Thursday, Sep 25, 2025
Longtime oncology physician Dr. James Hannigan passed away surrounded by his loving wife, Susan, family, friends and colleagues at the hospital he called home for most of his medical career. Dr. James Hannigan pioneered the oncology program at La Grange Memorial Hospital in 1992 and served as Medical Director-Oncology until 2016. Through his ingenuity and […]
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Ella May Newkirk Ulrich, 97, of La Grange IL died Friday, March 29 at Plymouth Place Retirement Home where she had been a resident since April 2009. Born on April 22, 1921, in Seymour IN, she was married for 70 years to Norman; was blessed with 3 children, Pamella (Bruce) Christensen, Penelope (Phillip) Stickney, and […]
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Dorothy Chana (nee Alexander), 97, a life-long resident of the western suburbs went to be with Jesus on March 29,2019. She was met in heaven by her loving husband of 63 years Bob Chana, her sister, Edna Atella, and her beloved grandson, Cameron Chana. She is survived by her four children, Dottie Homeyer (George), Debbie […]
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Ronald J. “Ron” Bender, age 80, US Marine Veteran from 1957-1960, of Woodridge. Beloved husband of Mary Anne Bender (nee Vivacqua) for a wonderful 56 years. Loving father of Marie (Bill) Toebes, the late Ronald “Buddy” Bender, and Carrie (Mark) Judd. Devoted grandfather of Bobby, Michael (Sydney), Ronnie, Tim, Kelli, and Kevin. Dear great-grandfather of […]
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Edith “Ida” King, nee Morra, 98, of Bethlehem Woods, LaGrange Park formerly of Countryside, passed away March 28, 2019 at LaGrange Hospital. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Alice (former husband Jerry, Sr.) Williams and Maureen (Raymond) Babinsky. Devoted grandmother of Jerry, Jr. (former wife Andrea), Dan (Jennifer) Williams, Andrea (Anthony) Janke […]
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Ruth Lucille Van Gelder (nee Ruggaber), 100, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born on February 26, 1919 in Otisville, New York, to Frank and Margaretha Ruggaber and was raised in Ridgway, PA. She graduated with honors from Centennial High School in Ridgway, PA. She entered the West Penn Hospital Nursing program […]
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Melvin M. Sims, age 89, of Willow Springs; beloved husband of 67 years to Catherine, nee Filomendi; loving father of the late Melvin (Judy), Greg, Mark (Connie), Karen (David) Schmiege and Christian (Laura); cherished grandfather of Ryan (Brianne) Schmiege, Jessica (Michael) Lee, Alyssa Schmiege, Justin Sims, Shawn Bradford, Sara (Jesus) Chavez, and Elizabeth Sims; dear […]
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Jesus Figueroa Matos, age 85, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Eulalia for 65 years. Loving father of Jesse (Elena) Figueroa, Jerry (Susie) Ayala, Hector (Cecilia) Figueroa, Louis (Carlos) Figueroa, Carmen (Edward) Mucha, Mary (Eugenio) Martinez and Carlos Figueroa. Devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Felix and Simon. Fond uncle […]
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Marilyn Zimmerman, 89, of Willowbrook. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Stuart (Ann Lloyd), Gail Botthof and Roger (Mina). Devoted grandmother of Andrew, Matt Zimmerman, Sarah (Josh) Green, Farina (Matt) Roe. Dear great-grandmother of Bella Zimmerman, Mackenzie and Henry Green, Halle and Kellan Roe. Dear sister of Laverna (late Howard) Stapleton. Fond […]
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Grace Kimura, age 93, of La Grange Park, IL passed away after a short illness. Beloved wife of Dr. Eugene Tatsuru Kimura, dear mother of Kathryn (Timothy) Mlsna of Oak Brook, IL, Eugenie (Dr. Eugene) Chiu of Burr Ridge, IL and Dr. Alan Kimura of Denver, CO.; loving grandmother and great-grandmother. A memorial service and […]
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