Author: Countryside

Margaret Ann Kryda

Margaret Ann Kryda, nee Bertram, age 77, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on June 30th. Beloved wife of Frank; Loving mother of Sara and Nick; cherished grandmother of Bryan, Isaac, Hope and Brett; sister of Mary; fond aunt and friend of many. Margaret grew up in Michigan and raised her family in the Chicago area, where […]

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Ernest Froemel

Ernest Froemel, age 82, of LaGrange, IL; beloved husband of Clare for 60 years; loving father of Chris (Jennifer) and Jonathan (Lisa) Froemel; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Nicolette, J.T., Abby, and Rowan; fond brother of Philippa Love, Regina Herdzina, Gillian Dreesen, and Robert Love; uncle and friend of many. Ernie served as a difference maker […]

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Josephine Catherine Jamrozik

Josephine Catherine Jamrozik, age 97, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Beloved sister of Edward (the late Mary) Jamrozik, the late Emily (the late John) Pultorak, the late Anna (the late Frank) Cadero, the late  Harry (the late Josephine) Jamrozik, and the late  Mary (the late Lou) Romano. Cherished aunt of […]

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Heather Riggins

Heather Riggins (née East); beloved wife of Timothy James Riggins; loving mother of James Isaiah, Anne Carolyn, & William Timothy; cherished daughter of Jane (Michael) Logan & the late Guy East; dear sister of Aaron East & Meredith East; loving daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, & friend to many. Visitation 3 to 9pm on Friday, June 27 […]

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Marianne Wojcik Polli

Marianne Wojcik Polli, age 83, a longtime resident of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on June 19th at home, surrounded by family and friends. She loved her husband, George, who died 14 years ago, without reservation. She loved her daughters, Jenny (Jeff) Lancaster and Andrea (John Donalds) Polli, with a fierce pride and a deep […]

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Kevin Michael Ryan

Kevin Michael Ryan, age 66, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at his home. Devoted father to Sean (Abby), Connor, and the late Matthew; proud grandfather of Matthew and Eva. Loving son of Maureen (née Steed) and the late Kevin Ryan. Cherished brother of William (Heather), Richard, and Jerry (Tina); and a fond uncle to Bill (Brittany), Patrick (Brianna), Michael (Kat), Mary Claire, Margaret, Henry, Ellen, Jenna, and Nicholas; and great […]

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Tuyet Dang

In Loving Memory of Tuyet Dang Tuyet Dang, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. Born in Vietnam, Tuyet was a woman of warmth, generosity, and quiet strength—her kindness left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Known for her unwavering […]

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Marilyn J. Tobiasz

Marilyn J. Tobiasz, age 98, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved wife of the late Henry Tobiasz; loving mother of Todd (Amber) Tobiasz, Tracy (the late James Morehead) Tobiasz, the late Timothy (Cheryl) Tobiasz; proud grandmother of Christina (Victor Palacios) Morehead, Erin (Matt) Tobiasz, Hilary (AJ) Chetta, & Haley Tobiasz; great-grandmother of Grace, Leah, Toby, & Maisie; […]

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Maxine May

Maxine May, 94, of LaGrange Park (Plymouth Place), and formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025.  She was born to Theodore and Vera Haugland in Minneapolis, MN on August 16, 1930.  They moved to Aurora, IL in 1937, where Maxine later attended Aurora College, and then received her BS in Elementary […]

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Marijean Finn Robertson

Marijean Finn Robertson, age 65, of LaGrange, Illinois passed away on June 6, 2025. Born on Flag Day in 1959, she will be dearly missed by family and friends. Born in Chicago to William & Jean (Hackett) Finn, the fifth of eight children. Beloved mother of Margaret Walsh Placido (Zachary) and Scotty “Dutch” Robertson. Doting […]

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