Background
Ferstel, Marilou McCarthy von was born on December 16, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of James Wade and Luise (Cuprea) McCarthy.
Ferstel, Marilou McCarthy von was born on December 16, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of James Wade and Luise (Cuprea) McCarthy.
Bachelor, Barat College, 1959; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1978.
Reporter, Chicago Tribune, 1961-1970; alderman, City of Chicago, 1971-1975; zoning commissioner, City of Chicago, 1975-1981; managing director, Hill & Knowlton, Chicago, 1981-1990; executive vice president, general manager, Ogilvy Adams & Rinehart, Chicago, since 1990. Board directors Walgreens, Illinois Power.
Trustee Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. Member Commercial Club Chicago, Economics Club Chicago (board directors). F C.
Married Reuben L. Hedlund, December 28, 1963 (divorced September 1987). Children: Justine M., James Wade. Married Henry von Ferstel, June 1, 1991.