In Memoriam: Carpentier, DeYoung, Dhamer, Heseman, Peterson, Raino

Pierre Carpentier

Dr. Pierre Jean Carpentier, age 84, of Lake Forest passed away at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park on Feb. 17. Born Oct. 13, 1930, in Courbevoie, France to Louis and Amelie Carpentier, he lost his father at the battle of Dunkirk in 1940 when he was just 10 years old. He attended the Lycée Carnot, and obtained medical degrees from the Faculté de Medecine in Paris, and as a Fulbright scholar in the U.S. from Georgetown and George Washington University. He married Laura “Lee” Ellen Eastman in 1968 in Paris, where they lived until 1983, when they moved to Lake Forest. Carpentier practiced internal medicine at the American Hospital in Paris, among other institutions, but spent most of his career in pharmaceutical research in France and the U.S. He specialized in pulmonary disease and worked at Laboratoires Servier, Schering. Later, he worked at Abbott Laboratories, where he was director of clinical research for Southeast Asia and the Middle East, developing several key asthma drugs, until his retirement in 1997. He was active in the French community in Chicago, attended weekly Grand Rounds at the Chicago Medical School in North Chicago, and continued to travel to France with his wife every summer until recently. He was passionate about medicine, his homeland, adored his wife and daughter, and having overcome significant adversity as a child and young man, had an inimitable “joie de vivre,” achieving success on both professional and personal fronts. He and his wife of 46 years were very loving parents and grandparents who will be greatly missed. Carpentier was predeceased by his wife, Lee; his sister, Huguette Bonnet; and his nephew and godson, Louis Bonnet. Survivors include his daughter, Laure Cousineau, son-in-law, Matthew Cousineau, their three children Charlotte, Sophie and Sebastien; his brother-in-law, Henry Bonnet; niece Nathalie Bonnet and nephew Simon Bonnet.

Joanne DeYoung

JoAnne Lichter DeYoung, 84, a longtime resident of Lake Forest, passed away on Feb. 23. DeYoung was a hard-working and loving mother of many more children than the seven with whom she shared a roof. She was a beloved sister, auntie, grandma, CCD teacher, neighbor and friend. It would be a gross understatement to call her an avid reader. Her favorite job was working at Lake Forest Library after retirement until age 80. DeYoung also had many fun memories working at Yore’s Answering Service on Atteridge Road, where she later bought a home. She was a charter member of the famed Atteridge Road Block Party, setting up a telephone directory to keep neighbors in touch. DeYoung was a parishioner of the Church of St. Mary, where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. Her favorite pasttimes included crossword puzzles, beachcombing, sewing Halloween and party costumes, knitting and gardening. She is survived by her children, Amanda (William) Spriegel, M. David (Lisa) DeYoung, Mary (Andreas) Winter, Martha (James) Dooley, Rebekah (Brian) Welsh, Margaret (James) King, Sarah (Mike) Metzger; her brother, Nicholas (Kathleen) Lichter; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Edith (Jay) Zievers and Leo, Jr. (Judy) Lichter; her parents Mary Clare and Leo Lichter; and her granddaughter Elizabeth Spriegel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Midwest Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60015.

Robert Dhamer

Robert Peter Dhamer, 88, of Lake Forest, passed away on Feb. 15 at his long-time winter home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He was born on Feb. 6, 1927, in Chicago, son of the late Peter and Theresa Dhamer. He was a devoted and loving husband to the late Margaret, née Meyenberg, for 49 wonderful years. Dhamer is survived by his eight children Robert (Pamela) of Lake Forest, Therese (Richard Wetherald) of Lake Forest, Dennis (Marilyn) of Lake Forest, Mary (William Wiegand) of Lake Forest, Peter (Dorothy), John (Maria), Michelle (William Porter) of Lake Forest, and Joseph (Leslie) of Lake Forest. He also had 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren who greatly loved him. After serving honorably in World War II, he returned home to Chicago and began working as a salesman for the Libby-Mc Neil food company. In his spare time, Dhamer, along with his father who was a carpenter, began to build homes along the North Shore. Soon after building several homes, he left his job to concentrate on building homes on a full-time basis. In 1959, Dhamer founded Builders Outlet, Inc./KB Mart, headquartered in Niles, and today it is operated by his sons, Dennis and Joseph. Dhamer, along with his wife, were truly world travelers visiting all the corners of the earth. They spent their winters for 40 years in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the School of St. Mary for a scholarship, 185 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest IL 60045.

John Heseman

John Henry Heseman, 81, passed away on Feb. 18. He was born on June 5, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minn. He graduated from Lake Forest Academy in 1951. Heseman got his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1955 and his master’s degree in 1956. He married Dottie Gaskins in 1956. Heseman founded Heseman Industrial Sales. He was a past member of the Washington Township Lions Club. Heseman was a discussion leader for Bible Study Fellowship and a supporter of the Walk Thru the Bible. He is survived by his wife, Dottie, of 58 years; son, Brad Heseman; daughters, Julia Finn (Joe) and Karla Gorsky (Nick); six grandchildren, Joel, Jessica, Katura, Jacob, Anna, and Megan; a great-granddaughter Graclynn; sister, Martha Heseman Reed Bollenbacher. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to the Shepherd Community Center, the Wheeler Mission, or the Salvation Army. The family greatly appreciated the caregiver, Damian Faulkner and Seasons Hospice.

Adrian Peterson

Adrian Nicholas Peterson Jr., 7, affectionately known as A.J., passed away on Feb. 17. He was born on Aug. 7, 2007, in Lake Forest, the son of Adrian and Angela (Bailey) Peterson. He attended Avon School in Grayslake for two years and spent his last year at Park School in Round Lake. Peterson was currently working on becoming the strongest police officer ever. He attended The Chapel in Libertyville. He touched the lives of many. Peterson became famous as the leader of AJ Soars, a society of family and friends dedicated to fight Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. Throughout the last eight months, he exemplified a great deal of strength and love. Peterson never complained. His smile will forever be embedded in the hearts of everyone that had the privilege of meeting him. He is survived by his parents, Angela and Adrian Peterson; his brother, Aaden; and his sisters, Amelia and Alana. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Cornelius and Robin Taylor, and Kenneth Bailey; his paternal grandparents, Porter and Reatha Peterson; and his god parents, Spencer and Samantha Smith and Michael and Chantal Peterson.

Jackie Raino

Jackie Raino nee Logan, “More Bounce to the Ounce,” 81, of Lake Forest passed away. She celebrated nearly 60 years of mostly blissful marriage to Nicholas; energetic and involved mother of Julie Raino, Kristine (David) Raino-Ogden and Karen (Tim Ryan) Raino; awesome grandmother of Logan, Liza, Mira, Nick, Annelise, Maegan and Mia and incredible soup chef and caterer to her many friends and family in need of her sustenance. Contributions to Chicago Uptown Ministry, c/o Luther Child and Family Services of Illinois, 7620 Madison St., River Forest, IL or to Outreach for World Hope, 3099 Timber Ln., Verona, Wisc. 53593 appreciated.

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