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Courtney Joy Schrey, 42, of Oakbrook Terrace, passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2023. Courtney attended Hinsdale Central High School, Northwestern University and Illinois Institute of Technology. She loved swimming and crossword puzzles. Courtney taught and tutored many at College of DuPage. She is survived by her father, Thomas; and her aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Iris. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 30, at Hallowell &...
Thomas S. Garland Sr. of Hinsdale died Nov. 22, 2023. Thomas was a model train enthusiast and a huge Cubs fan. He loved his dog, Gabriella. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (nee Areddia); his sons, Thomas and Joseph; his mother, Barbara; his sisters, Kim (Thomas) Campbell and Jill Garland; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St.,...
Dorothy Ann McDermott, nee Moody, 82, of Hinsdale, Marco Island, Fla., and Delavan Lake, Wis., passed away peacefully Nov. 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Dorothy graduated from Visitation High School and Elmhurst College. Jack and Dorothy raised their three boys in Hinsdale and spent their summers in Delavan Lake - Assembly Park. Dorothy spent countless hours as a dedicated volunteer at the McDermott Center. Dorothy also enjoyed spending time with family and friends in...
Heather Jane Johnston, 55, of Chicago, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 5, 2023. Heather was passionate about life, finding joy in boating, tennis, golfing, skiing and philanthropy. When she was not in Chicago, Heather cherished time spent with her family in Saugatuck, Mich., and Key Largo, Fla. Heather Jane's vibrant spirit will be forever cherished in our hearts. She is survived by her children, Ryan McCann and Haley Weil; her mother, Jane Johnston...
Jocelyn Elizabeth Manderico, nee Massie, 38, died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2023, at her Darien home. She was born in 1984, and came home to her family, James and Christine Massie, in Hinsdale on Dec. 17 of that year. Jocelyn attended Monroe School, Hinsdale Middle School and Hinsdale Central, graduating with the class of 2003. She was a fun, spirited soul who had many interests. As a child and young adult she traveled widely with her family and was an accomplished skier and...
Samuel Elia, a lifelong resident of Burr Ridge, passed away Nov. 1, 2023. Sam, 71, was born in Hinsdale in 1952 and was the proud owner of Elia Sealcoating, a local business that he built and loved. He enjoyed working with his employees and customers, many of whom became his friends. Everyone liked Sam, who was kindhearted, funny and talented. Sam loved to play the guitar, write songs and sing - and yes, he was good. He was a huge Bears fan, being a season ticket holder for ma...
Maureen "Moe" Girkins, 69, passed away at her Oak Brook home in the care of family Nov. 12, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Moe was a brilliant leader and innovator, equally kind-hearted and hard charging. She was inspiring, welcoming, attentive, straightforward and successful. After graduating from Northwestern University, she held executive positions at AT&T, Motorola and Dell and served on several public company boards. Later, she earned her master's in...
Kathleen Ann Jaszka, 93, died peacefully Nov. 7, 2023, in her home at The Birches in Clarendon Hills. Often known as Kate or Kay, she was also known as Red for her beautiful red curly hair. Kate was born in Chicago on in 1930 to John and Bridget Cahill, the third child of seven. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Chicago, married at a young age and quickly became the mother of four boys. Infant son Peter died shortly after birth. She and her husband Joe raised their family in Elk Grove Village. After being a s...
Dr. John "Jack" Payne, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Nov. 1, 2023, after a decade-long, courageous battle with renal cancer. Jack was born in 1946, five minutes before his identical twin brother, Jim Payne. He grew up in Western Springs and was a Lyons Township High School graduate in 1964. Childhood summers were spent living at the family cottage in Three Lakes, Wis., where he joined the water ski team and performed the high jump on shoe skis - a very...
Catherine Cook Robertson passed away Nov. 3, 2023, at Magnolia of Hinsdale, surrounded by her family, 19 days shy of her 96th birthday. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, to Ethel Beatrice and Walter Samuel Cook in 1927, Catherine's razor wit, flashing blue eyes and quick smile went with her everywhere. She was in the first graduating class of Carleton College in Ottawa, majoring in economics. With Catherine's command of history, literature and facts, her first job was with the...
Janice M. Kaminski, née Husch, 93, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Golfview Hills, died Nov. 3, 2023. Jan was raised in Willow Springs. She attended Trinity High School and Marquette University. She was a talented writer and especially loved poetry. She was the longtime editor of the “Village Vagaries” poetry column in The Hinsdale Doings newspaper. She was witty and had a wonderful sense of humor and even sold jokes in the ’70s to Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers. She and Don raised their family in the Golfview Hills neighb...
Carole Fabacher Offord, 92, of Hinsdale died Oct. 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George T. Offord; and her siblings, Elane (Robert) Blaeser, Janice Kerner, Gretchen Rouzan and Frederick (Marlene) Fabacher. She is survived by her children, George (Denise Clements) Offord, James (Teresita) Offord, Joseph (Deirdre) Offord, Mary (Nick) Gibb, Susan (George) Weber and Lucille Offord; her seven grandchildren; her two great-grandchildren; her sister, Marion Eigenbrod; and many nieces and nephews. A...
Raymond P. Renehan, 84, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Oct. 30, 2023. A graduate of St. Barnabas School, St. Ignatius High School, and Xavier University, Ray was married to his loving wife, Mary Ruth for more than 53 years. They started their family in Chicago's Beverly area before settling in Hinsdale. He was the CEO of Stone Wheel Inc. in Willowbrook, working alongside his sons. Ray will be missed by his family and numerous friends, especially the friendships he enjoyed...
James Edward Devine, 88, a retired captain in the United States Marine Corps, died Oct. 27, 2023. Jim was a 55-year resident of Clarendon Hills and a longtime parishioner of Notre Dame Parish. He is survived by his wife, Connie Devine, neé Finn; his children, Michael (Stacy) Devine, Kathleen (Brian) McKay and Sharon (Wade) Arnold; his grandchildren, Connor and Zachary Devine, Danny and Megan McKay, and Jack and Abby Arnold. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at...
Joann Eleanor Johnson, 92, of Burr Ridge, a former longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Oct. 17, 2023, days short of her 93rd birthday. She was born in 1930 in Berwyn to Emil and Eleanor (Hane) Johnson. Joann attended Morton High School in Berwyn and Augustana College in Rock Island, where she met John. During her life, Joann was an avid homemaker, hostess and gardener and a loving wife, mother and grandma. She will be remembered by her family and friends for...
Helen Benes, 79, of Homer Glen, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Willowbrook. She was born in 1944 in Thomasville, N.C., to Earl and Mary Bell. Helen was a 20-year member of Union Church of Hinsdale. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Benes; her brother, James Bell; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Nov. 4, at Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 Garfield Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to...
Patsy J. Villano, 90, passed away Oct. 15, 2023. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1933, to Tony and Mary (Veres) Villano, Patsy's formative years were spent with his six siblings on Youngstown's east side. Later, his family relocated to Hubbard, where he graduated from Hubbard High School in 1950. After honorably serving in the U.S. Army, Patsy pursued higher education at Youngstown University. Back in the area, he crossed paths with the woman who would become the love of his...
Charles Christian Hansen III, 100, passed away peacefully Oct. 10, 2023, surrounded by family members. A Hinsdale resident with his family for 50 years, "Chuck" was a talented mechanical engineer, inventor and serial entrepreneur. He was the first born son of second-generation Danish and German immigrants, Charles C. Hansen Jr. and Emily Ebert Hansen. His Lutheran schooling was interrupted in fifth grade by the crucible of spending one year bedridden in a body cast, followed...
Jane "Janie" Louise Bawel, née Orlock, 60, passed away Oct. 22, 2023, in her home in Downers Grove, surrounded by family and friends. She had been battling Merkel cell carcinoma since mid-2019, previously having non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005, followed by an allogeneic stem cell transplant in March 2007. She was a fierce fighter, determined not to let cancer rule her life. Janie was born in Hinsdale, the fifth of seven children of John and Marion (née Tracy) Orlock. She g...
Jean Bethig Bristow, 92, a former longtime resident of Hinsdale and Oak Brook, passed away peacefully at her home in Wheaton on Oct. 18, 2023, surrounded by her sons, daughter and brother. Jean was born in 1931 in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago to Louis and Mabel, nee Eeningenburg, Bethig. She was raised in a loving home with her siblings, Virginia (Ginny Bova), Marilyn (Nehring) and Merritt Bethig. Jean's family was her pride and joy. She was the loving cousin and aunt...
Lucy May Weiss, 96, of Hinsdale, passed away Oct. 5, 2023. Born to Mae Chaplin in Chicago in 1927, Lucy grew up in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale High School. When World War II ended, her high school sweetheart, Ralph Michael Weiss, returned from his service in the Naval Air Force. In August 1948, they were married and she accompanied Ralph to the University of Illinois in Champaign. They enjoyed 66 years together at their home in Hinsdale, until Ralph passed in 2014. Having a family of many in-laws (25 adults and...
Suzanne L. Zuver, nee Fletcher, 82, died Oct. 15, 2023. Susie was born in Detroit, Mich., to Stanley and Mary, nee Heininger, Fletcher. She moved to Hinsdale with her family when her father began working with Harris Bank. A 1959 graduate of Hinsdale High School, she attended TCU (served in the court of Miss Horned Frog her sophomore year) before graduating from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Susie was a loving servant, creative and organized. Devoted to helping...
Bruce Raymond Magnuson, of Chicago and Lakeside, Mich., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Oct. 12, 2023, just short of his 91st birthday. He was born in 1932 in Oak Park to Raymond and Astrid Magnuson. He attended Chicago Christian High School, then North Park College and Augustana College, where he met Carole (Sahlin) and graduated in 1954 with a bachelor's in business. He and Carole married in November 1954 in Tacoma, Wash. Married life began in South Bend, Ind., followed...
Jerome E. "Jerry" Sobieraj, 95, of Elmhurst, formerly of Taylor, Mich., died Oct. 16, 2023. Jerry was born and raised in Detroit. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Afterward, he obtained an engineering degree from the Lawrence Institute of Technology. He began his career as an automotive engineer at Chrysler Corp. and then spent 35 years at General Motors. Jerry was active in St. Alfred parish in Taylor, Mich. He loved to travel with Bobbie, visiting...
Robert Curtis Brown, 92, formerly of Hinsdale, died Oct. 2, 2023. He was born in Isabella, Penn., in 1931 and grew up in Peoria. He attended the University of Illinois on a Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship, graduating in 1953. He was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and served two years on active duty. After the service, he earned an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1959. During his long career in the municipal and government bond markets, Mr. Brown was employed...
