Maria C. Svihla, 88, of Oakbrook, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 24, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rose (DePetro) Svihla and her sister Gloria Svihla. Maria graduated from Siena High School in Chicago. She left Chicago to join Daughters of Charity and served in St. Louis, Louisiana, and Michigan. […]

Marjorie Ann Rygh, born November 15, 1939 in Earlville, Illinois to Harland and Marie Cantlin and died September 17, 2024 in Downers Grove, Illinois.  She graduated from Earlville High School.  She married Bill Rygh and together they raised an amazing family.  Marjorie was an incredibly hardworking entrepreneur, owning several successful businesses: a wig boutique and […]

Gerald F. Fratto, age 61, of Ottawa, formerly Downers Grove.  Cherished son of the late Fredrick and the late Rosemary Fratto.  Loving brother of Deborah O’Brien, Joe (Beverley) Fratto and John (Patricia) Fratto.  Devoted uncle of Melissa (Paul Seigel) O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien, Chris (Alyssa) O’Brien, Nicole (Nick) James, Jennifer (Steve) Aristuk, Michael (Grace) Fratto and […]

Savina Ramaglia, age 87, of Stickney.  Beloved wife of the late Michael.  Loving mother of Michael and Frank (Doreen).  Devoted grandmother of Ava and Ashley.  Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Savina was preceded in death by her son Joseph, daughters Mary and Rosa, and her siblings Faustina, Maria and Rocco.  Visitation 4-9 p.m. […]

David B. Baptist, age 74, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Judith for 48 years.  Loving father of Brian, Matthew (Cecil), Joseph (Takumi) and Benjamin (Diana).  Proud grandfather of Yurika, Mika, Alaina, Declan, Jane, Henry, Alexandra and David.   Devoted brother of Jeremy (late Avis) Baptist, Sally (Bob) Kinsey-day, Peggy (Bill) Hansen and Daniel Baptist.  Brother-in-law […]

  Marilyn Pearson, age 90, of Woodridge, IL peacefully passed away surrounded by her children and daughter-in-law on Saturday August 31st. She is survived by her son Allen (Rosemary) Pearson, daughter Elizabeth Pearson and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Jack Pearson, her parents Louis and Marie, […]

Mark Wojcik, age 66, went home to Jesus on August 29, 2024.  Beloved husband of Laura, nee Anderson.  Wonderful father to Sabrina, John, Andy, Mary, Mike and Elizabeth. Loving grandfather to Angelina. Dear brother to Bill (Annemarie), Marlene, David Wojcik and Janice (Dave) Rekstad. Fond uncle to Joe, Amanda, Jeff, Nicole, Russ and Matthew. Fond […]

Carol J. Polich, age 82, of Woodridge.  Loving mother of the late Ronald Buccieri.  Cherished daughter of the late John and the late Sabina Polich.  Family and friends to meet Saturday September 14th at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S. Cass Ave., Darien for graveside service at 12 noon.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral […]