Norman Alois Werner, age 85 of Lombard, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2024. Norman was born on July 13, 1939, and lived on a farm near Ellinwood Kansas with his parents Erwin and Clara and his three siblings. He attended school in Ellinwood Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in […]

Valerie Anne Byrne, age 70, passed away on September 18, 2024. Preceded in death by her mom Lynn Mullaney and her stepfather Jack Mullaney. She is survived by her brother Christopher Byrne, niece Megan Byrne, and partner Tony Anderson. Valerie was a loving cousin and friend to many. Valerie attained both a bachelor’s and master’s […]

Mary Ann Battaglia (nee Novak), age 98, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Battaglia for a wonderful 74 years. Loving mother of Carol Battaglia, Chuck (Linda), Marilyn Magafas, David (Deb), and Mark Battaglia. Devoted grandmother of Eric, Justin (Desiree), Breanna (Joshua) Calabrese, Chelsea (James) Byrd, Rachelle (Brian) Price, and Tyler Stepner. Dear […]

Gloria Leiber, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Beloved mother of Steve, Lynne (David) Curby, Eric, and Kurt (the late Alicia); loving grandmother of 7; cherished great-grandmother of 9; devoted sister of Karen (the late Michael) Hansen and Father Richard Von Ah; dear daughter of the late Bernard and Marie Von Ah; […]

Loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and veteran, Charles Westerlund, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 15, 2024. Charles loved history, science, jeopardy, Las Vegas and horse racing. A veteran of the Korean War, graduate of University of Illinois, career as an electrical engineer at ITT and grandfather to 6 wonderful grandchildren. Charles traveled […]

Mary Anne  Parenty (née Brown), age 92, of LaGrange Park, passed away on September 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Roy; cherished sister of Charles Brown and Margaret (the late Jack) Anderson; loving aunt of Kathleen (Joachim) Anderson de Miranda and John (Kelly) Anderson; devoted great-aunt of Erin, Brigid, and […]

James F. Lynch “Duke”, age 74, of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 14th, 2024. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Jurek); loving father of Megan (Michael) Loewe, Beth (Donald) McCue, Nora (Brian) McCormick, Ryan (Liza) and Daniel Lynch; cherished grandfather of Colin Loewe, Aiden, Quinn, and Sean McCue; Liam, […]

On September 14, 2024, Karl W. Schettenhelm, Jr., of Longmont, Colorado, formerly of Rochester Hills, Michigan, peacefully passed away at the age of 75 after an extended illness. Born to Karl W. Schettenhelm and Betts Schettenhelm in Detroit, Michigan, Karl graduated from the University of Michigan (B.A.), University of Detroit (J.D.), and Wayne St. University […]

Judge William Edward Gomolinski, age 65, of Holmes Beach, Florida, formerly of Western Springs, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Jaskulski); loving father of William (Allison), Anne (Martin) O’Connor, and Samuel; cherished Dzia-Dzia of William James and Madeline Marie Gomolinski; devoted son of the late Chester & Dorothy […]