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Thomas McCleary, a 19-year Hinsdale resident, passed away March 12, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Tom, 63, was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit. He lived in New York City and Chicago before settling in Hinsdale. He received an engineering degree from University of Michigan and an MBA from the Wharton School Business. He spent 30 years in the financial markets and upon retiring, joined his wife, Megan, in residential real estate. Tom was marr...
Grace Rothrock, 72, a 44-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 25, 2022. She was born in 1949 in Chicago to Anthony and Florence Lewandowski as the youngest of five children. She and her siblings - Mary Ann Smith, Carrie Ulane, Margie Andresunias and Anthony Lee - were remarkably close. Grace was a proud graduate of Eastern Illinois University where she met Richard, to whom she was married for 50 years. She earned a master's degree from Northeastern Illinois...
John Eric Johnson, 90, a 39-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away Feb. 28, 2022. Born in 1931, John was the oldest son of Eric and Mildred (Fors) Johnson of Galesburg. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island and then served in the U.S. Army for two years at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. John spent his entire career with Jones and Brown Co. in Addison. He was hired as its first employee and retired in 1996 as its president. During his life, John was a car enthusiast, a g...
Gerald “Jerry” R. Martin, 71, of Hinsdale died Feb. 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Martin. He is survived by his children, Tyler and Caroline Martin; and his mother, Ana Maria Zebadua. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Interment is private....
Mary Elizabeth Jeske, nee Duffy, 39, a native of Western Springs, died March 1, 2022. She is survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Jeske; her son, James Henry "Harry" Jeske; her parents, Joe and Trish Duffy; her brothers, Joe (C.C.) Duffy and Jack (Maggie) Duffy; her parents-in-law, Jerome and Grace Jeske; her siblings-in-law, Bob (Mary) Jeske, Mark Jeske, Carole (Lenny) Mandro, Mary (Ray) Schwarz, Joanne (John) Rogus, Patty Benker, Kathy Jeske, Matt (Meghan) Jeske and Dan...
Mary Elaine Shouvlin, 65, of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 7, 2022, in Calhoun, Ga. She was born in 1956 in Chicago to George and Bernice (Sieloff) Duncan. Mary was a graduate of Emma Willard School and attended DePauw University. She was a mortgage processor and underwriter for Condotek. Her hobbies included renovating her homes, caring for her cats, walking and reading. As a young woman she was an avid tennis player. She enjoyed discussions on politics and social j...
Wesley Edward Sedlacek Sr., 76, a 30-year Hinsdale resident, died Feb. 26, 2022. He was a proud alumnus of Stetson University in Deland, Fla., and of Indiana University in Bloomington, where he received a master's degree in economics. Wesley spent his entire career at Olympic Savings and Loan as an executive vice president, treasurer and chief economist. Wesley was an avid collector of cars, automobile and train memorabilia, guns and antiques. He is survived by his wife,...
Peter B. Ayres, 90, passed away Jan. 21, 2022. Pete was born in 1931 to Robert and Helen Ayres. He grew up during World War II and was a lifelong resident of Hinsdale and Western Springs. His great-grandfather, Anson Ayres, was an original developer and founder of the town of Hinsdale, and Ayres Street continues to bear his family name to this day. Pete graduated from Hinsdale Central in 1949 with his class being fondly coined "the 49ers." He went on to graduate from the...
Richard Vincent Styczynski, aka Rick Styfer, Stitch and the Blond Bomber, passed away at his Burr Ridge home surrounded by 20 family members on Feb. 21, 2022. He was 83. Rick was born in Chicago in 1939 and grew up in Marquette Park. He had fond memories of playing football for St Rita High School and continued his football dreams at St Ambrose College as a scholarship athlete. There he met his future wife, Suzy. He established Styfer Construction in 1961 and built the family’s first home in Oak Lawn. In 1980, after a long w...
Jay J Hoendervoogt, 90, passed away Feb. 13, 2022, in Chicago, surrounded by loved ones. One could say that the grass never grew under Jay's feet. An architect by trade, he graduated from Chicago Vocational School and in 1952 became the youngest registered architect in Illinois at only 21 years of age. He designed homes throughout the Chicagoland area inspired by his architectural touchstone, Frank Lloyd Wright. An avid sailor, Jay spent his free time sailing on Lake Michigan...
John E. Rohan Sr., 90, longtime resident of Clarendon Hills, died Feb. 17, 2022. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Motors as a pattern maker in 1986 after 30 years of service and was the former assistant fire chief in Clarendon Hills for 42 years. John enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, golfing but most of all he was an avid collector. He is survived by his children, Deborah (Dave) Sobottke and John Jr.; his grandchildren, John and Marissa Rohan; his sister,...
Beverly “Bebo” Boothby Bell, 89, a lifelong Hinsdale resident, died Feb. 17, 2022. She was born in Chicago in 1932 to Mary May and Palmer Chase Boothby. Bebo attended and graduated from Hinsdale Central. She received her bachelor’s degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. After college she returned to Hinsdale and began working at Hinsdale Federal Bank where she met her future husband, Robert. They were married at Union Church in Hinsdale in 1957 and built their dream home in town where they raised their two daugh...
Daniel R. O’Hara, 94, of Hinsdale died Dec. 23, 2021. Six weeks later, his wife of 72 years, Rosemarie M. (Kessler) O’Hara, 91, died Feb. 7, 2022. They were former 35-year residents of Wheaton and active parishioners at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Winfield. They are survived by their daughters, Jeannine (William) Baltz, Karen (John) Bussan and Bridget (the late James) Wright of Hinsdale; and their sons, Kevin (Lee Whitacre) and Daniel (Teresa Paal); their grandchildren, Samuel Bussan, Melanie Bussan, Daniel J....
Marybeth Hanrahan Langan, 56, a former longtime Clarendon Hills resident, passed away Feb. 8, 2022, at her home in Deerfield. She was born in 1965 in Chicago and attended Walker School, Hinsdale Junior High School and Hinsdale Central High School. She graduated from Ripon College in Wisconsin and was a retired reading specialist. Betsy was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Langan; and her parents, Michael and Adrianne Hanrahan. She is survived by her sons, Jack, Will...
Frank J. Merritt, 90, a former Hinsdale resident, died Feb. 12, 2022. Frank was born as John Franklin Merritt in 1931 in Wabash, Ind., to Bruce J. and Helen Fudge Merritt. At a very young age he chose Frank as his name instead of John. He attended Wabash High School, where he played basketball, ran track and was in the choir. He also held a Master Mason degree from the Indiana Freemasons in Wabash, Ind. He attended Purdue University in 1949 and graduated with a bachelor's...
John Woodney Otten, 68, of Hinsdale and Hilton Head, S.C., passed away Jan. 14, 2022, after a short-term acute illness. He was born in 1953 in Washington, D.C., to Dorothy P. and Col. Charles F. Otten. As a military son, John attended four years at Nurnberg American High School in Germany, where his love of travel was inspired as he explored Europe at every opportunity and gained the rich experiences for his many tales of adventure. After graduation from the University of South Carolina, he embarked upon a career in the...
W. Kenneth Hall Jr., 85, of Elmhurst, formerly of Hinsdale, died Feb. 3, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Craig (Sandy) Hall and John (Skyla) Hall; his grandchildren, Andrew Hall, Kyle Hall and Mike McCabe; his sister, Diane Lesky; and his nephews, Doug (Jeff Steele) Lesky and David (Jan) Lesky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne G. Hall; and his daughter, Moira Hall. Services were held earlier this week at Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale and Grace Lutheran Church in La Grange. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens...
Ruth Jane Brummet, 94, of Bloomington passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at Martin Health Center in Bloomington. Jane was born in 1927 in Washburn to Gail and Gene Kunkle. Jane loved music and was a music major at the University of Illinois. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Bloomington and was a life-long member of the choir, where she enjoyed many friendships while singing in quartets and other musical ensembles. She was proficient in both the piano and organ as...
W. Kenneth Hall Jr., 85, of Elmhurst, formerly of Hinsdale, died Feb. 3, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Craig (Sandy) Hall and John (Skyla) Hall; his grandchildren, Andrew Hall, Kyle Hall and Mike McCabe; his sister, Diane Lesky; and his nephews, Doug (Jeff Steele) Lesky and David (Jan) Lesky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne G. Hall; and his daughter, Moira Hall. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8th, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St.,...
Ruth Jane Brummet, 94, of Bloomington passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at Martin Health Center in Bloomington. Jane was born in 1927 in Washburn to Gail and Gene Kunkle. Jane loved music and was a music major at the University of Illinois. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Bloomington and was a life-long member of the choir, where she enjoyed many friendships while singing in quartets and other musical ensembles. She was proficient in both the piano and organ as...
Wence F. Cerne Jr., 90, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2022. He was born in 1931 in Chicago to the Wence F. and Leonie (nee Stranen) Cerne. Wence lived a very successful life that was highlighted by his strong commitment to his community and his family. He was raised in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, where he graduated from Gage Park High School. He then worked his way through Woodrow Wilson Community College, Emory University and Northwestern University...
David Nelson Carstensen Sr., 91, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 22, 2022, in Rancho Mirage, Calif. His final 14 years were spent with Joan Woehrmann by his side. He was born in 1930 in Clinton, Iowa, to Olivia C. and Detlef C. Carstensen. He grew up in Clinton and proudly attended the University of Iowa, where he met and married Joanne L. Thompson of Davenport. After graduating in 1952, he returned to Iowa to help his widowed mother run the family...
Audrey Lorraine Jackson Muschler, 93, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2022. She was born in 1928 in New Britain, Conn., to Carolyn Low Jackson and Leonard (Buck) Marl Jackson. Audrey devoted her active life to family and community. As a teenager during World War II, she volunteered for spotting planes, preparing bandages and attending to wounded veterans. Following graduation from New Britain High School, she attended Edgewood College, New York, before moving to New York...
Marjorie Ann (Felbinger) Farr, 90, formerly of Hinsdale, IL and Lodi, Ohio died Jan. 18, 2022 in Seville, Ohio. Marj was born in Hinsdale in 1931 to Arthur and Erna (Kischer) Felbinger. Marj married David D. Farr on Oct. 6, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale. She raised three children. She enjoyed reading books and solving the daily crossword puzzle and was a great cook and mother. She worked at the Hinsdale Humane Society where she became the manager and mentored many...
David Charles Ferguson, 59, retired master sergeant of the United States Air Force, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 3, 2022, at the age of 59 in San Antonio, Texas. David was born in 1962. He grew up in Clarendon Hills and attended Hinsdale Central. At 18 years old, David proudly joined the U.S. Air Force and served 20 years. His service took him all over the world, where he worked on the J-85 and the F-110, or as he called them, "the sound of freedom." He carried that...
