Month: December 2017

Minnie “Retha” Boltz

Minnie “Retha” Boltz, age 84, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late George.  Loving mother of George (Gera Funk) Boltz, Gregory Boltz and Sandra (Robert) Boege.  Devoted grandmother of Ashley Boege, Cassie Boltz, Kelly Funk, Megan (Matthew) Di Cianni, Matthew Boltz, Michael Boege and Jackson Boltz.  Proud great-grandmother of Rosalina, Arianna, Aleena and Simba.  […]

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Mary Ann Wuchek

Mary Ann Wuchek, age 65, of Countryside, IL, formerly of Monroe, CT. Beloved wife of Andrew Wuchek for a wonderful 44 years. Loving mother of Wendy (James) Becker and David (Arabella) Wuchek. Adored grandmother of Juliet and Charles Becker, and Mila Wuchek. Cherished sister of Linda (Jeffrey) Borges and Joseph (Donna) Hricz. Daughter of Mary […]

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Mary Healy Bartecki

Mary Healy Bartecki, age 59, of Hinsdale, IL; beloved wife of Don for 34 wonderful years; loving mother of Ryan, Packy, and Tommy; dear sister of Maureen (Ted) O’Connor, Michael (Dottie) Healy, Margaret (Brian) Dosch, Patrick Healy, Brian (Katleya) Healy; and an inspiration to all who knew her. Visitation Thursday, Dec. 14 from 3 to […]

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Michael Edward McNamara

Michael Edward McNamara, 79, long time resident of Western Springs, IL passed away on Monday, Dec 11, 2017.  Mr. McNamara was born in Chicago, IL to Michael Joseph and Ann Josephine (Boyle) McNamara.  He attended St. Phillip’s High School and earned a BS in Accounting from Roosevelt University.  He served in the United States Marine […]

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Thomas G. Gallagher

Thomas G. Gallagher, 78, of Downers Grove, formerly of Westmont.  Beloved brother of Dr. Richard (late Beverly), Mary Beth (Jim) French, Daniel (late Catherine) and Dr. James (Vera).  Devoted uncle of Greg (Susan), Jeff (Patty), Kevin (Lisa), Beth Mahler, Julie (David) Callinan, Amy (Bob) Mackay, Suzanne (Dr. Bob) Schmitz, Molly French, Dawn Marie (Michael) Ghawaly, […]

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Rosemary K. Deno

Rosemary K. Deno, age 66, of Downers Grove, passed into Heaven on December 10th, surrounded by her family. Rose was born on November 27, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Mary (Schuetzenhofer) Krupa. The youngest of five children, she was the first in her family to be born in the United States. […]

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Kathleen A. Manella Gros

Kathleen A. Manella Gros, age 61, of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, dedicated caregivers, and loved ones. “Kathy” was born on February 15, 1956 in Evanston, Illinois to James R. and the late Margaret (Hopkins) Manella. Kathy, the 2nd of 6 children, was raised in Wilmette and Winnetka, Illinois. She […]

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George M. Lathrop

George M. Lathrop, age 76, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully at home on December 5. Beloved husband of Carole (nee Mlsek); loving father of Jaime (Steve) Franklin; dear grandfather of Kyle and Emily Franklin; son of the late Eileen and George Lathrop; brother-in-law of Arlene (late Richard) Houda and Roberta “Berdie” (Lee) Spranger; uncle to […]

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Leanette “Lee” Martoccio

Leanette “Lee” Martoccio (nee Zeno), age 89, died Monday, December 4. Beloved wife of 61 years to John; loving mother of Joan (Rodney) Johnson; dearest grandmother of Steven Johnson; loving sister of Bertha Zeno; fond aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Leanette was a kind, […]

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Curtis L. Kerzich

Curtis L. Kerzich, of Bedford Park, IL, died peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 5, 2017. Loving husband of Donna (nee Vechiola); dear father of Joseph (Traci) & Christopher; beloved grandfather of Henry & Adela Mae; fond brother of Bradley (Mary), and Candace (the late Carl) Stabenow. Proceeded in death by his parents John & […]

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