Author: Countryside

Jacqueline Wecter Bryan

Jacqueline Wecter Bryan of Western Springs, IL, beloved wife of the late Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) USMC Edward Ward Bryan.  Devoted mother of Francoise Lucienne Garcia and Catherine Danielle Whitford, grandmother of Matthew Burklund Eich, Melissa Anne Eich, Andrew Bryan Eich, and Michael Christopher Whitford. Born in Nantes, Brittany, France, Jackie’s family lived in France, Syria, Algeria, […]

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Dianne Banasiak

Dianne Banasiak, age 73, of LaGrange passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. Loving wife of the late Michael Banasiak. Beloved mother of Lisa (Daniel) Sauerbier, Terrance (Amy) McLernon, and Corrine (the late Gregory) Hucksold. Dear grandmother of Kandis, Justin, Abigayle, Emily, Seth, Quentin, and Karalyn. Dianne enjoyed a simple life. She lived the way […]

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Elizabeth “Dolly” Schiavitti

Elizabeth Lillian “Dolly” Schiavitti, age 93, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in the middle bedroom of her childhood home on the southwest side of Chicago, Dolly was the sixth of seven children. A graduate of McCormac College of […]

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Edna R. Toner

Edna R. Toner, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2025, at the age of 96. An only child, born in Collingswood, NJ, dedicated herself to her late husband James P. Toner, for 58 years and to her children. Edna and Jim started their married life with the US Navy in Athens GA, then returned to […]

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Lewis James “Jim” Scheer

Lewis James “Jim” Scheer, aged 94, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Anne of 67 years; his children Thomas Robert and Anne Catherine; his grandson Lewis James III; his parents, Fred and Pearl; and siblings Richard, Fred, Pat, and Nora Anne. Born […]

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Jeffrey Leo Passe

Jeffrey Leo Passe, age 64, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved husband of Valaurie Weinell-Passe; loving father of Nicole (Christopher) Witte, Timothy Passe, Martha Jo Craig, Jacob Passe, John (Jill) Weinell, & Joseph (Tiffany) Weinell; proud grandfather of Avery, Finnegan, Lilliana, James, Ellie, Hailey, Emily, Janice, Jason, & Joshua; dear brother of Carol (the late Tom) Binner, […]

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Teresa Lubiana Giannoni

Teresa Lubiana Giannoni, age 83, born October 20, 1941 in Capannori Lucca, Italy to the late Giuglio Scatena & the late Eni Gaddini; beloved wife of Loris Giannoni for 60 years; beloved mother of Evelina (Mark) Springer & Cinzia (Craig) Dedic; loving Nonni to Joseph, Michael, Luca, & Mia; dear sister of Nella Grazia (Pierluigi) […]

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John “Jack” Hagan

John “Jack” Hagan was born September 21, 1931 to his parents, John Martin Hagan and Margaret (née Kenny) Hagan, in Riverside, IL. Jack was a natural athlete and could usually be found outdoors playing whatever games were seasonal. During his elementary and high school years he made lifelong friendships. Jack loved school. Despite a few […]

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William “Bill” D. Serpico

Our beloved William “Bill” D. Serpico passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He spent 14 wonderful years with his loving wife, Deanna (Smith) Serpico. Together they built a beautiful life enjoying cooking, traveling, and gardening. Bill was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend. He will […]

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Gary Bieze

Gary Bieze, age 71, of Western Springs, peacefully passed away into his eternal home on April 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne Bieze for 47 years, and a loving father to Bradley Bieze and Tanya (Kyle) Rice. Gary was a cherished grandfather to Aubrey, Connor, and Colin Rice. He was a dear […]

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