Ruth Lucille Van Gelder (nee Ruggaber), 100, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.   She was born on February 26, 1919 in Otisville, New York, to Frank and Margaretha Ruggaber and was raised in Ridgway, PA. She graduated with honors from Centennial High School in Ridgway, PA. She entered the West Penn Hospital Nursing program […]

Melvin M. Sims, age 89, of Willow Springs; beloved husband of 67 years to Catherine, nee Filomendi; loving father of the late Melvin (Judy), Greg, Mark (Connie), Karen (David) Schmiege and Christian (Laura); cherished grandfather of Ryan (Brianne) Schmiege, Jessica (Michael) Lee, Alyssa Schmiege, Justin Sims, Shawn Bradford, Sara (Jesus) Chavez, and Elizabeth Sims; dear […]

Grace Kimura, age 93, of La Grange Park, IL passed away after a short illness. Beloved wife of Dr. Eugene Tatsuru Kimura, dear mother of Kathryn (Timothy) Mlsna of Oak Brook, IL, Eugenie (Dr. Eugene) Chiu of Burr Ridge, IL and Dr. Alan Kimura of Denver, CO.; loving grandmother and great-grandmother. A memorial service and […]

Endre ‘Bandi’ Ivan, age 91, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of Selma for 59 years; loving father of Kristine (Elliott) Wall & Andrea Van Santen (Bob Scavone); proud grandfather of Jake, Mallory, Elliott, Angela, Kevin, & Lia; uncle & friend of many. Memorial visitation Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial […]

Constantine L. Tsaros, age 97, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of the late Gladys T. Tsaros. Loving father of Jonell (George Michael) Knue, Julia (Michael) Rominger, Janet (James) Fechner, and Jennifer (Richard) Hayes. Devoted grandfather of eight. Dear great-grandfather of two. Cherished brother of the late Elaine (late Joseph) Bell and the late Betty (late […]

Lucinda S. Gangler (nee Lau), 85, of LaGrange Park, IL formerly of Ludington, MI and Durand, MI died Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  She was the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Gangler.  She is survived by her children Polly (John) Gregory, Andy Gangler, Suzanne (Thomas) James and grandchildren Darcy, Kyle, William, Peter, Lucy and […]

Carolina Jeanette (nee Rajunis) Roche, 79; devoted wife of Michael Edward Roche for 53 years; loving mother of Nicholas Roche; sister of the late Leonard Rajunis. Generous, dignified, ethical. Donations to LOMC.org. Info: (708) 352-6500

Lois “Sweetie” Goralka passed away on March 14, 2019. She was born April 1, 1930 to Arthur and Margaret Frett. Her loving husband Thomas, daughter Kristine, sister LaVerne, and brother Robert predeceased her. She is survived by her five children: Thomas, Matthew (Julie), Laurie (Joshua) Casselberry, Marguerite Ganz, Katie (Frank) Zimmerman, and thirteen grandchildren: Susan, […]

David C. Healy, age 56, of LaGrange, formerly of Lyons and Hometown; loving husband of Julie; loving father of Katie & Michael; dear brother of Mary, nee Healy, (James) Hayes and the late Michael Healy; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews;  loving dog & cat dad; dear friend of many. David was preceded in […]