Melissa Ann Graczyk, 35, of Rockton, IL., passed away on June 3, following complications after heart surgery. Melissa was born in Hinsdale, IL., and grew up in Darien, Downers Grove, and Rockford. Melissa was excited about a future move to Madison, WI to be near the physicians at UW Hospital she so adored. Melissa was […]

Mary Anna Hinman (née Buretz), age 99, a devoted Catholic and US Navy Veteran of Bensenville, IL; formerly of Countryside, IL and Ocala, FL. Beloved wife of the late David Daniel Hinman for a wonderful 68 years together; loving mother of Karan (David) Powell, Paul (Janice) Hinman, and David (Debbie) Hinman; devoted grandmother of nine; […]

With the most profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Nicholas Andrew Zavisin, age 52, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Amy (née Dixon) Zavisin; loving father of Nicholas Andrew Zavisin, Jr. and Jack Dixon Zavisin; dear son of James Milan Zavisin, Sr., the late Harriet (née Bruffey) and the late David Wert; adored brother […]

Carol Ruth Norling, age 83.  At peace after a valiant fight against cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ruth (nee Korn) Norling.  She is survived by her cousin, William Schilling, a very extended family and many friends and neighbors.  She was a proud graduate from Northwestern.  She worked as a […]

Rettie Virginia Farrell April 27, 1928-June 1, 2021   Rettie Virginia Farrell (nee Huffmaster), age 93, late of Kenosha, WI, and formerly of Willow Springs, passed away June 1, 2021.  She was married to Thomas G. Farrell from 1955 until his passing in 1980.  She was the mother of five—Barbara Truby (John), Virginia Louise Farrell, […]

Melissa M. Mendez (nee Daggett), age 52, of Burr Ridge. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Mendez. Loving mother of Dominic. Cherished daughter of Sandra Daggett. Dearest sister of Scott (JaCarla) and Keith (Monica). Cousin, aunt, friend, and “Mom” to many. Melissa enjoyed donating much of her time with the Pleasantdale School & PTA and working with […]

Nikola “Nick” Budimir, 97, born March 8, 1924 in Vrelo, Gracac,Yugoslavia to Tome & Mika Budimir. He passed away peacefully May 30, 2021 in Countryside, IL. Nikola is survived by his beloved wife Djurdja “Georgia” Budimir, his children; Dushanka “Dee” (Fredric) Lowe, Dushan Budimir, Nada (Donald) Kucharzyk, Alexander Budimir, daughter-in-law Lori Budimir, grandchildren; David Budimir, […]

Draginja Jovic, 91, of Indian Head Park.  Beloved wife of the late Krsta.  Loving mother of Vukasin “Mike” Jasmina and Kamenko “Bob” Dusanka “Diane.”  Devoted grandmother of Marko, Stevan (Melissa) and Nikola “Nick” Jovic and Natasha (Dragan) Ivanovic.  Dear great-grandmother of Kristina Ivanovic.  Fond aunt of Sonja (Julius) Smigla and Milica Damjanovic and others.  Dear […]

S. George Marinello, age 97, Army Veteran, of Naperville. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving father of Marlane (late William) Marshall and Claudia (Mark) Shilakis. Devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Christopher) Karl, Robert (Carolyn) Marshall, and Paul Shilakis. Cherished great-grandfather of Genevieve, Benjamin, Riley, Haley, and Evvy. Dear brother of Rosemary (Edward) Trombley. Fond uncle […]