Charles A. Smith, of Western Springs, IL; a WWII and Korean War Veteran – Rank of Major and a Bronze Star recipient; beloved husband of the late H. Eloise; loving father of Denis (Beth), Rick (Laura), Jeanine (Rod) McInerney, and the late C. Thomas (Mary) Smith; dear grandfather of Sean (Tonya) & Brian (Kelli) Smith, […]

Maria Antonia Rivera Briney, of Hinsdale IL, died on January 27, 2018. Beloved wife of late Dr. Robert Briney, loving mother to Sunny (Ed) Minx and Mimi Briney, grandmother to Jessica and Jake Minx. She was a loving sister to Julita, late sister Olga, and her late brothers, Francisco and Wilfredo. She leaves behind many […]

Bradley John Helson, age 21, of La Grange Highlands. Loving son of Erica (nee Rokosik), Brian Wieringa, and Robert A. (Tracy) Helson. Devoted brother of Ashlea and Robert W. Helson. Cherished step-brother of Matthew, Mara, Michael, Samantha, Alexis, Kaylee, and Amanda. Dear grandson of June and Earl Olsen, the late Starr and the late Ernest […]

Theresa B. Vana (nee Platek) age 83, of LaGrange, a former longtime resident of Cicero. Loving mother of Debbie (Dave) Kozerski, Phil (Sharon) Vana, Glenn (Janet) Vana and Laura (Hal) Shapiro; cherished grandmother of Will, Tim and Rob Kozerski, Tracy and Chris Vana, Valerie and Kim Vana and Jake Shapiro; proud great-grandmother of Trevor Vana; […]

Joan (nee Leichtfuss) Abernethy, 87, died Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in Hinsdale, IL in the presence of loving family and beloved Reverend Kate Spelman of All Saints Episcopal Church of Western Springs. She was born January 25th, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Margaret (nee O’Neill) Leichtfuss and Dr. Irvin W. Leichtfuss of Milwaukee, WI. […]

Harry Arthur Montgomery, age 89, of Burr Ridge, IL; beloved husband of Gloria (nee Klein); loving father of Alison (Allen) Crumbley, Christopher (Amy Teri) Montgomery, Melissa Montgomery-Rader, and the late Inger Marie Montgomery; proud grandfather of Alana, Leigha, & Olivia Crumbley, Harrison & Donovan Rader, and Eloise & Harper Montgomery; son of the late Birdie […]

Ruth G. Wulff, age 95 and devoted wife to the late Robert “Bud” Wulff, passed peacefully on January 21.  Ruth was the loving daughter of Charles and Barbara Graske of the “Back of the Yards” and was preceded in death by her six siblings (Lillian, Charles, Henry, Adah, Katherine and Edward).  Ruth was an active […]

Patricia A. Lee (nee Schack), age 73, of Streamwood. Former wife of John Rasmussen. Loving mother of Kristen (Steven) Garnett. Devoted “Grammy” of Alexis, J.D., and Spencer Garnett. Cherished sister, cousin, aunt, and friend of many. Long term employee of Wolf & Company, Oak Brook. Memorial Visitation 3 to 9pm, with a Memorial Service at […]

Elaine H. Kennedy of LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs and Hinsdale. Born June 5, 1932 in Hinsdale; died January 20, 2018 at her home. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald A. Kennedy. Loving mother of Anne Kennedy, Martha Kennedy and Donald  George (Carie)Kennedy; devoted grandmother of Michael Kennedy, Joseph Donald “JD” and […]