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Norma Jean Miller (nee Lauer), 91, beloved wife to the late Kenneth Forbes Miller, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 08/03/2022. She is survived by her loving children Karen (Jeff) Arnett, Kenneth (JJ) Miller, Carol (Lon) Nigro and loving grandchildren Anthony (Taylor) Nigro, Kenny Miller and Julia Miller, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Norma was a very kind and generous woman and welcomed everyone with open arms. She was an avid science, nature and history lover, and traveled the world to increase her knowledge in these areas. She visited all continents except Australia in her world travels. At her request, there will not be a funeral or memorial service, but will...

Craig Richard Ferguson of Twin Lakes, WI and New Port Richey, FL passed away suddenly on August 2, 2022 at the age of 78.Craig was born in Chicago on January 26, 1944 to Richard M. and Lillian Ida (nee Affolter) Ferguson.He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth, of nearly 50 years, brother Larry (Pat), sister Janet Walsh, his daughter Lisa (John) Harrop, son Rob (Bridget), and daughter Nicole (Steve) Goyette-Kochankovska, 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and Bernie, his beloved bear. Craig was an innovator in plastics.He founded Plasti-coil, Inc. in 1978, an engineering and plastic injection molding company specializing in electrical insulators, growing it to a global concern with...

Angela "Angie" Matthopoulos (nee Douvris) lived for a fight like none other with breast cancer for nearly a decade before passing near her daughter and family in Clearwater, FL, where she relocated in 2020. Born to Anastasios and Anastasia (nee Kanavaros) Douvris in Montreal, Canada, on August 21, 1959, she was the oldest of three children who with her family, would join the diaspora of Greek-Canadians who would head to America to make Chicago home. In 1969, Angie's parents, like many Greek families, got into the restaurant business that locals would make a home away from home. Their hot dog shop, the former Skokie Noshery in Skokie, IL, still brings smiles to the faces who remember her...

Wendall W. Wilson, PhD., passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas following a brief illness. Wendall was born in Victoria, Tx on August 12, 1942, to the late Truman Odis Wilson and Lenore Wheeler Wilson. Wendall graduated from Victoria High School in 1960 as Salutatorian of his class. He gained his undergraduate degree in psychology from Rice University in 1964. He spent the following academic year in India on a Fulbright Scholarship before returning to the US where he commenced graduate studies in psychology and anthropology at University of Chicago. Wendall spent all of his professional life in Chicago. After gaining his PhD from the University of Chicago, he carried out...

Michael Francis Garrity died peacefully at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina on July 24, 2022. He was born in Evanston, IL November 15th,1938. He was a graduate of St. George High School and DePaul University, with a BSB, and was an active Alpha Chi fraternity member. There he met and married his college sweetheart, Carol Connolly Garrity. They had three children Michael Francis Jr. (deceased), Jennifer Ann Grinko (Robert) and Timothy Wendell Garrity (Enza). Mike leaves behind his loving Sister, Mary Garrity Bocchino (John) who joined him on many worldwide adventures. Mike was predeceased by his Father, Edward T. Garrity; Stepfather, Wendell E. Smith; Mother Lois P. Hanney; his Son...

Jesse A. Olson, age 85, of Wis. Rapids, WI died Sunday, July 24, 2022. Burial will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, August 8, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Jesse was born March 15, 1937 in Plainfield, WI. Jesse served in the U.S. Army from September 1961 to June 16, 1966. He was employed as a detective with the Chicago Police Department for 33 years, he retired on December 12, 1996. Jesse is survived by his sons, Steven, Michael (Raquel) and Kevin (Tiffany) Oganovich; daughter, Sandra (Teri Court); brother, Philip Olson of Keller, TX; and ten grandchildren, Jesse, Ashley, Kyla, Austin, MyLee, Alyson, Morgan, Alyssa, Kinley, Micah and is...

Joan Therese Kelleher Hamill passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2022 after a brief illness. Joan was born on March 30, 1935 in Chicago, IL, the youngest of seven children born to Margaret Genevieve Berg Kelleher and William Michael Kelleher. She graduated from Siena High School in 1953. She was valedictorian of her class at Marymount Junior College in Arlington, Virginia, earning her associates degree in 1956. She returned to live with her mother in Chicago and began her career as a secretary at Hartford Insurance. She loved children and enjoyed babysitting her many nieces and nephews. She was set up on a date with James Edward Hamill and they married on July 6, 1957 at St. Giles...

John Thomas Jennings, 74, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Patricia Kinney Jennings, entered into eternal rest Friday, July 8, 2022. His Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 24, 2022 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. John was born April 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late John Walter Jennings and the late Catherine Stack Jennings. He was a graduate of Lewis University in Chicago and had a lengthy career in the steel industry. John will be remembered as a kind and caring person who stayed connected...

Phillip Arthur Johnson, 83, formerly of Lincolnshire, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 6, 2022, in Clearwater, Florida. Third-generation co-owner of family restaurant, Phil Johnson's, famously known for their rotisserie chicken and "just good food", established in 1928 on the corner of Waukegan & Lake Cook Roads in Northbrook, Illinois. He loved to strike up a conversation with anyone who was willing to listen. He was a complicated and stubborn man who lived life on his own terms but everyone who knew him has a great 'Phil Johnson' story to tell because of his large appetite to always have a great time. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family,...

Eugene 'Gene' Kucharski, 85, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from complications of Lung Cancer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel - 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Gene was born in Chicago on March 4, 1937 to Ann Szpunar Kucharski. He attended St. Pascal Grammar School, Weber High School, and earned a Bachelor and Masters Degree from DePaul University. Gene began teaching at St. Symphorosa and Prospect Heights grammar school where he took a Business Managers position. Thereafter he took a Business Manager position for the Winnetka School District until his retirement 24 years later. Gene is survived by his wife or 61 years Barbara....

Lee Anthony Kasner, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away peacefully at 8:32 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame, Indiana. He was born October 16, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Leo Charles and Martha R. (Schissler) Kasner. Lee was involved in many great things in his lifetime. He graduated from St. Rita High School in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, he served his country in the United States Army as a Radio Relay Carrier Operator. After his honorable discharge, he became a painter for the Chicago Public Schools and was a proud union member of Painters District Council 14 - Local #191, where he was the Treasurer for many years. Among his activities and...

Stephen Michael Lee, 66, passed away on June 25, 2022 in his home. Stephen was born in Evanston, Illinois on January 20, 1956 to the late Leo Paul and Catherine Elizabeth Lee. Stephen is survived by his brother, Richard (Terry) Lee and his sister, Corinne (William) McClintic; and many nieces and nephews. His brothers, Robert (Susan) and Patrick predeceased him. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity Catholic Parish, 191 Linden St. Winnetka, IL. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines IL. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262)...

Ruth Shively Perkins, 97, of Carmel, was promoted to heaven on June 22, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, June 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers, coinciding with the visitation and service of her beloved son, Scott R. Perkins. Burial will take place for Ruth and Scott, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, 1415 North Main Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Ruth is survived by her devoted daughter, Ellen Warren (Gary); grandchildren, Laura Warren Kahle (Tim), Glen D. Warren (Kat Saberon), Luke R. Warren (Kelley) and Julie Warren Wadlington (Cameron); and...

Robert Lloyd Deppisch, loving husband, father of four children and ten grandchildren, passed away on June 21, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born on February 22, 1942 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Eugene and Josephine (Sherman) Deppisch. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, his mother, Josephine, and his older brother, James. He is survived by his wife Deborah, his four children, Richard (Cheryl) Deppisch, Kristen (Darren) Weisberg, Carolyn (Jeff) Konz, Robert (Lara) Deppisch, his brother Richard (Rochelle) Deppisch, sister Jerelyn (Robert) Reher, sister Mary Jo Deppisch-Herold, ten grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He attended Salesianum High School...

Peter Francis Coyne of Franklin, TN, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on June 15, 2022 at the age of 87. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He received his Master's degree from DePaul University. Peter's professional career started at Equitable. He then joined Brunswick Corporation and became the Director of Compensation and Benefits for the global company and retired after forty years. Peter was preceded in death by his father, Michael Coyne; mother, Beatrice (Corcoran) Coyne; brother, Michael Coyne (Minerva). Peter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Logue) Coyne; his sisters, Bernice Balaja and Mary Johnson; his sister-in-law, Minerva Coyne; his son, Sean Coyne (Rebecca);...

Graham B. Giles III, 69, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Womack Army Medical Center from cancer. Graham was born on December 5, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to the late Graham Bernard Giles, II and Claire Elizabeth Tueber Giles. Graham retired as Sgt. Major with the U.S. Army after 23 years of service. He spent five years as a Ranger and eighteen years with the 1st Special Forces Group Detachment Delta. After retiring, Graham worked with Bechtel Nevada for a few years before going to work for Triple Canopy. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He was a man of many talents and was always busy doing the things he loved most. ...

Susan Irene (Pettinger) Fox, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on June 13, 2022, at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Paul Fox along with her revered grandmother Dorie, her parents Marie (Toohey) and John Pettinger, her brother Jack, her sister-in-law Elizabeth, her infant son Michael, and brother-in-life John Meyer. Cherished by her children Sarah, Paul (Libby), Margaret Armstrong (Jamie), Christopher (Charlene Saber), Peter (Melodie Sjoblad), and Anne Wick (Billy), Spanish exchange daughter Rebeca Saavedra, and Irish transplants Dominic and Karen Crotty. Adored grandmother "Mom" to Nora Wynn (Will Veitch); Julia Lockhart (Jack),...

Jeffrey Joseph Kennedy, a long time resident of Oak Brook, IL passed away on June 7, 2022 in Dallas, TX. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June, 29th, at Visitation Parish Catholic Church, 779 S York St, Elmhurst, IL. A visitation for family and friends will be held in the Fireside Room at the Church at 9:00 AM. Flowers may be sent to the Church before 8:00 AM on the day of service. Full obituary can be found at the website for Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home in Arlington Texas.

Judyth (Judy) Diann Redmond, age 77, of University Park, IL passed away on June 6, 2022, in Plano, Texas. She was born on April 14, 1945, to SallyAnn (McDuffie) and David Rogers in New York. On May 17, 1969, Judy married her soul mate John Allen Redmond in South Windsor, Connecticut. Judy, although small in stature, had a giant-sized personality and an incredible spirit. She was a lifelong teacher - in the classroom, at the gym, in the community and of course, at home. Gymnastics gave her a deep sense of purpose. Judy was a gymnastics club owner, coach, judge, USA Gymnastics administrator and consultant. In each of these roles, Judy was committed to the holistic development of young...

Was reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Walter, on June 5, 2022 at the age of 94. Irene will be greatly missed by her sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Private family services were held. Irene was laid to rest at Memorial Park in Skokie, IL. Please see BeckerRitter.com for further details.

Dr. Louis S. McKeever, 73, of the Fontana, Wisconsin area passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lou was a pioneer in the field of Cardiology. He co-founded Midwest Heart Specialists, a leading cardiology group in the Midwest region. He developed the first Cardiac Cath lab at ElmhurstHospital, and was instrumental in the formation of the Open Heart Surgical Program there, which brought world class cardiovascular care to Elmhurst and the surrounding communities. Throughout his career Lou served as Director of Cardiology in Elmhurst, Loyola, and Lutheran General Hospitals. Although he was best known for these and countless other accomplishments in his field, Lou's...