WHS Class of 1975 News for 2009

For 2013

10/23/2013

Sad to report that Andrew V. Czarnecki passed away suddenly today. Andrew had no senior picture in the 1976 yearbook.

Andrew Czarnecki of Fox River Grove
The funeral service for Andrew Czarnecki, 55, formerly of Buffalo Grove, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 26, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private.

Born December 22, 1957, in Chicago, he passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

Andrew retired from the Hoffman Estates Fire Department (Station 23), where he was a firefighter/paramedic for 25 years. He was also a member of Local 134 Electricians.

Survivors include his wife, Lori (nee McCartney); children, Danny (Summer), Mikey (Natalie), Kelly, and Kyle; granddaughters, Chloe, Skylar and Sadee; and many loving family members and friends.

03/14/2013

Richard D. McGowan Rick "Gunner" McGowan, 54, of Clarendon Hills. On March 14, 2013 we said goodbye to our beloved Gunner. In his final days and hours he was surrounded by family and friends, much as he lived his life. Whether he was shooting hoops, playing softball, sharing special times with his family or laughing with friends, Gunner lived life to the fullest. He was a dedicated family man, friend and volunteer. We didn't get to keep him with us as long as we wanted, but like a sunset or a day at the beach, sometimes the best things in life are fleeting. Maybe that's what makes them so precious. Often Gunner said "Never Give Up, Never Surrender," and throughout his battle against cancer he never did. That courage will be part of his legacy. Gunner is survived by his wife Katie (nee Hillman), daughter Delaney and son Nathan, parents Fred and Joanne McGowan, brothers Keith (Robin), Timothy, and Dennis (Jill), and sister Linda Gonzales. He was blessed throughout his life with innumerable friends and a loving extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Delaney and Nathan McGowan Education Fund, Clarendon Hills Bank, 200 Burlington Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home. Info: 708-352-6500.

02/07/2013

Belated and sad news to pass along. Ken Brennan passed away on August 22, 2012 after fighting a courageous 4½ battle with leukemia. This information was provided by Diane Koenig, Class of '79. Ken was preceded in death by his younger brother Jeffrey John Brennan '77 in April of 1998.