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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...
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...
Steven J. Rostan, 78, of Clarendon Hills died July 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Linda Quirk, nee Leonard; his daughter, Kris (Dave); his grandchildren, Gianna, Vincent and Carina; his siblings, Jeri, Ellie (Mick) and Rick (Peggy); his nieces, Amanda (Kurt), Kathryn (Alex) and Lindsey (AJ); and his five great-nieces and -nephews. Mr. R, as he was fondly known by the Quirk family, is also survived by Ryan, Michael (Amber), Patrick (Meredith) and Timothy (Meghan) Quirk;...
Sue Windsor, 77, of Willowbrook passed peacefully June 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Sue was born in 1946 to Charles and Gertrude Hinkle of Nokomis, Ill. She was married to her husband, Rick, for 55 wonderful years. They met in college at Eastern Illinois University and married on Aug. 26, 1967. They moved to the Chicago area shortly thereafter. They lived first in several apartments, then bought their first home in Naperville, where they spent some 40 years before...
Winifred Joan McCain Hurst, 94, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, died peacefully June 28, 2023. Joan was born and raised in Boonton, N.J., the daughter of Rev. George Leonard and Margaret Winifred McCain. Mrs. Hurst graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon in Massachusetts. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Delaware. In 1955, she met and married Alan Ross Hurst and they began their amazing adventure. They moved to Hinsdale in 1962 and remained in the same house for 45 yea...
Michael David Lee, 40, of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2023. He was a true enthusiast of sports and music. He rarely missed a pitch, a down, or a basket of his beloved Cubs, Bears and Bulls, but his true love was the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved spending time in his neatly cleaned house and listening to music on his back patio. He enjoyed quoting Johnny Cash and attending concerts at Wrigley and Soldier Field with friends and family. He...
Vivian Mae Miner, nee Berg, a former longtime resident of Clarendon Hills, died peacefully June 20, 2023, at her residence at Oak Trace Retirement Community in Downers Grove. Vivian is survived by her husband, Robert Charles Miner; her children, Mark (Barbara) Miner of Hinsdale, Gregg (Jaci Rohr) and Kristin (Don) West; and her grandchildren, Charlie (Mika) Miner, Sarah West and Lauren (Tyler Nelson) West. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July...
Elsie Jean "Jeannie" Konicki, nee Watson, 79, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away June 22, 2023, in Oswego. Jeannie's career started in retail, and at a young age was a store manager at W.T. Grant & Co. She and husband Les were entrepreneurs in Indianapolis for many years. She managed a reservation center for one of the major airlines. In addition, with her faith being strong, she was an operations manager of a church and always held active roles within the church community....
Patricia DuVal Dietrich, 88, a half century Hinsdalean, passed away May 29, 2023, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1935 to Dr. Benjamin DuVal and Florence DuVal. Patricia always maintained a sense of adventure and fun. She attended Florida Southern College, until she broke curfew by climbing down a fire escape. She did eventually outgrow the rebel phase. Mostly. While Patricia ultimately graduated from Michigan State University — where she attended as a newlywed married to Dean Roger Dietrich ...
Merle B. "Smitty" Smith Jr., 93, of Burr Ridge, passed away June 12, 2023, from a fluke accident. He is survived by his children, Chris (Tom) Cratin, Leslie Bloom, David (Anita) Smith and Michele (Jim) Meloy; his seven grandchildren; and his nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. today, June 22, at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Interment is at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien. Brian Powell Funeral Directors of...
Nancy A. Lis, nee Senase, of Oak Brook passed away June 16, 2023, 33 days shy of her 100th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, late Thaddeus; and her siblings, Joseph, Roger, James and Salvatore. She is survived by her children, Larry Lis, Diane (Hank) Haff of Hinsdale, Ted (Cheryl) Lis and Robert (Eva Marie) Lis; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael, Ryan, Matthew, Alexa, Kaylee and Mary Rose; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m....
Marianne L. Fox, 84, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully June 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. Marianne was born in Chicago in 1938, raised in Beverly and attended Longwood Academy and DePaul University. She met the love of her life, Bill, at a friend's party and they were married in 1959 at Saint Barnabas Church. Her favorite time was spent with family at Lake Geneva in Wisconsin and Stevensville and Sister's Lake in Michigan. She always had the best...
Rick Jager, 54, of Eau Claire, Mich., formerly of Grand Haven, Mich., passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2023. He was born in 1969 in Grand Haven to Richard and Diana (De Gram) Jager. Rick graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1988 and also took three years of welding and house construction at the Careerline Tech Center. Rick loved being outdoors and all his jobs were outside, working with his hands. For many years he did cement flatwork in Michigan. Nine years ago he...
Ryan Pierce McCabe of Hinsdale passed away June 9, 2023. Ryan was creative, making things out of wood, clay and metal. His smile warmed the rooms he entered. He was a certified welder and made his own forge. When Ryan wasn't making jewelry or forging metal, he spent time devoting his love to the many dogs at a shelter where he worked. Ryan was also an avid outdoorsman and as a youngster spent many golden summers at the family's lake in Minocqua with his parents, sister and...
James Lawson Davidson III of Indian Head Park passed away June 10, 2023. Jim, 83, was born and raised in Marshall, Mich., where he graduated high school with honors. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wabash College and an MBA in marketing from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University. Jim served in the U.S. Navy as lieutenant (junior grade) for four years on the USS Cowell DD-547, followed by a career in marketing and advertising with Alberto-Culver, Cunningham & Walsh, Bender Browning, and Euro Taitham. He...
