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Madeleine Kathryn Baird, 24, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, died Aug. 28, 2020. Madeleine was a proud graduate of Benet Academy and the University of Iowa. She is survived by her parents, Stephanie E. Baird and Shawn P. Faley; her grandparents, Gloria and James C. Baird; her uncles, Dr. Stephen (Janeen) Baird and Jeffery (Stefanie) C. Baird; and her cousin, Jack. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. A...
Ly Hart Hotchkin, 95, a community activist for more than 50 years, died peacefully Aug. 23, 2020. Ly attended Chicago Public Schools and the University of Chicago, Class of 1947. She was employed as executive director of The Community House in Hinsdale for 37 years. She was elected to two terms to the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board and the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board. The Hinsdale Central High School Foundation inducted her into its Hall of Fame in 1999. Ly served on the following boards:...
Daniel Harris Schoenberg, 70, passed away in his sleep Aug. 24, 2020. Dan was born in New York in 1949 to Solomon and Sylvia Schoenberg and was raised in Teaneck, N.J. He practiced civil engineering for several municipalities and served the village of Hinsdale for 26 years as its engineer. After retiring from the village as director of public works, Dan continued to dedicate his professional talents to private consulting projects throughout the suburban Chicago area with James J. Benes and Associates. He is survived by his...
Adeline M. Miceli, nee Marra, 89, of Oak Brook died Aug. 24, 2020. Adeline was the longtime owner and operator of Scout Electric Supply Co. of Lyons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hansen. She is survived by her children, Steven (Irene) Hansen, Elaine Krueger and Diane (Thomas Joseph) Hansen; her grandchildren, Jeffrey and Dina Janicke, Paul Macey and Mark Hansen; her great-grandchildren, Lyla, Amelia, Lisa, Julianna, Marissa, Logan and Pierce. Visitation is at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Sullivan Funeral...
Frank M. Kluts Jr., 77, a longtime Burr Ridge resident, passed away Aug. 17, 2020. He worked as a manager at Cargill Corp. for many years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Kluts; and his brothers-in-law, James (the late Marie) and Louis (the late Linda) Fuscaldo. Frank is survived by his wife, Janice, nee Fuscaldo; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and cousins. The funeral Mass and interment will be private. Brian Powell Funeral Directors...
Jane Olinger Heil, 94, a 65-year resident of Clarendon Hills and former head librarian at the Clarendon Hills Public Library, passed away July 24, 2020, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Heil. She is survived by her children, Nancy Heil, R. Douglas (Diane) Heil and Peggy (David Usery) Heil; her grandchildren, Sarah (John Cornelius) Suzuki, LJ (Lillian Salazar) Suzuki, Steven Heil, Stephanie Heil, John (Kitty Winograd) Usery and Megan Usery. Jane’s family would like to thank all o...
Janet E. Hoyer, 96, of Belleair Bluffs, Fla., passed away peacefully March 3, 2020. Janet was born in Hinsdale in 1924 and moved to Florida in 1982. She was a retired payroll officer for a manufacturing company. Always wanting to help others, Janet volunteered at All Children's Hospital and numerous church groups at Grace Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg. She was currently a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo. An avid reader, card player and Rays baseball fan,...
John F. Hurley Jr., 62, of Oak Brook passed away Aug. 17, 2020, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. John was very fond of his many relatives and friends in his second home of West Cork, Ireland. He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Chicago White Sox and Notre Dame football. John’s sense of humor and his love of good times at the Milwaukee Irish Fest, in New Orleans, at the Moose Lodge and many other places with his many friends, old and new, are legendary. The “big guy” will be missed by many. He was preceded...
Frank M. Kluts Jr., 77, a long-time Burr Ridge resident, passed away Aug. 17, 2020. He worked as a manager at Cargill Corp. for many years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Kluts; and his brothers-in-law, James (the late Marie) and Louis (the late Linda) Fuscaldo. Frank is survived by his wife, Janice, nee Fuscaldo; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and cousins. The funeral Mass and interment will be private. Brian Powell Funeral Directors...
Charles “Chuck” Alan Turner, 76, of Clarendon Hills, passed away Aug. 18, 2020. Chuck, a Vietnam War-era veteran, served his community as a registered pharmacist at Hale & Beverly Pharmacy in the Beverly neighborhood and as a pharmacist with Walgreens for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Alan Turner. He is survived by his wife, Mary D. Turner, née Natale; his children, Tamatha L. “Tammie” (Dr. James C.) Meade and Stephanie A. (Brad A.) Paige; his grandchildren, Cameron James Turner Meade and Caeden P...
Ellen Charlotte Tausk, nee Rakowski, 85, of Naperville died Aug. 8, 2020, surrounded by love from her husband of 64 years and her three children. Ellen was born in 1934 to Anton and Peggy Rakowski. She grew up in Chicago along with her five brothers and sisters. She met Ed at work and they married shortly after that. Ellen was known for making every person feel special. Her home was always welcome to all and her kids' friends were thought of as family. She could strike up a...
Frances Molloy, nee McGinnis, 89, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2020. Frances was born in Chicago to John and Frances McGinnis and was a former resident of Clarendon Hills. She adored painting and playing the piano. She was happiest with her family, and loved the lively conversation held by her many children and grandchildren. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Peter C. Molloy; and her son, Matthew J. Molloy; her granddaughter, Anna Molloy; and her brother, Jack (the late Patsy) McGinnis. She is survived by her...
Vivian G. Beth, 87, passed away July 20, 2020. Vivian attended DePaul University and worked in various positions, including her last as international purchasing coordinator for McDonalds Corp. in Oak Brook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; and her son, Gregory. She is survived by her children, Wayne Beth Jr. and Brian (Nancy) Beth of Hinsdale; her grandchildren Veronica Beth, Wayne Beth III, Tyler Beth and Ashley Beth; and her sister Rita Barcelona. A memorial...
William Giles Bush Sr. of Nancy, Ky., passed away peacefully Aug. 7, 2020, due to complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bill, 85, was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He loved his card and poker games and would tell stories of supporting himself playing pinochle as a student in college. His re-enactments of hunting excursions using salt and pepper shakers and whatever else was available on the table to establish the positions of the hunters and...
Larry Repel, a 40-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away at his home July 26, 2020. Larry, 51, was born in 1968 in La Grange to William and Mary Anita Repel. Hewas a friend to many, and had an overwhelming sense of humor and an unforgettable personality. He will be missed deeply. Larry is survived by his siblings, Ellen (Cris), Steven (Sarah), Amy, Kenneth (Laura), Neal (Sharon), and Timothy; his nieces and nephews, David, William, Maxine, Miranda, Lincoln, Hugh, Charles,...
Salvador “Toots” Tabuena of Hinsdale passed away on Aug. 3, 2020, in Florida. Born in Manila, Salvador spent most of his youth in the company of his 11 siblings. He later moved to Chicago where he met his wife and eventually settled in Melrose Park to raise a family. He enjoyed golf, had a passion for piano playing and singing and is best known for his sunny, happy-go-lucky disposition. A dutiful husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, fun-loving uncle and cheerful friend, he will be missed by all. Salvador was pre...
Ronald J. Peterman, 77, a former longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away March 21, 2020, in Germantown, Wis., surrounded by family. Born in 1942 in Berwyn, Ron went to Morton East High School and pursued his college education at Northern Illinois University, earning a degree in science. He spent his entire career teaching at his high school alma mater, Morton East, while living in Hinsdale, before moving to Wisconsin to be closer to family. He was a passionate Chicago...
Rosemarie "Sis" Erdmann, 91, , a former resident of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully July 20, 2020. Sis was born in 1929, in Detroit to Libbie and Paul Pokorny. She received her degree in dental hygiene from the University of Michigan in 1951. She married E. Thomas (Tom) Erdmann Jr. in 1953. Sis was a resident of Hinsdale and Burr Ridge for nearly 60 years. For years, Sis worked in Hinsdale as a dental hygienist at the office of Dr. Donald Thorne, DDS. Her chairside manner...
Bonnie Hallar Bergdoll 87, a longtime resident of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully July 22 in Naples, Fla. Bonnie was born in 1933 in Peoria and graduated from Pekin High School, where she began her lifelong thirst for and appreciation of knowledge. She attended Western Illinois University and graduated from San Jose State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Music. With her beautiful red hair, Bonnie worked as a professional runway and print model in...
Zdenek Durek, M.D., 82, of Westmont, passed away July 26, 2020. Dr. Durek was born in 1937 and was a devoted family and internal medicine physician, serving the Hinsdale and surrounding communities for many years. He will also be remembered as an author of numerous publications abroad. He is survived by his wife, Milena Durek, née Coufalova; his children, Sandy (Vikkii) Durek, Nicole (Brian) Milnamow, Denise (Daniel) Wright, Matthew, and Lucia Durek; his grandchildren, Delilah, Preston and Calvin Durek, and Tyler and Dylan Mi...
Kathleen G. Heylin, 87, of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully July 26, 2020 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Kay was born in 1933 in Hinsdale to Wilfred L. and Kathleen A. (Hague) Shea. Kay married Thomas B. Heylin, who immigrated to the US from Ireland, finding the love of his life. Kay lived her faith. She was inclusive and the ultimate optimist, maintaining a keen and quick sense of humor. Being an avid reader and follower of a variety of news and culture, she was able to befriend a stranger in moments and was...
Cora Melvina Ekins, nee Morrison, 93, of Clarendon Hills, passed away July 28, 2020, at home with her family at her side. She was born and raised on a farm in the Hinsdale and Burr Ridge area and was known for her baked goods and skills in the kitchen. She was preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, Richard S. Ekins. She is survived by her daughters, Sue (Keith) Waid and Nancy Ekins; her granddaughter, Katya Waid; her sister-in-law, Ione Nelson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A...
William S. Gray III, 93, a resident at King Bruwaert in Burr Ridge, died July 20, 2020. He earned bachelor’s and master’s in business administration degrees from the University of Chicago in 1948 and 1950, respectively. He was senior vice president, head of trust department, Harris Trust & Savings Bank from 1950-85. He served as president, Citizens of Greater Chicago, 1961-66; chairman and director, The Community House in Hinsdale, 1970-75; director, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, 1978-88; president, Institutional Chartered Fi...
Lucelle M. Drescher, nee Kandich, 93, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died July 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Drescher. She is survived by her children, Kurt (Heidi) Drescher and Kimberlee (Derek) Debs; and her grandchildren, Zachary, Faith, Eden Quinn, Micah Drescher and Kaitlyn Debs. A private family Funeral Mass was held at St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John of the Cross Parish, 5005 S. Wolf Rd. Western...
George J. Casson, 72, a 41-year Hinsdale resident, died July 22, 2020. George grew up on the south side of Chicago and Flossmoor and graduated from Quigley South High School. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Chicago School of Law, he practiced as an attorney with Bell, Boyd & Lloyd for 20 years and subsequently at O’Halloran, Kosoff, Geitner and Cook for more than 25 years. George was an active member of the St. Isaac Jogues Parish, serving as an usher and on the Parish Council, Transitional H...
