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Joseph McMenamin
A memorial Mass and celebration will be held for Joseph Patrick McMenamin on Aug. 10, 2002 at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian, Oak Park, in McDonough Hall.
Mr. McMenamin, 89, teacher, botanist and longtime resident of Oak Park, whose teaching career spanned four decades, died on July 2, in Evanston.
Born Dec. 31, 1912, on a farm in Afton Township, near DeKalb, Ill., McMenamin taught in one-room elementary schools for Districts 90 and 115, in DeKalb County from 1931 to 1936. In 1938, he received a bachelor of arts in education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, where he was honored as the top graduate in the School of Education. McMenamin later received his master of science in ecology from North Carolina State University. He served as park naturalist at Morrow Mt. State Park, in North Carolina (1940), and at Starved Rock State Park, in Illinois (1941). He taught biology at Springfield Junior College, in Springfield, from 1941 to 1943; and from 1943 to 1945, he served as a botany and zoology professor at DePauw University, in Greencastle, Ind.
For 21 years, from 1945 to 1966, McMenamin taught at Oak Park-River Forest High School, where he also served as the chairman of the Biological Sciences Department. During this period, in the wake of Russia’s successful launch of the Sputnik satellite and the Eisenhower Administration’s math and science grants for improved secondary high school curricula, McMenamin was one of three consultants selected by the American Institute of Biological Sciences to serve, from 1959 to 1961, as a principal author for the development of a ground-breaking biology curriculum series. The curriculum project was one of the first to combine a traditional textbook approach with a series of 120 films to teach high school level and advanced placement biology courses throughout the United States.
In the 1950s and 1960s, McMenamin was a major contributor to the changes that occurred in the teaching of high school biology both nationally and locally at Oak Park-River Forest High School.
In 1963, McMenamin received the Outstanding Biology Teachers’ Award, from the state of Illinois, sponsored by the National Association of Biology Teachers.
In the mid-1960s, the United States Agency for International Development and Columbia University selected McMenamin to serve as a biology consultant at the USAID Summer Institutes at the University of Ranchi, in Ranchi, India (1965) and the Holkar Science College, in Indore, India (1966).
From 1966 to 1969, McMenamin headed three departments and was director of visual education and visual aids for Crowell, Collier and MacMillan: General Biological, Inc., Chicago, where he continued to develop innovative curriculum materials for the biological sciences.
From 1969 to 1970, he served as editorial director of science publications for Follett Publishing Company, in Chicago.
During his professional career, McMenamin authored numerous textbooks and papers related to the biological sciences. He was well known for his love and knowledge of botanical life and for his extraordinary gift for explaining complex ideas in plain words.
In addition to his professional career, McMenamin developed a well researched series of papers on the historical roots of his Irish ancestors. He was a gifted pianist and organist and throughout his life delighted friends and family with his interpretations of music.
McMenamin is survived by his wife, Mary, nee Minnegan, of Evanston; three of his four children: Maryanne Powers, of Evanston; Julie Milne, of Glencoe; Patrick, of Livermore, Calif.; his brother, Robert J., of Deerfield; his sister, Barbara Montgomery, of DeKalb; and two grandchildren.
Mr. McMenamin was preceded in death in 1945 by his son, Kevin.
Cremation was private. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeKalb. Arrangements were made by Donnellan Family Funeral Services, Skokie.
David Lindquist
David L. Lindquist of Deerfield died July 7, 2002 at Highland Park Hospital of complications after a heart attack earlier in the week, at the age of 47.
Mr. Lindquist was born July 1, 1955 in Highland Park, son of Lois and the the late John Lindquist. He was a 1973 graduate of Deerfield High School and received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University. He was an electrical design engineer for more than 20 years, employed by Motorola, Champion Technologies and CTS Wireless Corporation.
On Oct. 9, 1993, he married Leslie Heinrichs. Most meaningful moment was Aug. 30, 1999, when his daughter, Rebecca Marie, was born in Highland Park.
Mr. Lindquist was a family man - a loving father and husband, whose first priority was spending time with his family. He was known for his quick wit and he enjoyed reading, computer technology, boating, fishing, springer spaniels (among other animals), history, gardening, skiing, northern Wisconsin, arranging many types of music, writing poetry, and exploring the “world’s largest library - the Internet.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie; daughter Becky and unborn son (expected Sept. 21); mother, Lois Lindquist of Lake Forest, formerly of Deerfield; brothers, Dr. John (Jody) of Highland Park and James (Margaret) of Lake Forest; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were July 13 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Highland Park. Interment was private. Funeral arrangements were handled by Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, Highland Park.
Donations to the Highland Park Presbyterian Church Foundation, 330 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035; or the American Heart Association Memorial & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968, in his name would be appreciated.
Mary Bohlman
Mary Margaret Bohlman (nee Nagle) died July 29, 2002 at her home in Highland Park.
Mrs. Bohlman was born in Chicago and was a longtime member of the Highland Park Women’s Club, Immaculate Conception Church and the Pioneers of the Illinois Bell Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Sharon) Bohlman of Vienna, Va., Barbara Blackmore of Evanston, Monica (Richard) Dorken of Punta Gorda, Fla.; her grandchildren, Kevin (Linda) Dorken of Evanston and James Bohlman of Australia; and great-grandson, William “Brody” Dorken. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary.
Visitation is Aug. 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, Highland Park. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Aug. 2 at Immaculate Conception Church in Highland Park, with interment in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, would be appreciated.
Sandra Shapiro
Sandra J. Shapiro, 75, died July 28, 2002 in Needham, Mass.
Mrs. Shapiro was born in Schenectady, N.Y., and resided in Pittsfield, Mass., until November 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon “Bud” Shapiro.
She is survived by her children, Richard (Bonnie) Shapiro of Deerfield, James Shapiro, Nancy (Steven) Cutter; her brother, Theodore (Raquel) Vinick; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 30 at Temple Anshe Amunim in Pittsfield, with burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. Memorials in her name to the charity of one’s choice in care of Devanny-Condron Funeral Home, 40 Maplewood Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201, would be be appreciated.
Lloyd R. Smeltzer
Lloyd Robert Smeltzer, 83, of Carol Stream, formerly of Barrington, died Oct. 20, 2005 at the Johnson Healthcare Center in Carol Stream. He was born April 10, 1922, in Gary, Ind.
Mr. Smeltzer graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in engineering from Purdue University. He served in the Army Air Corps as a fighter pilot flight instructor from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Smeltzer was an engineer and worked for Eckland Consultants in Deerfield. He was a past officer at Otis Elevator and Urban Engineering in Chicago. He was a member of ASHRAE and loved flying.
Survivors include two children, Michael (Kathy) of Champaign and Patricia (George) Luehrs of Batavia; five grandchildren, Amanda (Andrew) Palla, Sarah Smeltzer, and Clayton, Adam and Elliott Luehrs; and two sisters, Ginger (Lavoy) Gliddon of Genoa and Miriam Ehrenfeld of Hobart, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet C. (née Connell), whom he married April 3, 1954, in Chicago; a son, L. Randall; and a sister, Barbara Jean.
Visitation was held Oct. 26 at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, Barrington. Services and interment were private. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067, are appreciated.
Amado T. Correa
Amado T. Correa, 86, of Riverwoods, died Oct. 19, 2005. He was born Sept. 20, 1919 in Manila, Philippines.
Mr. Correa was a dedicated public servant and a pioneer in the rural electrification of the Philippines.
He was a devoted husband, loving father, generous grandfather and a humble and religious man.
He was the husband of the late Purificacion; father of Fidel (Socorro), Patricio (Victoria), Margarita, Maria Corazon, Nestor (Susan), Camilo (Minda) and Roque (Carlota); grandfather of 26 and great-grandfather of two.
Funeral services were held Oct. 21 from Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home, Highland Park and continued to Our Lady of the Brook in Northbrook. Interment was in North Cemetery, Manila, Philippines.
Donations may be made in his name to the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate, 9480 N. De Mazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223-1160.
William Jerry Casey III
William Jerry Casey III., 80, life long resident of Highland Park, died Oct. 14, 2005.
He was born Jan. 20, 1925 in Highland Park.
Mr. Casey attended Ravinia School and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1943. He was a starting lineman and place kicker for the school, the only undefeated, untied football team under Coach Floyd. After high school, he attended MIT as part of the Navy's V-12 program earning a BSME in 1946. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and member of the Sigma Xi Honorary Society and captain of the MIT track team.
After college and the war, Mr. Casey joined Amsted Industries where he spent his entire 46 year career designing and selling railway equipment worldwide. He traveled extensively in South Africa, Australia, Africa, Europe and Asia for Amsted Industries. He retired as President of Amsted International in 1992.
An avid sailor since 1950 he enjoyed sailing with family and friends from Wilmette Harbor.
Survivors include his children, William (Ilyse), Nigel (Leslie) and Kathleen (Gordon) Carter; six grandchildren; nephew, Brandt (Patricia) Casey; and special friend, Beth Hurt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Doc" and Mae Casey; his brother, Brandt; and his wife, Laura.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 18 at Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home with interment in North Northfield Cemetery, Northbrook.
Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 1403 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
Mathilda Castro
Mathilda "Mady" Castro, 95, formerly of Wilmette, died Oct. 14, 2005 in Morganton, N.C.
Mrs. Castro was born Jan. 4, 1910, in Vienna, Austria.
Survivors include one son, Richard "Dick" (Robin) of Deerfield; two daughters, Diane (Garrett) Walker of Morganton, N.C., and Carolyn (Carl) Gebuhr of North Muskegon, Ill.; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 28 in the Interment Chapel at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road in Des Plaines.
Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
William Sherman
William "Bill" Sherman of Highland Park died Oct. 22, 2005. Mr. Sherman was born April 7, 1922.
After graduating from Purdue University in 1943 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mr. Sherman served as an officer in World War II with the rank of first lieutenant, and was part of the forces that occupied Germany after its surrender.
After the war, he obtained an advanced degree in Iidustrial design from the Institute of Design and spent a life-long career designing watches, clocks and furniture, among numerous other products.
Mr. Sherman also dedicated himself to his community, volunteering for many civic projects for Highland Park.
Mr. Sherman was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, with a wide circle of friends. Among many of his outstanding traits were his wonderful sense of humor and an ability to tell stories complete with perfect vocal accents, developed characters and lasting message.
Mr. Sherman leaves his wife, Helen Sherman; children, Susan Sherman, Laura (Kenny) Ashman and David (Mindy) Sherman; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Oct. 24 at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials in his memory to the Autism Society of Illinois, 2200 South Main Street, Suite 317, Lombard, IL 60148-5366 would be appreciated.
Amado T. Correa
Amado T. Correa, 86, of Riverwoods, died Oct. 19, 2005. He was born Sept. 20, 1919 in Manila, Philippines.
Mr. Correa was a dedicated public servant and a pioneer in the rural electrification of the Philippines.
He was a devoted husband, loving father, generous grandfather and a humble and religious man.
He was the husband of the late Purificacion; father of Fidel (Socorro), Patricio (Victoria), Margarita, Maria Corazon, Nestor (Susan), Camilo (Minda) and Roque (Carlota); grandfather of 26 and great-grandfather of two.
Funeral services were held Oct. 21 from Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home, Highland Park and continued to Our Lady of the Brook in Northbrook. Interment was in North Cemetery, Manila, Philippines.
Donations may be made in his name to the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate, 9480 N. De Mazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223-1160.
