We are sad to announce the passing of Harriet McCleary Wheeler. Harriet died at age 77 on the 12th of February, 2023. She passed away with family by her side. Harriet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, who was always there to inspire comfort and share her kindness. She is survived […]

John “Jack” P. Goss, age 86, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Sheila (née Fogarty); loving father of Tracy Cooper (Frank), Julie Fitzpatrick (Michael), John, Brian (Amy), Kate Ranalli (Dan), Greg (Michelle), and Brendan (Emily); proud grandfather of Matthew, Claire, Caitlin, Meghan, Elizabeth, Luke, Patrick, Andrew, Evan, Grant, Brett, Colin, Owen, Guy Henry, Shannon, Griffin, […]

Diana O. Whitton, 86, of Western Springs, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Whitton, who loved her more than she knew. Survived by her adopted family, Betsy and Katrina “Scout” Pasquinelli. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Jean Day. Diana, a street smart kid raised in Bridgeport. A force to be reckoned […]

Sally (Bulfer) Cozza, age 93, a former resident of Western Springs and longtime resident of Beacon Hill in Lombard passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 10, 2023.  Born in Bedford Park in 1929, Sally was the daughter of August and Agnes (Kelly) Bulfer.  Preceded in death by her sisters Ann […]

Francis “Frank” G. O’Connor, 73, of Indian Head Park. Beloved husband of Fina. Loving father of Jackie (Lawrence) O’Connor – O’Toole, Peter, and Michael (Nancy) O’Connor. Cherished grandfather of Trenton, Ellie, Nate, and Cooper. Brother of Agnes Kelly, Cathie Brady, the late Gene and Helen O’Connor, and the late Mary Graziosa. Son of the late […]

William Vincent Lowry, Jr. William (“Bill”) Vincent Lowry, Jr., of Port Orange, Fla., beloved husband of the late Mary Anna (Brownie) Gormly, died peacefully while in hospice care in Willowbrook, Illinois, on December 29, 2022, where he had recently relocated to be close to family. He was 95. He enjoyed constant visits with his loving […]

Ronald Edward Nikcevich, age 88, longtime resident of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee O’Connell). Loving father of Cindy (Dennis) Bass, Dan (Kelly), and Jack (Linda). Cherished grandfather of Kelsey (Iskar) Smith, Madeline, Alexis, Katherine, Elizabeth, Kailee, Emily, Christopher, and Sophie. Great grandfather of Antonie. Uncle of Richard and John. Great uncle of Ryan, […]

Nicholas A. Lodato, age 103, of LaGrange Park, IL; beloved husband of the late Roseann; loving father of Therese (James) Gaffney, Rhea (Charles Plaia) Wehrmeister, and the late Nancy Nelson; dear grandfather of Ian (Dr. Emily) Nelson, Arielle (Raymond) Jacobi, Adrienne (Robert) Hart, and Kathryn (Robert) Agosto; dearest great-grandfather of Alaina Jacobi, Emersyn & Avery […]

Joan M. Lange Joan Marie was born in Chicago on October 28, 1932, to Frank and Estelle Voyda.  She grew up in idyllic Riverside with her beloved younger brother Jack and many girlfriends, known as the “Jolly Girls”.  Joan enjoyed riding bikes along the river, skating at the “swan pond” and playing tennis.  Weekends and […]