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ROSS P. TORAN

Carol Stream, Illinois

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Ross P. Toran of Wheaton Ross P. Toran, 84, was the beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee Johnson); dearest father of Gregory, Michael, Mariellen (Tom) Karstens and Lynn (the late Kim Burroughs); grandfather of Andrew, Jessica, Leslie, Alexis and Emily; and fond brother of Agatha (the late Al)...

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Ross "P." Toran and I would just look at each other when I entered a room, usually, until he would take out his gold chain with gold boxing gloves from under his shirt. Then, I would know to approach him to talk. He wore track suits around the house and tailored suits and monogrammed shirts to work. Vi, Ellen's sister, explained that he was a Golden Glove Boxing Champion, twice.

Ross P. Toran chauffeured me in his Cadillac during the funeral procession of Gerald J. Elander, my mom's...

I've known Ross since back in the early seventies when we both practiced law in Wheaton. I met him through my late brother Judge Bruce Fawell, at whose funeral Ross was a pall bearer. All of us sure had a lot of fun together in those days. I have to join with the others in saying he was perhaps the kindest, gentlest person I ever knew. God rest his sweet soul.

Memaw & Pepaw

My deepest sympathy goes to the my uncle Ross. Because without him my grandmother would be a lot worst then she is now ,but I don't know if she will have the moral support that had had then now.

you are in peace now and now with ellen forever love and kisses Ruth and Family.

My deepest sympathy to Ross' family for your loss. Ross truly had his finger on the pulse of life. Ross hired me in 1984 at Querrey & Harrow, and over all of the 13 years that I worked with him, he was by far one of the kindest, keenest, sweetest men one could ever have the opportunity to meet. He used to always say "Say Goodnight Gracie" to me. He even wore a plaid bow tie to my wedding since I am Scottish and we had a bagpiper. My dad said to him "Oh Laddie I Love It!"

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My deepest sympathy to the Toran family. I am so sorry to hear this I read it in the paper this a.m. I work for Corboy & Demetrio law firm in Chicago and spoke with your father a few times when he called our offices. I think about your family often when I stop at mom's (630 N. Harvard, Villa Park) I remember all 4 of the siblings along with your mom when we were groing up. Please take care and know we are thinking of you and your family. I will pass this on to my mom & dad Jack and Jackie...