Roderick Timothy Dunne

Rory was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1960. Rory married Laura Shannessy in 1993 and they were blessed with four children: Ensign Griffin F. Dunne, Christian A. Dunne, Lucia M. Dunne, and Greta J. Dunne. Rory was the beloved eldest son of the late Arthur L. Dunne "Moose" (former Chief Judge of the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County) and the late Margaret Hinrichs Dunne: dear brother of Patrick (Jami), Megan, Fitz (Jessica) and the late Melissa Dunne. Rory grew up in Winnetka, Illinois. He attended grade school at Faith Hope & Charity, matriculating to high school at Loyola Academy while successfully overcoming cancer and at the same time excelling at football (lineman) and hockey (goalie). Rory then went on Williams College where he majored in Art focusing on sculpture and lithography, continuing his football career for the Purple Cows or the "Ephs" and playing rugby and coaching women's hockey. Rory's summers were spent either in the Northwoods of Wisconsin or Canada, canoeing and leading the campers of Manitowish on lengthy expeditions into the forests and tundra of the Northwest Territories and Hudson Bay. Rory's love of the outdoors was only surpassed by his love of his wife and children. After graduating from Williams, Rory attended Northwestern University School of Law and started his storied law career at Peterson & Ross focusing on complex insurance coverage disputes/litigation. In 2001, Rory joined with his friends and colleagues to form Karbal, Cohen, Economou, Silk & Dunne, a thriving insurance and litigation boutique where his commitment to his clients, his love of the law and devotion to the firm knew no bounds. Being treated for and surviving childhood cancer under the care of Doctor Edward Baum of Children's Memorial Hospital, Rory was a devoted volunteer to "A Special Wish Foundation." He also was a counselor at the "One Step at A Time" program for children with cancer and actively involved in the Young Irish Fellowship Club. On January 19, 2023, Rory peacefully passed surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Service, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass, Tuesday January 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services, Inc. 213 West Institute Place Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60610, or Relevant Radio, 608 Barclay Blvd. Lincolnshire, IL 60069 or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.