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  • June 1, 2020 | People
    Alexander P. White Jr. 1932-2020

    Retired Judge, Alexander P. White Jr. passed away peacefully at age 88, with his family, at his home in Des Plaines, IL, on Sunday, May 24, 2020.

    Born in Chicago, IL on March 30, 1932. Son of the late Alexander and Eleanor White, survived by his wife and best friend of 60 years: Marilyn, his sister: Patricia Platt, his children: Brad White, Christy Stuercke (Jim), Laura Tuider and Julie Gabala (David), his grandchildren: Brian Gabala, Nick Stuercke, Jaclyn Gabala, Stephanie Stuercke, and Ryan White.

  • May 28, 2020 | People
    Chester J. Claudon Jr. 1922-2020

    Chester Joseph Claudon Jr., 97, of Jupiter, FL, passed away on May 20, 2020. He was born in Fairbury, IL on June 17, 1922, to Chester and Leona (James) Claudon, Sr.

    Chet was a devoted family man who will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Martha Soldwedel Claudon, and four children, Chester Claudon (Carol), Ann Swirsky (Charles), Tom Claudon (Jenny), and Timm Claudon (Beth). Also surviving are Chet's sister, Virginia Allen, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

  • May 22, 2020 | People
    Martin Diestler 1942-2020

    Martin Alfred Alexander Diestler of Blandinsville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2020, in Hinsdale, Illinois, at the age of 78.

  • May 11, 2020 | People
    Robert Vihon 1952-2020

    Robert S. Vihon, 67, of Wilmette, died on May 2, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer. He embodied community with a life defined by a passion for service, commitment to justice, and devotion to his enormous network of loved ones.

  • May 6, 2020 | People
    Melvin Bramson 1929-2020

    Melvin R. Bramson, 90, of Boynton Beach, FL, April 30, 2020. Died just 16 days following the death of his beloved wife, Elissa "Cookie."

    Loving stepfather of Laurence, Raizel, Gary, and Steven. Stepfather of Jason, Zachary, Brian, Jacob, Brett, Robert-Josef, Samuel, Austin, and Megan. Step-Great grandfather of six. Son of the late Rose and Herman Abramson. Loving brother of the late Harriet Abramson.

  • May 6, 2020 | People
    Hon. Mitchell Ware 1933-2020

    Judge Mitchell Ware died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home in Chicago. Ware was born in 1933 the youngest of three children to Dr. Robert Arthur Ware and Bertha Mae [Peete] Ware who predeceased him. Ware was raised by Acie and Hettie Wesley on the southside of Chicago. He attended St. Elizabeth High School, where he led the Iron Men of St. Elizabeth in scoring for both the Catholic League All-Star basketball and football teams during his senior year.

  • May 5, 2020 | People
    Jack C. Carey 1942-2020

    Julian (Jack) C. Carey, 77, of Belleville, IL, born October 6th, 1942, crossed over to the other side on Monday, April 27, 2020, after what can only be referred to as life well-traveled, or as Jack would put it, "it ain't the years, it's the miles."

    Jack is survived by his three kids: "the brothers," Brian (Jean) Carey of Inverness, IL, and Christopher (Erica) Carey of Novato, CA; his "Lady Lauren" Lauren (Christopher) Urist of Westport, CT; and, of course, his dog, Jumbie, who's currently the subject of a heated custody dispute.

    Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Kay Carey, nee Hammel; his parents, Byrle and Helen Carey; his in-laws Clifford and Grace Hammel; and his dog, Razzee.

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  • April 29, 2020 | People
    John R. Luedtke 1932-2020

    John R. Luedtke, 87, of Greenville, S.C., formerly of Bloomington, died March 30, 2020, at Rolling Green Village, Greenville, S.C., with family by his side. He had been under the care of Lutheran Hospice.

    John was born June 14, 1932, in LaSalle-Peru. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Luedtke, and his mother, Harriet Moran Luedtke. He is survived by his wife, Patricia. Also surviving are daughter, Jacqui (Terry) Foster, Greenville, S.C.; son, Tim (Lily) Luedtke, Hattiesburg, Miss.; two grandchildren, Drake Luedtke and Kayla Luedtke, Jackson, Miss.; and a sister, Jane (John) Seiler, Savoy.

  • April 29, 2020 | People
    James J. McNamara 1937-2020

    James J. McNamara of LaGrange Park. Loving son of the late Bernice and Sylvester McNamara. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Ann McNamara. Brother of the late Thomas, Robert and Mary McNamara. Father to Martin (Karen), Kevin (Nancy), John (Laura) and Chris (Margaret). Grandfather to 11 cherished grandchildren. Decades-long member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, LaGrange. Attorney with the American Medical Association before a long private practice. He loved language and laughter. Interment private. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

  • April 28, 2020 | People
    Roger L. Clifford 1936-2020

    Roger L. Clifford, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Vernon Hills, IL. He was born March 3, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, was formerly of Deerfield, living in Libertyville since 1968. He was a graduate of Lake Forest College and Northwestern Law School. Roger was a former attorney for Boulevard Bank & Pullman Bank both of Chicago, Cosmopolitan Bank in Des Plaines and was a member of United Methodist Church in Libertyville.