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  • December 7, 2020 | People
    Joseph T. Cesario 1942-2020

    Joseph T. Cesario, of Elmhurst, proceeded in death seven days earlier by his beloved wife, Genevieve B. Cesario, nee Stachnik; retired Attorney at Law for over 50 years honored by the Illinois State Bar Association for his pro bono service; former City of Elmhurst Alderman and Member/Chairman of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners; active member of the Democratic Party of DuPage County; graduate of Marquette University and Northwestern University School of Law; loving father of Joseph R.

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  • December 3, 2020 | People
    Edward X. Clinton Jr. 1930-2020

    On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Ed Clinton, Sr. passed away at the age of 90.

    Ed was born on July 13, 1930.

  • December 2, 2020 | People
    John B. Roe 1942-2020

    John B. Roe, known as Jack, of Grand Detour, Illinois and Holmes Beach, Florida, died November 27, 2020, at the age of 78 from a very rare untreatable form of cancer known as Myelofibrosis.

    He enjoyed horse racing, golf, reading and traveling. He attended Oregon, Illinois schools and graduated from Centre College of Kentucky in 1964. He attended American University, George Washington University, with political honors and the University of Illinois Law School 1967. He was elected Ogle County State's Attorney in 1968 and was the youngest state's attorney in Illinois history.

  • December 2, 2020 | People
    Michael Cetina 1960-2020

    On November 25, 2020, Michael Steven Cetina, beloved father, husband, brother, and best friend to all, passed away suddenly surrounded by his family. He was 60 years old.

    Mike was born on May 27, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Daniel Cetina and Olga Cetina.

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  • November 23, 2020 | People
    Robert Dodd 1943-2020

    Robert E. Dodd, 73, of Alexandria, Ind., formerly of Mattoon, died Friday (September 24, 2004) at Williamsburg Village, Muncie, Ind.

  • November 23, 2020 | People
    Reed Woolley 1937-2020

    Reed A. Woolley, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Urbana, Illinois. He was born on October 20, 1937 in Springfield, Illinois to Ralph M. and Lila (Evans) Woolley.

  • November 17, 2020 | People
    Thomas F. McGuire 1939-2020

    Thomas F McGuire Esq., 81, of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away peacefully on Nov 11, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital.

    Thomas was born in Manhattan NY and grew up in Dumont, NJ. He received his Bachelor's degree from St. Peter's University and his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. Thomas began his career as a police officer with the Palisades Interstate Park in the State of New York before going to law school. After graduating he joined the federal government working for the National Security Agency (NSA) in Maryland.

  • November 16, 2020 | People
    Diane Gordon Cannon 1955-2020

    At rest October 31, 2020, at home in Chicago. Born on February 14, 1955, Diane had a big heart and many friends from all walks of life, and was known for her compassion, thoughtfulness, generosity and sense of humor. Diane was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, and will be greatly missed.

    She was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School in Manhasset, NY, Stonehill College in Easton, MA, and The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she first met her husband Dan.

  • November 16, 2020 | People
    Christopher Horsch 1941-2020

    Christopher Horsch, 79, of Chicago died at home on November 11 after a brief illness.

  • November 16, 2020 | People
    Gary Garretson 1952-2020

    Gary Garretson peacefully passed away in his sleep Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Morris, Illinois. Gary was born on April 21, 1952 in Streator, Illinois to Robert and Mary (Kever) Garretson. His family had roots in farming, mining and manufacturing, Gary was blessed with parents who encouraged his love of learning and reading which enabled him to be excel academically. They were also excellent role models whose teachings were deep in Gary's character.