Author: Countryside

Kristin Dawn Richert

Kristin Dawn Richert (nee Bultas-Rand), born October 6, 1971, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in Cape Canaveral, FL surrounded by her adoring children Brett, Jason (Jay), and Sophie, her beloved life partner, Mike Knoebel and his children Cole, Cason and Kinsley whom she lovingly regarded as her own. A registered nurse, Kris was […]

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Marianne Genge

Marvelous Marianne Genge, 92, of Indian Head Park, peacefully passed away on Saturday (October 14, 2023) surrounded by her family. Marianne Genge was born June 4, 1931 in Lyons, Illinois, to Rose and James Pederson. It was a year that saw unemployment double and that brought devastating drought and dust bowls. Life was not easy, […]

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Rita Marie Stoffels

Rita Marie Stoffels, age 97; of Countryside, IL; formerly of Berwyn, IL passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2023. Preceded in death by her loving husband Richard and daughter Susan. Devoted mother of Christopher and William (Susan); dear grandmother of Emily (Chad), Mitchell (Britni), Madeline (Kyle), and Anna (Tim) and great-grandmother of Raleigh, Savannah, and […]

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Barbara Barr

Barbara Barr, age 85, of Romeoville, and formerly of LaGrange Highlands; loving sister of James (Nicole) Barr; cherished friend of many. Barb was a former employee at Electro Motive in McCook. She had a long, successful career, and retired in 1991 after 35 years. Visitation 2 to 8pm on Wednesday, October 18 at Hallowell & […]

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Stephen John Bachmann

Stephen John Bachmann, age 77, US Army Veteran, of LaGrange. Beloved husband of Cynthia Bachmann for a wonderful 41 years. Loving father of Rachel (Dino) Navarroli and John Bachmann. Dear brother of Gary Bachmann. Fond cousin of many. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Eleanor Bachmann. Stephen was a steam train […]

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Ronald E. Borowski

Ronald E. Borowski, age 91, of Westchester; beloved husband of Dolores (née Holub); loving father of David (Sandy) Borowski, Kathleen (Derald) Bogs, Deborah (Mark) Kennedy, & Sandra (Scott) Tausk; proud grandfather of Jonathan (Jennifer) Bogs, Brittany (Wes) Sewell, Kelly Tausk, Mark (Marguerite) Kennedy, Timothy (Jean) Kennedy, Kristi Tausk, Lauren (Paul) Bartek, & Chloe Tausk; great-grandfather […]

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Walter Charles Hartmann

Walter Charles Hartmann, a cherished resident of Western Springs, IL, peacefully passed away in his home on October 9, 2023 at the age of 89. Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy (Willis). Loving father of Jan (Tom Fiola), Julie (Tony Laquet), Laura (Bob Thompson) and Cindy (Peter Veit). Proud grandfather of Katie (Wes […]

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John “Jack” Michael McDermott

John “Jack” Michael McDermott, age 86, of Hinsdale, Marco Island, FL  and Delavan Lake, WI passed away peacefully on October 7th. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Moody). Loving father of John (Leslie), Kevin, and James (Julie). Cherished grandfather of Emily, Sean, Michael, Jimmy, Maggie, and Katie McDermott. Fond brother-in-law, uncle & friend to many. Son […]

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Andrew James McKendrick

Andrew James McKendrick was born on October 14, 1942 to Philip and Jeanne McKendrick, the second son of eventually four brothers and a younger sister.  Andy grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a house full of faith, laughter, and love. He and his brothers enjoyed playing Chicago-style 16 inch softball and ping-pong. […]

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Jama Triner

Jama Triner, age 86, passed away on January 16, 2022 in LaGrange, IL. She was born October 13, 1935 in Murphysboro, IL to LaWanda L. (Young) and James W. Harvey, and graduated from Murphysboro High School in 1953. In 1956, she married Edward D. Triner and together raised two children, Grant and Jami. Mrs. Triner […]

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