Joan Dambra, age 82, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Frank Dambra: devoted mother of Frank Dambra and Susan (John) Russo; cherished grandmother of Michael Dambra, Nicholas Russo, Julie Dambra, and Johnny Russo; dear sister of Charles (late Audrey) Cimino; fond aunt of Geralyn and Chuck Cimino and many other nieces and nephews […]

William Elwood Potesak, 66, of LaGrange.  Most wonderful Dad to Jamie (Noel) Gonzalez and Adam Potesak.  Most loving grandpa to Nyah, Jaden and Little Will.  Dad is a person who truly enjoyed all of the simple pleasures of life, planting and gardening, nature, barbecuing, and most importantly, spending time with family.  He is our Dad, […]

Anne Loretta Burgess, age 79; beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mother of Michael (Lisa), Edward (Marchell), Mary (Bob) Lowe, Barbara (Rich) Ohnmacht, and Joan (Jeff) Wayman; dear grandmother of thirteen; sister of Marilyn (Mike) Watson. Visitation Friday, April 7 from 9am until time of chapel service, 10am at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, […]

James John Gershon  age 41, of Countryside, passed away on April 3, 2017. James is survived by his loving children Layla Grace, David and Aspen, his mother Barbara Marie Olson, his brothers David (Michelle) Gershon, Douglas (Angela) Gershon and Carl (Cherry) Gershon, his nieces and nephews Mariah, Nick, Hailey, Joshua, Jenna, Jaiden, Julia and  great-niece […]

Mark H. Vogt “the chicken man” age 65, of Countryside. Former owner of Lyons Poultry Co., passed away on April 1, 2017 at Sunrise of Willowbrook with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Lucy Vogt, his loving children Vicki Rousis, Krystal Vogt and Heather Vogt, his sister Dyann […]

Josephine “Jo” Berger, 98, was born Josephine Ann Berger in Chicago on July 26, 1918.  She passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017.  Loving daughter of the late Mollie O’Brien Berger and Joseph C. Berger, and devoted sister of the late Mary Jane Redmond and her husband, the late Richard Aloysius Redmond.  Proud aunt of […]

Michelle Colleen Martinez,  age 22, of Countryside. Michelle was a student attending Lyons Twp. High School. She  passed away at her home on March 30, 2017. Michelle is survived by her loving father Joseph J. Martinez. She was preceded in death by her mother Audrey G.  Martinez-Pike. She is also survived by many loving aunts, […]

Margaret “Peggy” Fletcher, 92, was born Margaret Mary Kelley in Topeka, Kansas on January 18, 1925. She entered Heaven’s gates on March 30, 2017. The matriarch of the Fletcher Family, Peggy loved doting on her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an exceptional baker and enjoyed making desserts for her family and friends, especially her […]

John Michael Kuharic (AKA Mike, Q, Coach & Dad), age 68, of Chicago, IL & LaPorte, IN – formerly of Western Springs, IL. Beloved husband of Pamela Kuharic for 43 years; proud and devoted father of Michael and Ryan; fond brother of Gregory Kuharic and sister Deborah Usher; caring son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin. He […]