DuBourdieu, Paula Of Lake Forest, died May 7th, 2011 after a long illness, due to complications from diabetes. A philanthropist, Mrs. DuBourdieu touched many lives through her support for people with diabetes. She was an alumna of Wellesley College and a member of Mensa and the League of Women Voters. Preceded in death by her loving parents and a dear nephew, James Gisi. Mrs. DuBourdieu is survived by her beloved husband, David; her cherished sisters, Barbara McHugh and Marie (Gregory) Gisi; treasured nieces and nephews Sarah McHugh, Shauna and James DuBourdieu, Lindsay Ortmeyer, Kevin Gisi, Timothy Gisi, Andrew Gisi, Jennifer Gisi and Matthew Gisi; and a dear uncle, aunt, and cousins. (Chicago Tribune).