Marilyn was born on October 8, 1934, in Minonk, IL and was raised in Oak Park, IL. She attended Oak Park River Forest High School and met her future husband, Gale Fraser, at a church youth ping pong night when she was 15. Gale and Marilyn married outside Denver, CO in 1952 and had six […]
Read MoreMarianne H. Pollard
Marianne H. Pollard (nee O’Neill), age 90, beloved wife for nearly 68 years of the late Andrew; loving mother of Ellen Elias, Michael (Moira), Mary Kay (Dave) Buysse, Patrick (Rose), and Daniel (Jorie) Pollard. Proud “Grandma” of Matt (Laura) Elias, Nora (Mat) Bloom; Drew Pollard, Megan (Matt) La Tronica, Katie Pollard, and Emily Pollard; Bridget […]
Read MoreDorothy Finn Smith
Dorothy Finn Smith, born April 29, 1924 to Harriette and William J. Finn in Oak Park, Illinois passed from this life on August 8, 2020. Dorothy attended Trinity High School and Lake Forest Academy. She married her life-long love, Graeme H. “Smitty” Smith on October 14, 1944. Together they raised five children, Susan, Cheryl, Christine, […]
Read MoreRobert A. Connors
Robert A. Connors, age 89, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Marsha for 62 years; loving father of Linda Connors, Robert (Frances) Connors, & Christopher Connors; proud grandfather of Madeleine & Jack; dear brother of William & Paul Connors; uncle & friend of many. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 14 at Hallowell & […]
Read MorePatricia L. Schroeder
Patricia L. Schroeder, age 88, of LaGrange, formerly of Chicago, passed away on August 3, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Clarence W. Schroeder. Interment private. Arrangements are entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
Read MoreFrank R. Varak
Frank R. Varak, age 74, of LaGrange; beloved husband of Barbara (née Remsik) for 52 years; loving father of Robert (Jean) & Susan (Greg); proud grandfather of Kate, Sarah, the late Molly, Emily, Lauren, Madeline, & Emma; dear brother of Robert (Mary Beth) Varak & Carole (Hugo) Calderon; uncle & friend to many. Frank was […]
Read MoreEdward D. Carpenter
Edward D. Carpenter, age 83, US Navy Veteran, of LaGrange, passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Linda Carpenter (nee Brent) for a wonderful 48 years. Loving father of Matthew (Cortney) Carpenter. Proud “PaPa” of Sloane, Sam, and Fletcher Carpenter. Dear brother of Joan (Tom) Carstens, Charles […]
Read MorePhyllis C. Kirsch
Phyllis C. Kirsch, age 87; Heaven’s gates opened on August 2 to welcome our beloved Mother, Nannie, Sister, And Friend. Our Mother was reunited with her life-long partner, her beloved husband Victor Kirsch, her daughters Charlene and Rose, and grandson Devon. She is survived by her children, Victor (Cynde), Violet, Anthony, Debra, Allen, Carmella, Karen […]
Read MoreJean C. Sobek
Sobek, Jean C. (Virgilio) age 85, passed peacefully in her home on August 3, 2020, due to complications of recently diagnosed metastatic cancer. Wife of the late Walter (1996), cherished mother of Laurie Sobek and adored grandmother of Antonia Sobek-Adams. Dear cousin of Barbara Thomas, Judith Ruffolo, Linda Leo, Susan Black and Cathy Przybylinski. Friend […]
Read MoreMary Cravatta
Mary Cravatta, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Loving mother of Carol (the late Harvey) Marshall, John Cravatta, D.D.S., Nancy (John) Weiss and Linda (Ed Mueller) Porada. Devoted grandmother of 11. Dear great-grandmother of 18. Fond sister of the late: John, Louis and Matthew Giliberto. Visitation 8:30 until prayers at 9:30am Saturday, August […]
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