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Joe A. Simpson, AIA, 81, of Burr Ridge, passed away March 18, 2023, with his son and wife by his side at Northwestern Hospital after a yearlong battle with thyroid cancer. He was born in 1941 in Kansas City, Kan., to Floy and Joe C. Simpson. The many skyscrapers he built were in full view from his hospital bed window. He had an incredible desire to build the best buildings possible with his love and passion for the great city of Chicago. He built a successful career as project...
Erna Jean Zoberis, nee Rywniak, 83, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. She was known for her exquisite eye for detail, unbounded creativity and designs, and strength and courage, particularly in overcoming an unexpected hearing loss as a young adult. Ever the supportive grandmother, Erna attended all of her eight grandchildren's games and activities as only a true fan could, donning logoed apparel and making far treks just to enjoy a glimpse of her grandchil...
Nancy Jane Walters, 76, of Downers Grove passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 13, 2023, after spending her final days surrounded by her family and loved ones. Nancy was born in 1946 in Holland, Mich., to Nelson and Gertrude Nagelkerk. She was born and raised in the Dutch community of Holland and was a strong Christian. Nancy worked as an accountant for more than 30 years before retiring. She loved gardening, travel, dogs, shopping, exercise and more than anything she...
David Wallace Reilly, 89, formerly of Hinsdale, died Dec. 19, 2022. A U.S. Army veteran, David was employed for 62 years at Argonne National Laboratory. He was an avid woodworker, photographer, bicycle rider, painter, traveler and soarer. He enjoyed the challenge of skydiving to mark his 85th birthday He is survived by his daughters, Ava (Paul) Flach and Janet (Chris) Milak; his grandchildren, Payton and Morgan Flach and Gustave Milak; his sister, Joan (the late Melvin)...
Iole DiMenco, nee Quilici, 95, of Hinsdale died May 16, 2023. She was born in 1927 to Aladina Toschi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincenzo DiMenco; her daughter, Adeline (George) Hromadka; and her grandson, Derrek DiMenco. She is survived by her children, Joseph (Gayle) DiMenco, Emilia DiMenco and Alberta (Dan) Kadlec; her grandchildren, Ashli (Joe) Korbel, Stephanie DiMenco, Robert Groselak and Cameron (Kristin) Maty; her great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and...
James Stephen Curtin, 85, passed peacefully May 10, 2023, at his home in Hinsdale, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in 1937 to Paul and Mary Curtin, and was raised in Wexford, Penn. He was an only child. After graduating from Duquesne University, he joined the Navy in 1959. He attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned to the Topeka CLG-8 where he served until 1962. He earned a master’s degree from The Wharton School of Business and went to work for Heinz. In 1967, Jim entered Duquesne Law School, where h...
James Stephen Curtin, 85, passed peacefully May 10, 2023, at his home in Hinsdale, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in 1937 to Paul and Mary Curtin, and was raised in Wexford, Penn. He was an only child. After graduating from Duquesne University, he joined the Navy in 1959. He attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned to the Topeka CLG-8 where he served until 1962. He earned a master’s degree from The Wharton School of Business and went to work for Heinz. In 1967, Jim entered Duquesne Law School, where h...
Wieslaw Wroblewski, 61, of Clarendon Hills died May 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Agnieszka Wroblewski, nee Razniewska; his two sons, Michael (Angela) Wroblewski and Paul Wroblewski; and his grandchildren, Sofia, Victoria. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mia. Visitation is from 3 to 8 today, May 11, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Friends and family will gather at 8:45 a.m. Friday, May 12, at the funeral home before proceeding to St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Church, 3010 S. 48th...
Joe A. Simpson, AIA, 81, of Burr Ridge, passed away March 18, 2023, with his son and wife by his side at Northwestern Hospital after a yearlong battle with thyroid cancer. He was born in 1941 in Kansas City, Kan., to Floy and Joe C. Simpson. The many skyscrapers he built were in full view from his hospital bed window. He had an incredible desire to build the best buildings possible with his love and passion for the great city of Chicago. He built a successful career as project manager on the Cook County jail, RUSH University...
Martin Leonard Gmeiner of Hinsdale passed away peacefully with his family by his side May 5, 2023. Marty was born in Neenah, Wis., in 1941 to Janet and Seymore. He grew up in Highland Park and attended Highland Park High School where he met his lifelong golfing buddies, adventurers and dear friends Barry Golden, Bill Phillips, Bob Luckman, Charlie Dixon, Harry Vignocchi, John Scornavaco, Ronnie Foreman and Wayne Bellei. After high school, Marty attended Miami of Ohio on a...
Robert H. Jeffers Jr., 74, of Hinsdale died May 5, 2023. Bob was born in 1949 to Robert H. Jeffers Jr. and Ruth Mary Mahan Jeffers in Leominster, Mass. From age 9 he grew up in Glen Ellyn, where he had a picture-perfect childhood that included Boy Scouts, tennis, stamp collecting and a door-to-door egg sales route. He graduated from Glenbard West in 1967 and Marquette University in 1971, as a member of Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity with a bachelor’s in history. He started his career in the credit department at Marshall F...
Dorothy Virginia Girgis, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away May 4, 2023, in her California home with family at her side. Her romance with the love of her life never faded during her 63-year marriage to Dr. Tawfik F. Girgis. They met in 1957 when Dorothy took her mother to see Dr. Girgis for treatment and then ended up as his patient herself. Dorothy was the epitome of devotion and support for her marriage, their three children and her husband's medical practice. Even so, Jesus...
Dr. Harvey Drucker, 82, a longtime resident of Clarendon Hills, passed away May 6, 2023, at his home in Downers Grove, surrounded by his loving family. Above all else, Harvey's life was defined by love and by the nearly 58-year marriage he shared with his wife, Betty. Harvey was born in Chicago in 1941. His childhood was spent with his parents, brother George and sister Dianne, and a large and loving extended family made up of his grandparents and many aunts, uncles and...
Newenka DuMont, 61, of Hinsdale passed away peacefully May 4, 2023, in Hinsdale with her husband, Yannis Arvanitis, and children, Zeph and Ethan, at her side. Her parents, Stephen and Barbara, and her sisters, Kevelyn Belden and Mischy, were able to be with her the night before to share their love and say goodbye. Newenka was a friend, loving wife and life partner, outstanding mother, strong advocate and leader for gifted education, and general instigator of mirth and...
Kenton V. McCarthy, 63, passed away peacefully in his sister's home in Scottsdale, Ariz., on April 19, 2023, after living with cancer for four years. Kenton was born in 1959 and raised in Hinsdale. He moved to Scottsdale in 1995. As graduate of Texas Christian University and member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, he worked in finance for decades before starting Vulcan ESG/ESG Risk and Portfolio Management. Kent was certified in mountain rescue, obtained a 2nd degree black belt...
Marilyn Jean (Martin) Keil, 89, a 46-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away April 30, 2023. She was born in 1933 in Detroit. Marilyn had many interests, hobbies and activities. She was a worldwide traveler and enjoyed taking ski trips with her friend, Marsha Kelly. Marilyn played golf (member of the Hinsdale Golf Club and bridge (achieving the American Contract Bridge League Life Master P662572 in 2007 and Silver Life Master Status in 2015.). She enjoyed music (season ticket...
Robert "Bob" Francis Kanabay, 89, died peacefully on April 21, 2023, at his home in Hinsdale. Bob was born in 1934 in Chicago to Edward and Christine Kanabay. He grew up in Berwyn and graduated from Morton College before embarking on a career in medical sales. He met the love of his life, Ardyth Holmes, in 1962, and they married on May 17, 1964. They worked together at The Brunswick Corp. in Chicago and enjoyed many fun times with their friends in the city before moving out...
Darlene Ann Spalo, nee Kucera, 77, passed away peacefully in Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, Mich., on April 14, 2023. Born in 1945, she was the middle daughter of Henry James Kucera and Adeline Lauferski of Clarendon Hills. She attended Hinsdale Township High School and worked in Chicago after graduation in 1963. She met her husband, Michael Frank Spalo, on the ski slopes of Four Lakes in Lisle. They took part in skydiving activities and spent many happy times together with...
Rita Mary Reed, nee Baisz, 80, of Willowbrook died April 19, 2023. She was born in 1942 to John and Mary Baisz. Rita and her husband, Owen, were one of original residents of Lake Hinsdale in Willowbrook. She was a retired employee of Sears, Roebuck and Co., where she worked for many years in the corporate offices. Rita was the "Funnest Aunt Ever," a loving caretaker, the best gift giver, an avid traveler and a kind neighbor. She loved dining out with family and friends and...
James "Jim" Bruce Healy, 86, a former longtime resident of Hinsdale, died April 12, 2023, in Peoria. Jim was born in 1936 in Chicago to James Richard and Virginia (Knight) Healy. At age 4 his family moved to Hinsdale and resided on the Healy farm with his siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandfather. The Healy stable was where Jim developed his love for horses and polo. Jim was a graduate of Hinsdale Township High School and Chicago Technical College. He served four years...
John King Gooch, 98, of Hinsdale passed away April 13, 2023, at UChicago AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital. He was born in 1924 in St. Paul, Minn., to Raymond and Ruth Gooch. He was employed with 3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.) for 43 years. He worked mostly in the Midwest, living in St. Paul, Minn; Upper Arlington, Ohio; Park Forest and Hinsdale. He served eight years in the US Marines in World War II, where he was assigned to Guam and China, and in the Korean War....
Robert Otto Zerbs, 74, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away April 4, 2023, after a long battle with colon cancer. He showed amazing courage and strength throughout his last four years of life. He was born in 1948 in Chicago to Otto F. and Ethel L. Zerbs. Bob graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1967. Bob continued his education at the College of DuPage and then Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where he graduated in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in design. After college, he worked for Westinghouse C...
John Richard Litster, 93, died Feb. 10, 2023, at Lexington of Lombard following a brief time under hospice care. He was born in 1929 in Chicago to Louise and Percy "Tink" Litster, spending his childhood on the west side of Chicago as one of six children. He enjoyed classwork and playing football at Morton High School, where he graduated in 1947. He continued his studies and time on the gridiron at Morton Junior College and Washburn University. John joined the Army in January 1...
Dolores Coco, 95, of Rockford, a former 40-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away on April 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her children, AnnaLu (Marty) Gorr Jr., Angelo (Jeannee) Coco, Jan (Tom) Fallon, Johnna (Phil) Cocomise and Dolores Leo; her grandchildren, John (Caroline) Coco, Danielle (Will) Bazeley, Tiffany Coco, Bill (Julie) Cocomise, Bradie (Phil) Parrish, Crystal (Rob) Noga, Sal Cocomise, Joey, Michael and Danny Fallon,...
Marian Emily Balster, 90, nee Holsten, of Concordia, Mo., passed away on April 7, 2023. Marian met her husband Don in Concordia while he was there attending the pre-seminary. They were married June 5, 1955. She earned a nursing degree and also supported his ministry, initially in Layton, Utah, followed by 37 years in Hinsdale at Redeemer Lutheran Church. After their son Mark died in 1973, both Donald and Marian were instrumental in launching all the US-based chapters of The...
