Sunday, December 4, 2011

Obituary on Arthur Dubin, 1923-2011: Architect, railroad historian and music lover

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 11, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"Arthur Detmers Dubin, an architect and partner in the Chicago firm started by his father, was also a prominent railroad historian whose books on classic trains long have been required reading for enthusiasts." (read more)

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Obituary on Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 1921-2011: Surgeon who taught at Northwestern's medical school

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 5, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals." (read more)

Obituary on former Northwestern provost who co-founded school's Institute for Policy Research

Sociologist put academic spin on study of race relations

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 29, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"Dr. Reid O. Engelmann, 89, who taught at Northwestern University's medical school and was an attending surgeon at several north suburban hospitals, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 24, at his home in Kenilworth, his daughter Annee Dantonet Phillips said.

Dr. Engelmann, who was born in Chicago, received bachelor's and dental degrees in 1945 and a medical degree in 1950, all from Northwestern University." (read more)

For Southland entrepreneurs, no reason to ‘boo’ Halloween

Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from Sept. 23, 2011,
updated Sept. 25, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman


"October is just around the corner on the calendar.

In the Southland, that means that in your neighborhood there might suddenly appear cornfield mazes and pumpkin patches that usually don’t exist.

Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest in Homer Glen will spring to life again ..." (read more)

Obituary on William T. Will, 1922 – 2011: Maine East educator operated boys camp in Wisconsin for decades

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 21, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"A memorial service for William T. Will, who for 54 years owned Camp Shewahmegon, a summer camp for boys in northern Wisconsin, is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove.

Mr. Will, 89, died of cancer Thursday, July 14, at his summer home in Drummond, Wis., said his daughter, Cathy Laatsch. He lived in Arlington Heights for 56 years." (read more)

Obituary on William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton, 1919-2011: Longtime Evanston swim coach

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 15, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"William Dobson "Dobbie" Burton was the longtime boys swimming coach at Evanston Township High School, where his teams were consistent winners and captured five state championships between 1953 and 1960.” (read more)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Second City Show Has Hinsdale South Families Rolling




A Second City performance Friday night brought Hinsdale South students and other community members together for some laughs.

Excerpt from Patch.com,
Sept. 10, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman


"The Second City National Touring Company earned loud applause and high praise from audience members for its performance on Friday at Hinsdale South High School.

Burr Ridge resident Juzer Chinwalla attended the show with his wife, Vandana, and his daughter, Anisha, who is a junior at Hinsdale South High School.

“I loved it. I thought it was really funny,” said Anisha, who has a friend who takes a Second City improvisation class.” (read more)

Obituary on Rev. Francis J. Kamp, 1920-2011: Catholic priest leased his order's land to fund missions

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 13, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"The Rev. Francis J. Kamp transformed his religious order's north suburban agricultural property into a 600-acre commercial and residential development through an innovative leasing approach that provided money for missions around the world.” (read more)

Obituary on Phillip Renaud, 1934-2011: Chicago artist who taught at a number of schools

Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 8, 2011

By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune


"A memorial service for Phillip Renaud, a Chicago visual artist and teacher, is set for 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts.

The service will coincide with the opening of an exhibit of Mr. Renaud's work at the Academy ...” (read more)