev., June 10, 2022, surrounded by his family after battling bladder cancer. Paul was born and raised in Chicago. He graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1967 and worked for Merrill Printing (a subsidiary of the Chicago Tribune) for more than 10 years, where he met his true love, Liz. They were married in September 1977. Determined to move to California, they settled into Monterey in 1978...
Theresa "Teri" Nina Goudie, nee Tausk, 64, of Hinsdale died peacefully July 1, 2022. She will be remembered and celebrated always and forever. A funeral Mass was held July 6 at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale. Memorials may be made to the Chicago Marathon Lymphoma and Leukemia Team in Training formed months ago by several family members and friends who will run Oct. 9. Visit https://pages.lls.org/tnt/chi/chicago22/goudiegrit. Brian Powell Funeral Directors of...
Matt F. Pauga died July 2, 2022. Matt was born in Summit-Argo to Beatrice and Matt Pauga in 1936. He was joined by a brother, Bob, 10 years later. He attended St. Blase Elementary School and St. Rita High School. In 1958 he graduated from Northwestern University and thus his career and lifelong ambitions were set in motion. His first job was at Borg and Beck where he worked in accounting. He bought his first building in 1960 and from that point until September 2021 he continue...
Theresa "Teri" Nina Goudie, nee Tausk, 64, of Hinsdale died peacefully July 1, 2022. Visitation is from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdale. Memorials may be made to the Chicago Marathon Lymphoma and Leukemia Team in Training formed months ago by several family members and friends who will run...
Ralph Morris Pierce, 90, a former 54-year resident of Hinsdale and beloved father, devoted husband, selfless volunteer, avid golfer and frustrated Cubs fan, passed away peacefully June 25, 2022. Born in 1931 in Rockford to Ray and Ellen Pierce, Ralph was the fourth of their five children and is survived by his younger sister, Joyce Hobel of Rockford. As a boy, Ralph grew up near a vacant lot where he and his buddies were always throwing a baseball or football with friends. The...
John Cielenski, 87, of Hinsdale died June 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Jean, nee Partyka; his children, Georgia (Scott) Roeming and Lora (Stephen) Collins; his grandchildren, Ryan (Kate) Roeming, Adam (Daley) Collins and Austin (Elizabeth) Collins; his great-grandchildren, Mason, Matthew, William and Nola; his siblings, Earl (Judy), James (Valerie) and Norman (the late Kay) Cielenski; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John; and his brother, Joseph (the late Janice). Visitation is from...
John Cielenski, 87, of Hinsdale died June 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Jean, nee Partyka; his children, Georgia (Scott) Roeming and Lora (Stephen) Collins; his grandchildren, Ryan (Kate) Roeming, Adam (Daley) Collins and Austin (Elizabeth) Collins; his great-grandchildren, Mason, Matthew, William and Nola; his siblings, Earl (Judy), James (Valerie) and Norman (the late Kay) Cielenski; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John; and his brother, Joseph (the late Janice). Visitation is from...
Joseph "Joe" Daniel Mahoney, 51, passed unexpectedly June 14, 2022, at his home in Clarendon Hills. Joe grew up in Western Springs and attended St. John of the Cross school then graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1989. He then attended University of Dayton, where he met many incredible friends that have been with him through all his adventures. He started his business career at Daiwa Securities in Chicago, before joining Tradelink Investment Services where he worked...
Robert "Bob" Sheldon, 77, of Hinsdale and Naples, Fla., passed away June 7, 2022, in Hinsdale. Bob was born in 1945. He spent most of his formative years in Lima, Ohio, and most of his adult life in Columbus, Ohio. A true entrepreneur at heart, he made the decision to start his own personal hair care business. After leading the company through an exciting growth period for more than 25 years, he successfully negotiated the sale of the business. Driven by a desire help others...
Herbert P. Schwieger of Westmont, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away June 13, 2022. Herb was born in 1930 in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale High School. Herb was a Hinsdale mail carrier for 31 years. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Joyce, nee Handy; and his brother, George Schwieger. He is survived by his two sons, William and Donald (Sharon) Schwieger; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Carol Luther, Carl and...
