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  • June 3, 2020 | People
    Bartlett J. “BJ” Carroll Jr. 1940-2020

    Bartlett J. "BJ" Carroll Jr., 79, Colonel Retired US Army, of Libertyville, passed away May 28, 2020. BJ dedicated 30 years to his country serving in the 101st Airborne, JAG Corps and later was stationed at the Pentagon. He received his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from DePaul University and his master's degree from George Washington University. After retirement he continued to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Lake County court system.

  • June 3, 2020 | People
    John Joseph Burns 1941-2020

    John Joseph Burns, J.D., age 78, Attorney. Resident of Brookfield, IL, and formerly a long-term resident of Oak Park, IL passed away suddenly on April 1, 2020.

  • June 2, 2020 | People
    Michelle A. Rowe 1952-2020

    Michelle Ann Rowe, nee McHugh, age 67, of Shorewood, IL passed away on Thursday May 21, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL.

  • 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 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 13, 2020 | People
    Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona to Provide Free Wills for First Responders

    Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona has announced that it is providing free wills for first responders in the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    "As part of the Illinois and Wisconsin business communities, we recognize the profound damage COVID-19 has caused for the health and livelihood of those who live and work in this region," the firm said in a statement. "Our firm has greatly treasured the commitment of doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and police and fire personnel during the pandemic."

  • 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 7, 2020 | People
    Chicago Law Firm Launch: Smith LaCien LLP to Concentrate in Catastrophic Injury, Medical Malpractice

    Todd A. Smith and Brian LaCien, with more than 60 years of combined experience as trial lawyers, have announced the formation of Smith LaCien LLP, a personal injury law firm headquartered here, concentrating in catastrophic injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases.

  • 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.

  • 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.