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Lillian Piontkowski, 94, formerly of Hinsdale and longtime resident of Downers Grove, passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2021, with her family at her side. Lillian was born in 1926 in Chicago to Frank and Stella Kurpiel. Lillian met her future husband, Eugene, at a dance hall, and ever since they have danced gracefully through life together, both on and off the dance floor. First on the dance floor and last ones off, no party or event was complete until Lillian and Eugene...
William M. Snyder Jr., 80, of Florence, Ariz., and formerly a longtime resident of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Downers Grove, died Jan. 4, 2021, of COVID-19. Bill was born in Schenectady, New York, in 1940, the oldest of a family of six boys. He attended Hinsdale Central High School (Class of ’58) and graduated in 1962 from the University of Notre Dame, where he played football. Bill was one of the few walk-on-to-scholarship football players at Notre Dame. After a stint in the Marine Reserves, he joined Snyder Sales Co. a...
Joyce Francis Pagano, 93, passed away Jan. 16, 2021, at her Oak Brook home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in 1927 in Belleville. A partner/owner of Ferrara Pan Candy Co., she was an artist, yoga instructor, supporter of animal rights and a parishioner of Ascension Church in Oakbrook Terrace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Pagano; and her granddaughter, Alyssa Pagano. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Karen), Louis (Ann), Tara (Thomas) Hartmann, Christopher and Barry; her grandchildren,...
John Palmer Recktenwall, 86, of Elizabeth, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 3, 2021. John, known as Jack, was born in Chicago in 1934 to John and Marie Recktenwall. Raised in Nashville, he was a member of Sigma Chi at Vanderbilt University. After graduating from Northwestern University School of Dentistry in 1958, Jack became the youngest dentist in Hinsdale. In 2001, he retired as the oldest dentist in town. For more than 50 years, Jack was a member of the Hinsdale Masonic Lodge and became active with the Sons of the...
Lee McGinty, 70, a well-known organist in the Chicago area, passed away on Dec. 5, 2020 at her home in Downers Grove. Lee was born in 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Chisholm Trail Academy in Keene, Texas, in 1968. She attended Southwestern Union College, where she studied organ with Wilbur Schramm and William Bromme. Lee graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in 1987 with a degree in organ performance. She studied organ with Roberta Gary and Guy Bovet, and choral conducting with John Leman. Her...
DeeAnn O’Brien of Hinsdale died Jan. 12, 2021. She is survived by her children, Kelly O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien and Katie McCormick; and her grandchildren, Shannon and Bridget Flynn and Molly and Matthew McCormick. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Delle Dvorak; and her sister, Donna O’Connor. Visitation is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdal...
Michael J. Paolinetti, 71, passed away Jan. 2, 2021, at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood with family and loved ones near. Born and raised in Hinsdale, he proudly served in the Air Force during Vietnam. Upon his return home, he pursued a career in data processing. He always opened his heart to everyone he met and treated them like family. He will be remembered as a kind and loving man. He is survived by his son, Andrew; and his brother, John. He will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery....
Wendy Levi Lienhart, 60, passed away Dec. 26, 2020, at home in Clarendon Hills, surrounded by her loving family after a six-year battle with cancer. Born and raised in Evansville, Ind., Wendy attended William Henry Harrison High School where she was an avid tennis player and golf enthusiast. Proudly following in her mother Ruth's footsteps, she went on to study at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., where she wrote for the Purdue Exponent and graduated with a...
Chad Kenneth Jefferson, 94, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Nov. 22, 2020, at King Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge. Chad was a resident of Hinsdale for 62 years, before moving with his wife Jackie to King Bruwaert House in 2016. Chad had deep roots in Hinsdale, with both of his parents having been raised in the village. Chad was the great, great grandson of J.H. Papenhausen, an early resident of Hinsdale who immigrated from Germany in 1876. Born in 1926,...
Bob DeCelles, 88, a longtime resident of Clarendon Hills, passed away Dec. 24, 2020. He was born in 1932 in Chicago. A graduate of Loyola University in Chicago, Bob worked in condominium management. He supervised the employees and staff of condominium associations of many high-rise buildings in Chicago and the first condo building conversion in Philadelphia. He served as the past president of the Apartment Building Owners and Management Association in Chicago. Bob was on the...
Constantine “Gus” Nicholas Tsourmas, 95, of Oak Brook passed away Dec. 31, 2020, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Gus was born in 1925 in Greece. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Tsourmas, nee Stevens; his children, Rae Tsourmas and Nick (Mary, M.D.) Tsourmas, M.D.; his stepchildren, Louis A. (Lavonne) Gary III and Kathy (Steve) Bannister; his 10 grandchildren; and his 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Tsourmas; and his sister, Olga Vagner. A private fam...
Joann Bruce, 81, of Hinsdale, died Dec. 30, 2020. Joann loved family and nature. Her children and grandchildren brought her great joy and all benefited from her outpouring of love and attention. Golfing with her children and grandchildren was a treasured hobby. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Weigus; her children, Brian (the late Ramona), Beth (Jennifer) Weigus and Mike (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Brian, Claire, Emily and Jack Weigus; many nieces and nephews; and her sister, Mary Bruce. A private funeral Mass...
Ruth C. Cyrier, nee Meyer, 91, passed away peacefully Jan. 2, 2021. Ruth, a longtime resident of Mt. Prospect, was born in Effingham in 1929, She loved to travel, have a glass of wine in the evening, attend Sunday morning Mass and, of course, all things chocolate. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Robyn) of Hinsdale, Kathy Cyrier-Bizjack and Mary (John) Cyrier-Mason; her grandchildren, Lesley Cyrier, Ellen Cyrier, Brad (Janiece) Bizjack, Chris Bizjack, Kale Mason and...
Edwin L. Apel, 73, of Hinsdale, formerly a 43-year resident of Burr Ridge, died Jan 1, 2021. Ed was a self-employed commodity trader and a member of The Chicago Mercantile Exchange for 52 years. He enjoyed being a long-time member of Ruth Lake Country Club and board member and treasurer of the Burr Ridge Park District for 10 years. Ed was also a member of the Burr Ridge United Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan Apel, nee Staats; his children, Jeff...
Cyrus Serry, M.D., 83, of Oak Brook died Dec. 26, 2020. He was a cardiovascular surgeon at Rush University Medical Center for almost 40 years. He also was chair of Cardiac Surgery at Cook County Hospital and founding chair of Cardiac Surgery at Elmhurst Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mahin Serry, née Hamidi; his children, Nakisa (Alexander) Serry, Ramin (Shauna) Serry and Rod Serry; his grandchildren, Kamyar, Soraya, Lily and Henry; and his sister, Narges. Due to...
William B. Richter, 93, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 23, 2020, in Hinsdale. Bill was born in 1927 in Chicago and has lived in Hinsdale since 2005. He was a proud veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving in the Navy. He is survived by his son, Peter (Heather) Richter; his daughter, Cathy Bordeman; his granddaughters, Gretta and Anne Richter; his grandson, Adam (Lauren) Bordeman; his great-grandchildren, Grace and Brady Bordeman; his sister, Shirley Spayer; and many...
Sandra "Sandy" Lyn Baer, 65, of Chicago passed away Dec. 20, 2020. Formerly of Hinsdale, Sandy graduated from Hinsdale Central High School with the class of 1973. Sandy loved to travel and managed to visit all 50 states. She lived in San Diego for a decade, where she permanently improved the cuisine of Mission Beach when she opened "Red-Hot City" (the region's first Chicago-style hot dog joint). Sandy was a patron of the arts and throughout her life cultivated a deep...
Nancy Ellen Tonkin, née Grim, 90, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Dec. 18, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born in 1930 to Caroline Goddard Saunders and Robert F. Grim. Born and raised in Riverside, she attended the University of Oregon and moved back to Chicago, where she met and married the love of her life, Bill, in 1959. They settled in Hinsdale in 1964 to raise their family. Nancy loved reading, playing bridge, watching soap operas, WTTW and her b...
Robert David Pickering, 59, of Hinsdale unexpectedly died with his daughter, Kendall, on Dec. 15, 2020. He was born in 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a football linebacker for Brecksville High School and the Purdue Boilermakers, where he graduated with a bachelor's in civil engineering. He was licensed as a professional engineer in 1993 and owned his own business. Although Bob enjoyed the outdoors - wildlife, hunting and fishing, Kendall was the center of his life. He was...
Kendall Nicole Pickering, 15, of Hinsdale, died unexpectedly on Dec. 15, 2020. She was born in 2005 in Hinsdale, where she attended Hinsdale Central High School. Kendall was a very loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, teammate and decorated student-athlete. She excelled both in the classroom and in the swimming pool. Her family and friends described her as a compassionate and encouraging individual who always brought out the best in those around her....
Angela "Ann" Lahey, 97, a lifelong resident of Chicagoland, passed away at her residence in Oak Brook Dec. 12, 2020. Angela was born in Chicago in 1923. She was the keeper of the family flame, caretaker of souls and hearts and the ultimate sounding board who reflected strengths, while soothing sorrows. She was a fierce protector, determined to have her seven children lead their best, self-reliant lives. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James J. Lahey Sr....
Robert Kenneth Erickson, 90, a longtime Clarendon Hills resident, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 7, 2020. He is loved and remembered by his wife and family as "SOB - Sweet Old Bob," "An all-around preeetty, preeetty, preeetty good man," "Evident love and devotion to Bev," "Well-read intellectual and oenophile" and "A grandfather to look up to." A strong, devoted patriarch, he had a wickedly dry sense of humor. He was a world-traveler, a well-informed curator and distributor of...
David James Breault, 92, of Oak Brook, passed away Dec. 12, 2020. He was born in 1928 to Wilfred and Joan Breault. David earned his degree in engineering from the University of Rochester. He was a business executive and retired from Varlen Corp. An avid golfer who won several amateur competitions, David was a member of Medinah Country Club for many years. He also was a talented photographer and produced fine portraits and outdoor scenes. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Burrell and Eunice Meyer. He is survived...
Marguerite E. Beyer, née Koeller, 85, of Hinsdale died Dec. 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Beyer; and her grandchildren, Jacob and Rachel. She is survived by her husband, Duane E. Beyer; her children, Sandra Johnson, Deborah (Mark) Kamperman, David, Timothy, Jeanne, Margie and Melissa; her grandchildren, Brandy (Saul), Rene, Rev. Phillip (Amanda), David, Ethan, Zachary, Noah, Alexis and Natalie; and many great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday...
Nicholas Victor Emanuele, 75, of Burr Ridge, passed away Dec. 15, 2020, at Loyola University Medical Center, in the loving presence of his wife and son. Nicholas was born in 1945 in Chicago, where he attended high school at Loyola Academy, followed by Loyola University Chicago and Northwestern Medical School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and returned to Chicago afterward. Nick had a lifelong passion for caring for his patients and research. He worked at Hines VA and Loyola University Medical Center since...
