Educator, activist, newlywed: Melva “Mimi” Taylor Grimes dies at 84. Melva “Mimi” Taylor Grimes – an educator who taught for three decades in suburban-area Chicago elementary schools before becoming a supervisor of teaching education at the University of California, Santa Barbara – died on November 24th in Palm Springs, California. She was 84 years old. […]

Richard F. Wajda, 62, of Hickory Hills, passed away November 13, 2024, surrounded in death, as in life, by those who loved him. Rich was born in Chicago, the proud son of a Polish butcher, and spent his childhood first in Back of the Yards and then in Hickory Hills. He graduated from Amos Alonzo […]

Barbara A. Hollis, age 72, of Countryside. Beloved wife of Paul Hollis for a wonderful 42 years. Loving mother of Stephanie (Matt Schroll) Hollis. Dear sister-in-law of the late Sr. Alverna Hollis, Judith Hollis and the late Pamella Thayer. Fond friend of many. Barbara will be rejoining her parents Emil and Marie Dadich. Barbara will […]

Jean Hansen Comer passed on November 10th, 2024, at the age of 60, surrounded by her children and loved ones, after a brief and courageous encounter with cancer. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Comer, Jr.; devoted mother of Aileen Sterr (Nicholas), Joe, Mary Kate, Tommy, and Sarah Jean Comer; proud […]

Adrienne Michelle Henkel, age 76, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. Raised in a large family, Adrienne was the 8th child of ten. She is survived by five sisters, Aliene, Audrey, Ardell, Alice and Anita, as well as several nieces and nephews. Adrienne lived with and was cared for by her sister […]

Patrick K. Stanton, age 65, of Western Springs passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. For 39 years, Pat was a devoted and loving husband to Mary Ann (née Gallagher) and the proud, loving father of Michael (Mary Kate) Stanton & Kate (Matthew Madsen). Raised in a large Irish-American family, Pat […]

Robert David Bobak, age 56, of Western Springs. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Frank Steve Bobak. Loving brother of Frank John (Monica) Bobak. Dear uncle of Tanner Bobak and Ciara (Brandon) Williams. Robert was quiet but had a big heart. Golf and camping were great passions of his. He loved nature, peace, and […]

In the early hours of Saturday, November 30th, the world lost a bright light–Abigail Willa Doherty.  Abby, affectionately known as ‘Roo’, was born on July 2nd, 2005.  She had a smile and energy that was infectious.  There was a twinkle in her eye as she laughed, and all those who knew and loved her will […]

We sadly announce the passing of Joseph Shanley, 74, a longtime LaGrange-area resident, who died November 30, 2024 following a valiant battle with cancer. Mr. Shanley was born Chicago, IL on June 13, 1950. He was one of eight siblings born to the late Dorothy and William Shanley. He was the beloved husband of the […]