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W. B. Martin Gross, a lifelong resident of Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 84.
Henry James (Hank) Close. Born March 4, 1936 in Washington, D.C., Born to Eternal Life May 8, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois.
Nationally renowned attorney, who represented the Archdiocese of Chicago for 50 years dies at 78.
Kenneth Herman Amdall passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2021, after a brief illness. Kenneth was born June 29, 1925 in Princeton, MN, to Herman and Lucille (Krelberg) Amdall.
Errol Zavett, age 83, died peacefully on April 10 following complications from heart surgery. Beloved husband of Mary (Fritzemeier), cherished father of Sarah (Peter) Beren and Rebecca (Greg) Cohen; doting, proud and very actively involved, loving grandfather of Rachel and Jake Beren, Charlie, Elsie, and Sadie Cohen; and dear brother of Dennis (Anne) Zavett.
Richard L. Thies (Dick Thies) of Urbana, IL died peacefully on April 10, 2021. He was 89 years old. Dick was born in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska on November 7, 1931 to Arnold C. and Wilma P. Thies. He was preceded in death by his parents, including his step-father, David C. Player, and by brother-in-law Craig R. Webber, sister-in- law, Alice J. Webber and brother-in- law, James L. Zaccagni. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn Webber Thies, by his brother, Dr. David M. Player (Beth), sister, Jennifer G. Zaccagni, brother-in-law, Carl M. Webber (Betty) and five children, David C. Thies (Johanna) (Champaign, IL), Nancy Thies Marshall (Charlie) (Salem, OR), Susan Thies Harrison (Mike) (Hong Kong/Urbana, IL), John E. Thies (Terry) (Urbana, IL) and Anne Thies Peters (Jeff) (Sherwood, OR). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren (with one on the way), and by many wonderful cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Lawrence “Larry” E. Glick, age 90, beloved husband of Nancy.
George F. "Bud" Taseff, 65, of Germantown Hills, IL, went to be with the Lord, after suffering a sudden heart attack, on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Colleen R Tyree, (nee Thrun). Our dearly beloved Colleen was born October 14, 1961, and was peacefully born to eternal life on March 23, 2021, age 59.
Paul Theodore Kalinich, 88, passed away March 19, 2021, after spending the past week surrounded by his children, Kelley, Kevin (Gail), Kyle (Alicia) and Kraig (Monaka), and engaging in enthusiastic discussions with his seven grandchildren, Adam, Alexandra, Chaney, Tyler, Lauryn, Grange and Grayson. Displaying his hearty, warm smile, he observed the Glenbard West Football 2021 "Unfinished Business" Hitter shirt on a grandson, and, Paul's last words to his youngest grandsons, as they left their beloved "Dedushka" for the final time, was loving encouragement to "Finish Your Business!" He leaves a beautiful legacy of family, faith and community.