Author: Countryside

Thomas Robert Fritz

October 09, 1935 – December 15, 2024 Thomas Robert Fritz, age 89, formerly of LaGrange Park, Illinois and Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2024. Born October 9th, 1935 in Wabash, Indiana, the oldest son of John and Vivian. Devoted husband of 65 years to the late Mary Lou (nee Gleason) Fritz. […]

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Gail Conniff

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gail Conniff, who left us in the early morning of Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in LaGrange Park, Ill.  A Chicagoan through and through, Gail was born on Oct. 14, 1942 at St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago, and lived her entire life throughout […]

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Leonard Anton Minkalis

Leonard Anton Minkalis, 68, of Westmont. Beloved son of the late Leonard and Lillian Minkalis. Loving brother of Margaret (the late Frank) Markosek and Anton (Karen) Minkalis. Dear uncle of Frank and Anton Markosek, Anton Minkalis, Jr. (Jacqueline) and Laura (Jim) Perrault. Services and interment private.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Downers […]

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Fred W. Werner

Fred W. Werner, age 85, of Summit, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2025. Loving husband of the late Gloria D. Werner. Beloved father of Fred J. (Brenda) Werner Jr. and Phil (Terri) Werner. Dear grandfather of Kyle, Kaylee, Matthew, and Jennifer. Fond great-grandfather of James and Crew. Cherished brother of Colette, Toni, Susan, […]

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Bruce Harken

Bruce Robert Harken, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, after a long hospitalization at Edward Hines VA Hospital. Bruce is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane, son Eric, daughters Kate (Eric Tengler), and Meg (Alex Bubis), grandsons Henry and Michael Bruce, brother Jerry (Rowena), sister Barbara Monsour (Roger), brother-in-law Donald […]

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Joan Eckrich

With profound faith and a heart full of love, Joan Eckrich, of Western Springs, IL, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always prioritizing her family and Catholic faith above all else. Joan was part of the St Cletus and St John […]

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Leone I. Foss

Leone I. Foss; age 96; of Countryside, IL; formerly of Eau Claire, WI; passed away on January 9, 2025. Beloved wife of Clifford F. Foss for a wonderful 68 years. Loving mother of Michael Foss. Dear sister of Patricia Radle and the late Ellen Cherburg. Sister-in-law of Carol Foss, Krist and Joyce Foss. Cherished aunt […]

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Karen Rose Kiousis

In Loving Memory of Karen Kiousis It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Karen Kiousis, who left us on January 8th after a courageous and dignified battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 72 years old. Karen was a woman of immense kindness, grace, and warmth. She touched […]

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Marie Pristo

Marie Pristo (1932–2025) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Sister It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Pristo, age 92, of Burr Ridge, IL, on January 6, 2025. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and joy for life touched the hearts of […]

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