Month: June 2015

Eleanor Ruth Sarussi

Eleanor Ruth Sarussi, 89, of LaGrange.  Beloved wife of the late Reno.  Loving mother of Steve (Terry), Bob (Diana), Bill (Lauren) and Marty.  Devoted grandmother of Kelly, Stephanie, Tony, Alexa, Madeline, Gabriella, Reno and Ally.  Dear sister of the late Ann (late Jack) Hedges and the late Betty (late Paul) Boyle.  Fond aunt of many.  […]

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James E. Mershimer

James E. Mershimer, age 88, of Carol Stream, formerly Woodridge, passed away June 20, 2015.  US Army Veteran, WWII.  Beloved husband of the late Mildred.  Loving father of Pamela (the late David) Zasadny and Susan (Michael) Zelt.  Devoted grandfather of Andrew, Sharon, Bethany, Rachel, Peter, Michael II and Ryan.  Dear great-grandfather of Tyler, Kyle, the […]

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Dennis Wayne Tomaszewski

Dennis Wayne Tomaszewski, age 65, Feb. 26, 1950 – June 15, 2015. Son of the late Bruno and Dorothy Tomaszewski; devoted husband of Christine (nee Navarro); loving father of Dan; son-in-law of Connie Navarro; brother to Linda (Dan) Gregar, Tracey (Eddie) Simich, Jim (Kathy) Tomaszewski; brother-in-law of Patricia (Kevin) Seeds; fond Uncle to Dan, A.J., Tyler, Jessica, Nick, Anthony, Sydney, […]

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Andrew Borge

“Our wonderful and triumphant Andrew Borge, 22 years old, graduated with a GPA of 3.5 from the University of Denver. He had hiked the Alps and Rockies, loved and been loved by his wonderful best friend, Katie, had solid friendships with his great band of brothers and sisters at home and away, and had very […]

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Dorothy M. Fergus

Dorothy M. Fergus, 85, of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Michael (Lynda) Fergus and Patricia (late Manuel) Rodriguez. Grandmother of Ryan (Lisa) Fergus, Kaitlyn (Michael) Agnew and Teresa (fiancé Bryan Bolton) Rodriguez. Great-grandmother of Ryder and Penny. Sister of the late Einar Johnson and Marvin Birchfield. Visitation 3 to 9pm […]

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William T. McElveen

William T. McElveen, age 99, recently of LaGrange Park.  US Army Veteran / WWII.  Beloved husband of the late Rosemary.  Loving father of Susan (Stan) Grant, Kathleen (Ted) Dickson, John (Deidre) McElveen and the late Jim McElveen.  Devoted grandfather of Jamie, Amy, Meg, William, Sean and Ian and great-grandfather of Ellie, Cormac, Hayden and Nina.  […]

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Andrew Ward Newman, Sr.

Andrew Ward Newman, Sr., July 11, 1936 – June 12, 2015. U.S. Army Veteran, of LaGrange, devoted husband of the late Jean (nee Brown). Loving father of Andrew, Jr (Nancy), the late William, Robert, Helen (Daniel) LaLonde, Joseph (Pam), Matthew (Tina), Paul (Mary), Peter (Janet), and Anthony (Christina). Adoring grandfather of Luke (Nicole), Robert, Bridget […]

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Natalija Beric

Natalija Beric, age 83, of LaGrange.  Loving mother of Marina (Pierre) Gozzetti and Michael (Mia) Beric.  Devoted grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 3.  Family and friends will gather Monday June 15th at New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 35420 N. Grant Ave., Third Lake, IL, for funeral service at 11am.  Interment New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox […]

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Florence S. Balchunas

Florence S. Balchunas, age 96, of LaGrange Park; beloved wife of the late George C. Balchunas; loving mother of Karen(Bill) Rajki; dear grandmother of Stephen (Sarah), Christopher, and Diana Rajki; fond great-grandmother of Dylan, Tessa, and Hudson Rajki. Florence was a long-time volunteer at the LaGrange Community Nurse Health Center and an active resident of […]

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Valeria Dombrovschi

Valeria Dombrovschi, 33, of Downers Grove. Beloved daughter of Natalia and the late Boris. Devoted sister of Aurelia Caraje and Anjela Dombrovschi. Loving aunt of Alexandrina and Valeria Caraje, Daniela and Betty Aron. Former husband of Harry Gnat. Visitation 5 to 9pm Sunday, June 14th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, at Fairview […]

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