In Memoriam
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away. A full list of classmates In Memoriam is found HERE.
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Jeff Bright
1952-09-29 2007-10-30
Jeffrey P. Bright, 55, devoted husband of Elzbieta; caring father of Douglas and Martina; cherished brother of Gregory (Julie), Victoria (Paul) Fladung, Christopher (Bryn) and the late Douglas Scott Bright; son of Jack L. Bright and the late Jeanette Sales Bright; special uncle to nieces and nephews in U.S., Poland and England.
Jeffrey's dedication to making this world a better place will not be forgotten.
Visitation Friday from 4 p.m. until time of Service 8 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the children's college fund would be appreciated. 773-561-6874
Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct....
Birgid Buntic
1952-11-12 2018-11-19
November 12, 1952 – November 19, 2018
Raleigh
Birgid Buntic left the physical world on November 19, 2018 one week after her 66th birthday. While ovarian cancer shortened her journey, her zest for life continued until her last breath.
Birgid had a thirst for learning and was always looking for the next adventure to explore. From California to Kansas to Illinois to North Carolina, Birgid was loved and admired by a diverse group of friends who will miss her wit, her unique personality, and her limitless curiosity. She was known as a "connector" and had a unique ability to introduce and connect a wide variety of people with varied backgrounds.
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Sheila Burden
1952-09-18 2017-12-19
Sheila M. Burden, age 65, longtime resident of Evanston, died December 19, 2017. Retired Training Manager and Educational Volunteer in various organizations. Graduate, Loyola University, with Master's Degree in Education.
Loved sailing; her dog, Doolin; and many previous pet dogs. Beloved wife / partner of 40 years of Claudia McCarthy; loving sister of Sharon and Thomas Burden; dear aunt of Elizabeth Greiwe and Danielle (Ken) Witschorik; cherished great-aunt of Samantha and Savannah Witschorik; fond sister-in-law of Daniel (Patricia) McCarthy.
Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR,72202;...
Pat Lavoy (Burke)
1952-01-09 2022-06-24
Patricia (Burke) Lavoy passed away peacefully at her home in L’Amble, Ontario, surrounded by her family on June 24, 2022 at the age of 70, following a lengthy illness.
Patricia Lavoy, beloved wife of Darrell, loving mother of Desiree & Timothy Dorsch of Toronto and Allison & Nick Obradovitch of Bancroft, loving grandmother of Esme and Zoey and dear sister of Sharon Mader of New Orleans.
Patricia was predeceased by her brother, Tom, and by her parents, Harry & Mary Burke.
Bob Burkhardt
1952-09-19 2011-01-19
Robert Brian Burkhardt, the funeral director who wrote the Your Funeral Guy blog, died after a heart attack on January 19, 2011. He was 58 years old.
Burkhardt was born September 19, 1952 in Berwyn, Illinois and grew up in Elmhurst, IL. He held a degree in political science from Illinois State University. He worked for nine years as a newspaper distribution manager for the Naperville Sun.
After being laid off when the company was sold in 2000, he decided to become a funeral director and minister to families in their time of need. He obtained his mortuary associates degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
His Your Funeral Guy blog challen...
Bev Scott (Bus)
1952-04-11 2022-12-11
Aledo, Texas - Beverley Ruth Scott, left this earth to meet her Creator and Savior on December 11, 2022 at the age of 70 in the presence of all of her immediate family. Beverley rejoined her loving parents, Sievert and Leona Bus and her granddaughter Bailey Zander in their heavenly home.
Beverley Ruth Scott was born April 11th, 1952 in Elmhurst, Illinois as the fifth of seven children born to Sievert and Leona Bus. Beverley graduated York Community High School in 1970. Soon after, she met an unsuspecting Texan in Colorado and they later married in 1974. Beverley and Terry started their first career in farming in Poolville, TX where their oldest son Toben was born. In 1978, th...
Doug Carlson
1952-02-29 2018-09-08
Douglas M. Carlson, 66, died peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2018, at home in Glen Ellyn, IL. Doug was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on February 29, 1952 to the late Allen M. Carlson and Shirley McPherson Carlson of Elmhurst and Willowbrook, IL.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother; and his sister, Sue Ellen Tarantello. Doug is survived by his wife of ten years, Bernice Moody; son, Ryan (Alissa) of Chicago; son, Kevin (Beth) of Chicago; sister, Kimberly (Larry Shatuck) of Friday Harbor, WA; one granddaughter, Amelia; and one grandson, Eli; stepsons Joel Moody, Bill (Victoria) Caponigro; stepdaughter, Hannah Moody; and two step grandchildren, Isabe...
Bill Clark
1952-05-04 1974-06-19
Bill Clark, 22, died in the early hours of June 19, 1974, following a car accident. He was traveling through Virginia and struck a bridge on a highway in Falls Church.
Bill lived in Elmhurst and was a postal clerk.
Source: Death Certificate, Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County, 6/24/74
