Joyce Violet Vileta Matousek died peacefully on March 8 at her home in La Grange Park, IL, at age 92. A remarkable woman, Joyce was a lovely, strong wife and mother. She rejoins Ed, her beloved husband of 72 years, who passed away January 11. Joyce is survived by her children and their spouses, Jill and Stephen […]

Cathleen “Casey” Nilles, age 26; beloved daughter of Sandy (nee Woodyatt) and Anthony Nilles; dear sister of Carey and Katrina Nilles; fond granddaughter of Catherine and the late Lyle Woodyatt ; Jane and the late Herbert Nilles (late Colleen). Visitation 4 to 9pm Friday, March 11 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th […]

Joseph J. Catuara, age 84, of Oak Lawn. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; father of Joesph Jr.; step-father of Elizabeth and Donald; loving brother of Frank (Vera); uncle of Julia, Keith, and Michael; cousin and friend to many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, March 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th […]

Helen Stepanek, the passionate, cello-playing devotee of West Suburban Orchestra who brought the love of music, writing, and the arts to her two children and grandchildren, died on Saturday in Hinsdale. She was 90. Helen was a devoted mother who, with her husband Frank, were lifelong residents and community supporters in Chicago’s southwest suburbs and […]

Lorraine D. Alexovich, 89, of LaGrange.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Alexovich and the late Al Stahl.  Loving mother of Nancy (Ralph) Palmiere.  Devoted grandmother of Christopher (Linda) Palmiere, Lisa Palmiere and Jennifer (Kevin) Burns-Palmiere.  Dear great-grandmother of Aiden Burns.  Fond sister of the late Virginia (late Ziggy) Walesa.  Dear aunt of John (Carolyn) […]

Jonathan Edwin Goers, 37, of Misericordia Home, Chicago.  Beloved son of Richard and Ellie.  Loving brother of Eric (Kerri), Peter (Sheree) Goers and Beth (Matt) Taylor.  Devoted uncle of Ethan, Sophie, Chloe, Laney, Colette, Ellie and Jude Goers.  Memorial Visitation 10 am until time of Memorial Service 11am Saturday, March 5th at Redeemer Lutheran Church, […]

George Greer Rinder passed away on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 as a result of complications following emergency abdominal surgery.  He had recently celebrated his 95th birthday in high spirits with his children and grandchildren.  George was born on February 3, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Dr. Carl O. and Edna Jane Greer Rinder.  He grew up in […]

Virginia A. Prendergast, nee Dinneen, age 86, fifty year resident of Western Springs.  Beloved wife of the late Richard E.;  loving mother of Michael and Gail Prendergast and Catherine(Marc) Vesecky;  proud grandmother of Daniel and Sarah Vesecky and Olivia and Evan Prendergast.  Visitation 9:30-11am Wednesday at St. John of the Cross Church,  50th and Wolf […]

Gertrude J. “Trudi” Vincent, nee Kosinski, 88, of LaGrange Highlands.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph;  loving mother of Susan, Jennifer, and John(Eileen) Vincent;  proud grandmother of John(Michelle) and Matt Keen, and Julia Vincent; sister of the late Loretta and the late Dolores; godmother of Judy and David; dear friend of Vesna Hajdukovic.  Visitation 3-9pm […]

Mildred I. Strauss, age 97; beloved wife of the late Wm. B. Strauss; loving mother of Billie (Peter) Anker and Wm. B. Jr, (Laura); loving grandmother of John, Christopher, Thomas, Karen, Jamie, Scott, and Rose; dear great-grandmother of fourteen. Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, March 2 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th […]