Brian S. Gniedziejko, age 52, of Aurora, passed away on May 21, 2025. Beloved son of Ronald and Barbara Gniedziejko. Loving brother of Robert M. Gniedziejko.  A dear nephew, godfather to Eric, with many cousins and friends.   Brian graduated from Downers South and attended the College of DuPage.  He found his first real job […]

Irma Stroede, 89, of Downers Grove, formerly of Darien.  Beloved wife of the late Henrik H. Stroede.  Loving mother of Susan (David) LaGrange, the late Irene and the late Michael Stroede.  Devoted grandmother of Brett (Erin), Matthew (Becky Caples) and the late Ryan Schillaci.  Dear great-grandmother of Vincenzo, Annabelle, Olivia and Mia Schillaci.  Fond sister […]

Robert “Bob” Goste, 77, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Bev Goste.  Loving father of Brian Goste.  Visitation 9:15 a.m. Wednesday May 14th until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Divine Savior Catholic Church, 6700 Main Street, Downers Grove.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family for later designation appreciated.  Bob was […]

Harry Joseph Trainor III, age 70, of Downers Grove departed on Monday May 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Gail nee Prokop. Loving father of Emily Trainor. Devoted brother of John (Ana) Trainor, Ann (late Dennis) DeMong, James Trainor, Peter (Wendy) Trainor, and Ellen Trainor. Dear uncle and friend to many. Memorial visitation 5-8pm on Friday […]

Jeffrey A. Paulson, age 67, of Naperville, fought hard for 13 months before he passed from cancer on May 3, 2025. Loving son of the late Herbert and Jean Paulson. Dear brother of Kurt (Lynette) Paulson, Dale (Rebecca) Paulson, and Laura (Robert) Tazelaar. Beloved uncle of Adam, Nicholas (Brooke), the late Lindsay, Katherine, Ethan (Kristine), […]

Maryann Catherine Gogola, 79, of Downers Grove since 1972.  Beloved wife of George for 54 years.  Loving mother of Christopher (Wendy) and Jonathan Gogola.  Devoted sister of John (Linda) Gettemans.  Dear aunt of many.  Also survived by many cousins and long-time friends.  Maryann enjoyed travel and she loved her kids.  Visitation 1:30pm followed by Funeral […]

Josephine M. Naleway, age 86, of Bolingbrook, IL, passed away April 27, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew.  Loving mother of Debbie Zak, Andrea (Mark) Hilts and Laura (Alan) Howkins.  Devoted grandmother of Joseph (Grace) Zak, Ashley Dawkins, Andrew (fiancée Christian) Jacobson, Sarah (Alex Floeckher) Jacobson, Samuel Jacobson and Matthew Jacobson.  Adoring great-grandmother of […]

Valerie J. “Jill” Malich, nee Barnacle, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Devoted wife of Dennis Malich.  They married on May 2, 1970.  Proud mother of Matthew (Kimberly) and Nicholas Malich.  Cherished sister of John (Tina), Donald (Karen) Barnacle, Jenine Zaleski, Jim (Gail) and Ronald (Gene) Barnacle.  Dear […]

Alice R. Rice, nee Opulskas, age 90, of Crown Point, IN.   Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Cherished sister of Irene.  Devoted aunt of Cheryl, Linda, Diane, Bobby, Kenny, Gayle, Arlene, Ann, Michael, John, Jim, Steven, Dorothy, Chris, John and Tracey.  Dear great-aunt to many.  Alice was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and […]