Author: Countryside

John Charles Martin

John Charles Martin, passed into Eternal Life May 21, 2016 at home after fighting multiple myeloma for three years; Born June 8, 1952. Graduated LTHS 1970, Michigan Technological University 1974, cum Laude; BS, Michigan University 1977, MS;  He was an actuarial mathematician and an A. S. A. (Associate Society of Actuaries). Longtime resident of Western […]

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Margaret Helen Aul

Margaret Helen Aul, age 96, died on May 19. 2016 in her home of 71 years. Margaret was born to George and Sarah (Brown) Benson on their farm in Viola, Wisconsin on July 2, 1919. She was the next oldest of five children, and attended Upper Camp Creek Grade School. She was preceded in death by […]

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Michelle Annette Battles

Michelle Annette Battles, of Palos Hills.  Beloved mother of Brittany Ritchie and Alyssa O’Neill.  Devoted grandmother of Victorria Deckert and Elijah O’Neill-Yasin.  Dear sister of Dan (Sandra) and Michael (Jina) Boerman.  Loving daughter of Janis and Edwin Boerman.  Also several nieces and nephews.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday May 20, from 4pm […]

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Betty H. Karnes

Betty H. Karnes (nee Hooks) age 84, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of Michael M. for 60 years. Loving mother of Nona (Gary) Massengill and John Karnes. Devoted grandmother of Christian and Daniel Massengill. Cherished sister of Patsy Lemmond and sister-in-law of Audrey Hooks, Celia Prince and Karen Miller. Dear aunt to many. Betty was preceded […]

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Mark Steven Diederich

Mark Steven Diederich, 61, of Countryside.  Beloved husband of Paulette.  Loving father of Jessica (Brian) Diederich-Smart and Jason Diederich.  Dear grandfather of Sarah, Ella, Madison, Zachary, Audrey and Isabelle.  Devoted brother of Tony, John, Chris (Monica) and the late Mike Diederich.  Fond uncle of many.  Visitation 3pm until time of service 8pm Saturday, May 14 […]

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Thomas L. Parker

Thomas L. Parker age 80, of Sister Lakes, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. A time of visitation for friends and family from Michigan will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 405 Center Street in Dowagiac with Masonic Rites held […]

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Jeanette Luce

Jeanette Luce, age 87, of LaGrange, IL (formerly of Clearwater, FL); beloved wife of Richard “Dick” for 59 wonderful years; loving mother of Jeff (Ann Warachowski), Craig (Kathy), Tim, Peggy (Kurt) Vavra, Patti (Jim) Essig, and Sue (Frank McKean) Raddatz; dear grandmother of Kelly (Derek Seymour) Luce, Kristin (Doug) Whitaker, the late Kurt Ryan Vavra, […]

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Claudia Jane Klotz

Claudia Jane Klotz, 76, of Crest Hill formerly of Downers Grove and Hodgkins.  Beloved wife of Walter.  Loving mother of Robin (Michael) Pietrini, Donna (Paul) Kralovec and Jeannine (Dan) Allen.  Devoted grandmother of Michael (Andrea) Pietrini, Jr., Brian Pietrini, Ashley (Curt) Brooks, Nichole (Scott) Bocek, Matthew, Andrew and Christina Kralovec, Daniel Allen, and great-grandmother of […]

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William Stevenson Brady

William Stevenson Brady, 85, passed away on May 2, 2016 in Sarasota, FL. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Glaser). Loving father of Chris, Mary Ann (Peter) Pashigian, Bill, and Mike (Christina). Dear grandfather of Erin and Megan Brady, Owen and Magali Pashigian, Colin and Brigid Brady. Brother of the late Frank Brady (Su […]

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Elizabeth Rose Sexton

Elizabeth Rose Sexton, age 96, of Western Springs.  Beloved wife of the late Leo.  Loving mother of Mary Beth (John) Walsh, John (Patricia), Margaret, Patrick (Chris), Rita, Kevin and the late Terrence (Diane).  Devoted grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 20.  Dear aunt to many.  Visitation 4-8pm Tuesday May 10th at Hallowell & James Funeral […]

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