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Faculty and staff are invited to submit for consideration news of recent weddings, births and adoptions, as well as bereavement notices. These items may be shared with colleagues in an upcoming faculty/staff edition of Newsline Daily.
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May 12, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of William "Bill" Johnson, the father of Valerie C. Johnson, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and the Interim Associate Provost of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He passed away on April 23 at the age of 90.
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May 3, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kathie Fallucca, a longtime staff member who worked most recently at the DePaul Help Desk. Fallucca died March 29. May she rest in peace.
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April 6, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Félix Masud-Piloto, a professor emeritus of history who was renowned internationally for his sharp and accurate analyses of Cuban and U.S. politics. Masud-Piloto died March 10 at age 72. May he rest in peace.
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April 5, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Barb Hansen, mother of Kris Hansen, manager of Community and Government Relations. Joan died on Monday, March 20, at the age of 89. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 27, 2023 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Alice Moss, a faculty member in the Early Childhood Education Program in the College of Education. She passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, at age 84. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 17, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joan Statz, the mother of Kathryn Statz in the Office of Gender Equity. Joan died on Thursday, March 9, at the age of 89. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 16, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dorothy Kukac, the mother of Denise Glynn in the College of Law's Rinn Law Library. Dorothy died on Thursday, March 9, at the age of 90. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 15, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jongsoon Park Chung, the mother of Junehee Chung, an English Department faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Jongsoon died on Friday, Jan. 27. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
February 17, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jean Marie Loiacono, the mother of Karen Loiacono of the College of Science and Health. Jean died on Sunday, Feb. 5, at age 88. May she rest in peace.
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February 16, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jaime Alban Sr., father of Divina Chan, associate vice president of Student Financial Accounts. Alban died on Saturday, Feb. 4, at age 85. May he rest in peace.
By Scott Butterworth /
February 14, 2023 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Cedric Bullard, beloved husband of Angela Jordan, an interlibrary loan and course reserves assistant in the John T. Richardson Library. Bullard died on Sunday, Feb. 5. May he rest in peace.
By Jessica Peterson /
January 18, 2023 /
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Robert E. Goldberg joined the DePaul Board of Trustees in 1985, served on many committees and chaired the Student Affairs committee from 1992 to 1996. He was elected as a life trustee in 2005.
By Scott Butterworth /
January 5, 2023 /
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Rachel Wojnicki, a Double Demon and internal communications manager in University Marketing and Communications, and her husband, Niko, welcomed their daughter Isla Michelle to the world on Dec. 23.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
December 9, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Luis Larrea, a long-time faculty member in the Department of Marketing. He died... read more
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December 5, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Floyd Cooley, a recently retired member of the School of Music. He died on Nov.... read more
By Rachel Wojnicki /
November 16, 2022 /
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Tyneka Harris Coronado (CDM '05, '07), the associate director of the academic support team in Information Services, and her... read more
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October 7, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of John L. Brennan, a member of DePaul’s Board of Trustees. Brennan died suddenly on Oct. 2. He was 60.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
September 23, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Donald Casey, former dean for the School of Music. He died on Sept. 20 near his home in Western Massachusetts after a brief illness. He was 72.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
September 9, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Sister Frances Ryan, a former professor in the College of Education. She died on Aug. 29 at Seton Residence in Evansville, Indiana. May she rest in peace.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
August 9, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the deaths of John Althoff and Kathleen “Kathy” McGonagle, the father-in-law and mother of Maureen McGonagle, director of DePaul’s Campus Recreation. Althoff died on Aug. 3 at age 83. McGonagle died on Aug. 5 at age 77. May they rest in peace.
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July 29, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Peter R. Moncher, the father of Amy Moncher, the director of donor relations in the... read more
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July 28, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of the Rev. Edward Joseph Tomasiewicz, C.M., a retired faculty member of religious... read more
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
July 13, 2022 /
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Aaron T. Lee, an alumnus (CMN ’17) and adjunct faculty member in the College of... read more
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
June 29, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Lewis Timberlake, the father of Phil Timberlake, an associate professor in The Theatre School. Timberlake died on June 3 at the age of 90. May he rest in peace.
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June 28, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of John Mullin, a long-time adjunct instructor in the College of Communication. He died on June 19 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 74.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
May 5, 2022 /
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Patricia J. "Trish" Parson, a business leader and DePaul alumna and Life Trustee, died on April 18, after decades of entrepreneurship and advocacy.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
April 1, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Noreen McCarthy, the mother of Kathleen O'Hare, the associate director of the Real Estate Center. McCarthy died on March 26. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 30, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Ray Rychtanek, a database manager in Information Services. He died on March 19 at the age of 55. May he rest in peace.
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March 29, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Janet "Jan" Kutina, the mother of Katie Grublesky, a personnel coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Science's Office of the Dean. Kutina died on March 16 at the age of 75. May she rest in peace.
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March 28, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Cheuk Hon Chung, the father of Anthony Chung, an associate professor in the College of Computing and Digital Media. Chung died in Hong Kong on March 10. May he rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 11, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Marilyn Kay Moore, the mother of Victoria Van Kirk Pride, associate director of housing operations in the Department of Housing, Dining and Student Centers and president of Staff Council. She died on Feb. 28 at the age of 75. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 10, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Lillian B. Hoerdemann-Twiss, mother of Carolyn Hoerdemann, an alumna and adjunct professor of The Theatre School. Hoerdemann-Twiss died on Feb. 18 at the age of 91.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 4, 2022 /
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It is with great sadness we have learned of the passing of Jeff Horvath of the Loop University Bookstore. Horvath served as the Textbook Department Manager since their opening in 2005. Family will receive friends at St. Christopher
Church on March 7.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
February 25, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Patricia "Tish" Louise Hoover, the mother of the Department of Music Education’s Kim Hoover. She died on May 28, 2021, at the age of 82. May she rest in peace.
By College of Science and Health /
January 28, 2022 /
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It it with sadness we have learned of the death of Fr. John Milton, CSV, an instructor emeritus in the Department of Physics. He died Jan. 24 at the age of 92. May he rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
January 14, 2022 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Ann Winkler Katzer, the mother of the School of Cinematic Arts' Derek Katzer. She died on Jan. 1, at the age of 73. May she rest in peace.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
January 4, 2022 /
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On Nov. 4, the School of Nursing’s Liz Aquino and her husband, Senator Omar Aquino, welcomed twins Isabel Sofía and Omar Sebastían.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
December 21, 2021 /
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It is with deep sadness we share the news of Traci Schlesinger's sudden passing on Dec. 19. Schlesinger was an associate professor of sociology. May she rest in peace.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
November 3, 2021 /
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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have learned of the death of Michael Lindsey, who served DePaul students for more than 20 years as an intake specialist in DePaul Central.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
October 29, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we learned of the death of Sara Cohn, the beloved wife of Stanley Cohn, a professor emeritus of the Department of Biological Sciences
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
October 28, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Flora Jeanette Beatty, the mother of Public Safety officer LaDwana George. May she rest in peace.
By Robin Florzak /
October 8, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Sandra Shelton, a faculty member in the Driehaus College of Business for 27 years and founding member of the PhD Project. Shelton died at Evanston Hospital on Oct. 4 following a stroke.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
September 13, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Bob Hastings, the father of the College of Computing and Digital Media's Peter Hastings. He passed away on Aug. 22 with family at his side.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
July 30, 2021 /
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DePaul mourns the passing of John M. McCann, a former university sports information director and the father of Kevin McCann, academic advisor in the College of Education.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
July 22, 2021 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the July 11 death of Triple Demon Sherri Henderson, international admission coordinator in the Driehaus College of Business.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
July 12, 2021 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of David Woodfork of the Public Safety Office. David passed away on July 1 at the age of 49.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
July 8, 2021 /
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Dr. Jill O’Brien, professor emeritus in the College of Communication, passed away on June 30. She served DePaul University for 34 years, in the Department of Communication and then the College of Communication, in roles that included being the second communication studies program director and chair of the Department of Communication.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
June 18, 2021 /
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We are saddened to learn of the death of Elder Joseph Morgan Sr., father of Samuel D. Morgan, associate director of student records for the LAS College Office. Morgan passed away on June 10 at the age of 83.
By Elizabeth Clements /
June 3, 2021 /
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Rachel Wojnicki and her husband, Niko, welcomed their daughter, Esme Louise, on May 25. The family of three is happily settling in at home. Rachel is the internal communications manager and Newsline editor in University Marketing and Communications.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
May 14, 2021 /
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Double Demons Matt Keller, a staff member in Information Services, and his wife, Kathryn, welcomed their son, Rowan Reed, on May 5. Their daughter, Audrey, is excited to finally be a big sister.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
May 13, 2021 /
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Christopher Love, a scholarship coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Student Success, and his wife, Chondra, welcomed a daughter on April 21. Camora Kehlani weighed 7 lbs 6 oz, and measured 20 inches long.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
May 5, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Eugene L. Bronstein, the father of Carolyn Bronstein, a Vincent de Paul Professor of... read more
By Mark Laboe /
May 3, 2021 /
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Michael Holmes, a 2020 graduate, died on April 20 from astrocytoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer that took his life rapidly only a month after diagnosis. The loss has left his DePaul friends and classmates deeply saddened, yet also firmly resolved to ensure the memorable gifts and spirit he radiated and shared so freely will live on to inspire and benefit others.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
April 27, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Mark Joseph Bielanski, father of Jessica Peterson, the marketing communications specialist in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Bielanski passed away on April 18, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He was 71.
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April 5, 2021 /
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We are saddened to learn of the death of Gloria Enit Fred, mother of Norma Hidalgo, assistant director for credentialing in the LAS Undergraduate College Office. Fred passed away on March 27 at the age of 78.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
March 8, 2021 /
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We are saddened to learn of the death of James P. Hudson, father of Richard Hudson, a professional lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, on Jan. 24.
By Elizabeth Clements /
February 25, 2021 /
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After 26 years as a distinguished American diplomat, Ambassador John Kordek returned to his alma mater to serve as associate vice president for external relations from 1991 until his retirement in 2004. Kordek died on Feb. 16 at home with his wife of 56 years by his side.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
February 18, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Donald Banik, a retired security officer at the Loop Campus. He passed away on Feb. 10 at the age of 86.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
February 9, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Edward P. Cohen, father of the College of Education's Jennifer L. Cohen. After unsuccessfully fighting COVID-19, Cohen died on Jan. 27.
By Mission and Ministry /
February 3, 2021 /
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We are saddened to learn of the death of Dan O'Donnell, father-in-law of Andy Clark, director of the Sports Business Program within the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. O'Donnell passed away suddenly on Jan. 19 at the age of 80.
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January 21, 2021 /
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John J. Kozak, former executive vice president for Academic Affairs and professor of chemistry, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13 at the age of 80.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
January 20, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death
of Marilyn Mintzes Skilken, mother of Beth Skilken Catlett, an associate
professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and director of the Faculty Scholarship
Collaborative. Skilken passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 16 at the
age of 91.
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January 13, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Robert Lee Easter, Jr., the husband of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies' Leyfane Thomas. Easter passed away on Jan. 4.
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January 12, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Gus Anton, father of Ted Anton, a professor of English. Anton passed away on Jan.3 at the age of 94, with his family by his side. May he rest in peace.
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January 8, 2021 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Joe Rizzi, Sr., an alumnus and adjunct faculty member, and father of Joe Rizzi, Jr. May he rest in peace.
By Kristin Claes Mathews /
January 6, 2021 /
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It is with sadness we have learned Kathy Claes, mother of University Marketing and Communication's Kristin Claes Mathews, passed away Dec. 12. She was 67. May she rest in peace.
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December 11, 2020 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Mary Bogan, the mother-in-law of Dan Koys, a professor emeritus in the Department of Management. Bogan died on Dec. 8 from COVID-19 at the age of 100.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
December 2, 2020 /
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It is with great sadness we have learned of the death of George Anderson Morrison, the father of Orson Morrison, the director of DePaul... read more
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December 1, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Wallace “Wally" Allen Richardson, the father of Sarah Richardson of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Health.
By Elizabeth Clements /
November 28, 2020 /
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Lori Holland, the chair for DePaul University's Board of Trustees, died on Nov. 26 at the age of 63. A DePaul alumna, Holland made it a personal commitment to give future generations of students the opportunity to pursue a higher education.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
November 20, 2020 /
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Leonard Hugh McCain, father-in-law of the Irish Studies Program's Mary McCain, died from complications of COVID-19 on Oct. 12 in Brighton, Colorado. He was 91.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
November 19, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Thomas Foskett, the father of Kathleen Foskett of the Institute for Professional Development. He died on Nov. 8 at the age of 77.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
October 29, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death
of Stephen V. Halaska, father of the Office of Academic Advising Support’s Stephanie
Halaska. He died on Oct. 22 at the age of
65 surrounded by his family.
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October 22, 2020 /
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Tyneka Harris Coronado, a Double Demon and project leader in Information Services, and her husband, David Coronado, also a Double Demon, welcomed a son, Mateo, on Sept. 28.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
October 21, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the
death of Dmitry Paperno, retired professor in the School of Music. He passed
away on Oct. 12 at the age of 91, and is survived by his wife, two daughters,
and four grandchildren.
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September 29, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we share the news Lorraine A. Trzaska, mother of Janet Trzaska, director of Foundations Relations in Advancement, passed away at 94. She died peacefully in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sept. 23.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
September 28, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Cathy R. May, 58, long-time professor of the Department of Political Science. Cathy first came to DePaul as an undergraduate student in the 1980s. She subsequently earned her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and returned to DePaul's Department of Political Science where she taught for more than 20 years.
By Division of Mission and Minstry /
September 23, 2020 /
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It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Thomas Anthony LoSasso, the father of Professor Anthony T. LoSasso of the Departement of Economics. He passed away peacefully at age 83 in his home on Sept. 19 surrounded by his family.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
September 15, 2020 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Richard Allen Tindall, the brother of Tina Tindall of the Office of Financial Aid. Tindall died on Aug. 28.
By Division of Mission and Ministry /
September 14, 2020 /
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It is with sadness we have learned of the death of Thomas David Walters, father-in-law of Bala Chaudhary, an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Studies. He passed away at home on Aug. 14 at the age of 82 due to cancer.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
September 11, 2020 /
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Katie Carelle, director of advertising and digital media in University Marketing and Communications, and her husband, Ryan, welcomed a daughter, Lily Marie, on Sept. 7.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
September 11, 2020 /
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Faculty and staff are invited to submit for consideration news of weddings, births and adoptions, as well as bereavement notices, to Newsline's new Life Events column.