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Kevin M. Quinlan, 54, of Oak Brook died Sept. 7, 2021. A one-time resident of Ireland while working as a marketing executive with Coca-Cola, Kevin was especially appreciative of his time there, where he helped launch Fanta, welcomed his first-born child and maintained a strong Irish heritage. After finally settling in Oak Brook and bringing his daughter into the world, Kevin became a devoted civil servant and was very proud of his tenure as Village President from 2003-07. He...
Jim Wright, 57, a lifelong resident of Hinsdale, died while hiking in the mountains of North Carolina on Aug. 22, 2021. Jim was a smart, witty, generous man who was full of life. He was a talented software architect who enjoyed solving problems and building strong teams. His passion was his family. He was always planning the next family adventure and he loved to take hiking trips with his wife and son. Jim was a fantastic father, a beloved son and brother, a crazy-fun uncle, a...
Christopher John Chute, 23, of Hinsdale, died Aug. 31, 2021. Chris was a 2016 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School and received a bachelor's in philosophy from DePauw University in May 2020. While a native of Hinsdale, he was living in Denver at the time of his death. Chris brought immense joy to his family and many, many friends through his uncanny wit, kind mannerisms and ferocious loyalty. He loved reading both ancient and modern books, attending musical concerts and fi...
Ann Wilson Darlington Reynolds, 82, of Elmhurst, formerly of Clarendon Hills, died peacefully after a long illness on Sept. 1, 2021. Ann was raised in Chevy Chase, Md., only child of Maurice and Dorothy Wilson Darlington. She attended Northwestern University, graduating in 1961 with a degree in English and art history. She married Tom and became a Chicago convert. She and Tom raised their family in Clarendon Hills and spent time each summer in Lake Geneva, Wis., with family and many friends. Ann is remembered for her...
Michael Joseph Widrlechner, 67, of Westmont, passed away Sept. 2, 2021, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. He was born in Chicago in 1954, to Charles V. and Rosanne (Riley) Widrlechner. Michael grew up in Clarendon Hills, attended Hinsdale Central High School and was a graduate of Roosevelt University, where he received his bachelor’s and paralegal certification. He met Judy while employed at Jewel Foods. They recently celebrated 44 years together. Michael’s career path took him from marketing director for...
Robert Thomas George, 43, of Rolling Meadows, succumbed to cancer Sept. 3, 2021. With classic good looks and a larger-than-life personality, Rob was loved by all. Born in 1977, Rob was raised in Hinsdale. He attended Oak School, Hinsdale Middle School, La Lumiere School in La Porte and Northern Illinois University. Rob married the love of his life, Eleni Joy Tsapralis, on Dec. 31, 2011, and they were overjoyed to welcome their two children in 2015 and 2016. As a diehard Cubs fan, in 2016 he authored a children’s book t...
Augustyn M. Gesior, 95, a 60-year resident of Clarendon Hills, died Sept. 2, 2021. Gus, as he liked to be called, grew up in Budki, a small farm village in Poland. He survived World War II at a work camp in Germany. After the war he attended the Polish Technical College in Esslingen, Germany, where he developed many long lasting friendships. He immigrated to the US through Texas and shortly thereafter was drafted and served in the Army 1st Calvary Division in the Korean Conflict. He met his wife-to-be at the show “Love is S...
Bonnie Ellen Robinson, a former Hinsdale Central High School teacher, died Aug. 16, 2021, in the hospital at Mammoth Lakes, Calif., after a short illness. Bonnie, 74, was the daughter of the late Herb and Claire Segal Robinson and grew up in Evanston. She earned a degree in English from the University of Iowa and taught English at Hinsdale Central for several years before pursuing her love of writing as a career. She started her professional career in journalism at Playboy...
David Wodrich, 85 of Little McDonald Lake, Minn., formerly of Hinsdale, died Aug. 19, 2021, in Perham, Minn. David Clarence Wodrich was born in 1935 in Owatonna, Minn., to Clarence and Minnie (Zimmerman) Wodrich. He graduated from Owatonna High School before serving in the Navy, spending much of his time on the USS Albany. After serving honorably in the Navy, David earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Trine University in Angola, Ind. While in college he met his future...
Peter Stephen Kramer, 79, of Hinsdale died Aug. 12, 2021. Peter was a great architect who designed more than 1,000 custom homes and 800 other buildings over a 50-year period. He enjoyed classic cars, going to cruise nights, pets — including his beloved dog, Snuggly — and his family. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Marylu; his children, Steven (Alex), Andy, Stephanie, Karrin (James) and Andrea (Rich); his 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Hannah, For...
Rosemary Eileen Grant, 94, of La Grange, died Aug. 15, 2021. Rosemary was born in 1926 to Thomas and Mary Grant. She taught for 37 years at Schmid Elementary in the Chicago Public Schools. Her late brother, John (the late Patricia) Grant, was a longtime Hinsdale resident. She is survived by her brothers, Joseph (Anne) Grant and Gerald Grant; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A private family funeral Mass and interment were held. Sullivan Funeral Home...
Robert Wayne Zielke, 77 of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Aug. 13, 2021. He was born in 1944 in Chicago to Marie M. (Mullins) and Carl W. Zielke Sr., and attended St. Francis de Sales High School. Robert graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and went on to earn his living as a telecommunications professional. Over the years, he served as a Cub Scout Troop leader, Indian Princess tribe leader and a volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He enjoyed volunteering at the Museum o...
Joan R. Hoatson, 97, of Burr Ridge, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Aug. 16, 2021, at Amita Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. She was born in Chicago in 1924 to the Valdimar J. and Madelyn K. Roehler. In 1942, she married James R. Hoatson Jr. in Lexington, Mo. Joan enjoyed gardening, traveling and volunteering for various organizations. She was a member of the Fortnightly Club in Chicago and a past member of the Clarendon Hills Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. She was a past board member of the...
Laura Ann Mueller, nee Santora, of Hinsdale died Aug. 18, 2021, Laura, 85, was born in 1936 to Ann and Paul Santora of Schenectady, N.Y., and attended Draper High School in Schenectady. Upon graduation she pursued a career in nursing, receiving a diploma from Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y., and then her bachelor's of science in nursing at Syracuse University. She was chosen Class Marshall for the College of Nursing Class of 1960. At Syracuse she met her future husband,...
Charles "Chuck" Malachy Usher, 87, of Burr Ridge and Eagle Lake, Wis., died Aug. 12, 2021, at his home on Eagle Lake. Born in 1934 in Chicago to Clarence and Emma Usher, he was the youngest of eight children. He was a graduate of De La Salle Institute of Chicago and later served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the post-Korean War era. Chuck met Nancy Ann Wagner at a Volunteer Fireman's Ball in 1960 at Eagle Lake, and they married a year later. Their marriage spanned 60...
Christina Louvie, nee Stoll, 93, of Hinsdale passed away at Hinsdale Hospital on Aug. 11, 2021. She was born in 1928 to Gideon and Rose Kesiah Stoll in Durban, South Africa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Louvie; her children, Yvonne and Edix; and her brother, Victor. She is survived by her children, Ellington, Peggy Clement, Terry (Avril), Robert (Sharmin), Elwin, Eden, Lynette (Todd) Nelson and Maureen (Danaran) Frederick; her 32 grandchildren; her 25...
Robert “Bob” N. Reiland of Clarendon Hills passed away Aug. 11, 2021. Bob’s brain cancer was incurable, but he battled it with determination, grace and positivity. Bob received his bachelor’s in history from the University of Redlands and a juris doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law. His career included positions at The Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois State Commerce Commission, Chapman and Cutler Law Firm, Illinois Bell and Ameritech. Bob also worked at Motorola and Nokia, where he trav...
Lillian LaPalio, 100, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2021, surrounded by her family at King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge. From her birth in 1921 in Chicago to her death, she nourished people around her with love, friendship, inspiration, hospitality and joy. Her gifts of advocacy, service and inclusiveness were evident in her work with the Illinois Department on Aging, and the recent leadership roles she held, including coordinating the renovation of Berger Park in Chicago (wh...
Christina Louvie, nee Stoll, 93, of Hinsdale passed away at Hinsdale Hospital on Aug. 11, 2021. She was born in 1928 to Gideon and Rose Kesiah Stoll in Durban, South Africa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Louvie; her children, Yvonne and Edix; and her brother, Victor. She is survived by her children, Ellington, Peggy Clement, Terry (Avril), Robert (Sharmin), Elwin, Eden, Lynette (Todd) Nelson and Maureen (Danaran) Frederick; her 32 grandchildren; her 25...
Charles "Chuck" Malachy Usher, 87, of Burr Ridge and Eagle Lake, Wis., died Aug. 12 at his home on Eagle Lake. Born in 1934 in Chicago to Clarence and Emma Usher, he was the youngest of eight children. He was a graduate of De La Salle Institute of Chicago and later served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the post-Korean War era. He met Nancy Ann Wagner at a Volunteer Fireman's Ball in 1960 at Eagle Lake, and they married a year later. Their marriage spanned 60 years and...
Lillian LaPalio, 100, passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2021, surrounded by her family at King Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge. From her birth in 1921 in Chicago to her death, she nourished people around her with love, friendship, inspiration, hospitality and joy. Her gifts of advocacy, service and inclusiveness were evident in her work with the Department on Aging, and the recent leadership roles she held, including coordinating the renovation of Berger Park in Chicago (which...
Mark Russell Turpin, 64, passed away Aug. 6, 2021. Born in Clinton, Okla., in 1957 to Sally and Jack Turpin, he grew up in Dallas. Mark married the love of his life Kathleen Shea of Hinsdale on Sept. 24, 1983. They were wed in Hinsdale and spent their life together in New Braunfels, Texas. Mark was a devout Christian, ambassador of fun and a friend to everyone he encountered. Mark played tennis for SMU where he was an All American. Throughout his tennis career, Mark was able to travel the world and had stories to entertain...
Michael J. Tolar, 74, a longtime Willowbrook resident, passed away Aug. 5, 2021, at home. He was born in 1947 in Cicero. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Janice Tolar, nee Daujotas. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Jonathan Ballak) Tolar, Matthew (Erica), Marc, Michael (Rosie) and Mitchell Tolar; his granddaughter, Charlotte Tolar; his siblings-in-law, Kerry and Dominick Galvin; his nephews, Frank and Nick Galvin; and his great-nephew, Sam Galvin. Visitation is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at...
Richard L. “Dick” Berdelle, 92, of Hinsdale, died Aug. 6, 2021. He was born in 1929 to Edward and Helen, nee McLaughlin, Berdelle. Dick was a 1947 graduate of Leo High School and attended Marquette University and Marquette Law School, graduating in 1953. He spent most of his legal career with the Pretzel and Stouffer law firm in Chicago as a senior and managing partner. In his day, he was known as one of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Chicago and served as a past president of two highly respected professional ass...
Jeanette Ann Hilsabeck, née Miller, 97, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove on Aug. 6, 2021. She was born in 1924 in Independence, Iowa, to her Rodney and Ella Miller, née Arnold. Jeanette graduated from Coe College with a degree in music in 1945 and married Robert "Bob" Burke Hilsabeck shortly after he graduated from the United States Naval Academy. In 1956 they settled in Hinsdale, where Jeanette used her beautiful soprano voice i...
