James E. Karnick, age 78, of Darien.  Beloved husband of Susan for 48 years.  Loving father of James (Gina), Patrick (Bridget), Megan and the late Mary Clare.  Devoted grandfather of James, Anthony, Giuliana, Patrick, Mary Clare and Danny.  Cherished brother of Marguarite Karnick and dear uncle to many.  James was preceded in death by his […]

Robert John Vrdsky, age 98, of Downers Grove, passed away on September 3, 2022. Devoted husband of Lois for 74 years. Proud father of Janet DeFilippis (the late Sam), Joyce (Frank) Rizzo and Stephan (Sandie). Caring brother of Elaine. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Ryan, Jonathan, Samantha, Craig, Beth, Lauren and step granddaughter, Brittanie; Dear great-grandfather […]

William G. “Jerry” Myers, age 84, of Woodridge. US Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Helen Myers. Father of Coast Guard Captain (retired) Andrew and Navy Commander Gregory and his wife Rebecca.  Devoted grandfather of Katlyn, Kristen, Morgan, Jordan, Lydia and Katherine.  Dear brother of Gene and his wife Kathy Myers, Marilyn Fank, and […]

Glenda Ann Hoff was born to Carrie Buerkel Mizer and Walter F Ladrach on April 5, 1927, in Ragersville, Ohio.  Her family has remained active in Zion Church (now Zion United Church of Christ) in Ragersville for over 150 years.  With the choice of teaching music or serving as a nurse, Glenda chose to attend […]

Daniel G. Jaszi, age 69, of Darien, Illinois.  Son of the late George and the late Helen Jaszi, brother of Peter Jaszi.   A gifted man, Dan received a BA from Princeton University, a JD from Columbia Law School, a LLM in taxation from New York University, and an MBA from Washington University.  He worked […]

James J. Kellner, age 73, of Cicero.  Father of Nanette (Shawn) Doyle.  Loving brother of Wayne (Bonnie).  Devoted uncle of Shawn (Jennifer), Russell (Meagan) and Michael (Rebecca).  Dear great-uncle of Andrew, Antonio and Arthur.  Visitation 5-9 p.m. Thursday Sept. 1 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.  Prayers 9:15 a.m. Friday […]

Frances G. Stone, age 94, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Garland.  Loving mother of Cheryle Stone M.D. (Mark Catalzano) and Garry Stone Ph.D. (Natalie Hodapp).  Devoted grandmother of Matthew (Natali), Rebecca, Skye and Isla.  Adoring great-grandmother of Elliot.  Visitation 9 a.m. Friday Aug. 26th until time of funeral service 10 a.m. at […]

Brittney Kaitlyn Rohl, 29, of Downers Grove.  Beloved daughter of Michael F. Rohl and Laurie Totino-Rohl.  Devoted sister of Bethany, Michael (Rubi) and Nick Rohl.  Loving niece of Sharon Pfister, Debra Vesecky, the late Kathleen Friend and the late Nancy Rohl.  Fond aunt of Alessandra Rohl. Dearest god-daughter of Linda Weissmuller, Sharon Pfister and Ronald […]

Judith Zoe Shaffer (née Crain) died peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale Assisted Living at Mariana Butte in Loveland, CO on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 83. Judith was born on April 11, 1939 in Savanna, IL to Francis and Belva Wedding Crain. She graduated from Western Illinois University in 1961 with […]