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Ty Johnson, 99, of Hinsdale, died peacefully Feb. 3, 2024. She was born Vashti Kathryn Iobe in 1924 in Independence, Kan. Ty met Wilton William "Bill" Johnson at a military social hosted by the Philbrook Art Museum in Tulsa, Okla., and the two stayed in touch throughout World War II. Ty was not surprised when four years later, as a decorated ACE fighter pilot and Army Major, Bill returned to Tulsa looking for her. The two were married on April 15, 1946, and a few weeks later,...
Maria C. Malone, nee Sieritis, 69, of Oak Brook, formerly of Hinsdale, died Feb. 2, 2024. Maria is survived by her husband, John Malone; her children, Jennifer (Andy) Siepker and Megan (Michael) Golichowski, both of Hinsdale, and Marty Malone; her grandchildren, Sophia Eugenia, A.J., Theodore and William Siepker and M.J., Hank and Jack Golichowski; her brother, Christ Sieritis; and her nephews, aunt Tommy and Michael Sieritis. Services were held Feb. 9 at Holy Apostles Greek...
Ernita "Ernie" Way Mizen of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully Jan. 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Ernie, 101, was born in 1922 to Clara and Gilbert Way and grew up in Maywood. The family spent summers at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wis., a peaceful place she continued to visit as an adult. She married Ted on Jan. 31, 1942, and together they built a beautiful life, always making service to others a priority. Ernie was dedicated to community involvement, servin...
Meg DeBartolo Rogers, 61, of Clarendon Hills, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 3, 2024. Meg's family was the most important thing in the world to her and she was so proud of her boys and grandchildren. She was a devoted friend to many and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Steve; her children, Michael (Christine), Jack (Courtney) and Sam (Caroline Ketcik); her grandchildren, Andie and Tyler; her mother, Maryellen; her father-in-law, John Rogers; a...
Thomas "Tom" Alfred Jung, 86, of Aurora, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away in Naperville Feb. 3, 2024. Born in 1937 in Hinsdale to Alfred and Agnes Jung, Tom was fun-loving, caring and deeply devoted to his family and Christian faith. After graduating from Hinsdale Central High School, Tom pursued a successful career as an electrician, working for 42 years with IBEW Local 701. He was highly skilled and dedicated to his profession. Tom enjoyed various hobbies in his free time,...
Doris Ann Bartolomei, nee Johnson, 90, of Oak Brook, died Feb. 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Joseph Bartolomei; and her sister, Carol (the late Glen) Hanks. She is survived by her children, Dino Bartolomei and Maria (Nick D'Avanzo) Ognibene; her grandchildren, Trey Hildebrand, Blake Bartolomei, Jake Ognibene and Ben Ognibene; and her siblings, Bill (Roseanne) Johnson and Deborah (Roger Legel) Johnson. Visitation is at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at...
Richard "Dick" Lillquist, 84, of Willowbrook passed away peacefully surrounded by family Jan. 30, 2024. Richard was born in 1939 to Ernest Lillquist and Harriet Jenson. He was raised in Glenview, attended Glenbrook North High School and went on to graduate from St. Olaf College. Richard served in the Army from 1962-68. He was passionate about working with the underserved and spent his professional career at the Illinois Department of Human Services as a caseworker and then...
Robert Hinkle of Hinsdale passed away Jan. 20, 2024. He was born in Texas in 1930 to Lee and Edith Hinkle. Bob had many happy memories of his childhood and although he lived in Illinois for more than 60 years, he was always a loyal Texan. Bob graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in civil engineering. After going to work for Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. in Houston, he lived and worked on engineering projects all over the United States. While in Chicago, Bob met and...
Dianne Wagner Bingaman, 86, a lifelong resident of Hinsdale and Western Springs, passed away peacefully with family at her side Feb. 2, 2024, at The Birches in Clarendon Hills. She was born in Salem, Wis., to Eleanor and Leo Wagner. Dianne graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Education with academic honors and a minor in botany. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Her teaching career began in Madison as a new graduate. I...
Nancy VanDyne Fleming, 80, of Hinsdale, lost her three-year battle with ovarian cancer on Jan. 19, 2024. Nancy was born in 1943 in Washington, D.C., to Austin and Ethel Fleming. Nancy spent much of her childhood and most of her adult life in Hinsdale graduating from Hinsdale High School in 1961. Nancy earned her nursing degree from Stanford University ('66) followed by a graduate degree ('68) from University of California, San Francisco (maternal/child nursing). Nancy...
Judith "Judy" K. Fischer, 73, of Naperville, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Jan. 26, 2024, at Hinsdale Hospital. She was born in 1950 to Charles and Loretta Fischer. Judy dedicated her professional talents as a senior designer for Studio Snaidero Chicago, leaving a lasting mark in the field. Her creativity and passion were evident in her work, and she made significant contributions to the design community. Beyond her...
Dennis A. Calvanese, 85, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Oak Brook, died Jan. 19, 2024. Dennis attended DePaul University for two years, when his professors encouraged him to pursue his MBA from the University of Chicago. He then embarked on a distinguished international career within the pharmaceutical information industry, rising to the position of chief operating officer at IMS Health and developing the first online pharmaceutical database, Midas. Dennis’s sharp wit and sarcasm was always a source of great entertainment. A...
Ruth Wilkes of Hinsdale passed away Jan. 10, 2024, after facing lung cancer with admirable strength. Born in Benton Harbor, Mich., as one of 12 siblings, she led a life filled with diverse achievements and adventures. Her journey began with being crowned Miss Photoflash, leading to a Hollywood stint and a successful modeling career, gracing numerous ads and commercials. She was beautiful inside and out. Embracing marriage and motherhood, she also loved traveling, exploring...
Jill Hughes Newcom, 75, of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jill was a kind and loving soul who will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched. She is survived by her husband, Steven G. Newcom; her children, Scott (Heather) Newcom, Stephanie (Marco) Acerra and Jeffrey (Sarah) Newcom; her grandchildren, Alessandra, Luca, Nora, Caroline and Graham; her step-grandchildren, Alexus (Kevin) Melancon and Savannah Anders; and...
Irene Mae (Henning) Coomer passed away on her 90th birthday on Nov. 17, 2023. Five and half months of being separated from her husband Jim in death was all her broken heart could handle. Irene was born in 1933 in Oak Park to Louis and Florence (Kindman) Henning. She was the baby of the family with two older brothers, Louie and Glenn, and a beloved cousin, Bunny, who grew up in their household. Following high school, Irene left Chicago to attend Northern Illinois State...
Leo J. Roberts, M.D., 90, of Oak Brook passed away Jan. 15, 2024, while surrounded by his children. Leo was born in 1933 in Chicago to Leo and Marjorie (Palmer) Roberts. After a childhood filled with fishing and serving as an altar boy, Leo attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary. He completed his bachelor's degree at Loyola University Chicago in 1956, and in 1958 he earned his medical degree with Latin honors from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, followed...
James Michael Baker, 89, of Clarendon Hills died peacefully Jan. 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Jim was born in 1934 to Elizabeth Hengels and Gilmer Baker and raised in La Grange, in large part by his many sisters. He worked hard from an early age, graduating from Lyons Township High School and entering the U.S. Army, where he earned airborne wings and served honorably. Jim then completed trade school as an apprentice plasterer, discovering his love of the trade and career...
Jill Hughes Newcom, 75, of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jill was a kind and loving soul who will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched. She is survived by her husband, Steven G. Newcom; her children, Scott (Heather) Newcom, Stephanie (Marco) Acerra and Jeffrey (Sarah) Newcom; her grandchildren, Alessandra, Luca, Nora, Caroline and Graham; her step-grandchildren, Alexus (Kevin) Melancon and Savannah Anders; and...
Leo J. Roberts, M.D., 90, passed away Jan. 15, 2024, while surrounded by his children. Leo earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency and a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he completed a second residency in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Ear and Eye Infirmary in Chicago. In 1966, he and opened a private ophthalmology practice in Hinsdale. Leo is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann...
Erwin Forde, 92 of Plainfield, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully Dec. 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Forde; and his brother, Peter (Mary) Forde. He is survived by his wife, Roslyn Jones Forde; his children, Danon (Amy) Forde, Carla (Charlie) Gude, Leslie (Clinton) Johnson, Brian Jones and Yolanda (Todd) Stepney; his grandchildren, Ethan, Eric, Christine, Lindsday, Ashley and Whitnei; and his brothers, Winton (April) Forde, Nathan (Ruth)...
William Edward Walsh, 74, of Willow Springs died peacefully January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. Bill was born in 1949 and raised in St. Denis parish on the south side of Chicago. He started his own plumbing business at age 31. His brother, Jim, soon joined him. Together they operated and grew Walsh Services Inc. for 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jeanne, nee Baker; his children, Douglas (Tianlin Meng), Adam (Courtney) and Zachary; his grandchildren,...
Nadia Farra, nee Toutounji, 94, of Hinsdale died Jan. 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Raymond Farra, M.D.; and her siblings, Edgar (Agnes), and Roger (the late Samia) Toutounji. She is survived by her children, Charles (Loretta), George (Beverly) and David (Carrie) Farra; her grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth (Chi-chi Xu), William, Jad, Leah, Riley, Haley, and Katlyn Farra; and her siblings, Nicole (Pierre) Toutounji-Kfoury and Roland (Mireille)....
Barbara Anderson Danly, 97, of Traverse City, Mich., passed away Jan. 6, 2024. Barbara was born in Elmhurst to Virginia Wolfe Anderson and John Bernard Anderson. In the late 1930s, her family moved to Hinsdale, where she attended high school and met her future husband, John Richard Danly. After graduation she went to nursing school in Middletown, Conn., while John studied engineering at Yale University and served in the United States Navy during World War II. The couple...
Adeline Joy Bauer, infant daughter of Julie and Matthew Bauer, was born with a extremely rare brain tumor on Dec. 22, 2023, and passed peacefully on the day of her birth. Baby Adeline Joy was loved greatly and will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends who awaited her birth. She is survived by her parents, Julie and Matthew Bauer of Mechanicsburg, Penn., formerly of Hinsdale; her paternal grandparents, Patrick and Mary Bauer of Hinsdale; her paternal great-grandmother, Betty Mae Bauer of Hinsdale; her maternal...
Nancy D. Sale, nee Gies, 84, of Burr Ridge, died Dec. 30, 2023. Nancy was an active member of Hinsdale United Methodist Church and a Girl Scout Leader to many. She was a retired nurse and loved scrapbooking, knitting and genealogy. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her children, Donna (Barry) Robertson, Mary (Martin) McQuillan, Laura Candela, and the late Karen Sale; her grandchildren, Emily, Katie and John Robertson, Brendan, Melissa and Elizabeth McQuillan and Natalie and Jenna Candela; and her sister, Jean...
