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Jon G. Carlson, 76, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his home.

He was born June 25, 1943, in Wakefield, Michigan, a son of the late John E. “Jack” and Irene A. (Ericson) Carlson. He grew up with two brothers, Curt and Peter Carlson.

Michaeline Gordon, 60, passed away at home in S. Barrington, IL on June 14 surrounded by her loving family.

Michaeline was born May 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL and later moved to the northern suburbs where she graduated from Schaumburg High School as the president of her class. She was chosen as Miss Schaumburg Rodeo Queen. Her love of learning was apparent by her extensive educational career. Michaeline earned her B.S. at the University of Illinois followed by a J.D. from the John Marshall School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation at DePaul University. She then attended Columbia University where she earned a Certificate in Mediation which enhanced her ability to relate to others in her professional career.

Brian LaCien, a managing partner of Smith LaCien LLP, a law firm concentrating in catastrophic injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases, has been selected by the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) to serve on the Association of Justice (AAJ) Board of Governors for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Currently, he is the chair of the AAJ’s Aviation Section. 

A member of ITLA since 2003, LaCien has been a member of its board. In addition, he currently serves as chair of the Tort Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association. 

William Charles Ives, age 87, a native of Aledo, Illinois, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, and residing in Chapel Hill, N.C., died peacefully on May 30, 2020, surrounded by family.