Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Services Wednesday for Deerfield resident
Mae Schwartzenberg, 100, an eight year citizen of Deerfield and a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, died Sunday. Though Schwartzenberg worked at several jobs during her life, her primary focus was home and family. “The most important thing was her family,” her son Al Schwartzenberg of Glenview said. “She was always there to take care of us. That was the most important thing in her life.” Born in Chicago in 1912, Schwartzenberg lived in different neighborhoods of Chicago until moving to Glenview and eventually Deerfield, eight years ago. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred for over 39 years. In addition to her son and daughter-in-law, Mari Ann Schwartzenberg, she is survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brother. …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Thomas “Terry” Thackery Hicks was born in Evanston Hospital on February 24, 1940 and lived in Glenview for the last 36 years.
The following obituary was provided by Donnellan Family Funeral Services. Thomas “Terry” Thackery Hicks was born in Evanston Hospital on February 24, 1940 to Thomas and Jean Hicks. He lived in Barrington, IL the first three years of his life and then moved to Inverness, IL, where he grew up. His favorite sport was baseball, and he spent many hours on the baseball field, with a great group of fellow players. He attended Palatine Township High School and graduated in 1958. He then attended DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He graduated from DePauw University in 1962. He joined the Air Force Reserves, where he specialized as a medic. Terry was a Publisher’s Representative (sold …
Monday, November 19, 2012
David Speer, a Winnetka resident, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17.
David B. Speer, 61, passed away on Saturday after batting cancer, the Glenview Announcements reports. The longtime chairman and CEO of Illinois Tool Works Inc. has been on medical leave from the Glenview-based industrial equipment maker since October, Chicago Tribune reported. Speer was replaced by E. Scott Santi as CEO, and Robert Morrison as nonexecutive board chairman, according to the News Gazette. The Winnetka resident joined ITW in 1978 and was elected CEO in 2005. A year later Speer became board chairman, The News-Gazette reported. ITW stock outperformed the broader market while Speer served as CEO, during that time the company’s revenue also grew about 40 percent, to about $18.2 billion, Crain’s Chicago Business reported. Born…
Friday, November 16, 2012
Memorials in her name can be made to Shir Hadash or Lung Cancer Research.
The following obituary was provided by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Helen Wallk nee Greenberg, 85, passed away on November 14 surrounded by her loving family. Wife for over 57 years of Sander. Loving mother of Hilory Wallk, Jeffrey (Ruth) Wallk and Bryan (Chester Wartell) Wallk. Dear sister of Shirley (Joseph) Gilhooley, the late Dorothy Ginsberg and the late Pearl Miller. Loving aunt of her nieces and Proud grandmother who leaves behind two of the greatest joys in her life, her grandchildren Joshua and Jonathan Wallk. Private chapel services were held on Thursday. Memorials in her memory to Shir Hadash, 3340 Dundee Road, Suite 2N4, Northbrook, IL 60062-2332 or Lung Cancer Research, 845 3rd Ave, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022, would be …
A visitation for the Glenbrook South grad will take place on Friday in Skokie, followed by a memorial service Saturday in Wilmette.
The following obituary was provided by Donnellan Funeral Services. Marc Cardoza, age 43 of Winnetka, passed away suddenly on November 11, 2012. Marc leaves behind his best friend and adoring wife Virginia, his much loved children Jack and Caroline, his parents Jack and Karen Cardoza and his brother John (Debbe), his in-laws, Philip and Donna Stockton, his grandparents Jack and Eleanor Cardoza and Betty Mason, brother in-law John Stockton, niece and nephews Anya, Graham and Lucas; and many cousins. Marc was a graduate of Glenbrook South High School and North Park College. Marc had a successful career at the Board of Trade working side by side with his father, which allowed him to take an early retirement that he enjoyed thoroughly spending …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Funeral services for Jane Collins, a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish, will be held in Libertyville.
The following obituary was provided by the McMurrough Funeral Chapel. Jane Collins, 76, of Glenview died Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. She was born June 8, 1936 in Chicago and was a long time area resident. Jane had retired as an executive secretary, was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish of Glenview, and was an avid reader. She is survived by her loving sister Maryan (Eugene) Graham and was the proud Aunt of John (Sheila), Eugene III, Matthew (Kristin), Patrick (Marcella), Katherine (Patrick) Shannon, Elizabeth Graham, Ellen (Charles) May and Irene (Christopher) O'Brien; along with 17 cherished grand nieces and nephews. Jane was preceded in death by her loving sister Kathleen Graham and her dearest parents John P. and Catherine Collins…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Pagano died Oct. 14 of a spinal fracture after falling into an unused fire pit in his backyard. He touched the lives of many across the North Shore.
Neal Pagano touched the lives of people across the North Shore, judging by the online tributes that have poured in since his death Oct. 14 in an accident in his back yard. Many point to his sense of humor and dedication to the community. More than 50 people have left their condolences in the guest book on Legacy.com for Pagano. Others wrote into the comments section on Patch stories. Here is a sampling of what his friends and neighbors are saying. From Claudia Casey Hippel of Lake Forest: Neal made people feel like they mattered every time he saw them. He always took the time to say hello and remembered something to connect with them about. I went to highschool with Neal and am so sad the world has lost such a kind, giving man. He has …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Funeral mass is scheduled at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home in Highland Park.
Neal Pagano, of Glenview, died this weekend after falling into the fire pit in his backyard. The following obituary was provided by Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home. Neal C. Pagano, 46, of Glenview, formerly of Deerfield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Loving husband of Kathy, nee Imhoff; devoted father of Jake, Luke and Nicholas. Beloved son of Connie and Gretchen; dear brother of Marc (Karen) and Dean; adored son-in-law of Bernie (Beverly) Imhoff and the late Joan (Marshall) Smith; fond brother-in-law of Sharon (James) Hatten and Michael (Kelli) Imhoff; cherished uncle of Phil, Emily, Deanna, Meredith, Mac, Nicole, Rebecca, Johnny, Anthony and the late Gina. He is also survived by Violette. Neal was a long-time coach in Glenview, …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Neal Pagano, 46, died at his home Sunday morning.
Update 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 2012 According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, Pagano's cause of death is a spinal fracture, incurred when he fell into the pit. They have classified the death as an accident. The pit had not been used for a fire around the time of the accident, the Chicago Tribune reports. Original Story Neal Pagano, 46, died at his Glenview home on Sunday, according to police. He died after falling into a fire pit, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Pagano was found by two of his children lying in their backyard, the Chicago Tribune reports. "It's not suspicious in nature but we're not sure why he died, so it's still an open investigation," said Sgt. Jim Foley of the Glenview Police Department. Foley confirmed that …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery,
7801 W. Montrose, Norridge.
The following obituary was provided by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Blanche Levy nee Spivak, 94, was a former Glenview resident and beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Judith (Alan) Miller and Linda (Robert) Kanter. Proud grandmother of Danielle (Joe) Wagner, Jessica (Dan) Klein, David Kanter, Laura Kanter, Aaron Kanter and the late Gabriel Miller. Dear sister of Gertrude (the late Nathan) Emerson. Cherished cousin of Paul (Shirley) Rosen. Fond sister-in-law of the late David Levy, the late Albert (the late Frances) Levy. Graveside service will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery (Memorial Section), 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge. Memorials in her memory to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, www.jdc.org or the …
bridget.kelly@cje.net
9:07 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mae is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met. Thanks for posting this. more ›