Author: Countryside

Ray W. Pietryla

Ray W. Pietryla, 96, passed away peacefully the morning of October 10, 2024, at his home in Indian Head Park, Illinois. Ray, born on August 29, 1928, in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, was the last of seven children born to Anthony and Mary (née Szafran) Pietryla. He was preceded in death by his […]

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Angela Dunning

Angela Dunning, of Indian Head Park, formerly of Riverside, age 85. Adoring sister of the late Madonna (Tony) Curran and the late Mickey (Joan) Madigan. Dear friend of Nancy Matsumoto. Loving Aunt of Michael Madigan, Kim (Bob) Veron, Tony (Melissa) Curran, Shannon (Brad) Prischman, and proud great Auntie of Michael and Matthew Veron, Lily Madigan, […]

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Richard “Dick” B. Pott

Richard “Dick” B. Pott; 96 years old; of Dowagiac, Michigan; formerly of Cicero, Illinois; passed away on October 6, 2024, after battling prostate cancer. He was a Korean War Combat Veteran that saw action, while assigned to a heavy weapons unit. In 1951, he married the late Margaret (nee Parker), whom he met while roller […]

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Edward “Chip” Liczwek

The family of Edward “Chip” Liczwek regret to announce his passing on 9/24/2024. He was a model father, loving son, caring husband, and wonderful friend. He is survived by his son, Alex Liczwek, his brother-in-law, Michael Batio, his honorary brother, Edward Otrusina, and his cousins, Lori Andrews and Kevin Kellogg. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & […]

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Linda J. Darrus

Linda J. Darrus, age 76, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Riverside, passed away on October 6, 2024. Beloved wife of James N. Darrus for a wonderful 32 years. Loving mother of Cindy McAuliffe (Terry Grove). Devoted grandmother of Michael (Ashley) Garbarz and Zack Garbarz. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn McAuliffe. Interment […]

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Concetta Mroz

Concetta Mroz, age 92, of Brookfield, passed away on October 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank Mroz. Loving mother of Patricia (Dennis) Salvino, Danny (Lynda) De Vito, and Angela (Robert) Paul. Devoted grandmother of Dina (Michael) Adamski, Dennis Salvino Jr. (Kelly), Danny (Shala) De Vito, Shawn (Lauren) Salvino, Anthony Paul, Amanda Paul, and […]

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Robert Rodak

Dr. Robert Rodak of Forest Park, Illinois, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2024, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He leaves behind a legacy of compassion and commitment to his family. Rob was born on May 2nd, 1954, in Edinboro, PA to Richard and Aimee (Doucette) Rodak.  While earning a […]

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Theresa D. Baniewicz

Theresa D. Baniewicz, age 96, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Edward Stanley Baniewicz; loving mother of David Baniewicz; dear sister of the late Sophia (Edward) Marshall, Frank Michon, Chester Michon, & Emil MIchon; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation 10am until time of Funeral Mass, 11am, on Saturday, September 28 […]

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David Laperuto

David Laperuto, age 71, of Westchester, IL; beloved son of the late Anthony Laperuto (Lape) and late Josephine Urban Laperuto; loving brother of Christine (Bill Roznowski) Laperuto.  Dave was an avid sports fan, especially Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. Visitation Wednesday, October 02 from 4 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. […]

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Norman Werner

Norman Alois Werner, age 85 of Lombard, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2024. Norman was born on July 13, 1939, and lived on a farm near Ellinwood Kansas with his parents Erwin and Clara and his three siblings. He attended school in Ellinwood Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in […]

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