Author: Countryside

Joanne “Joan” Callahan

Joanne “Joan” Callahan (nee Dalton), age 92, of Hinsdale, passed away on September 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Eugene R. Callahan; loving mother of Nancy (Daniel Lohr), James E. (Monica), David M. (Anna Liljas), Margaret “Maggie” (Rob) Nighswander, and Mary Jo (John Brown); cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Brendan and […]

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James Robinson Barr

James Robinson Barr, age 83, of LaGrange Park; beloved husband of Ardath (née Wilson); loving grandfather of Katelyn & James; dear brother of the late Susan (the late Richard) Olchak; cherished son of the late Evans Robinson and the late Sara Margaret Barr; father of Laura. Jim graduated from Franklin High School, Franklin, PA, and […]

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Maryann P. Lopina

Maryann P. Lopina, age 81, of LaGrange, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025. Born on May 7, 1944, in Chicago to Raymond and Marie (nee Houda) Pechota, Maryann was raised in LaGrange and attended St. Cletus Catholic School and Nazareth High School. Maryann loved gardening and will be remembered for her […]

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Maria Jessica “Chuy” Antusis

Maria Jessica “Chuy” Antusis, age 96, of LaGrange, IL, passed away on August 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alex Antusis; loving mother of the late Greg Carranza and Caryn (Christopher Hepplewhite) Carranza; proud grandmother of Kevin, Lauren (fiancé Collin Smothers), and Megan Roberts; dear sister of the late Eulogia Velasquez, Brigido (Beatrice) Hidalgo, […]

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Mary Rose Seifert

Mary Rose Seifert (nee Dernbach), age 100, died peacefully on August 22, 2025 at Meadowbrook Manor of LaGrange.  Beloved wife of the late Elwyn, Loving mother of Diane Hill of Indian Head Park, William (Cynthia) of Hoffman Estates and the late Julie Kerrigan.  Devoted grandmother of Andrea (Victor) Vela, Stephanie (Patrick) Giblin, Claire (Steve) Leaf […]

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Michael A. Sommerfeld

Michael A. Sommerfeld, of LaGrange; beloved husband of Jeanne (née Weber)for 24 years; loving father of Moira and Michael. Beloved son of the late Kitty and Al Sommerfeld. Cherished light of the Sommerfeld family, Patrick (Diane) Sommerfeld, Mary (Joel) Flint, Karen Rezek, the late Brian (late Cookie) Sommerfeld, Nancy (Tony) Symia, and Kristen (Eddie) Cornelio. […]

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Mario A. Pasin

Mario A. Pasin, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025.  He was the loved husband of Mary Kay (née Berigan); loving father of Mark (Mary Margaret), Therese (David) Brandenstein, Antonio, Paul (Jane), & Robert (Muriel Quinn); proud grandfather of Paul (Jenny), Mary (Kassi), & Miles Brandenstein, Helen, Henry, Oscar, & Linus Quinn Pasin, […]

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Brandon Babinsky

Brandon Babinsky, age 48, of Lisle, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kim Koubek; loving father of Dylan and Devin; cherished son of Ray and Maureen; devoted brother of Andrea (Tony) Janke; dear son-in-law of Charles and the late Yvette Koubek; proud uncle of Emma and […]

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Robert “Bob” Kelly

Mr. Robert “Bob” Donald Kelly, 95, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025 at King-Bruwaert House, Burr Ridge, Illinois. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1929 .  Bob completed a B.S. in General Engineering from Iowa State, a Master’s  degree in Industrial Engineering and a PhD in Industrial Psychology from Purdue University.   […]

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Donald J. Swiatek

Donald J. Swiatek, age 74, of Western Springs, IL. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Stamper) for 46 memorable years; loving father of Amanda (Blayne) Sim and Adam Swiatek; dear brother of James (Carol) Swiatek; fond uncle of John (Lisa) Swiatek, Emily (Joseph) Keblusek, and Catherine (Thomas) Ratajczak; loving son of the late Wanda & late […]

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