Month: February 2024

Mark Klesman

Mark Klesman, age 69, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2024. Adored husband of Kathy Webster. Legendary father of Alison and Jennifer Klesman. Dear brother of Norris (Charlotte) Klesman. Fond nephew of Marcia Mark. Caring cousin of Rose Morowitz, Judy (Gary) Galluzzo, Linda (Bill) Hildebrand, and Sheri (Jere) Roche. Proud to be called friend and […]

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Frank P. Di Pompeo

Frank P. Di Pompeo, age 64, of Indian Head Park, IL; loving husband of Mary (nee Chaloupka) for 44 years; dearest dad of Ryan (Julia) and Jake (Veronica Moul) Di Pompeo; fond brother of Christine (late John Lorenz), Mike (Maryann), and the late Leonard Di Pompeo; son of the late Nellie & late Leo Di […]

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Dr. Claudette Pieczynski

Dr. Claudette Pieczynski (nee Ostrowski,) age 86, of Indian Head Park. Beloved partner of the late Thomas Pieczynski. Loving mother of Nicholette Obregon, Tom Baker, Kathryn (Liem) Nguyen, and Paul (Kim) Pieczynski. Devoted “Busia” of Josie (Matt Casas) Obregon Casas, Alex Stepanek, Brittany (Reginald) Tiglao, Gilbert Obregon, Michael Nguyen, Jo (Brian) Laughran, Megan Pieczynski, Tommy […]

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Sr. Michele Elfering

Sr. Michele Elfering, C. S. J., age 95, beloved member of The Congregation of St. Joseph of LaGrange, celebrating 76 years of Religious Life. Marguerite Ann Elfering was born on December 29, 1928 to Ruby and Felix Elfering.  She was the sixth child of what would be eight children.  Mary Caroline, Felix, Jr., Donald, Robert […]

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James E. Moran

James E. “Jim” Moran, 80, of La Grange, IL passed away on February 13, 2024, due to complications from heart failure and pneumonia. Although his passing was expected, his family is profoundly saddened. Jim was born on July 17, 1943, to Walter and Grace (née Becherer) Moran in Chicago, IL. He was the second of […]

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Grace Young Sun Shon

Grace Young Sun Shon passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 at the age of 77.  Grace is survived by her professor son (Phil), professor daughter-in-law (Leah), daughter (Nancy), and Will, Ellie, Maggie, Edward, Koca, Kona, and Mindy, three sisters and a brother and their families, cousins, and close friends all who will remember her […]

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Catherine Stubitsch

Catherine Stubitsch, age 60, of LaGrange, passed away on February 16, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Ernest & Olga Stubitsch; loving sister of Paul, Mary, and Tom Stubitsch; dear aunt of Adam, Colette, Ryan, and Taylor Stubitsch ; a friend of many. Catherine was raised on the southwest side of Chicago.  She attended St. […]

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Elvio Ulcigrai

Elvio Ulcigrai, of Trieste, Italy, Chicago, Orland Park, and most recently Western Springs, Illinois, was called to his eternal rest in the arms of Christ on February 18, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Gail Ulcigrai for a wonderful 56 years; loving father of Marisa (Michael) Yates, Alan (Diane) Ulcigrai, […]

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Charles Joseph Hammer

Charles Joseph Hammer, 51, of Clarendon Hills.  Beloved son of David and Carole Hammer.  Cherished brother of Cheryl (John) DiCosola.  Dear uncle of Becca, Rachel, Josh and Gracie DiCosola.  Visitation 4 to 8pm Monday, February 19, 2024 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove, where Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am […]

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Louise Steigerwald

Louise Steigerwald (nee Oesterle): 2/16/1936 – 2/16/2024. Beloved mother of Claire (Jim) Bitautas and dearest grandmother of Andrew & Scott Bitautas; preceeded in death by her parents, Ruth and Dr. Clarence Oesterle. Louise had many happy memories of her early life in South Shore along Lake Michigan before moving to the western suburbs, which she […]

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