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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...
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...
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;...
C. Gardnar "Gardy" Stevens, III, of Oak Brook, formerly of Hinsdale, died Aug. 2, 2022. Born in 1936, Gardy was blessed with his marvelous wife Janis for over 60 years and three uniquely wonderful children, Allison, Courtney and Mark. He was employed by the Charles G. Stevens Company, retiring as vice president and secretary in 2001. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan who lived to see them win the World Series, Gardy also ran the Hustler girls softball program in Hinsdale and...
Gwendolyn M. Stoldt, 95, a lifelong resident of Hinsdale, died Aug. 14, 2022, at Oak Trace in Downers Grove. Gwen was born in 1927 in Hinsdale to LaVern and Thelma Rodesiler and was baptized at Union Church of Hinsdale, where she was a very active member her entire life. Gwen valued her friends that she had known for decades. She loved to garden, play Scrabble and color and also loved music and travel, but she found her greatest joy by being involved in her grandchildren's...
Mary Catherine Yost, 89, of Hinsdale passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of Aug. 2, 2022. She was born in 1933 in Joliet to George and Catherine Comerford. As a full-blooded Irish-American, Mary proudly celebrated her heritage. Her great-grandfather George Comerford immigrated to the U.S. and was one of the original founders of Minooka. A business and railroad pioneer in Illinois, he is credited with bringing a general store, post office and rail line to Minooka. Mary...
Adolph "Russ" Joseph Hrustek, 89, a Hinsdale resident since 1964, died Aug. 1, 2022. Born in Chicago in 1932, he served in the Army from 1953-55. Russ was a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 597. Russ is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce, nee Fox; his daughters, Barbara Rosborough and Lorna (Mike) Owens; and his grandchildren, Danny (Stephanie) and Jackie Rosborough. A service was held Aug. 6 at Adolf Funeral Home in Willowbrook. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery...
Bonnie L. Friedman, 78, of Hillsboro Beach, Fla., died July 24, 2022. Bonnie was the co-founder of the Drapery Connection in Hinsdale and an accomplished interior designer for more than 40 years. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Friedman; her parents, Jayne and Raymond Gallet; her sister, Susan Henkes; and her brother, Jack Gallet. She is survived by her five children, her two stepchildren, her 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life and visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m....
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...
Marilyn Joy Millar, nee Strubel, 92, passed away peacefully July 28, 2022. Marilyn and her husband, Bill, owned Millar Foods in Hinsdale for 16 years. She was born in 1930, in Chicago to Bernard and Loretto Strubel. Her mother was an Oak Forest Hospital nurse and her father worked for the WPA during the Great Depression. She grew up in the Blue Island area and graduated from Blessed Sacrament School and Blue Island Community High School, class of 1948, where she loved singing...
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...
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...
