Louise Steigerwald (nee Oesterle): 2/16/1936 – 2/16/2024. Beloved mother of Claire (Jim) Bitautas and dearest grandmother of Andrew & Scott Bitautas; preceeded in death by her parents, Ruth and Dr. Clarence Oesterle. Louise had many happy memories of her early life in South Shore along Lake Michigan before moving to the western suburbs, which she […]

Carol Hawkins, age 86, of LaGrange Highlands, formerly of Grayslake and River Forest.  Loving mother of Barbara (Glenn) McGrath and Thomas (Liz).  Devoted grandmother of Katie, Mike, and Abby McGrath; Emma, Matt and Pete Hawkins.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald Hawkins. Carol loved spending time with her grandchildren, […]

Virginia Mary (née Cushing) Wendt, age 95, of LaGrange, passed away in her home of 70 years surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Edward O. Wendt Jr; loving mother of Edward, Keith (Tersenia), Claudia (Dennis) Vann, the late Cynthia Goetz, Linda (Michael) Pissare, Tom (Anne), and Laurie (Marty) Koehler; proud grandmother […]

JuliAnne Waryjas went to her heavenly home on February 11th, 2024 at the young age of 65. Born on April 8th, 1958, she loved animals from a very young age. She had several beloved pets throughout her years and spent her life in the company of furry and feathered companions. In 1980, she met her […]

Robert L. Baumer (9/3/1924 – 2/6/2024) A life well lived, it is with a heavy heart and sadness that we mourn the passing of Robert L. Baumer, who peacefully left this world at the age of 99. Today, we celebrate the remarkable life of a man who touched the hearts of so many. Robert was […]

Beverly Rot, 89, of Western Springs, formerly of Oswego (where her and John lived for 40 years) and Downers Grove (where they lived for 20 years). Beloved wife of the late John Rot Jr.; loving mother of John G. and Jeffrey (Miranda); devoted grandmother of Kasey, Daniel, Ashley and Jessie. Fond aunt of many. Visitation 9am […]

Keith E. McBurney, age 90, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Susan (nee Swanson) McBurney; loving father of Steven and Mark; proud grandfather of Ethan, and father-in-law to Alba, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Keith’s life can be aptly described as one of contrasts.  This becomes evident when one considers Keith’s humble beginnings […]

Charles J Meyer, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Meyer, nee McShea; devoted father of Sherry Meyer and Jodi (Thomas) Trop; loving grandpa of Elizabeth Trop and the late John IV; preceded in death by his siblings Geo F (Mary Ann) and Fred C Meyer, LaVerne (William) Krause, Naoma (Lin) Long; cherished uncle and […]

Debra Marie Goldman (nee Ettawageshik) passed away on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at the age of 61. Born on August, 8th, 1962 in Chicago, Debra always raved about how wonderful her childhood was. Debra grew up in the Mckinley park area.  She loved riding her bike in the neighborhood meeting her friends and then going to […]