U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
James Edward Johnson
April 07, 1928 - March 05, 2012
Lake Bluff, Illinois
James Edward Johnson, 83 of Lake Bluff for 41 years, March 5, 2012 at his home.Beloved husband for 59 years of Joyce Ann Johnson of Needham, MA who passed away three years ago. Father of Michael (Cathy) Johnson of Catonsville, MD, Dr. Paul (Bliss) Johnson of Kansas City, MO, Kevin (Pam) Johnson of Parker, CO, Chris (Pam) Johnson Lake Forest, IL, and Stacy (Joe) Sopcich of Overland Park, KS; Grandfather of John Jacob, Jeremy, Kathy Arteaga, Michelle Hack, Kelly, Jackie, Topher, Andy, Eli Sopich, and Kate Sopich; Brother of Richard (Bernie) of Fort Wayne, IN, Ann Henry of Norfolk, VA and the late Gus (Aline) of East Moline, IL.He served 26 years in the U.S. Navy from January 1946 until November 1970. He began his naval career at the Great Lakes Naval Training center where he attended boot camp after which he was assigned to the USS Missouri as a seaman in steam engineering. During his naval career he had 13 assignments aboard various ships and shore bases in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and in the Mediterranean Sea. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander, USN after completing a tour at Great Lakes Naval Training Center as the Director of the Propulsion Engineering School. After which he worked for the Worthington Industries where he directed repair and overhaul services for large industrial turbines, pumps and other industrial equipments. An avid wood worker he enjoyed spending many hours in his workshop in the “barn” where he built, repaired and refinished furniture and did other woodworking projects for the family and community. He served for many years as an Asst. Scout Master for his son’s Boy Scout troop. He loved the outdoors and nature and was a long time volunteer to Lake County Forest Preserves and the Open Lands Project where he assisted in habitat restoration and frog monitoring. Services and Interment are Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lake Forest Open Lands Assn., 272 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Info Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL 847/234-0022
Walter Kapecki
June 09, 1933 - March 05, 2012
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Visitation: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 09, 2012 at St. Patrick Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 09, 2012 at St. Patrick Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Walter J. Kapecki, 78, of Lake Forest formerly of Northbrook, died March 5, 2012 Husband of Renee, nee Koy; Father of Ken (Melinda) Kapecki of Libertyville, Garrin (Julie) Kapecki of Lake Forest and the late Robin (Steven) Jansen; Grandfather of Nicolas, Lindsay, Genevieve, Kelli, Annie, Alex, Collin and Joe. Brother of the late Patricia Casey and Brother-in-Law of the late Ken Koy. Walter was born in Chicago on June 9, 1933. He was the former president of Lloyd-Thomas Coats and Burchard Co., a member of the America Society of Appraisers and a active parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lake Forest. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. funeral mass Friday, March 9, 2012, at St. Patrick Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 or www.thecancerwellnesscenter.org/donations Info: Wenban Funeral Home (847) 234-0022
William Franklin McMahon
September 09, 1921 - March 03, 2012
of Lake Forest, IL - Lincolnshire, IL
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 09, 2012 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2012 at St. Patrick's Old Church, 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Interment: Following Mass, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at St. Mary cemetery - Lake Forest, IL
Franklin McMahon (September 9, 1921 – March 3, 2012) was an artist-reporter whose work took him around the world for more than half a century. His seminal work at the birth of the civil rights movement, his coverage of all U.S. presidential campaigns since 1960, America’s role in the space race, the formation of the European council, Vatican II, and scores of other political, cultural, religious and sporting events; all were part of a Franklin McMahon "day at the office" for the last 55+ years...except that for him, his office was his studio, which is the world. In the words of Peter Lyle of The Sunday Telegraph of London: “...his pencil and his pad have been witness to many of the most significant events in postwar American and world history." His artistic output also included films and books. His widespread recognition, as evidenced by his exhibitions, his awards, and the broad array of national and international institutions who hold his work, demonstrates that Lyle’s title “The Man Who Drew History” is well-earned. Other than in his very early years when he did illustrations "on spec", he was not an "after-the-fact" illustrator. In his own words, drawing from life made him an "artist-reporter" or a "reportorial artist." “That way, ” he said, ”you can see around the corner.” Franklin McMahon was born in Chicago, IL in 1921. He and his parents lived in Beverly Hills, CA for a time, returning to Chicago in his teens. He commuted to the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, IL to attend Fenwick High School, ] where his cartoon drawings were published in the school’s newspaper, “The Wick.” He graduated in 1939. Collier's Weekly, a weekly national news magazine, noticed one of his cartoons, helping him land his first job, as an apprentice in an art studio. During WWII he was an Army Air Corps B-17 navigator, and was shot down in action in January 1945. He spent several months in a German prison camp. On occasion, when he could get hold of some paper, he drew his guards. After the war, he married
high school sweetheart Irene Leahy] and used the GI Bill to attend night classes at Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, American Academy of Art, Harrington College of Design, and the Art Institute of Chicago. They settled in Lake Forest, IL to raise their family, which eventually became nine children, several whom are now recognized artists. He thought that artists belonged out in the world. Studio work was confining, so he sought jobs which allowed him to travel. Eventually, Irene became a travel writer, and accompanied her husband on many of his journeys. Wherever his travels took him, home base was always the Chicago area. Over the years he owned downtown condos and three different homes in Lake Forest. For the last several years of his life, he lived in a retirement community not far from Lake Forest. McMahon’s drawings and paintings, a number of which were drawn on assignment for the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun Times, the New York Times, Life and Look Magazines, and Sports Illustrated, captured the major historical events of the post-World War II era. His artworks included the trial of Emmet Till, the political campaigns and conventions between 1960 and 2004, the Vatican II Council, the 1965 March on Selma, the Conspiracy Trial of The Chicago 8, the first walk on the moon drawn from Mission Control and the Watergate hearings. McMahon made all of his drawings “on scene” because he believed that an artist reporter could “see around the corners” to capture the essence of the emotion of the subjects of his work. As the culture reporter of the Sunday Telegraph of London Peter Lyle noted: “...his pencil and his pad have been witness to many of the most significant events in postwar American and world history." A wake will be held at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine St., Lake Forest, on Friday, March 9th, from 4pm – 8pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10am Saturday, March 10th at St. Patrick’s Church, 991 South Waukegan Road in Lake Forest at 10am. A private burial will follow. Franklin McMahon is survived by his nine children: Wm. Franklin McMahon, Mark McMahon, Mary I McMahon Taplin, Deborah McMahon Osterholtz, Patrick McMahon, Hugh McMahon, Margot McMahon, Michelle McMahon- Kubota and Michael McMahon, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations are made to: Deborah’s Place 2822 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, Illinois 60612
William Laskero-Teskoski
December 10, 1996 - February 28, 2012
of Lake Forest, IL
Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. March 02, 2012 at Christ Church of Lake Forest, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. March 05, 2012 at Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 06, 2012 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
William “Will” Joseph Laskero-Teskoski, age 15, a Lake Forest High School freshman and beloved son of William “Bill” Teskoski and Regina Laskero, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in Lake Forest. Will is also survived by his step-brother Charles Teskoski and his grandparents Joseph and Glenyce Teskoski and Edith Laskero. A natural athlete, Will participated in football, rugby and track, and was a great teammate and friend to many. His sunny personality and smile will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm, Monday, March 5, at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. A funeral mass will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, March 6 at Church of St. Mary, with a reception immediately following for all friends and family at Deer Path Inn, 255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Will may be made to the Will Laskero-Teskoski Memorial Fund, c/o Lake Forest High School Booster Club, 1285 McKinley Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 or www.lfhsbooster.orgwww.lfhsbooster.org.
Joseph H. Antognoli
July 15, 1920 - February 28, 2012
of Lake Forest, IL
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 8: 00 p.m. Friday, March 02, 2012 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 03, 2011 at St. Partrick Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Joseph Antognoli, 91, of Lake Forest, died Feb. 28, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Lenore Antognoli (2000); Fond Stepfather of 3; Loving Uncle and Great Uncle of many; Dear Brother of the late Louis (Palmyra) and the late John (Edith); and friend to many. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to the Scott Antognoli Scholarship Fund, checks payable to St. Patrick’s Church, 428 S. Indiana Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901 or a charity of your choice. Visitation 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 2 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Church, 950 W. Everett Rd., Lake Forest, IL. Interment at Lake Forest cemetery. Info. (847) 234-0022
Peter John Bussone
April 09, 1919 - February 28, 2012
of Lake Forest, IL
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 09, 2012 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Peter John Bussone, 92, of Lake Forest, IL, died from pneumonia on Feb. 28, 2012 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. He was born April 9, 1919 in North Lake Location, Michigan and graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1938. His 1936 football team went undefeated and unscored- upon in an eight game season. He attended Lake Forest College from 1940-41, joined the U.S. Navy at Great Lakes, IL during WWII serving 54 months in the South Pacific Theatre. He then returned to Lake Forest College graduating in 1948. While there, he was elected into Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges in 1948 and into the Lake Forest College’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. Peter joined the faculty of LFC as Baseball Coach and as Asst. Baseball & Basketball Coach. He also served as Director of intramurals and Boy’s P.E.M. classes there while attending night classes at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL receiving a Master’s Degree in 1951. He joined the FBI in 1952 as a Defensive Tactics Instructor serving in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Chicago retiring in 1977. After leaving the Bureau, he worked part time at Indian Hill Club on several maintenance jobs. In 2000 he worked part time at the Deerpath Golf Course as a ranger. His loving spouse, Virginia nee Kelley, preceded him in death in 2008 and is survived by his daughter, Patricia Frahm, sons Peter John, Jr. (Kerrie) and Albert (Karen) Bussone, 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and by his two brothers; Michael of Texas and Albert of Florida. Funeral mass, 10 a.m. Monday, April 9th, at the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest. Interment will follow at St. Mary cemetery in Lake Forest. Please omit flowers; contributions may be made to Lake Forest College Athletic Department or to the Church of St. Mary. Info – Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022
Daniel Festin
May 28, 1950 - February 26, 2012
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. March 17, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church, 244 East Center, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
Daniel O. Festin, 61, of Lake Forest died February 26, 2012. Beloved husband of Rowena Festin nee Pascual; Cherished father of Alexandra (Corey) Burd of Lake Bluff and Andrew Festin of Lake Forest; Loving grandfather of Penelope Burd; Dear brother of Eric O. (Beth) Festin of San Francisco, CA and Ruth (Edgar) Canillas of Manila, Philippines; Son of the late Benjamin & Henrietta Festin. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 244 E. Center, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church. Interment will be private. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL (847) 234-0022
Jean Gallery Borich
December 10, 1937 - February 24, 2012
of Lake Bluff, Illinois
Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. March 10, 2012 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Visitation: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. March 10, 2012 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Jean Gallery Borich, 74, of Lake Bluff died February 24, 2012. Jean was a graduate of New Trier High School and received her BA from Wells College and her MA from the University of Michigan. Following graduation she taught English at Lake Forest High School and Woodlands Academy. Mother of Lucy Borich Gray (Peter) of Northbrook. Grandmother of Julia and Henry Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents John Gallery and Jean Gallery Schumacher. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Teton Valley Ranch, TVRC Financial Aid Endowment, P.O. Box 4915, Jackson, WY 83001. Visitation 12:30 until the 1:30 p.m. Memorial Service Saturday, March 10, 2012 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Interment Private. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022
