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Diana K. Somrek, 72, of Burr Ridge passed away at her home with her family at her side Sept. 14, 2020. Diana taught in Gower Elementary District 62 for 32 years. She was the fond third-grade teacher of more than 900 students, many of whom still kept in touch with her. She was well respected not only by her students and their parents but also enjoyed a warm relationship with her colleagues and many friends. After retirement in 2003, Diana continued to teach and enrich students through tutoring. She will be missed. She is...
Dr. George Farah, loving father of three, passed away Sept. 17, 2020, in La Jolla, Calif., at the age of 88. Papa George touched many with his joyful personality and positive outlook on life. His smile lit up a room and his storytelling of traveling adventures captured the attention of many. His motto was “It’s a Wonderful World,” and he lived that way everyday. Papa George was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the second of eight children, to Dr. Salim Farah and Alexandra Farah. He attended Jesuit high school at St. Joseph in Beiru...
Diana K. Somrek, 72, passed away at her home with her family at her side Sept. 14, 2020. Diana taught in Gower Elementary District 62 for 32 years. She was the fond third-grade teacher of more than 900 students, many of whom still kept in touch with her. She was well respected not only by her students and their parents but also enjoyed a warm relationship with her colleagues and many friends. After retirement in 2003, Diana continued to teach and enrich students through...
David C. Zeller, 76, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 16, 2020. David attended the University of Buffalo and pursued a career as an engineer. Following this, he joined Laura in running the Hinsdale Gallery and Custom Framing store as a framer for 35 years. David remained active, enjoying tennis, cycling, golf, and travel with his wife. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, especially James Kartousis. He is survived by his wife, Laura Zeller, née Nebral; and many...
William Charles Barnhart, 81, of Burr Ridge passed away Sept. 12, 2020, after a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He grew up in Downers Grove and graduated from Downers North High School and The University of Iowa. At Iowa he met Nan, who became his wife of 61 years. Bill and Nan lived in Clarendon Hills for 50 years before moving to Burr Ridge. He was a longtime member of Christ Church of Oak Brook and Ruth Lake Country Club. Bill is survived by his daughters, Beth (the late Rick) Gray and Debbie (Dave) Shook; his f...
Ann Marie Johnson, 90, of Willowbrook, died peacefully in her daughter's Hinsdale home on Sept. 18, 2020. Ann Marie was born in 1930 in Chicago. She was the eldest daughter of Peter and Margaret Volpe, nee Arvia. She married Robert Johnson in Chicago in 1953 and had one daughter. Ann Marie became a widow over 32 years ago, but did not dwell in her grief. She trusted in the promise of the Gospel and the promise of eternal life in Christ. Many faith-filled discussions filled...
Paul J. Hoffmann, 71, passed away Sept. 14, 2020, at his Hinsdale home. Paul was born in 1948 in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Hoffmann, nee Mennon; his children, Madeleine (James) Butler, James Hoffmann and Patricia Hoffmann; and his grandchildren, Margaret, Connor, Kitty and Elizabeth. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. A private family funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Stephen Michael Wendt, 79, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Jane Wendt, née Matecki; his children, Beth (Barb O'Meara) Wendt, Mary (Andrew) Atseff and Charles (Kolette); his grandchildren, James, Frances, Henry, Kelsey (Ty), Charles, Christine, Emily, Thomas, Teddy, Sophie, George, Isabelle, Jordan, Kendall and Avery; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen M. (Tracey) Wendt Jr. Visitation is...
Naomi "Midge" Sullivan, 80, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Sept. 16. Midge was grateful for her family, friends and the many other blessings in her life, with her grandchildren as the icing on the cake of life for her. She was a longtime member of the Garden Club of Hinsdale, where she served for a time as its president. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants and sharing her horticultural knowledge with others. Midge was an avid bridge player and...
William "Bill" Gordon, M.D. 87, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Sept. 13, 2020, in Oak Brook, after a purposeful and adventurous life. He was born in 1933 in Chicago to William P. Gordon Sr. and Adeline Singer Gordon. He grew up in Beverly alongside his brother, Philip (Jean) Gordon and his sisters, Mary Beth (late John) Dove, Kathy (Steve) Kula and the late Barbara (Philip) Altvater. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School, St. Louis University and Loyola...
Loretta Mae Hart, 98, a resident of Escondido, Calif., and former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Sept. 11, 2020, one day after her 98th birthday. She was born in 1922 in Duluth, Minn., one of seven children, to Carl and Anna Nordin Hegg. She grew up on a farm in Gordon, Wis., and was a 1940 graduate of Drummond High School. She was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Escondido. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, D. Jack Hart in 2006; and her...
John F. Weinberger, 88, of Naperville and Austin, Texas, peacefully passed away Sept. 12, 2020, at his home in Austin. John was born to John and Elisabeth Weinberger in 1932 in the backseat of a ’32 Chevrolet, which early on set the stage for his lifelong passion for cars. John was the consummate car, racing and driving fanatic with a special aura felt by all who knew him. John’s passion also charted the course of his career path, as he progressed from humble beginnings as an apprentice garage mechanic to become founder and...
Daniel E. Obiala, 75, passed away Sept. 13, 2020, after a months-long battle with pneumonia. Dan was born in 1945 in Chicago and grew up in the Beverly neighborhood. Dan attended St. Cajetan, Brother Rice and St. Procopius College and served in the Illinois National Guard. Like his father and brothers, Dan was a lifelong restaurateur. Early in his career, he owned and operated Danny’s Dog Patch in the Hillside Mall. Later, Dan and his brothers brought the first Popeye’s Chicken franchises to the Chicago market, with Dan foc...
Benjamin Schultz, 31, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2020, at his home in Woodridge. Ben grew up in Hinsdale and went to The Lane School and Clarendon Hills Middle School. He was a 2007 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School, where he played football all four years. Ben attended Arizona State University and was a window, siding and doors salesman. He is survived by his parents, Timothy Schultz and Jeanine Schultz; his siblings, Emily Elisabeth...
David J. Rezek, 85, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 31, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born in 1935 to Otto and Claire Rezek. He graduated from Saint Patrick's High School in Chicago in 1953. He then attended Saint Procopius College (presently Benedictine University) as a divinity student and graduated Maryknoll of Glen Ellyn in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. David excelled in both basketball and football, claiming All-City...
Elizabeth Josey Johnston, 95, died Aug. 30, 2020, in Hinsdale. Mrs. Johnston was born in Florence, S.C., to Dr. Charles C. Josey and Miller Jeannette Josey and grew up in Vermillion, S.D. The family moved to Indianapolis, where she graduated from Butler University. She was a lifelong and enthusiastic member of the Thetas. Mrs. Johnston and her husband, Logan, lived in Hinsdale and Burr Ridge, for more than 50 years. She was the president of American Association of University Woemn, the Hinsdale Assembly, her DAR Chapter and...
Jacqueline Dougherty, née Thouvenell, 88, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Aug. 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kaye. She is survived by her children, Catherine Kaye Arslanian, William Kaye and Robert Kaye; her grandchildren, Kendall, Jillian, Robbie, Michael and Logan; her siblings, Joe Thouvenell and Mary Maggos; and her nieces and nephews, Victoria, Kathryn, Barbara, Joseph, Susan and Grant. She was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Smith....
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. A private family funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Church followed by a private interment at...
Marilyn Kay (Mullian) Alter, 83, of Oak Brook, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Aug. 20, 2020. She was born in Cleveland in 1937 to the Stephen J. and Catherine Mullian. She attended Miami of Ohio where she was part of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. After she met David Alter, the two married and moved to Chicago where she resided since 1958. Marilyn dedicated her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She divided the last 30 years between Chicago and Scottsdale, Ariz., where she volunteered at hospitals in her free time...
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...
Noah John Grimes, 17, of Hinsdale passed away Aug. 19, 2020, in Piedmont, Calif. He was born in 2003 in Lake Forest to Steven and Sally (Johns) Grimes. Noah was a student at Piedmont High School. He was a beautiful, brilliant young man, full of charisma and a smile that lit up the world. Noah was an athlete — playing goalie for his hockey team for eight years — as well as a gifted writer. He was an old soul, loved classic rock music and was a friend to many. His most remarkable quality was his compassion for his family, fri...
Daniel B. Benoit, 77, a former longtime Hinsdale resident and retired sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, passed away Aug. 22, 2020. He was born in Chicago in 1943 and lived in the Spinning Wheel Apartments before moving to Tinley Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, nee McMahon; and his siblings, Patricia North, Jean (the late Raymond) Rake, Bill, Donna (the late Ralph) Dicksen and Judy (the late Jack) Regan. He is survived by his children, Sheila Benoit, Daniel R. (Carrie) Benoit, Diane (Thomas)...
John T. Geary, 81, of Hinsdale, died Aug. 24, 2020. Born and raised in Chicago and orphaned by the age of 9, John grew up under the wing of his older sister, Mary O’Brien. John went on to be a graduate of Christ the King and Morgan Park High School and attended DePaul University before entering the U.S. Army. John lived a long life of love, laughter and learning. An avid reader of four newspapers a day, he kept current in the events, looking to talk and discuss with young and old alike. John’s career started at Beverly Ban...
