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Bonnie Joyce Rogers of La Crosse, Wis., a former longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully May 15, 2020, at Bethany Riverside Care Center in La Crosse with her daughter by her side. Bonnie, 92, was born in 1927 in Oak Park to Walter and Erma Grosser, the middle child of three daughters. She attended Oak Park High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1944, and went on to Mills College, in Berkeley, Calif., where she earned a liberal arts degree in music as a...
Donald L. Lindsey, 91, a longtime Hinsdale resident, labor leader and veterans advocate, died peacefully May 29, 2020, in Westmont, with family by his side. Donald was born in 1928 in Clinton and began his career as a locomotive fireman on the Illinois Central Railroad in 1947, later promoted to locomotive engineer. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he attended Thornton Junior College, DePaul University and John Marshall Law School. He had an interest in...
William Charles Ives, 87, of Chapel Hill, N.C., a former longtime resident of Hinsdale, died peacefully on May 30, 2020, surrounded by family. Born in 1933 in Galesburg to Dale Gilbert and Anna Grace Ives, Bill was raised in Aledo where he excelled academically and won nine varsity letters in football, basketball and track. He attended Knox College, playing on three conference championship golf teams and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. While at Knox he took a then unprecedented...
Eugene "Gene" Urban, a 57-year resident of Fullersburg, passed away May 10, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was always ready to share his extensive knowledge and interests. Gene, 83, grew up in Chicago, graduated from Northwestern University and earned his MBA and CPA from the University of Chicago. He was an active member in his community and gladly volunteered his accounting knowledge to several Hinsdale organizations, serving on the board of...
J. Richard Spatafora, MD, 66, passed away unexpectedly May 24, 2020. A longtime Hinsdale resident, Rick poured himself into the community and gained even more from it. He watched his children grow into thoughtful, kind young adults and valued the part the community played in that. He stayed involved in school performances and board meetings long beyond his children’s time there. Rick believed unequivocally that to provide a child the chance to grow his or her brain is one of the most powerful opportunities a community can imp...
Gladys Blakney Arnold, 96, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Jan. 12, 2020. Gladys was born in 1923 to William Thomas Blakney and Vannie Louise Emerson, who named her Elma Gladys Blakney. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in the rural community of Kennedy, Ala. While attending college at the University of Alabama she met her future husband, Arthur Arnold, MD (deceased 1977), and they were married at the university. They moved to Boston where...
Dr. Eusebelito Nievera, 63, of Willowbrook, formerly of Clarendon Hills, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020, with his family by his side at Amita Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. He was born in the Philippines in 1956 to Eusebio Nievera and Ester Ochoa. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Nievera; his children, Madeline, Ethan and Mia Nievera and Anna and Edsel Nievera; his siblings, Maritel, Butch and Beth; and his cousin, Mario. Services will be held at a later date. Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the...
Robert "Bob" Janis, 91, passed away May 14, 2020, at his home in Oak Brook. Born in Chicago, he also lived in Palos Heights; Columbus, Ohio; and Radnor, Pa. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an executive until 2003 at Alco Standard Corp. and was a longtime member of Butterfield Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Albey Janis; his children, Mark (Lorelei) and Greg (Sandy) Janis; his grandchildren, David (Ann) Janis, Robyn (Sean)...
Mary Frances Navin, nee Crowe, 87, a longtime resident of Clarendon Hills, died May 15, 2020. She was born in 1933 in Chicago to Timothy and Frances Crowe. Mary was an executive assistant to the president of Vogue magazine before marrying and raising her family. She enjoyed travel, cooking, knitting and was noted as a “scratch” shopper by her golfer husband. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Jerome Navin. She is survived by her children, Patrick Ti...
Clifford A. Grammich, 86, passed away May 15, 2020, at his Clarendon Hills home with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Betty Grammich, nee Lykins; his children, Clifford A. (Kathy) Grammich Jr. and Theresa “Terri” A. (Greg) Caraballo; his grandchildren, Alex R. Matranga, Kyle J. Matranga, James P. Grammich, Mary K. Grammich and Anthony J. Grammich. Cliff was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 64 years (including 60 in the Fourth Degree) and the Kolping Society for 50 years. Due to current res...
Sydne Rutkowski, née Halsten, 72, a longtime Hinsdale resident and faithful member of Christ Church of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully in her home May 17, 2020. Born in Chicago to Harold and Mildred Halsten, Sydne spent her youth in Milwaukee and brief periods in Puerto Rico and Lisle before marrying Ronald and moving to Hinsdale, where she would live most of her life. Lifelong travelers, Sydne and Ronald enjoyed adventures to China, Norway, Mexico, Poland, Hawaii and many...
Charles H. "Chuck" Raths, 85, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, died peacefully April 19, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Chuck will long be remembered for his strong values such as a keen sense of ambition and fairness as well as a high regard for acting independently and responsibly. He walked the talk by founding a one-man structural engineering consulting company in Hinsdale at age 32. Chuck developed that seed into the revered firm of Raths, Raths & Johnson Inc. by successfu...
Madelyn Hoatson Crowe, 74, died in her sleep May 10, 2020, at her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and related health conditions. Madé, as she was known to her friends, was born in Hinsdale in 1945. A career in nursing, and many years of volunteer and charity work reflected Madé’s love of helping others. She found peace in the mountains of Vermont and California and the beaches of Florida. Madé loved listening to music, especially the Grateful Dead. Her culinary skill, crea...
Dawn Elisabeth Ann McIntyre, 80, passed away on May 11, 2020 at La Grange Memorial Hospital. Born in 1939 in Lakehurst, N.J., Dawn was the daughter of a career United States naval captain and moved often with her family before settling in Annapolis, Md. She attended Penn Hall Academy in Chambersburg, Pa., and Greenbrier College in Lewisburg, W.V. Dawn's beauty and poise didn't go unnoticed which helped her land a short career in modeling. Her beauty also caught the attention...
Elaine G. Cabernoch, 100, died of natural causes on May 12, 2020, at Good Samaritan Assisted Living Center in Estes Park, Colo. Elaine was born in 1920 in Gardner to Thomas and Rosella (née Curtin) Cruise. She grew up a farm girl and attended a small rural school in Dwight Township. Following high school graduation, she moved to Chicago, where she met her future husband, Louis Cabernoch, at a dance. They married on November 9, 1940, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chicago....
Dr. Frank H. Klepacki, D.D.S., 94, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, died May 5, 2020. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, he was a resident of Sanibel Island, Fla., and a former longtime resident of New Buffalo, Mich. To quote from Frank's memoirs: "We have all heard the term 'self-made person,' the term is a myth! From the moment of conception, we rely on other people. In fact we will be molded by all the persons that write on the blackboards of our mind. They are the mentors,...
Anne G. Hall, 86, formerly of Hinsdale, died May 7, 2020. Anne was born in 1933 and was a resident of Elmhurst. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Moira Hall. She is survived by her husband, W. Kenneth Hall Jr.; her sons, Craig (Sandy) Hall and John (Skyla) Hall; her grandchildren, Andrew Hall, Kyle Hall and Mike McCabe; her sister in-law, Diane Lesky; and her nephews, Doug Lesky (Jeff Steele) and David (Jan) Lesky. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings, a private family funeral will be held at Sullivan...
Vista J. Elliston, 94, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away May 9, 2020, at Burgess Square Health Care Center in Westmont. Vista, 94, was born in Sesser in 1925. She was a retired secretary for the railroad. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman L. Kraechan; and her second husband, Leon L. Elliston. She is survived by her children, David (Linda) Kraechan and Alvera (Ron) Weltler; her grandchildren, Lisa Ringbloom (Dan Campione), Bradley (Erin) Weltler...
John Cesario, 70, of Clarendon Hills, passed away May 9, 2020. John was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Cesario, nee Brugh; his father, Guy Cesario; and his brother, Robert Lee Cesario. He is survived by his children, J.J., Katie (Anthony) Horejs and George (Ashley) Cesario; his grandchildren, Gianna, Mia and Lucy; his mother, Grace; his siblings, Mike (Sally) Cesario, Guy (Adelina) Cesario Jr. and Pat Cesario. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings, a private...
Genevieve "Jean" McDonough Brown, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away May 5, 2020, with family at her side at Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park after a long illness. Jean, 94, was born in the coal-mining town of Carbondale, Penn., and lived in a close-knit Irish Catholic family and community, filled with aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents, Agnes (McDonnell) and John McDonough, had three generations living under one roof. Growing up in a multigenerational household instilled...
Linda M. Campbell, 67, of Hinsdale, passed away May 6, 2020, with her two loving sons and faithful companion, Stardust, by her side. Linda fought cancer with grace and strength while always putting the needs of her family and friends before her own. Linda's unconditional kindness, generosity and sense of humor will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. She was preceded in death by her parents, Col. Peter and Flora Marco. She is survived by her sons, Jonathan (Colleen)...
Kenneth P. Milbradt, 95, of Clarendon Hills, passed away April 26, 2020, at Amita Hinsdale Hospital. A loyal American throughout his life, Ken served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a lieutenant onboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph. Kenneth was born in 1924 to Clarence and Rose Milbradt. He was a dedicated family man and resident of Clarendon Hills for 70 years. Ken received his degrees at Illinois Institute of Technology while enrolled in the V12 program, and returned after the war to teach for 40...
Barbara Davies of Westmont passed away April 26, 2020, with her family at her side. Barbara, 88, was born in 1931 in Hinsdale to Arnold and Amy Jung. She was artistic, an excellent seamstress and quilter and a good cook. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. Her latest passion over the last 20 years was researching the family's genealogy. She also volunteered her time with the Clarendon Hills Historical Society. Barbara was preceded in death by her husbands, Ramon "Pinky"...
assed away after a brief illness on April 25, 2020, at D'Youville Senior Health Care Community. Adele was born in Chicago in 1941 and was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Carlson and the late Louise (Conner) Carlson. She was raised in Hinsdale and she graduated from Hinsdale Township High School. She attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Adele then earned her master's degree in library science at Simmons...
Frances T. Chafetz, née Gawel, 75, of Willowbrook died May 4, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Barry R. Chafetz; her children, Ronald C. (Deborah) Baade, Rochelle A. (Peeter Karukapp) Charles-Karukapp and Robyn L. (Carl) Bican; her grandchildren, Joshua and Morgan Baade, Carly, Cole and Caden Charles, and Amber, Audrey and Eric Bican; her brother, Walter (Rita) Gawel; and many nieces and nephews. Interment is private. A memorial service will be announced when...
