Author: Countryside

John Joseph Raftery

John Joseph Raftery, age 87; beloved husband of Mary (nee Kozuch) for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Kevin (Sandy) Raftery, Anne (Keith) Rainer, Maureen (Don) Vear, William (Elizabeth) Raftery, and Tom (Lucy) Raftery; dear grandfather of Jackie (Paul) Eberly, Cory Betzel, Meghan (Adam) Brescia, Matt Vear, Maggie Vear, Sean Raftery, and Sophie Raftery; fond […]

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Calvin P. Stemler

Calvin P. Stemler, 60, of Westmont.  Beloved husband of Karen.  Loving father of Kim.  Devoted brother of Mitch (Rose).  Dear uncle of many.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Friday, December 28, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th Street, Countryside where Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  […]

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Michael C. Thuma

The family of Mike Thuma is sad to share that his long fight with cancer ended peacefully on December 20, 2018, at home with his family surrounding him. Mike, 54, battled his illness courageously with dignity and enormous strength until the end. He faced each day as it came and with each new challenge he […]

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Jean E. Owen

Jean E. Owen, of LaGrange Park; beloved wife of Bill for 57 years; loving mother of Karen (Lance) Ramella, Lisa Owen, & Michael Owen; proud grandmother of Kaylan & Brynne Ramella; dear sister of Louise Foerster; cherished aunt of Jason Foerster & Kristin Colafranceschi; loved great-aunt & friend of many. Visitation 10 a.m. until time […]

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Beatrice Bianucci

Beatrice Bianucci (nee Tintori), of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Enzo Bianucci. Loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Meyer, David (Deborah) and William. Devoted grandmother of Carolyn, Diane, and Tom Meyer, Matthew and Robert Bianucci, and Robert and Caroline Colletti. Fond sister of Eva. Dear aunt and friend of many. Bea enjoyed working for many […]

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Rita M. Madsen

Rita M. Madsen, of LaGrange; beloved wife of the late Howard; loving mother of Kathy Madsen, Susan Capps, Scott (Diane), Kevin, Brian, & the late Brent Madsen; proud grandmother of 10; dear sister of the late William Meyer & the late Shirley (the late Dale) Peterson; preceded in death by loving parents Sebastian & Mary […]

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Jeanne W. Murphy

Jeanne W. Murphy, age 93. Beloved wife of the late James for 49 years; loving mother of Maureen (Ken) Gorman, Terry (Mary Ann) Murphy, James Murphy, Jeanne (Jim) Busse, and Dan (Paul Jones) Murphy; dear grandmother of Brian (Jessica) Murphy, Bridget Boam, Jonathan (Colleen) & Christopher (Mary Ann) Gorman, and Rebecca (Joe Loofbourrow) & Paul […]

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Gerald J. Mozdzierz

Gerald J. Mozdzierz, age 78, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Charlene (nee Greco) for a wonderful 55 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Douglas Frank) Mozdzierz Frank, Krista (Joseph Skach) Mozdzierz-Skach, Pamela (David Filer IV) Mozdzierz, and Andrea Mozdzierz. Devoted grandfather of Victoria and Cameran Frank, Jordan and Justyn Skach, and David Filer V. Cherished […]

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James R. Deslauriers

James R. Deslauriers, age 82, of LaGrange, IL; beloved husband to Marianne (nee Soucie) for 53 wonderful years; loving father of Michael P. Deslauriers; dear brother of Norma (Richard) Reid and the late Thomas (Cecelia) Deslauriers; uncle and friend of many. Jim truly loved life and always had an infectious smile and kind words for […]

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