Dorothy Klimes, age 91 of Oakbrook, IL born on November 12, 1930 laid to rest on September 6, 2022 Beloved mother of Bob, Eddie (late), Geno, Brian and Tracy.  Cherished grandmother of Krista, Nick, Amy, Zahira, Jessica, Zach, Jordan, Tyler, Kayla and Anthony. Great grandmother of Keegan, Leanna, Jack and Jordan. If she could be […]

Mary Jane Kowal (née Hamilton), 87, of Westchester, Illinois. April 13, 1935–August 31, 2022. Mary Jane was born and raised in Shenandoah, Iowa. She came from a musical family, with a father who played the piano for silent movie houses, as well as the calliope when the circus came to town. The famed professional keyboardist, […]

Catherine “Kay” Jakicic (nee Marchese), age 90, of Indian Head Park. Beloved wife of the late George Jakicic for a wonderful 57 years. Loving mother of Cathy Jakicic and Jo Ann (Andrew) McGarry. Devoted grandmother of Meghan, Erin, and Caitlin McGarry. Dear niece, cousin, and friend of many. Kay was preceded in death by her […]

Sister Sharon Jakicic, C. S. J., age 91.  Beloved member of The Congregation of St. Joseph of LaGrange Park, celebrating 67 years of Religious Life.  Loving daughter of the late: Thomas G. and Agnes Jakicic (nee Paluch).  Devoted sister of the late: Thomas and George (late Catherine) Jakicic, Therese (late Joseph) Virbickis and William Jakicic.  […]

Steven L. Ramcke-Wilke, age 64, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022; beloved husband of Reverend Paula Ramcke-Wilke; preceded in death by loving parents Harmon & Arlene Wilke; dear brother of Patricia (Dave) Mickley, Sandra Wilke, Leslie (Tricia) Wilke, Karen (Jim) Coe, John (Betty) Wilke, Keith (Patti) Wilke, & Kent (Jennifer) […]

Robert M. “Bob” Cabaj, age 83, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Sharon Cabaj; loving father of Chris Cabaj & the late Scott (Gretchen Nitz) Cabaj; proud grandfather of Sean & Ellery Cabaj; dear brother of the late Lottie (the late George) Moran.  There were 4 things he loved in this world in this order: […]

Julian Urbina Medina, age 14, of Countryside. Beloved son of Adalberto Urbina and Maribel Medina. Loving brother of Evelyn, Samantha, Isabella, and Valentin. Devoted grandson of Jose and Maria Medina. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Julian was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eva and Manuel Urbina. Julian was attentive to his […]

David Alan Nanak, 69, of White Hall, Arkansas, died August 20, 2022.   He was born February 5, 1953 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, son of John Louis Nanak, Sr. and Dorothy Marie Wieczorek Nanak.   David was reared and received his early education in Illinois, graduating from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois.  He […]

Eugene “Jim” Copp, age 92, of Lyons, died peacefully Aug. 22 one day after last rites bedside surrounded by dozens of weepy but faith-filled family. He died clutching the memorial card of his beloved late wife, Grace. He was the loving father of Karen (Larry) Kelliher, Jay (Laura) Copp, Kathy (Nick) Tristano, John (Maureen) Copp, […]