All Obituaries

Dr. James F. Baker, aged 90, formerly of Hinsdale, IL passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021. Jim was born in Covington, Kentucky on August 19, 1931.  Loving father to Kristin (Thomas) Kotsakis, Allison (Michael) Genovese and Michael Baker whom he loved immensely. Dear Grandfather of Alexis, Connor, and Callie whom he treasured. Special Uncle to many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.  He is survived by his former wife Marie (Buban) Baker. He was preceded in death...

Wayne A. Vondruska, 85, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at The British Home in Brookfield, IL. Wayne was born on July 19, 1936, in Chicago IL. Throughout his life, he had a passion for cars and the military.  After high school, he joined the Army. When his military service ended, he went to work as a printing manager. Wayne is the beloved husband of the late Nadine nee Carroll and the loving father of the late Lisa (the late Richard) Kovach.  He will be missed by...

Sally Spiller Barnard, 81, of Hinsdale, passed away October 7, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Rock Island, Illinois, to parents Clifford and Harriette Spiller, Sally, and beloved sister Susan Swan grew up in Riverside, Illinois. Sally graduated from Michigan State University as a proud Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1962. She became a fashion coordinator at Marshall Fields in Chicago. Sally married the love of her life, Bill Barnard, in 1972.  A passionate and talented gardener...

William “Bill” Patrick Hurley, 56, of Dover, NH, passed away on August 11, 2021 after a valiant battle with MDS AML, with which he was diagnosed in July of 2019. Bill underwent a bone marrow transplant in October 2019. His anticipated recovery was complicated by the effects of GVHD followed by critical illness this April which resulted in lengthy hospital stays prior to his passing.  Bill was born in Oak Park, Illinois on May 7, 1965 to John F. “Frank” Hurley...

Richard Chislett of Chicago passed away on October 3, 2021. He was born in England on May 11, 1954 to John and Cecily Chislett, He is survived by his sister Anne. Services will be private. 

Richard Pils of Downers Grove passed away on September 27, 2021. He was born in Aurora to Clifford and Margaret Pils. He was preceeded in death by his brother and dear friend William Pils. Services will be private.

Carol Cratin Zidek, age 67, of Clarendon Hills, passed away on September 27, 2021. Daughter of the late William S. Cratin and Barbara Cratin Watters (Paul). She is survived by her brothers, Robert (Frannie) Cratin and Thomas (Christy) Cratin, and their loving families; Stepbrother Jeff (Lynn) Watters and stepsister Jennie (Tim) Keith; Nieces and nephews, Caycee (Patrick) Angelo, Peter Cratin, Steven (Alexandra) Cratin, Catherine (Kyle) Hazen; Grandnieces and grandnephews, Alexandra, Rory,...

Muqian Huang of Hinsdale, formerly of Downers Grove passed away on September 26, 2021, with her family and friends by her side, after a brief illness. She was 73 years old.  Muqian was born in China. She was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and devoted her life to her child. She was highly skilled with sewing and knitting and proudly boasted about her daughter growing up having the best of clothes she made for her. Muqian dedicated to learning and...

Tom Trevithick, 88, of LaGrange Park, IL, and long-time resident of Chili / Peru, Indiana died peacefully on September 24, 2021. Tom was born and raised in Dearborn, MI to the late Melvin and Olive Jean Trevithick.  After serving in the Korean War, Tom graduated from Lawrence Technical Institute in Detroit, MI with a degree in Industrial Management.  After graduation, Tom met and married Barbara (nee Austin).  They were married for 43 years.  He took a role at Square D,...

Lawrence Kooy of LaGrange Park, passed away on September 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Rhonda. Loving father of Holly (Michael) Steponaitis, Peter (Nicole) Kooy, and Abigail Kooy. Dear grandfather of Emerson, Elliot, Remington, Kenzie, Miles and Kaylie. Brother of John (Judy) Kooy and Barbara (Dave) Dykhouse. Uncle to many nieces and nephews who he loved immensely. Services will be private.