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February 24, 2020February 28, 2020
Countryside

Carol Lewis

Carol Lewis (nee Haase), age 77, of Woodridge passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Russell Lewis for a wonderful 24 years. Loving stepmother of Debra Taylor, Donna Lewis, Diane (Steve) Armstrong and Dawn (Gerry) Puhrmann. Devoted grandmother of Aaron, Matthew, Sarah, Ian, Alyse, Evan, Nicole, Christopher, Elizabeth and Michele. […]

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February 21, 2020February 22, 2020
Countryside

James Anthony ‘Jim’ Potsch

James Anthony Potsch, age 75, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Joan Potsch (nee Gizynski) for a wonderful 46 years. Loving father of James (Sharon) Potsch and Jennifer (Kyle Anderson) Potsch. Devoted grandfather of Adeline and Annalise. Fond friend of many. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Potsch. Jim was […]

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February 20, 2020February 22, 2020
Downers Grove

Richard T. McCormick

Richard T. McCormick, aka “God’s Gift to Women,” age 84, of Lemont, caused confusion in heaven when he showed up at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter mistook him for Paul Newman, who had already been a heavenly resident for years.  Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Catherine (David) Armstrong, Jeanne (Shawn) Hickey, Michael […]

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February 20, 2020February 22, 2020
Countryside

Edward Stec

Edward Stec, 75, of La Grange, IL, passed away on February 20, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Susan. He was very proud of his children, Maryann and Ed Jr. He adored his four grandchildren, Niah, Jack, Marlee and Addy. Ed will be remembered for his well-timed quips and love […]

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February 20, 2020February 22, 2020
Countryside

Victor J. DiForti

Victor J. DiForti, age 52, of Brookfield lost his 2 year battle with cancer on February 19th. He was the beloved husband of Heather (nee Field); loving father of Hadley ‘Dragon’, Sophie ‘Bat’, Amanda ‘Noku’, & Victor ‘Little Man’; fond son-in-law of Oliver & Joyce Field; dear brother-in-law of Antoinette Martinez; cherished uncle of Oliver […]

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February 16, 2020February 17, 2020
Countryside

Ann Marie Bures

Ann Marie Bures, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Gary. A long-time resident of LaGrange, Ann had been retired for 30 years after a successful career in bookkeeping and accounting. In recent years, she most enjoyed fine arts, puzzle books, and weekend rides away from the city. Visitation will be […]

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February 15, 2020February 16, 2020
Countryside

John Austin Sayles, Sr.

John Austin Sayles, Sr.; age 87, formerly of Burr Ridge; beloved husband of the late Sandra J. Sayles; loving father of Norma (Jim) Schnabel, Jay (Therese) Sayles, Donna (Rob) Schmidt, and preceded in death by infant daughter Joanne Sayles; proud grandfather of Amanda & Kyle (Jamie) Schnabel, Chelsey & Isabella Schmidt; dear great-grandfather of Finnegan, […]

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February 15, 2020February 22, 2020
Countryside

George C. Peters

George C. Peters, age 86, of LaGrange, formerly of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Peters (formerly Pozdol) for a wonderful 35 years. Loving stepfather of Marc Pozdol, Glenn Pozdol, Lee Pozdol, and Josephine Rexer. Devoted grandfather of Ian, Liam, Evan, Miriam, Mercedes, and Maria. Cherished brother of Hattie. Fond uncle of Mark, Brian, […]

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February 9, 2020February 25, 2020
Downers Grove

Amy Marie Lester

Amy Marie Lester, 77, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of Frank.  Loving mother of Michael and the late Christopher.  Devoted grandmother of John Konwinski.  Memorial visitation 5-8 pm Thursday February 27th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516.  Private inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, along with the remains of her son, […]

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February 8, 2020February 10, 2020
Countryside

Richard James “Dick” Skoda, Sr.

Richard James “Dick” Skoda, Sr.; age 88; US Army Veteran; 60-year resident of Western Springs; went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Louise W. Skoda for a wonderful 68 years. Loving father of Richard James (Janet) Skoda, Jr.; Jeffrey (Cliffern) Skoda; and Randall (Julie) Skoda. […]

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