Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 14, 1935, and, he was proud to say, the same day as the enactment of the Social Security Act. He married Diane Lopez at St. Clements Church in Chicago on October 2, 1976.
Pat was the oldest of the six children of Patrick and Nancy (Bracken) Hughes. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Mickey, Frank, Bill, and sister Kathleen, and his beloved cats.
Attorney Wendy M. Musielak, a partner at Esp Kreuzer Cores LLP, was installed as the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) president at its annual meeting on June 19, 2020. The installation of president and the 2020-2021 officers and directors took place in the Courtyard of the DuPage County Judicial Center in Wheaton, Illinois.
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., has announced the creation of a new scholarship fund with Washington University in St. Louis School of Law to support diverse law students, in recognition of the first anniversary of the passing of former Greensfelder President and CEO Tim Thornton.
The Greensfelder Diversity Scholarship in Memory of Timothy R. Thornton will be awarded beginning in fall 2020. Each year, a student at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity will be selected as the recipient. After awarding the initial $10,000 scholarship this fall, Greensfelder will fund an endowment to allow for the continuation of the scholarship annually in alignment with the firm’s commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession and creating opportunities for individuals in the firm’s communities.
Jon G. Carlson, 76, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his home.
He was born June 25, 1943, in Wakefield, Michigan, a son of the late John E. “Jack” and Irene A. (Ericson) Carlson. He grew up with two brothers, Curt and Peter Carlson.
Robert Molaro, 69, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife & children on June 15, 2020.
Michaeline Gordon, 60, passed away at home in S. Barrington, IL on June 14 surrounded by her loving family.
Michaeline was born May 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL and later moved to the northern suburbs where she graduated from Schaumburg High School as the president of her class. She was chosen as Miss Schaumburg Rodeo Queen. Her love of learning was apparent by her extensive educational career. Michaeline earned her B.S. at the University of Illinois followed by a J.D. from the John Marshall School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation at DePaul University. She then attended Columbia University where she earned a Certificate in Mediation which enhanced her ability to relate to others in her professional career.
Leo Feldman, 90 of Skokie, IL passed away June 15, 2020.
Beloved husband of the late Phillis, nee Frazier. Loving father of Douglas E. Feldman and Gail (Tim) Micheau. Proud grandfather of Hannah and Ben Micheau. Dear brother of the late Meyer Feldman. Cherished friend of caregiver Mae Giron.
Brian LaCien, a managing partner of Smith LaCien LLP, a law firm concentrating in catastrophic injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases, has been selected by the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) to serve on the Association of Justice (AAJ) Board of Governors for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Currently, he is the chair of the AAJ’s Aviation Section.
A member of ITLA since 2003, LaCien has been a member of its board. In addition, he currently serves as chair of the Tort Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Howard Mark LeVine passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 2, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Phyllis Levine as well as his beloved best friend and wife Donna. He is survived by his three sons, Scott (Jeanette), Brett, and Jeff and one granddaughter, Addison.
William Charles Ives, age 87, a native of Aledo, Illinois, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, and residing in Chapel Hill, N.C., died peacefully on May 30, 2020, surrounded by family.