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Carol Faye Prather, neé Leatzow, a former 64-year resident of Hinsdale, died in her sleep Sept. 20, 2022, in the hospice facility at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove. Carol was born in 1936 in Chicago and grew up in Morgan Park. Her father was a professional harpist, and her mother was the owner of a retail greeting card shop. She attended Loring High School for Girls in Morgan Park, where she graduated in 1954. In 1956 she married Richard D. Prather and the couple mov...
James E. Haviland, 77, of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale, died Sept. 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mickey Clark Haviland; his parents, Thomas E. and Louise Lorenz Haviland; and his siblings, Nick, Katherine and Thomas. He is survived by his children, Colleen (Jesse) Sullivan and Jamie (Kristin) Haviland; his grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, Ryan, Tyler, Quincy and Shannon; his sisters, Martha and Hope; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life...
Richard Frederick “Dick” Roudebush, 76, of The Villages, Fla., a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Sept. 5, 2022. Dick was born in 1945 in Hinsdale, the only child of Marshall and Lydia Roudebush. He attended Monroe School, graduated from Hinsdale Township High School in 1964 and attended college in Iowa. Dick obtained his real estate license in 1970 upon his return from the serving in the Army in Vietnam. He joined his parents in business at Roudebush Realtor Inc. in 1971. After his father died in 1974, Dic...
Thomas L. "Mickey" Ryan III, 83, of Oak Brook and Stuart, Fla., passed away peacefully Sept. 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. Mickey was born in 1939 in Chicago. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mickey's exuberance and quiet generosity were his trademarks. He was an avid golfer and a fanatic of all things Notre Dame. Mickey developed many strong friendships during his education at St. Barnabas, St. Ignatius, Notre Dame and New York University....
John Marsh Wilhelm, 70, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away Sept. 14, 2022. John was born in 1952 in Minneapolis to Charles and Maxine (Lindstrom) Wilhelm. He graduated from Ohio University in 1974 and enjoyed a career in insurance and finance. In retirement, John dedicated his time to several charitable organizations, including Catholic Charities of Chicago, Rotary Club of Chicago and A Safe Haven. John was an avid tennis and platform tennis player throughout his...
Dr. Rajan K. Raj, 83, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away at his Oak Brook home Sept. 17, 2022. He was born in 1939 Sri Lanka, immigrated to the United States and became a neurosurgeon after completing his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Raj was an avid golfer and was humble and generous to all people in all circumstances. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Seetha, Rajan, Nicole and William; and his...
James Allen McHugh, 80, died Sept. 18, 2022, after a short illness. Jim was born in 1942, in Chicago but spent most of his life residing and working in the west suburbs. He was known around Hinsdale for his longtime role as manager of Kramer Foods in Grant Square. He was also known as a tease and a jokester and for his willingness to share his extensive mechanical knowledge and tool resources to help family and friends with their repair/rehab projects. As the result of an autoimmune disease, Jim lost his eyesight in his...
Joyce Lee Kentra, nee Metz, 89, of Hinsdale died Sept. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Kentra; and her daughter, baby Michelle Kentra. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Mark) Gralen, Dr. Elizabeth Kentra-Gorey, Cynthia (Phil) Clarke, Christopher (Pam) Kentra and Gregory (Kristin) Kentra; her grandchildren, Bigger Matt, Bridget, Claire, Erin, Aidan, Pearman, Charlie, Jason, Big Matt, Edward, Lily and Carolyn; and her sister, Linda...
Gerald "Jerry" Richard Johnson, 66, of Hinsdale passed away Sept. 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Camille A. Johnson, nee Konkolewski; his son, Michael Johnson; his mother, Helen Johnson; his brothers, Michael (Kathleen), Lawrence (Catherine Booth and the late Alicia) and Robert (Patricia); his mother-in-law, Sylviann Konkolewski; his sisters-in-law, Donna (the late Edwin) Ellefsen and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Jendryk; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by h...
Gerald “Jerry” Richard Johnson, 66, of Hinsdale passed away Sept. 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Camille A. Johnson, nee Konkolewski; his son, Michael Johnson; his mother, Helen Johnson; his brothers, Michael (Kathleen), Lawrence (Catherine Booth and the late Alicia) and Robert (Patricia); his mother-in-law, Sylviann Konkolewski; his sisters-in-law, Donna (the late Edwin) Ellefsen and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Jendryk; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Johnson; his sister, Pat...
Thomas L. "Mickey" Ryan III, 83, of Oak Brook and Stuart, Fla., passed away peacefully Sept. 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. Mickey was born in 1939 in Chicago. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mickey's exuberance and quiet generosity were his trademarks. He was an avid golfer and a fanatic of all things Notre Dame. Mickey developed many strong friendships during his education at St. Barnabas, St. Ignatius, Notre Dame and New York University....
Donna L. Watkins, 74, died unexpectedly Sept. 5, 2022, near her home in southern Indiana. The daughter of Frank W. and Ada B. (Ennes) Watkins was born in 1948. She graduated from Indiana University and taught Latin and English in Wabash, Ind., before coming to Hinsdale Central High school. At Central she taught Latin and etymology and became world languages department chair. She was a legend in the annual Illinois High School Association Latin Tournament, with a student of...
Louis Franklin Umsted Jr., 93, of Savannah, Ga., formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully on Sept. 12, 2022. Lou was born in 1928 in Philadelphia, the son of Louis and Alyce Rutherford Umsted. He was educated in Philadelphia and moved to Seattle, graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in business. He participated and lettered in several sports and was president of his fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi. In 1951, Lou reported to Pensacola, Fla., to earn his Navy...
Craig Laurence Kruse, 50, of Clarendon Hills passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 9, 2022. The son of Ron and Roxanna Kruse, he was born in Belleville in 1972. He was raised in Herscher, where he discovered his passion for athletics. This included him helping secure a runner up state championship title in football during the 1988-89 season at Herscher High School and competing in shot put at state his senior year. He continued his athletic career at...
Gwendolyn M. Stoldt, 95, a lifelong resident of Hinsdale, died Aug. 14, 2022, at Oak Trace in Downers Grove. She is survived by her brother, Jack (Evelyn) Rodesiler; her children, Phillip (Karen) Goers and Mary (William) Myers; her step-children, Mark (Cathy) Stoldt and David Stoldt; her grandchildren, Christian (Nicole) Goers, Sarah (Kyle) Johnson, Kimberly (Matthew) Boyer and Jenna Myers; her step-grandchildren, Conner (Elena) Stoldt, Emerson Stoldt and Camerin Stoldt; her...
Craig Laurence Kruse, 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 9, 2022. The son of Ron and Roxanna Kruse, he was born in Belleville in 1972. He was raised in Herscher, where he discovered his passion for athletics. This included him helping secure a runner up state championship title in football during the 1988-89 season at Herscher High School and competing in shot put at state his senior year. He continued his athletic career at Augustana College...
Eileen O’Brien Wenstrup, 88, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully at home Sept. 2, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to late Patrick and Veronica O’Brien. She attended Ursuline Academy followed by Edgecliff College, graduating in 1956 with a degree in mathematics, summa cum laude. Shortly after graduation, she married her eighth-grade sweetheart, H. Daniel Wenstrup, and one of the world’s most epic love stories began. Their first stop was Ft. Bliss, Texas, for Dan’s service...
Barbara Ann Sievers Jones, 87, of Hinsdale died Sept. 3, 2022, at AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital She was born in 1935 in Chicago, the eldest of seven children born to Fred and Lillie Sievers. She attended Calumet High School and graduated from Beloit College, where she was a proud Delta Gamma. While at Beloit she went on a blind date with Howard Jones. According to family lore, they only went out once as each claims that the other was "too wild" for them. They met again a few...
Linnea Davidson, 87, a 60-year Hinsdale resident, passed away Aug. 26, 2022. Linnea was born in Chicago in 1935 to Frank and Astrid Lenander. Her father was in the Navy and she grew up in Chicago, Mississippi and Upper Michigan. After graduating from high school, she received her RN degree from Northwestern University Wesley Memorial Hospital. She worked as a nurse until her children were born, then was a stay-at-home mom, but held several part time jobs as her children got...
Ana Rosa Giebel, 101, passed away at her Oak Brook home Aug. 24, 2022. She was born in 1920 in Sauce, Corrientes, Argentina to Duncan and Filomena McFarlane. Raised in a cattle and sheep-rearing town, her life was transformed after marrying the love of her life, U.S. Merchant Marine Capt. George William Giebel, who preceded her in death in 2002. Known as “China” or “Mami China,” a rough translation of the Scottish name “Sheena,” she was the eldest of 10 and the last surviving McFarlane sister. In 1967, she left Argentina,...
Theodore C. “Ted” Doege, 93, a longtime Hinsdale resident passed away Aug. 22, 2022. Ted was born in 1928 in Lincoln, Neb., to Arthur and Erna Doege. Ted received a scholarship to Oberlin College. Because of his interest in trains, following graduation in 1950 he was briefly a railroad gandy dancer. Drafted into the Army in late 1952, he became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne (the first time he flew in a plane, he jumped out of it). After, he enrolled as a medical student at the University of Rochester School of Med...
Wayne Clarence Bryan, 88 of North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Aug. 27, 2022 Wayne was born in a Chicago home near Midway Airport in 1934 to Clarence and Lillie Bryan. He attended public schools. Wayne was the salutatorian of Calumet High School Class of 1952. He then went on to Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago on full scholarship. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture and city planning with distinction in 1957. Wayne met the...
James F. Flynn, 58, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away August 17, 2022, at home in Wheaton. He was born in 1963 in New York to James and Natalie Flynn. He is survived by his children, Lauren (Laura) Flynn, Alli (Charles) Foote, Emmit James Flynn, Phoebe Flynn and Tatum Flynn; his grandchildren, Nash, Peyton and Crew; his siblings, Ret. NYPD officer Kevin (Maureen) Flynn, Linda Keveny and his twin brother Patrick Flynn; his former spouses, Elizabeth Dean and Elizabeth Kaufman;...
Dale W. Walker, 85, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 17, 2022, at his home. The son of Robert and Helen (Stype) Walker, he was born in Cleveland in 1936. Dale was raised in Fairview Park, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s in chemistry. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and met the love of his life, Mary Jane “Jane” Shaw, during their sophomore year. Shortly after graduation, they married and moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he be...
Theresa Cecelia Coghlan, née Poydock, a resident of Hinsdale for more than 50 years, died Aug. 17, 2022, just days before her 92nd birthday. Theresa was heavily involved in the community, leading by example with a fierce determination and an instinct to help when she saw a need. She was an incredible advocate for higher education and was so proud that all five of her children earned at least one degree. She earned her bachelor's degree in her 50s and her master's degree in...
