Rita Koziol (nee Lersch), age 88, passed away November 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years Norbert J. Koziol. She leaves behind her loving children, Thomas (Carolyn), David (Kate) and Karen (Jeff) Frey; dear grandchildren, Lisa, Stephen (Samantha), Philip, Matthew, Abigail, Griffin and Veronica; and great-grandchildren Evelyn Grace, […]

James Kozicki, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Western Springs; beloved husband of Marilyn Kozicki; loving father of Jessica (Thomas) Jaworski & Scott (Lisa) Kozicki; proud grandfather of Sarah & Grace Jaworski and Chloe & Hazel Kozicki; dear brother of Janice Bossmin & Terence Kozicki; uncle, friend, & beloved colleague of many. Jim grew up in […]

Daniel G. Linklater, age 76, of Indian Head Park, formerly of Crystal Lake and Chicago. Beloved husband of Carol Linklater (nee Meleski) for a wonderful 51 years. Loving father of Jill (George) Lee, Alice (Chris) Geisert, the late Michael, Nancy, Mark, and Edward (Danielle). Devoted grandfather of Maya, Austin, Katie, and Brian. Dear brother of […]

Estela Reyes, 68, of Countryside. Beloved wife of Adolfo; loving mother of Lourdes (Jose) Guzman, Nancy Reyes (Carlos Orozco), Maribel Reyes (Mario Lobos), Cynthia Reyes (David Zielinski), & Oscar Adolfo Reyes; devoted grandmother of 13; survived by 8 sisters and 1 brother, and predeceased by 1 sister; fond aunt of many. Visitation 3 to 9 […]

William E. Walker, II, 76, of LaGrange Park and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.  Beloved husband of Betty.  Loving father of William E., III and Elizabeth Walker.  Devoted grandfather of Colin and Campbell Gunst.  Visitation 3 to 6pm Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside.  Interment private.  In […]

Donald Golm, age 68, of Indian Head Park. Beloved husband of Laura Golm for a wonderful 46 years. Loving father of Jennifer (Peter) Dixon, Michael (Jodi) Golm, and Janeen (Nicholas) Musillami. Devoted grandfather of Andrew and Matthew Dixon; Vincent and Madelyn Golm; and Nina, Carlo and Nora Musillami. Dear son of Dorothy Golm. Preceded in […]

If the Olympics had a competition for those providing unique comfort and experiences for others, Jim Boardman would certainly secure the Gold. Jim was the definition of a Renaissance man – a man who could cook delicious meals for hundreds, create unique furniture out of discarded fragments, whip a garden into shape in an afternoon […]

Francine Murr, of Riverside; beloved wife of William Murr; loving mother of Aaron (Deborah) Murr; proud grandmother of Rachel & Luke; dear sister-in-law of Kathleen Murr; friend of many; she will be dearly missed. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Visitation continues […]

Loretta A. Gazdowicz, age 64; beloved wife of Neil for 43 years; loving mother of Clarence (Cori) Gazdowicz and Wendy (Anthony) Detente; dear Grammy of Nicholas, Dominic, Gioia, and Jacob; daughter of Ruth Gray and the late Clarence Gronke; fond sister and aunt of many. Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, November 10 from 12pm […]

Pepin, Blanche (“Terry”), 94, of Western Springs was born December 21, 1924 and raised in Chicago; the youngest of Frank and Marie Kral’s 9 children. Terry lived an active and full life until a stroke in July, finally resting in peace on November 6, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late King Pepin […]