Friday, May 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amanda M. Baratka, age 38, on December 23rd 2024. Amanda is survived by her son Caelob and daughter Taetym; her father, John C. Baratka; her mother, Pamela A. Baratka; her sister, Sarah Ann (Austin) Harris; her brother, Jack (Tricia) Baratka; and her nieces, Amiya, […]
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Wayne Robert Simoncelli, 82, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Charesse (Jack) Manganiello, Wayne Simoncelli, Shannon (Tim) Schloneger, Dino Simoncelli, Nicole (Marty) Turek, Claudine (Efrain, Jr.) David, Dominic Simoncelli and Angela (Chris) Dunda. Devoted grandfather of Nick, Anthony, Joey, Wayne, Anthony, Calista, Paulie, Francesca, Christian, Jacob, Claire, Isabella, Everini, […]
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Andrew C. Wuchek, age 74, proud U.S. Army Veteran, of Countryside, IL, formerly of Monroe, CT. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Wuchek for a wonderful 44 years. Loving father of Wendy (James) Becker and David (Arabella) Wuchek. Adored grandfather of Juliet and Charles Becker, and Mila and Samantha Wuchek. Cherished brother of Eileen […]
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Peggy Ann Schaffer, age 60, of Woodridge. Cherished daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Schaffer. Loving sister of Craig (Karen), Lynn (Ken) McCann, Bruce (Patty), Judy and Drew (Erin). Devoted aunt of Stephanie, Jim (Kate), Kristy (Steve), Michelle (Derek), Mathew (Jessika), Kimberly (Jim), Bobby, Katie (Eric), the late Tim (Shantelle), Adam and Sebastian. Great […]
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Barbara Rose Varak, age 79, of LaGrange; beloved wife of the late Frank R. Varak; loving mother of Robert (Jean) & Susan; proud grandmother of Kate, Sarah, the late Molly, Emily, Lauren, Madeline, & Emma; dear sister of the late Paul & the late James Remsik; aunt and friend of many. Visitation 4 to 8pm […]
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Casimer M. Ragus, of Chicago, passed away on December 19, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Halina (née Walinska) of 69 years; loving father of George (Lori) & Elizabeth (William) Buhrmaster; cherished grandfather of Christine (Ryan) Reniff, Carolyn (Scott) Gessner, Daniel Ragus, Michelle (Peter) Mataragas, & Julia Ragus; great-grandfather of Maya & Henry; dear uncle […]
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Jacqueline “Jackie” Lillian Hall-Reigle, born on September 4, 1959 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in LaGrange, Illinois. She was the beloved only child of Alvin and Ann Hall. At the age of three, Jackie moved with her family to LaGrange, Illinois, where she spent most of her […]
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Susan Marie Cycon was born September 30, 1919, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; the only child of Charles and Maud Ermatinger. She went home to God on December 13, 2024. Sue is survived by cousins, Carolyn Paul McGrath (whom she regarded as a younger sister), Mary Tlachac, Sue Plahuta, John Mayer, Ann Tout and many dear […]
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Alexander Petrenko, age 72, of Brookfield, IL. Alex was born in Chicago, IL in 1951 to Ivan and Nadeschda Petrenko, and raised in Harwood Heights, IL. Alex met his wife Gail (née Grossmann) in 1970 at a post-Thanksgiving party and spent 54 loving years together, recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They moved to Brookfield […]
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In Loving Memory of Margaret “Meg” Duranty October 11, 1962 – December 15, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret “Meg” Duranty, a woman full of life, love, and kindness. She leaves behind a legacy of positivity and compassion that touched everyone she met. Meg dedicated much of her […]
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