Robert W. Freebeck, age 61, of Sunrise, FL, formerly of South Holland, IL. Beloved husband of Marilou R. Freebeck for a wonderful 15 years. Loving father of Sara Kruppa, Audrey Freebeck, and Wade Freebeck & step-father of Gean Biffulco and Rominna Mazzotti. Devoted grandfather of 5. Dear son of Rosemary and the late Robert H. […]

Jeanette Ehrhart Ingrasci died peacefully on May 28, 2020, at Amita/LaGrange Hospital, from complications of her two-year struggle to overcome heart disease, COPD, and bone-marrow cancer. She was 77, having been born in 1943 in her hometown of Quincy, IL, the daughter of John and Jeanette Ehrhart. After graduating from Quincy’s Notre Dame High School, […]

Michael H. Byrnes age 89.  Fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Arline Byrnes; his sisters Margaret (Babe) Koscianski; Rosemarie Henehan; Mary Jane Byrnes; and his brothers Paul Alfred Byrnes and Lawrence (Law) Byrnes. Former parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Church, La Grange. Visitation and committal services […]

Kathryn A. Titzer, age 55, of LaGrange Park; beloved daughter of Anne & the late Jerome Titzer; dear sister of John (Diana) Titzer; proud aunt of Megan, Katelyn, & Emily Titzer; great-aunt of Caleb Strohl; friend to many. A private burial will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery with Kathy’s immediate family. Arrangements entrusted […]

Michael was born into eternal life on May 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Bridie and Michael Griffin (County Galway) and brother of the late William Francis. Loving husband, best friend and dance partner of Judith A. Griffin; devoted father of Peter James (Meg), Andrew Charles (Margot), Michael Thomas (Nicole); and iconic […]

Vera K. Livingston (née Kaisser), age 88, long time resident of LaGrange passed away at Aspired Living of Westmont on Monday, May 18th, 2020.  Vera was born on February 3, 1932 in Göppingen, Germany, the daughter of Lothar Kaisser and Klara (née Frommeld) Kaisser. After Vera came to America to visit her sister in the […]

Emil G. Balz, age 101, of LaGrange; preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Waltraud Maria; loving father of Rainer Balz & Gabriela (Joe) Magats; proud grandfather of Matthew (Eryn), Karen Garcia, and James; Nicole, & Meghan; great-grandfather of Chiann, Jada, and Alex; uncle & friend to many. Emil was an avid […]

Steven M. Tlapa, age 67, of Countryside; loving father of Alexandra & Katherine Tlapa; dear brother of Gale Tlapa, Vicki (John) Oboikovitz, & Ted Tlapa; loving son of the late Milton & the late Rita Tlapa; uncle of Paige Hopkins, Loren & Carly Oboikovitz; loving dog owner & friend to many. Steven was a man […]

The Chancery received word that Reverend John A. Kraemer died on Friday, May 15 at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, Illinois.  Father was born on June 13, 1930 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to Jacob Kraemer and Mary Berg. Father Kraemer was ordained by the Most Reverend Loras Thomas Lane at St. James […]