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  • November 17, 2020 | People
    Thomas F. McGuire 1939-2020

    Thomas F McGuire Esq., 81, of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away peacefully on Nov 11, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital.

    Thomas was born in Manhattan NY and grew up in Dumont, NJ. He received his Bachelor's degree from St. Peter's University and his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. Thomas began his career as a police officer with the Palisades Interstate Park in the State of New York before going to law school. After graduating he joined the federal government working for the National Security Agency (NSA) in Maryland.

  • November 16, 2020 | People
    Diane Gordon Cannon 1955-2020

    At rest October 31, 2020, at home in Chicago. Born on February 14, 1955, Diane had a big heart and many friends from all walks of life, and was known for her compassion, thoughtfulness, generosity and sense of humor. Diane was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, and will be greatly missed.

    She was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School in Manhasset, NY, Stonehill College in Easton, MA, and The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she first met her husband Dan.

  • November 16, 2020 | People
    Christopher Horsch 1941-2020

    Christopher Horsch, 79, of Chicago died at home on November 11 after a brief illness.

  • November 16, 2020 | People
    Gary Garretson 1952-2020

    Gary Garretson peacefully passed away in his sleep Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Morris, Illinois. Gary was born on April 21, 1952 in Streator, Illinois to Robert and Mary (Kever) Garretson. His family had roots in farming, mining and manufacturing, Gary was blessed with parents who encouraged his love of learning and reading which enabled him to be excel academically. They were also excellent role models whose teachings were deep in Gary's character.

  • November 10, 2020 | People
    James Williams 1965-2020

    Williams, James Rankin passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

    Born August 2, 1965 in Carmi, Illinois, Jim was the oldest child of Larry and Judith Williams.

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  • November 9, 2020 | People
    Brian Keith Zirkelbach 1969-2020

    Brian Keith Zirkelbach, 51, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away on October 29, 2020. He was born on September 24, 1969 in Granite City, Illinois to James "Jim" R. and Mary V. (Lebro) Zirkelbach. In 1996, Brian graduated from Indiana University Law School with his Doctorate in Law. He was a dedicated attorney for 22 years and has established many heart-giving relationships with many clients and families. He married Robbi Spreitler on March 9, 2002.

  • November 3, 2020 | People
    Candice Kline Joins Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice

    Candice Kline has joined Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr as a partner in the Firm’s bankruptcy and restructuring practice. She is resident in the Chicago office.

  • November 2, 2020 | People
    Sidney Saltz 1937-2020

    Sidney G. Saltz, born on June 15, 1937 to Ben and Dora Saltz in Chicago, IL, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday morning October 23rd.

    His love, kindness, and sense of humor will be missed and carried on by his wife Ann, three children, Elias (Sharon), Nathaniel (Megan), and Courtney (Kevin), and grandchildren Evan, Daniel, Nikolas, Lily, Whitaker, and Booker.

  • November 2, 2020 | People
    Donald Tennant 1931-2020

    Donald M. Tennant was born on Oct. 2, 1931, in Troy, N.Y., to Freda (Haas) and John Tennant. At two weeks of age, the family moved to Chicago and then to Milwaukee, Wis. He married the love of his life of 67 years, Nancy C. Estaque, when they eloped to Walnut Ridge, Ark., on July 25, 1953.

  • October 30, 2020 | People
    Sidney Eder Morrison 1934-2020

    With great sorrow and profound loss, we announce the passing of Sidney Eder Morrison on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Son of Ruth and Gustave Morrison, he was born on July 9, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Senn High School and graduated from Northwestern University and Northwestern University School of Law with Honors. He practiced law for more than 60 years, and, for most of his professional life, was the managing partner of the firms where he practiced. He was widely recognized among his colleagues as an expert in construction law, and in the areas of credit and finance. Sidney adhered to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and valued these same qualities in others. His extraordinary legal mind, deep empathy and good judgement, matched with his keen sense of humor and affability turned clients into life-long friends. His relationships with his office colleagues went well beyond a job – he was friend and mentor, and could always be relied upon for guidance and support.