Author: Countryside

Jarmila Burian

Jarmila Burian, age 95, of LaGrange Park, IL; beloved wife of the late Charles Burian; loving mother of Jarmila (Riza) Batovski, the late Alena Kaburov, Charles (Mary) Burian, Martha (Toby) Motycka, Christina Frano, and Michael (Melody Breeden) Burian; dear grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of eleven; great-great-grandmother of one; fond sister of Jaroslav (late Marie) Pavlik. […]

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Dolores Young-Watson

Dolores Young-Watson Sunrise: September 27, 1939 Sunset: March 19, 2016 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good……. Romans 8:28English Standard Version (ESV) Dolores was born on September 27, 1939 in Carlton, Georgia.  Her parents Lillian Powers and James Fleming brought her to Chicago at an early age where she and her […]

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Virginia K. Minella

Virginia K. Minella, nee Kosinski, 88, of LaGrange Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 16, 2016 at Cantata Adult Life Services in Brookfield.  She was born on May 9, 1927 in Cicero, IL to Stanley and Mary Kosinski, the youngest of 8 children.  After graduation from Morton High School, she entered […]

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Joyce Violet Vileta Matousek

Joyce Violet Vileta Matousek died peacefully on March 8 at her home in La Grange Park, IL, at age 92. A remarkable woman, Joyce was a lovely, strong wife and mother. She rejoins Ed, her beloved husband of 72 years, who passed away January 11. Joyce is survived by her children and their spouses, Jill and Stephen […]

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Cathleen “Casey” Nilles

Cathleen “Casey” Nilles, age 26; beloved daughter of Sandy (nee Woodyatt) and Anthony Nilles; dear sister of Carey and Katrina Nilles; fond granddaughter of Catherine and the late Lyle Woodyatt ; Jane and the late Herbert Nilles (late Colleen). Visitation 4 to 9pm Friday, March 11 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th […]

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Joseph J. Catuara

Joseph J. Catuara, age 84, of Oak Lawn. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; father of Joesph Jr.; step-father of Elizabeth and Donald; loving brother of Frank (Vera); uncle of Julia, Keith, and Michael; cousin and friend to many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, March 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th […]

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Helen Stepanek

Helen Stepanek, the passionate, cello-playing devotee of West Suburban Orchestra who brought the love of music, writing, and the arts to her two children and grandchildren, died on Saturday in Hinsdale. She was 90. Helen was a devoted mother who, with her husband Frank, were lifelong residents and community supporters in Chicago’s southwest suburbs and […]

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Lorraine D. Alexovich

Lorraine D. Alexovich, 89, of LaGrange.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Alexovich and the late Al Stahl.  Loving mother of Nancy (Ralph) Palmiere.  Devoted grandmother of Christopher (Linda) Palmiere, Lisa Palmiere and Jennifer (Kevin) Burns-Palmiere.  Dear great-grandmother of Aiden Burns.  Fond sister of the late Virginia (late Ziggy) Walesa.  Dear aunt of John (Carolyn) […]

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Jonathan Edwin Goers

Jonathan Edwin Goers, 37, of Misericordia Home, Chicago.  Beloved son of Richard and Ellie.  Loving brother of Eric (Kerri), Peter (Sheree) Goers and Beth (Matt) Taylor.  Devoted uncle of Ethan, Sophie, Chloe, Laney, Colette, Ellie and Jude Goers.  Memorial Visitation 10 am until time of Memorial Service 11am Saturday, March 5th at Redeemer Lutheran Church, […]

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George Greer Rinder

George Greer Rinder passed away on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 as a result of complications following emergency abdominal surgery.  He had recently celebrated his 95th birthday in high spirits with his children and grandchildren.  George was born on February 3, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Dr. Carl O. and Edna Jane Greer Rinder.  He grew up in […]

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