Michael was born into eternal life on May 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Bridie and Michael Griffin (County Galway) and brother of the late William Francis. Loving husband, best friend and dance partner of Judith A. Griffin; devoted father of Peter James (Meg), Andrew Charles (Margot), Michael Thomas (Nicole); and iconic […]

Vera K. Livingston (née Kaisser), age 88, long time resident of LaGrange passed away at Aspired Living of Westmont on Monday, May 18th, 2020.  Vera was born on February 3, 1932 in Göppingen, Germany, the daughter of Lothar Kaisser and Klara (née Frommeld) Kaisser. After Vera came to America to visit her sister in the […]

Emil G. Balz, age 101, of LaGrange; preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Waltraud Maria; loving father of Rainer Balz & Gabriela (Joe) Magats; proud grandfather of Matthew (Eryn), Karen Garcia, and James; Nicole, & Meghan; great-grandfather of Chiann, Jada, and Alex; uncle & friend to many. Emil was an avid […]

Steven M. Tlapa, age 67, of Countryside; loving father of Alexandra & Katherine Tlapa; dear brother of Gale Tlapa, Vicki (John) Oboikovitz, & Ted Tlapa; loving son of the late Milton & the late Rita Tlapa; uncle of Paige Hopkins, Loren & Carly Oboikovitz; loving dog owner & friend to many. Steven was a man […]

The Chancery received word that Reverend John A. Kraemer died on Friday, May 15 at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, Illinois.  Father was born on June 13, 1930 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to Jacob Kraemer and Mary Berg. Father Kraemer was ordained by the Most Reverend Loras Thomas Lane at St. James […]

Renee Karen Borge, 81, of Burr Ridge, went to heaven on May 11 due to complications from heart disease. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Marc (Mary) Borge, Noelle Borge and Heather (Larry) Birks. Devoted grandmother of Elliot (Leah) and Anne Borge, Larry and Emily Birks and the late Michael Borge. Dear […]

Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020, four weeks short of his 100th birthday.   Loving husband of Helen (nee Cronin) for over 68 years. Beloved father of David (Sandra) and Craig (Janis). Proud grandfather of Brian, Jeffrey, Lauren, Erin and Craig. Great-Grandfather of Charlie, Abby, Zoey, Ella, Owen, Samantha, Sofia and Nicholas.  Son of Emery and Mae Williams. […]

John Stephen Thoms, 64, of LaGrange Park, entered into eternal life on May 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Joan Middendorf Thoms, they shared 40 blissful years of marriage together as best friends.  John was born on July 6, 1955 and lived most of his life in LaGrange Park, the fifth of nine siblings, with a […]

Margaret E. O’Connor, nee O’Malley, age 97, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late John Joseph O’Connor; loved mother of Maureen (Rich) Krasula, John O’Connor, Bill (Carol) O’Connor, Jim (Wendy) O’Connor, Pat (Gale) Dance, Tom (Brenda) O’Connor, Bob O’Connor, Mike (Becky) O’Connor, & Marge (Pat) Hartigan; dear grandmother of 18; dear great-grandmother of […]