George James Knetl, Jr., age 73, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of the late Mary Anne; loving partner of Carla Timmons; proud father of Jessica & Elena; dear brother of Judy (Larry) Berliant; fond uncle of Courtney (Brian), Heather (Al), Scott, Liz (Ben), & Erika (Chris); cherished son of the late George James, Sr. […]

Joseph Michael Takash, 90, known as Joe to family and friends, was born March 4, 1933, and passed peacefully in his home August 26, 2023. He was the loving son of Andrew (Red) Takash and Mary Takash (née Haran), a caring brother to Sharon Baum (deceased), Patricia Abrahamsen (deceased), and Thomas Takash.   On April […]

Francis J. Callaghan of LaGrange, age 98, passed away on August 22, 2023 just a month shy of his 99th birthday. Loving husband of the late Louise Callaghan (nee Gallimore) for over 70 years. Brother to the late William Callaghan (Maxine), the late Anne Marie Lorincz (the late Dr. Albert) and the late Robert Callaghan […]

Norbert Anthony Hodanick, age 95, of Western Springs; beloved husband of the late Virginia; loving father of Adrienne (David Magruder) Alwin & Cynthia (Amir) Mozaffarian; loving grandfather of Darius (Erin) Mozaffarian & David (Sara) Mozaffarian; loving great-grandfather of Audrey, Daniel, Andrew, Adeline, Adam, & Corinne; dear brother of the late Helen Waites. The family would […]

Eugene Hickey, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Grutman); devoted father of Maureen (Charles) Marose, the late Patricia (late Ronald) Vistine, James (Leisa) Hickey, Michael Hickey, and Diane (Kevin) Kuca; cherished grandpa/papa of Charles (Kristine), Tobey, Tracy (Laura), Terry, Kelly (Eduardo), Colleen (David), Thomas (Laura), Erica (Dez), Joseph (Hannah), and Kaitlyn; adored […]

Edward M. Ward, age 82, of Darien, formerly of LaGrange Highlands, passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2023. He was born on January 29, 1941, the son of the late Richard and Irene (Harrison) Ward. He was united in marriage to Dale (Tripamer) Ward on August 28, 1969, in LaGrange. Ed spent […]

Eleanor M. Vial (nee Corniels), age 88; formerly of Elgin Illinois; beloved wife of the late Keith E. Vial for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Kevin Vial and Vicki Vial Rogers; dear grandmother of Tripp, Stephen, and Lindsey Rogers; fond sister of the late Beverly Bitterman; aunt, cousin, and friend of many, passed away […]

Kathleen Elizabeth Kasperski (nee Moore), age 81, of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Kasperski. Loving mother of Dawn (Dr. Michael) Brooks. Devoted grandmother/“Beeba” of Andrew and Quinn Brooks. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Florence Moore and brother, Ralph Moore. Dear sister-in-law of Germaine Moore, Florian (late Marilyn) […]

Patricia M. Rodey of St. Charles, formerly of Countryside. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Karl (Nancy), Steven (Jennifer), Cynthia (Douglas) Wilson and Martin (Lois) Rodey. Devoted grandmother of James, Steven (Mandy), Em (Candice), Andrew, Michalla (Rico) Atkins, Hannah, Keisha and Charles, and great-grandmother of Steven. In lieu of flowers, donations to […]