Lillian J. Popelka, age 95, of Hodgkins. Loving sister of the late John Popelka, the late Marie (the late John) Kucera, the late Agnes Popelka, the late Sylvia Koss, and the late Ellen (the late Myron) Vermoch. Devoted aunt of many. Lillian worked at Stecz Accounting in Justice for almost 50 years. She loved to […]

Rock Thomas Madden, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 23, 2023. Beloved son of Claire Ann Madden and the late Robert Joseph Madden. Husband of Maris (Pope), brother of Bob (Patti), Bill (Cindy), Chris (Chrisy), John (Anne), and Ann (Chris Thoms) Madden. Cherished Uncle to many nieces, nephews; also numerous […]

Thomas S. Garland Sr., of Hinsdale, formerly of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Areddia); loving father of Thomas and Joseph, and his dog, Gabriella; adored son of Barbara and the late Thomas; cherished brother of Kim (Thomas) Campbell and Jill Garland; fond uncle and friend of many. Thomas was a model train enthusiast. […]

Grace, born November 10th, 1932, indeed embodied her name. She died peacefully at St. Patrick’s Residence (Naperville) on November 15th, after a short stay, experiencing the compassionate care and dedication of the Carmelite sisters and entire nursing staff. Grace was born in Chicago to the late Mary (Cullen) and Dr. Matthew Creighton and was one […]

Frances M. Francsis, age 93, of Mt. Prospect, IL; beloved wife of the late Ted Francsis; loving mother of Ted (Rose) Francsis, Ken (Rosemary) Francsis, & Kathy (Jerry) Moran; proud grandmother of Ashley (Raj Seshadri) Francsis, Matt (Erin) Francsis, Kyle Francsis, Meredith (Gordon) Oliver, Sean Francsis, Cara (Pete) Rogers, Kellyn (Hannie Ali) Moran, Emily (Kevin) […]

Yvette Koubek, age 68, of Frenchburg, KY. Beloved wife of Charles Fred Koubek, for a wonderful 49 years. Loving mother of Kimberly (Brandon) Babinsky and Chuck Koubek. Devoted grandmother Dylan, Devin, and Kati. Cherished daughter of Gertrude and the late William. Dear sister of Denise (late Richard) White, Jeannine (late Jack) Darrah, Bill (late Diane) […]

Geraldine G. Osmolak-Vlahos, age 78, of Bridgeview, IL. Loving wife of the late Louis Vlahos and the late Kenneth Osmolak. Dearest mother of Nicole Osmolak and the late Jason Osmolak. Loving sister of Gloria (the late James) Chiostri.  Beloved stepmother to Shauna Salinas, Christopher Osmolak, Gregory Vlahos, and Jeni Procopio. Preceded in death by her […]

James A. Wees, 86, passed away on November 16th. Beloved husband of Patricia (Delsing); fond brother of the late Donald (Judith) of Rochester, MN; Marlena (the late James) Morgan of Walnut Creek, CA; Kenneth (Patricia) of Westminster, MD; and Margaret (Richard) Williams of Omaha, NE; loved by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graduate of […]

Frances “Jeanne” Christensen (née Mittel). Widow at far too young an age of Silvano Giovanni Pacini. Beloved wife of Peter Thomas Christensen. Loving mother of Madonna (Vincent) Muscarello; the late Kathleen (Al) Liebe; and Kimberly (Steven) Paulson. Devoted grandmother of Maria (Danny) Sotelo; Regina (Paul) Bailey; LCDR Andy (Monika) Muscarello, USN; Mary (Colin) Adams; Nicole […]