Author: Countryside

Joan Aldrich

Joan Aldrich (nee Reidy), age 85, of Downers Grove, formerly of Glenview, passed away on June 8th, 2023. She was born in Rock Island, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late William Bailey Aldrich. Loving mother of Catherine (Martin) Mann. Cherished nana of Margaret (Griffin) Dulany, Riley, and William Mann. Beloved sister of the late Benjamin […]

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Dr. Sandra Hughes

Dr. Sandra Hughes, age 72, of LaGrange Highlands. Beloved wife of Craig L. Hughes for a wonderful 52 years. Loving mother of Colleen (late Brian) Szyszka, Marlene (Justin) Szyszka, Steven Hughes, Michael Hughes and Allison Hughes. Devoted grandmother of Joshua, Noah, Nathan, Cameron, Aiden, Logan, Arabella and Declan. Dear sister of Al (Carol) Allison. Dr. […]

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Rosalie A. Stimac

Rosalie “Mickey” Stimac of Hillside, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 10th surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving daughter of the late Joseph and late Rosie Ulyanich; sister of Arlene (the late Jack) O’Connor; devoted mother of the late Patsy, Steven, Jeff (Colleen) Cohan, Mary Beth (Tim) Mullen; […]

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James Lawson Davidson III

James Lawson Davidson III., age 83, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of Carol Davidson; loving brother of Deborah (Kent) Fisher & the late John Davidson; dear brother-in-law of Holly (Charles) Self. Jim was born and raised in Marshall, MI where he graduated high school with honors. He then graduated from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, […]

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Rana ‘Mary Ann’ Weiss

Rana “Mary Ann” Weiss, age 94, of LaGrange Park; beloved wife of the late Sam Weiss; cherished daughter of the late Frank & the late Ida Schima; dear sister of the late Francis Schima; cousin & friend of many. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13 at St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 […]

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John A. Plzak

John A. Plzak, formerly of Indian Head Park; loving father of Michael (Lisa) Plzak, Louis (Stacie) Plzak, Raymond Plzak, Paul (Nicole) Plzak, Steven (Renee Spada) Plzak, & Jamie (Justin) Prey; proud grandfather of Chloe, John, RJ, Allysa, Gabby, Lucy, Nick, Violet, Ben, & Eva; dear brother of Dennis Plzak, the late Louis Plzak, & the […]

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Vincent Walter Winkler

Vincent Walter Winkler, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday May 26th after a courageous fight with cancer. Vince is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joan (Nowakowski), and his daughters Diana Winkler and Shannon (Oscar) Alfaro.  He was a proud grandfather to Hailey, Aubrey, Olivia, and […]

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Claudia J. Prokupek

Claudia J. Prokupek, age 75, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Scott S. Prokupek; loving daughter of the late Louis & the late Grace Dobravec; cherished sister of Michael Dobravec; dear sister-in-law of Roger Prokupek; dear friend of many. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Hallowell & James Funeral […]

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Carolyn Sue Swiderski

Carolyn Sue Swiderski, of LaGrange, IL passed away on May 29, 2023. She was 80 years old. Born in Chicago, IL. Daughter of the late Andrew E. and late Florence B. Swiderski. Sister of Andrew, Mary Ann Grant, Rose Kodl, and Katherine. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a 25-year employee of Continental […]

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Jerry Kuchta

Jerome “Jerry” E. Kuchta, age 91, died at home on Friday, May 26th. He was born Jerome Edward Kuchta (nickname Jarká) on July 18, 1931 in Oak Park, the son of Jerry “Chief” and Frances (Šterba) Kuchta. Jerry spent his younger days running around Brookfield, IL; he attended St. Barbara’s, Riverside Brookfield, Elmhurst College and […]

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