Author: Countryside

Courtney Joy Schrey

Courtney Joy Schrey, age 42, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023. Beloved daughter of Thomas and the late Iris; cherished cousin, niece, and friend of many. Courtney attended Hinsdale Central High School, Northwestern University, and Illinois Institute of Technology. She loved swimming and crossword puzzles. Courtney taught and tutored many at College of DuPage. […]

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Charlotte Kozak

Charlotte Kozak (“Chickie”), age 82, of LaGrange Highlands, IL; beloved wife of Conrad Kozak for 42 years; loving mother of Jim (Sue) Kunze, Joy (John) Koziol, & Ann (Norm Mason) Kozak; proud grandmother of Ethan, Amelia, Iris, Dan (Kerrin), & Michele (Jack); great-grandmother of Gabe, Maura, & Noah; dear sister of Chuck (Nancy) & Leo […]

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Rock Madden

Rock Thomas Madden, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 23, 2023. Beloved son of Claire Ann Madden and the late Robert Joseph Madden. Husband of Maris (Pope), brother of Bob (Patti), Bill (Cindy), Chris (Chrisy), John (Anne), and Ann (Chris Thoms) Madden. Cherished Uncle to many nieces, nephews; also numerous […]

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Thomas S. Garland Sr.

Thomas S. Garland Sr., of Hinsdale, formerly of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Areddia); loving father of Thomas and Joseph, and his dog, Gabriella; adored son of Barbara and the late Thomas; cherished brother of Kim (Thomas) Campbell and Jill Garland; fond uncle and friend of many. Thomas was a model train enthusiast. […]

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Grace Margaret Creighton

Grace, born November 10th, 1932, indeed embodied her name. She died peacefully at St. Patrick’s Residence (Naperville) on November 15th, after a short stay, experiencing the compassionate care and dedication of the Carmelite sisters and entire nursing staff. Grace was born in Chicago to the late Mary (Cullen) and Dr. Matthew Creighton and was one […]

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Frances M. Francsis

Frances M. Francsis, age 93, of Mt. Prospect, IL; beloved wife of the late Ted Francsis; loving mother of Ted (Rose) Francsis, Ken (Rosemary) Francsis, & Kathy (Jerry) Moran; proud grandmother of Ashley (Raj Seshadri) Francsis, Matt (Erin) Francsis, Kyle Francsis, Meredith (Gordon) Oliver, Sean Francsis, Cara (Pete) Rogers, Kellyn (Hannie Ali) Moran, Emily (Kevin) […]

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Rosela P. Mendoza

Rosela P. Mendoza, age 101, of Woodridge, IL.  A visitation will be held 3 to 9pm Friday, November 24th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Mass will be 10am Saturday, November 25th at Divine Savior Church, 6700 Main St., Downers Grove. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in […]

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Yvette Koubek

Yvette Koubek, age 68, of Frenchburg, KY. Beloved wife of Charles Fred Koubek, for a wonderful 49 years. Loving mother of Kimberly (Brandon) Babinsky and Chuck Koubek. Devoted grandmother Dylan, Devin, and Kati. Cherished daughter of Gertrude and the late William. Dear sister of Denise (late Richard) White, Jeannine (late Jack) Darrah, Bill (late Diane) […]

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Geraldine G. Osmolak-Vlahos

Geraldine G. Osmolak-Vlahos, age 78, of Bridgeview, IL. Loving wife of the late Louis Vlahos and the late Kenneth Osmolak. Dearest mother of Nicole Osmolak and the late Jason Osmolak. Loving sister of Gloria (the late James) Chiostri.  Beloved stepmother to Shauna Salinas, Christopher Osmolak, Gregory Vlahos, and Jeni Procopio. Preceded in death by her […]

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James A. Wees

James A. Wees, 86, passed away on November 16th. Beloved husband of Patricia (Delsing); fond brother of the late Donald (Judith) of Rochester, MN; Marlena (the late James) Morgan of Walnut Creek, CA; Kenneth (Patricia) of Westminster, MD; and Margaret (Richard) Williams of Omaha, NE; loved by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graduate of […]

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