Author: Countryside

Theresa B. Vana (nee Platek)

Theresa B. Vana (nee Platek) age 83, of LaGrange, a former longtime resident of Cicero. Loving mother of Debbie (Dave) Kozerski, Phil (Sharon) Vana, Glenn (Janet) Vana and Laura (Hal) Shapiro; cherished grandmother of Will, Tim and Rob Kozerski, Tracy and Chris Vana, Valerie and Kim Vana and Jake Shapiro; proud great-grandmother of Trevor Vana; […]

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Joan Abernethy

Joan (nee Leichtfuss) Abernethy, 87, died Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in Hinsdale, IL in the presence of loving family and beloved Reverend Kate Spelman of All Saints Episcopal Church of Western Springs. She was born January 25th, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Margaret (nee O’Neill) Leichtfuss and Dr. Irvin W. Leichtfuss of Milwaukee, WI. […]

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Harry Arthur Montgomery

Harry Arthur Montgomery, age 89, of Burr Ridge, IL; beloved husband of Gloria (nee Klein); loving father of Alison (Allen) Crumbley, Christopher (Amy Teri) Montgomery, Melissa Montgomery-Rader, and the late Inger Marie Montgomery; proud grandfather of Alana, Leigha, & Olivia Crumbley, Harrison & Donovan Rader, and Eloise & Harper Montgomery; son of the late Birdie […]

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Ruth G. Wulff

Ruth G. Wulff, age 95 and devoted wife to the late Robert “Bud” Wulff, passed peacefully on January 21.  Ruth was the loving daughter of Charles and Barbara Graske of the “Back of the Yards” and was preceded in death by her six siblings (Lillian, Charles, Henry, Adah, Katherine and Edward).  Ruth was an active […]

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Patricia A. Lee

Patricia A. Lee (nee Schack), age 73, of Streamwood. Former wife of John Rasmussen. Loving mother of Kristen (Steven) Garnett. Devoted “Grammy” of Alexis, J.D., and Spencer Garnett. Cherished sister, cousin, aunt, and friend of many. Long term employee of Wolf & Company, Oak Brook. Memorial Visitation 3 to 9pm, with a Memorial Service at […]

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Elaine H. Kennedy

Elaine H. Kennedy of LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs and Hinsdale. Born June 5, 1932 in Hinsdale; died January 20, 2018 at her home. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald A. Kennedy. Loving mother of Anne Kennedy, Martha Kennedy and Donald  George (Carie)Kennedy; devoted grandmother of Michael Kennedy, Joseph Donald “JD” and […]

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John T. Rudak

John T. Rudak  age 71, of Countryside. Dearly beloved husband of Carol M. (nee Malec); devoted father of Marisa (Michael) Nyerges, John Alex Rudak and Phillip Rudak; cherished grandfather of Caroline, Ellie and Anna Nyerges; dear brother of Randy (Judy) Rudak; fond uncle of many. Visitation Sunday, January 21, from 3 until 9pm at Hallowell […]

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Gail M. Swaback

Gail M. Swaback (nee Anderson) age 78, longtime resident of Western Springs. Beloved wife of the late David S.; devoted mother of Karen (Ray Hacker) Swaback, Sandy (John) Campo, Eric  Swaback and David Swaback; cherished grandmother of Michael, Jack, Betsy, Hailey and Brooke; dear sister of Al (the late Mary Ann) Anderson and the late […]

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Doris P. Carr Sampson

Doris P. Carr Sampson was born in 1927 in New Jersey to Rev. Ralph and Elsa Carr.  She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Evelyn Carr Davis, and her brother Ralph W. Carr, Jr., and loving husband Harold “Sam” Sampson.  Surviving relatives are 3 nieces, Barbara Davis French (Charles), Carol Davis and Carolyn Carr […]

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Richard A. Provost

Richard Allen Provost, 70, of LaGrange Park.  Beloved son of Phyllis and the late James.  Loving husband of Kathy.  Devoted father of Kristin Provost (Charles Gibson “Wolf”) and Jeanette (Marc) Austra.  Cherished grandfather of Kevin and Jordan Jackson, Andrew Provost, Crystal, Brandon, Jason, Katelyn and Megan Austra and great-grandfather of Evelyn Austra.  Dear brother of […]

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