Roland “Mike” Marshall was born on September 26, 1920 in the Bronx, NY and returned peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his family on April 26, 2015 at his home in Western Springs, IL where he lived for 53 years.  Mike graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Katonah, NY, the Merchant Marine Academy in […]

Geraldine Mary Pokrzywa, 86, formerly of Countryside.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley.  Loving mother of Alan (Barb) Pokrzywa, Sue (Eugene) Osikowicz, Brian (Leeann), Stanley (Debbie), Nancy, Bob (Lori) and Kathy Pokrzywa.  Devoted grandmother of Brian, Lynn, Craig, Mark, Jason, Kyle, Joe, Kevin, Nicole, Brandon, Brianna and Kara.  Dear great-grandmother of Reese, Abby, Roxy, Rory […]

Dr. Joseph M. Dubec age 69, of Hinsdale. Beloved husband of Marcia Smits; loving step-father of Tracy (David) Nelson and Jennifer Smits; cherished grandfather of Josh (Fran) Nelson and Justin Nelson; proud great-grandfather of Inan and Amey, and brother-in-law of Patti Vigliotta; dear cousin of David (Linda) Siczko. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, from […]

Jorgen Ettestad, age 96, born in Telemark, Norway May 1, 1918 to Marie and Knut Ettestad.  Beloved husband of Eleanor and the late Edna.  Loving father of Linda (Ralph) Hall, David (Elizabeth) and Paul.  Step-father of Harold Holm.  Bestafar of Christopher (Sarah) and Veronica Hall, Hannah and Aaron Ettestad.  Brother of Olav and the late […]

Mary M. Kuskowski, 94, of Des Plaines.  Beloved mother of Frank (Penny), the late Kenneth Holik and Diane (August “Sonny”) Drews.  Loving grandmother of Frank, Darlene and Michael Holik, Doreen (Tom) Currey and Timothy Drews.  Dear great-grandmother of many.  Fond sister of the late Joseph Parker.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Friday, April 24th at Hallowell […]

Edward F. Rath, 82, of Burr Ridge.  Beloved son of the late Fred and Ella Rath.  Loving uncle of Linda Ball and the late Janet Gary.  Devoted great-uncle of Clayton Eggert.  Visitation 3pm until time of Funeral Service 8pm Friday, April 24th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside.  Cremation to […]

Mildred K. Mathias (nee Kellis), age 89; beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of David, Richard, and the late Glen; dear grandmother of Cara (Pete) Czarnecki, Christine (Zach) Lambeck, and Christopher, Leah, Kevin, and Alexander Mathias; great-grandmother of Faith and Emma Czarnecki. Visitation 9am until time of service, 10:30am on Saturday, April 18 at Hallowell & […]

Richard F. Perry, age 85, of LaGrange Highlands.  US Army Veteran, Korean War.  Beloved husband of Phyllis.  Dear step-father of Thomas Richards, Kevin (Karen) Richards and Craig (Karin) Richards.  Fond grandfather of 8.  Richard was an avid musician, playing saxophone and other instruments with several bands performing big band music.  Visitation 9am Monday April 20th […]

Marilyn E. Griesbaum (nee Hempen) age 90, passed away on April 16, 2015. Beloved wife of Arthur E.; loving mother of David, Linda (Roger) Tyrrell and Mark (Paula); cherished grandmother of Erin (John), Brian (Keri), Meghan, Amy, Karen (Dan), Lauren (Eric), Lindsey and Elyse; proud great-grandmother of Finley, Avery, Mackenzie, Dylan, Lily and Ryan; dear […]