John Austin “Jay” Sayles, Jr.; age 61; of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Therese Sayles. Loving brother of Norma (Jim) Schnabel & Donna (Rob) Schmidt. Proud uncle of Amanda & Kyle (Jamie) Schnabel and Chelsey & Isabella Schmidt. Dear great-uncle of Finnegan, Brooklyn, Brynn & Macintyre. Preceded in death by his parents, John Austin Sayles, […]
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Callaghan
Mary Elizabeth Callaghan, age 67, formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2022 after her courageous battle with glioblastoma. Devoted wife of 33 years to Michael Salvatore Callaghan; loving mother of Patrick Michael (Megan) and Kathryn Mary. Beloved sister of William (Dawn), Barbara Butts, Donald (Bonnie), Constance (Mark) Sanders and Therese (Carl) […]
Read MoreGary W. Garner
Gary Wayne Garner was born on a hot summer day in Olney, in southern Illinois, closer to St. Louis than Chicago, in flat country complete with Southern accents. He grew up working his grandparents’ farm and actually liked it — the outdoors, the livestock, the dogs, the machinery. But the work. More than once in […]
Read MoreSally R. Finnegan
Sally R. Finnegan (Thompson), 91, passed away on Saturday, December 10th with family members at her side. Born May 19, 1931, daughter of Frank and Genevieve (Casutt) Thompson, Sally grew up in Dubuque Iowa, graduated from Clark College in 1953 and raised her family of six children in Chicago. She was loved by her family […]
Read MoreCarol M. Bianco
Carol M. Bianco, 72, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of William Bianco. Loving mother of Melissa (Al) Ferreira and Cheryl (Michael) Hurley. Devoted grandmother of Isabelle and Julia. Dear sister of Raymond (Laverne) Soltys and Richard Soltys. Carol was born on Christmas Day, and that was abundantly clear if you drove by her house during the […]
Read MoreBarbara G. Van Cura
Barbara G. Van Cura (nee Guyer), age 91, of Burr Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Van Cura for a wonderful 67 years. Loving mother of Linda (Dick) Livingston and Karl (Laurie) Van Cura. Devoted grandmother of Reuben, Joseph and Sarah Livingston & Edward (Kylee), Douglas and Anamarie Van Cura. Cherished great-grandmother of […]
Read MorePatricia Jessup
Patricia Jessup, age 85, of LaGrange passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Ronald and is survived by her children Michael, Julie Godinez, James and Linda (Bruce) Litt; grandchildren Bryan (Anna), Kyle (Amanda), James Jr., Lauren, Kristin, Daniel, Michael Jr., Thomas and Jake; and great-grandchildren Henry, […]
Read MoreHelen Eleanor Roe
Helen Eleanor Roe, 93, of Willowbrook, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of Robert for 71 years. Loving mother of Daniel (Doreen), Mark (Darlene), Kevin (late Cheryl), Sue, Mike (Colleen), Jack (Kim), the late Robert “Hub” and the late Ronald. Devoted grandmother of Markie, David, Kristy, Lisa, Shannon, Michael, Angela, Alex, Daniel, Evan, Jack, Brian, […]
Read MoreRaymond “Ray” Adams
Raymond “Ray” Adams passed away at home on December 3, 2022. Ray graduated from Morton West High School and studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Illinois. After graduation he worked as retail pharmacist for 39 years. Ray is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Lauren (Ryan) Maus and Peter (Lisette) Clarke; three grandchildren, Ellie, […]
Read MoreArlene “R” V. Rybicki
Arlene “R” Veronica Rybicki (nee Kawalec), age 71, of Cicero; Beloved wife of Richard; Loving mother of Lauren (Joe) Smith, and Grace (Dave) Keller; Cherished grandmother of Clara and Tessa Smith. Fond sister, auntie, and friend of many. Arlene loved spending time with her family. As Arlene frequently donated, the family asks that in lieu […]
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