Rita Ann Leask (nee Echlin), age 80, of Westmont, passed away June 22, 2025. Beloved wife of John Ross and the late Harry James Leask. Loving mother of James (Tammy), Cathleen “Sr. Grace”, Jeffery, and John Leask. Devoted grandmother of Candice and Anthony Leask. Dear sister of Robert (Cheryl) Echlin, the late Mary Louise (John) […]

Mildred Kveton (nee Pokornik), age 92, of Countryside.  Beloved wife of the late Charles.  Loving mother of Connie (Richard) Pavlik and Sandy (Don) Spooner.  Devoted Nana of David (Katherine) Pavlik, KC Pavlik, Stephanie Spooner and Shelly (Brad) Dodge.  Cherished sister of Val (late Edward) Stedron and the late Miles (late Karen) Pokornik.  Dear aunt and […]

Marjorie Kathryn Pantke, 91, of Romeoville, formerly of Darien and Indian Head Park, passed away June 14, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Herbert Pantke and the late Gilbert Rediehs.  Loving mother of Debbie (late Jerry), Jean (Bill) and Nancy (Kurt).  Devoted grandmother of Tim (Jen), Laura (Robby), Carrie (Juan), Krissy (John), Katie (Kyle), Kelly […]

Bonnie L. Mattiuz (nee Szymkowiak), age 81, of Downers Grove, passed away June 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Mattiuz. Loving mother of John (Abigail) Mattiuz, David (Diane) Mattiuz and Julie (Craig) Smith.  Devoted grandmother of John, Paige, Hannah and Leah.  Cherished sister of Russell (Anne) Szymkowiak. Dear sister-in-law of the late Edward […]

Ann Lavonn Peterson, 72, a resident of Woodridge since 1966.  Beloved wife of the late Paul.  Loving mother of Robin (Paul) Nikkila, Angela (David) Eastman and Andrew (Alyson) Peterson.  Devoted grandmother of Jillian (Bryan), Trevor, Jacalyn, Katelynn (Elisha), Adam, Elizabeth, Madison and Marissa.  Dear great-grandmother of Lydia, Naomi, and Kit.  Fond sister of Acel, Penny […]

Vera Clarson, age 94, of Downers Grove, passed away on June 10, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Gerald.  Devoted mother of Richard (Christine) Clarson and the late Michael (Jean) Clarson.  Devoted grandmother of Michelle (Andrew) Reider, Sara Clarson and Kelly (Robert) Burnett.  Adoring great-grandmother of Elizabeth and John Reider, Tripp and Vera Burnett.  Vera […]

Brian S. Gniedziejko, age 52, of Aurora, passed away on May 21, 2025. Beloved son of Ronald and Barbara Gniedziejko. Loving brother of Robert M. Gniedziejko.  A dear nephew, godfather to Eric, with many cousins and friends.   Brian graduated from Downers South and attended the College of DuPage.  He found his first real job […]

Irma Stroede, 89, of Downers Grove, formerly of Darien.  Beloved wife of the late Henrik H. Stroede.  Loving mother of Susan (David) LaGrange, the late Irene and the late Michael Stroede.  Devoted grandmother of Brett (Erin), Matthew (Becky Caples) and the late Ryan Schillaci.  Dear great-grandmother of Vincenzo, Annabelle, Olivia and Mia Schillaci.  Fond sister […]

Robert “Bob” Goste, 77, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Bev Goste.  Loving father of Brian Goste.  Visitation 9:15 a.m. Wednesday May 14th until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Divine Savior Catholic Church, 6700 Main Street, Downers Grove.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family for later designation appreciated.  Bob was […]