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George Edward Musil, 89, of Westchester peacefully passed away at his home Dec. 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Musil; his children, George (Laura), Rick (Elizabeth) and Scott (Renee) Musil of Hinsdale; his grandchildren, Kylie, Lucas, Luke, Libbie, Anneliese, Christian and Noela; and one sister, Nancy Veverka. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Obzera. George served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service...
Janice Claire Snyder, 76, a longtime resident of Hinsdale and Golfview Hills, passed away peacefully Dec. 12, 2022, after a long struggle with heart disease and dementia. Jan was born in 1946 following her father's return from naval duties in the South Pacific during World War II. She was raised on the South Side of Chicago, the oldest of four children, and met her future husband, Jerry, in 1966 on a fix-up date during a fall Notre Dame football weekend. After graduating from...
Orlida "Orly" Lopez, 89, of Hinsdale passed away peacefully Dec. 24, 2022, with her family by her side. Orlida was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1933 to Clara Luz Piedra and Juan Serrano. She was the youngest of 15 children, including 13 girls, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Ramon, Isabele, Eva, Milagros, Quisqueya, Clara, Yolanda, Antonia, America, Eva, Esther, Magdalena, Mirtha and Anarda. Orlida obtained her college degree in education and taught elementary school...
Julie Rae Jones, 54 of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, passed away Dec. 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Julie was born in 1968 in St. Charles. She married her husband, Daniel, on June 8, 1991. Julie lived in DeKalb while she raised her four children, Jacob, Evan, Sophie and Lily until 2013, when they moved to DuPage County. She fought cancer with a warrior's spirit for more than three years. In her last weeks she had many friends, and family by her...
Helen Elizabeth Bouchard, 96, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 27, 2022, after a distinguished journey from the Great Depression through the COVID pandemic. Helen, the daughter of Ernest and Helen Clancy and sister to “Bud,” grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where she attended St. Barnabas and Longwood Academy. In those early years, and especially during the Great Depression, she learned the importance of love, compassion and service, which she reflected throughout her life. After graduating from high school, she...
Helen Elizabeth Bouchard, 96, passed away Dec. 27, 2022, at after a distinguished journey from the Great Depression through the Covid Pandemic. Helen, the daughter of Ernest and Helen Clancy and sister to “Bud,” grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where she attended St. Barnabas and Longwood Academy. In those early years, and especially during the Great Depression, she learned the importance of love, compassion and service, which she reflected throughout her life. After graduating from high school, she began employment at...
Julie Rae Jones, 54 of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, passed away Dec. 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Julie was born in 1968 in St. Charles. She married her husband, Daniel, on June 8, 1991. Julie lived in DeKalb while she raised her four children, Jacob, Evan, Sophie and Lily until 2013, when they moved to DuPage county. She fought cancer with a warrior's spirit for more than three years. In her last weeks she had many friends, and family by her...
Lauren Sweeney Mitchell, 39, of Carlsbad, Calif., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2022, in La Jolla, Calif., surrounded by family. Lauren graduated from Hinsdale Central in 2001 and from The University of Southern California in 2006. She was a certified public accountant by profession, but a wife and mother 100 percent by heart and soul. Her priorities were always her faith, her husband and children as well as her big extended family. She never lost her c...
Sally Fleming Hartmann, 77, of Hinsdale died Dec. 23, a week after suffering a major stroke. Sally was born and raised in Richmond, Ind. Always a good student, she was the valedictorian of Richmond Senior High School when she graduated in 1963. A month after graduation, she met the man who would become her husband of 58 years. A resident of Hinsdale since 1976, Sally raised her children while she continued her education. She graduated from North Central College (summa cum...
Neal Theodore Ayala-Johnson, 47, of Hinsdale, passed away Dec. 20, 2022. He was born in 1975 to Arthur and Sharon Johnson. After earning his degree from Georgetown University, he returned home to pursue his lifetime love and passion: the airline industry. He traveled to all seven continents, more than 100 countries, and worked for over half a dozen airlines. Most recently, he worked for United Airlines, where he fulfilled many roles during his career, and wished to do so for...
Thomas Charles Hardies, 58, formerly of Hinsdale, and his loyal dog, Otis, died unexpectedly in their sleep in the family home in Tabernash, Colo., on Dec. 17, 2022. Tom was born in 1964 in New York state. The family moved to Stevensville, Mich., then ultimately settled in Goshen, Ind., in 1975 where he attended middle school and high school. He received his bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, where he raced in the Go-Kart Grand Prix and was a member o...
Kristin D'Alessio, 52, of Lockport, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully Dec. 16, 2022. Kristin fought a hard battle after being stricken with ALS. After being diagnosed in October 2021, the last year of her life was highlighted by a family vacation to Kristin's favorite place on earth, Disney World. She also traveled back to New York to spend time at the beach in Breezy Point. She will be sorely missed but remembered mostly how she handled her affliction with such...
Mary Regina Kenna, 89, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Nov. 21, 2022, after a brief struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mary was a gifted artist, earning a bachelor of fine arts from the Art Institute of Chicago and a master of fine arts from the University of Chicago. Her work was featured in shows in New York and Chicago as well at the Art Institute, Hyde Park Art Center and many others. Mary held many positions outside of the fine arts world, including P...
Lynda Elaine Blood, nee Vaughn, 77, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away Dec. 15, 2022, in Bentonville, Ark., after spending 28 days in hospice. Lynda was born in 1945 in New London, Conn., and grew up in Paris, Ill., and Hinsdale. She attended Broadview Academy in LaFox. She raised her children in Hinsdale, Southern Illinois and Northwest Arkansas, and resided in Kansas City near her parents and siblings while her parents were aging. Lynda spent her life as a caregiver...
Walter Wade Morrissey, 80, of Oak Brook, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away after a stoic and courageous fight with cancer Dec. 10, 2022. Walter was a graduate of Fenwick High School and the University of Notre Dame. He received his juris doctor from DePaul University. Until the day of his passing, Walter and partners spent more than 50 years passionately practicing law to advocate for clients, friends and family. He built trusting and committed relationships, and he...
Janice Claire Snyder, nee Keene, 76, of Hinsdale died Dec. 12, 2022. Janice was a longtime elementary and high school teacherthroughout the area, impacting and touching the lives of numerous students to whom she was dedicated. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy E. Snyder; her children, Susanna (Jim) Houska and Matthew (Juliette) Snyder; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Olivia, Mary Grace, Jim, Maggie, Nolan, Liam, Jack and Charlie; her siblings, John Keene, Bill (Joan) Keene...
Marcie Ann Aceto, nee Conners, 86, of Oak Brook died Dec. 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Frank Aceto; her children, Joseph T. Aceto and Julie A. Aceto; her granddaughter, Brittany (Travis) Clarke; her brother, James (Tina) Conners; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank (the late Jeannie) Conners. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Family and friends will...
Dolores M. Welninski, nee Benedetti, 80, formerly of Clarendon Hills, died Nov. 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Welninski Jr. She is survived by her children, Katherine (Lawrence) Schilder, Robert (Deborah) Welninski, Peter (Arlene) Welninski, Michael (Chrystie) Welninski and Jennifer (Tony) Albertson; her grandchildren, Ben, Brian and Sarah Schilder, Samantha and Jake Welninski, Andrew Welninski, and Michael and Nayla Welninski; and many nieces...
Edward W. Claffy of Hinsdale passed away Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1933 to Anne Swain and Edward Benedict Claffy. An alumnus of St. Ignatius Prep (1951), Loyola (1956), and the University of Chicago (1978), Edward applied his education, quick wit and ingenuity towards entrepreneurship. Fail-Safe, the company he began with Peter Thornton in 1977, was sold to Cooper Industries in 1993. Edward was a proud member of the Electrical Association for 63 years. His personal life was one...
Ellen Dattilo, nee Dee, 87, a former longtime resident of Burr Ridge, passed away Dec. 4, 2022, at her home in Westmont. She was born in 1935 in Chicago to Cornelius J. and Margaret M. Dee. A graduate of Iowa State University, she worked many years managing River Forest Travel and Tours. Ellen was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Isaac Jogues Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Ellen; and her sister, Honora Dee. She is survived by her sister, Mary Rita Flynn; and many nieces and nephews....
Penny Choice, née Means, 83, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, died Nov. 28, 2022. Mrs. Choice, who had a flair for the dramatic, was a mentor to countless educators and students. As stated by one of her previous students, “Mrs. Choice had the ability to elevate even the most awkward child into feeling accepted, cherished and loved.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rector Choice; and her son, B.C. Choice. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret “Marni” M. (Jerry Hermosillo) Choice-Hermosillo; her grandchi...
Thomas Francis Meagher, 92, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, died Nov. 21, 2022. Tom was born in Chicago (Rogers Park) and attended St. Timothy's Grade School, St. George High School (Evanston) and St. Mary's College (now St. Mary's University) in Winona, Minn., where he met his wife, Mona. Upon graduating in 1953, they married, and Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps and obtained the rank of captain. Tom's career began with Sears and American Airlines management training...
Jennifer D. Iser, 52, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Nov. 22, 2022, in Miami, Fla. Jennifer graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1988. She always loved to have fun and laugh. She was known for her famous smile and brought unconditional love to everyone she met. She is survived by her daughter, Chelsea M. Scherp; her siblings, Scott Raskiewicz, Tiffany D. Iser, Carrie D. Iser and William R. Iser Jr.; her father, William R. Iser; and her former...
Barbara J. (Moore) Simons, 74, formerly of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully Nov. 12, 2022, at her home in Berkeley with her children by her side. She was born in Chicago in 1947. Barbara was a gifted artist from an early age and spent her life creating beautiful and unique pieces of art. She was also a naturalist at heart, growing up spending time in Fullersburg Woods and passing along her love of nature and the woods to her children then ultimately to her grandchildren. She...
Joanne M. Cook, nee Vogt, 90, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Nov. 13, 2022. She was born in 1932 in Elgin to Leo and Lucille Vogt, nee Dugas. Joanne attended St. Edward Catholic High School in Elgin and went on to earn a degree in occupational therapy at the University of Iowa. After college, Joanne worked in many fields including modeling, teaching at St. Peter and Paul Grade School in Naperville, starting her own successful wholesale coffee business and as owner...
