Month: March 2020

William E. Murphy

William E. Murphy, Jr., 78, of Woodridge.  Beloved husband of Beverly for 55 years.  Loving father of Kevin (Ruth) Murphy and Lonna Murphy (Ethan Badman).  Devoted grandfather of Dermot Murphy Badman.  Dear brother of Patricia (Ronald) Girard and the late Joseph (Donna) Murphy.  Fond uncle of Dawn Girard Kunz, Ronald (Erika) Girard, Carol (Martin) Zavala […]

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John L. Hedinger

John L. Hedinger, age 91, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved husband of Betty for 72 years.  Loving father of Theresa (late Philip) Naso, Pamela (Richard) Hartig and Patricia (John) Manderscheid.  Devoted grandfather of Christina (Steven) Bonnell, Jennifer (Jedidiah) Ayres, Kimberly (Jake) Eyermann, Lauren (Michael) Holloway and Matthew (Cristina) Malusa.  Dear great-grandfather of Ruby, Leo, Josiah, Jeremiah, […]

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Stanley V. Buchacz

Stanley V. Buchacz, age 78, of LaGrange Park, passed away on March 15, 2020; beloved husband of the late Sharon; loving father of Kimberly (Jack) Stob; Stanley will be dearly missed. Services were held privately with the family. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500

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Mary L. Giles

Mary L. Giles, age 92, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Giles for a wonderful 44 years. Loving mother of Jean Ruffin, Joseph M. (Carla Leppert) Giles, Elizabeth (Steven) Warner, Peter (Dawn) Giles, Virginia (Peter) Dorenbos, and Lily (Randy) Carr. Devoted grandmother of 17. Cherished great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Michael […]

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James Richard Picchetti

James Richard Picchetti, D.D.S., age 66, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Patricia, M.D for 40 years.  Loving father of James T. (Connie) Picchetti, LeeAnna (John) Bryant, Joseph (fiancée Madelyn) Picchetti and Michael Picchetti.  Devoted grandfather of Joaquin, Victoria, Alicia, Rose, Johnny and Christopher.  Dear brother of Ronald (Diane) Picchetti, D.D.S. and Marlene Picchetti and […]

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Wilma Frew Beshoar

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Wilma Frew Beshoar, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 93. Wilma was born on April 7, 1926 in Joliet, Illinois to William and Bernice Frew.  She attended Joliet Township HS and received her Associates degree from Joliet Junior College in 1946.  Wilma married her high […]

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Helen L. Taaffe

Helen L .Taaffe, age 101, of LaGrange; beloved wife of the late Andrew; loving mother of Kathryn (Michael) McLearn, the late Andrea Taaffe (Alan Gordon), David (Diana) Taaffe, & Jane (Joseph) Yount; proud & cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 6; dear aunt and loving friend to many. All local services scheduled for Helen […]

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Lorraine Pietras

Lorraine Pietras, age 96, formerly of Cicero and Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Edward Pietras for a wonderful 54 years. Loving mother of Barbara (Dennis) Schumacher, James (Holly) Pietras, and Robert (Janet) Pietras. Devoted grandmother of Aimee (Edward) Nowak, John (Alison) Pietras, and Michael Pietras. Dear great-grandmother of Abigail and Anna Nowak. Cherished sister […]

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The Hon. Donald J. O’Brien, Jr.

The Hon. Donald J. O’Brien, Jr.; age 81; of Indian Head Park. Loving father of Donald J. (Linda) O’Brien, III; Sean (Lisa) O’Brien; and the Hon. Brendan (Jessica) O’Brien. Devoted grandfather of Aubrey, Zachary, Samantha, Judy, and Vanessa. Dear brother of Nancy (Rodger) Brown, Terrence (Judy) O’Brien, Dennis (Pat) O’Brien, and Richard (Doreen) O’Brien. Beloved […]

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Andrew J. Creighton

Andrew J. Creighton, age 71, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of Kathleen (née Burke); loving dad of Andy, Colleen (Matt Fender), & Megan; proud grandfather of Ronan Fender; loving brother of JoDee & Kathleen Creighton; predeceased by loving parents Andrew & Josephine Creighton; dear brother-in-law, uncle, & friend to many. Visitation 3 to 9pm […]

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