It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Stephen Persa, age 78, who left us peacefully on October 27, 2025. Robert was a respected local businessman and proud business owner, known throughout the community for his dedication, hard work, and genuine care for others. His success was built on integrity, generosity, […]

Faith Vandermar, age 93, of Glenview and formerly of Downers Grove; beloved wife of the late Bert C. Vandermar; loving mother of Terri (Paul) Jeppson, Lorri (Paul) Starck-King; Jacki (Joe) Murphy, & Cindi (the late Scott) Munson; proud Grammy of Nick (Jessica), Fiona (Hale), Ted (Lexi), Katie (Ben), Bridget (Matt), Elena (Cleo), Olivia, & Renna; […]

Anita C. Cornelison, age 86, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James K. Cornelison. Loving mother of James A. (Kari) Cornelison and Lisa (Mark) Bulthuis. Devoted grandmother of Caitlin (Connor Bonam), Hannah, Alyssa, and A.J., and adoring great-grandmother of Blake and Teddy Bonam. Dear sister of Dolores […]

Margaret Rose (Weber) Parker of Downers Grove, formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 27, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Margaret was the beloved daughter of Rosina (Bozza) and Henry Weber and sister of Marie (Weber) Nowlan.  Margaret was the […]

Margaret Shelley Cameron, née Teets, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Hinsdale Hospital in the company of dear friends. Born April 8, 1949 in Detroit Michigan, she was the daughter of John Patrick Teets and Loyola Elizabeth Ripley. After several years living in San Francisco, Shelley returned to the Detroit area […]

Libbie Frances Melichar (nee Broz), age 94, of Indian Head Park, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, she was the adoring daughter of the late Adolf and Frances Broz and beloved wife of the late George E. Melichar.   Libbie was born and […]

Sister Marybeth McDermott, C.S.J., age 93, of LaGrange Park, passed away on October 18, 2025. Beloved member of the Congregation of St. Joseph of LaGrange, celebrating 74 years of Religious Life. Loving daughter of the late James and late Sarah (nee Caulfield) McDermott. Sister Marybeth was preceded in death by her siblings: Mary (Leonard) Ganshirt, […]

Raymond Burtner, age 59, of Brookfield, passed away on October 6th, 2025. Beloved father of Wolfgang and Greta; loving son of Lynn and Raymond Sr.; devoted brother of William;  fond friend of many. Raymond was a special education teacher at Lyons Township High School for over twenty years. He loved spending time in nature with […]