Richard Weisenseel
Richard F. Weisenseela New York native, former adman and lifelong patron of the artspassed away Oct. 5. after a brief illness. He was 75.
After graduating from The High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan, Weisenseel received B.A. and M.A. degrees from New York University and did postgraduate work at Columbia and the University of Chicago.
He will be remembered for his erudition, distinctive Eastern accent, and enthusiastic love of life that included friends, travels, food, music, literature, theatre and all other arts, as well as fond memories of an accomplished career at the Leo Burnett, BBDO, Tatham-Laird-Kudner, Post-Keyes Gardner, Albert Jay Rosenthal and Grey-North advertising agencies.
He was particularly supportive of the Museum of Contemporary Art, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, About Face Theatre, Hell in a Handbag Productions and St. Labre Indian School.
Weisenseel was the beloved life partner of 52 years to Richard "Dick" Pope. He was the devoted uncle of Suzanne ( Gregory ) Huslin and Mark Pearson and brother-in-law of Kenneth Pearson, all of Newington, Conn.
Moreover, Weisenseel was the dear friend and mentor to Dick's son Alan and granddaughter Ashley; and honorary uncle of the Laurel, Ray and Stephen Pope families, all of the Intermountain West.
Interment will be at The Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, N.Y. A memorial celebration of his life is being planned in Chicago.
Martin Cetlinski
Martin Cetlinski, a businessman who owned the Equinox gift shops on the North Side of Chicago, passed away.
Cetlinski opened his first store, Plaza Gifts, in Dearborn, Mich., in the 1970s. In 1989, Cetlinski moved to Chicago and immediately knew the Boystown area was the up-and-coming place to be, opening his first Equinox store at 3401 N. Broadway. A second store, at 5621 N. Clark, opened later. Both continue to service the vibrant and eclectic Boystown and Andersonville communities.
Cetlinski was a member of the chambers of commerce in Lakeview and Andersonville. He was always sought after for his opinions on trends and marketing in these communities.
Cetlinski is survived by his brothers: Tom, Chris, Jim and John. A service has been held. Contributions in Cetlinski's memory may be made to Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan, Chicago, Ill., 60613 or online at www.HowardBrown.org .
Louis A. Muzik
Louis A. Muzikwho was born and raised in Berwyn, and was a longtime resident of Chicago, Oak Park and, most recently, Guadalajara and Lake Chapala, Mexicopassed away Oct. 6. He was 64.
Muzik was retired from Children's Memorial Hospital and the University of Illinois Hospital.
Muzik was the beloved son of the late Louis and Helen ( nee Cink ) ; dear brother of Helen ( the late Donald ) Voelk; loving nephew of Robert and Irene Brunclik of Pennsylvania; fond uncle of Steven ( Susan ) and Jeffrey ( Jill ) Voelk; and great-uncle to many. A memorial service celebrating Muzik's life will be held on Oct. 31 at 2 p.m., followed by a luncheon. For information, please call Joe Rochetto at 708-749-1673.
Donations may be made to Harmony House for Cats, P.O. Box 18098, Chicago, Ill., 60618.