Month: July 2023

Michael French McDonnell

Michael French McDonnell, age 65, of La Grange. Loving father of Michael, Timothy (Darcy), Luke (Corinne), and Sophia whom he shared with Margaret. Grandfather of Mercedes “Sadie Rose.” Cherished brother of the late Mercedes (John) Hacholski, Joseph (Catherine) McDonnell, Bridget (Bill) Mushrush, Erin (Gerry) Leahy, Jeanelle (Neil) Noonan, Kathleen (Bill) Lynch, Honor (Tom) Lorenzini, and […]

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John L. Glatz

Ret. Col John L. Glatz John L. Glatz, 74, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, passed away July 14, 2023. John was born in 1949 to Leopoldt and Emelia (Emilie) Glatz of Chicago. John graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb with his bachelor’s in education and his master’s in administration. He began his career as […]

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Joachim Joseph (“Jock”) Brown

Joachim Joseph (“Jock”) Brown, 74, died July 18, 2023, at his home in LaGrange, Illinois, after a long illness, with his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia (“Patsy”) (née Powell), at his side. He was the devoted father of Kathleen “Katie” Brown-Heinecken (Kim), Maura Brown (Keith Baich), Colleen Vrba (Geoffrey), and Timothy, and loving grandfather […]

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Christine M. Moe

Christine M. “Chris” “Tina” Moe (nee Zawacki), age 74, of LaGrange Highlands. Beloved wife of Kenneth G. Moe for a wonderful 49 years. Loving mother of Karen (Jim) Blatzer. Devoted grandmother of Jimmy, Jake, and Josh. Fond aunt, cousin and true friend of many. Known for her kindness and strength, not many knew the numerous […]

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Ella M. Williams

Ella M. Williams, age 88, of Crest Hill.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard Williams and the late Ronald Rader.  Loving mother of Diane (Steven) Sowa, Leonard (Gayle) Williams Jr. and Mary Williams.  Devoted grandmother of Katherine (Joseph) Apple, Matthew Sowa, Jason (Jessica) Williams, Leonard (Nakisha) Williams III, Noah (Carolyn) Williams and Rachael (Steven) Buchan.  […]

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John W. Ramler

John Warren Ramler, 77, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Jeanne.  Loving father of Kent (Joy), Nathan, Brad (Jennifer), Steven and Jared.  Cherished grandfather of Ruth, Jonathan, Rose, David, Tom, Jay, Bryce, Brayden, Avery, Brecken, Price, Cason, Wells, Julia and Dahlia, and great-grandfather of 3.  Dear brother of Barbara (Steven) King and the late Richard […]

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Toms C. Zolk

Toms C. Zolk, age 78, of LaGrange; beloved husband of Cynthia Zolk; loving father of Randall (Melissa) Zolk, Loren (Megan) Zolk, & Kimberly (Chris) Stromer; proud grandfather of 12; dear brother of the late John Zolk. Toms grew up in LaGrange, and graduated from Lyons Township High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s […]

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Marion Cesnauskas

Marion Cesnauskas, age 91, of Brookfield. Faithful wife of Ignas Cesnauskas. Beloved daughter of the late William Seymour Yates and the late Agnes (nee Priestley) Yates. Proud mother of the late Dr. Linda Cesnauskas. Loving grandmother of Jenna (Christopher) Lamberton. Dear sister of Margaret (nee Yates) Fox, the late Robert Yates, and the late James […]

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Jeanne R. Stanis

Jeanne (née Ryan) Stanis, age 87, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Ray Stanis; loving mother of Tom (Aysen), the late Mark, Bob (Suzie), John (Melissa), & Andy (Teresa); proud grandmother of Stephen, Hakan, Talia, and the late Timur; Rayven; Lizzie; Erica, Ken, Spencer, Charlie; Jessica, Erik, Sara, Kelly, & Erin; dear sister […]

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James L. Cornelius

James Luke Cornelius III passed away on 7/13/2023 in Downers Grove, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Fisher Cornelius, his father, Dr. James Luke Cornelius Jr, his mother, Jewel Gose Cornelius, and his brother, Dr. Samuel Gose Cornelius.  Born in Hale, Missouri but raised mostly in Edina, Missouri, after graduating college, Jim, or “Harry” as his friends called him, […]

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