Archive for the inmemoriam2023 Category

LAUREN VERDICH

On / 2015, In Memoriam, Individual, inmemoriam2023

Photo by: Israel Wright

INDIVIDUAL | Inducted 2015 [now deceased] For 30 years, Lauren Verdich played a critical role in Chicago’s LGBT community. She

FRANK GALATI

On / 2004, In Memoriam, Individual, inmemoriam2023

INDIVIDUAL | Inducted 2004 [NOW DECEASED] As a professional actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright, Frank Galati has earned international praise

DAVID G. OSTROW

On / 1997, In Memoriam, Individual, inmemoriam2023

INDIVIDUAL | Inducted 1997 [Now Deceased] A bold, innovative leader in addressing critical issues of gay men’s health for more

CHARLOTTE NEWFELD

On / 1996, Friend of the Community, In Memoriam, inmemoriam2023

Photo by: Lisa Ebright

FRIEND OF THE COMMUNITY | Inducted 1996 [now deceased] A civic artist and tenacious advocate for gay and lesbian Chicagoans

MARGE SUMMIT

On / 1993, In Memoriam, Individual, inmemoriam2023

Photo by: Tracy Baim/Outline & Nightlines

INDIVIDUAL | Inducted 1993 [now deceased] As a successful businesswoman, she contributed time, energy, and resources to numerous community organizations.