Carole A. Bartizal, of Westmont, formerly of Burr Ridge and Worcester, MA; beloved wife of Dr. John F. Bartizal Jr.; loving mother of Joyce (Brian DeWitt) Bartizal, John F. Bartizal III, Joseph Bartizal, the late Jason Bartizal, & Julia (Phillip) Kent; predeceased by loving parents James & Viola Joyce. Visitation 3 to 9pm on Friday, August […]

Shirley Bell Gooley, 94, passed away on August 10 in La Grange, Illinois.  She was gracious and kind to all. Born in Oak Park in 1924 to Lewis and Ethel Leona Bell, she was a stand-out student in grade school, winning the American Legion Award, for her courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service. She […]

Refugia Stathos; beloved wife of the late Nick; loving sister of the late Vicenta (the late Joseph) Aguilera, the late Amelia (the late Lawrence) Cortez, Esther (the late John) Romano, John Rubalcaba, the late Juanita (Roy) Scarlata, the late Frank Rubalcaba, Peter (Flena) Rubalcaba, Timmy (Gayanne) Rubalcaba, Theresa Rubalcaba, & Gene Rubalcaba; cherished aunt and […]

Mary Frances ‘Peggy’ Burns, 84, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of the late John F. Burns; loving mother of Sheila (Steve) Cozzi and Patrick (Jenifer Josephson) Burns; devoted grandmother of 10; aunt of many. Memorial Mass 10am, Thursday, August 16 at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catholic Charities in Peggy’s […]

Carmella Morelli (nee Tenuta), age 96, of LaGrange Park, former resident of Berwyn for 52 years. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Morelli for a great 57 years. Loving mother of Maria M. (Clark) Carter and Kathleen Ivanelli. Devoted grandmother of Christopher (Dana) Carter, Jennifer Ivanelli, Carolyn (Rick) Arnold, and Carl III (Amanda) Ivanelli. Cherished […]

David F. Dolar was born in 1944 to the late, Frank E. Dolar, and the late Grace K. Dolar.  David grew up in Riverside, Illinois and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1962.  David graduated from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida in 1968.  The following year, in 1969, David began a teaching […]

Robert E. Vogele, of Burr Ridge, IL, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was 89. He was born in Chicago on September 28, 1928 to Violet and Albert Vogele. Do a quick online search for designer Robert Vogele and terms like “local legend” and “internationally recognized” will appear. Bob and his wife Ruth […]

Grace E. Bafaro, 100 years old, of LaGrange; beloved wife of the late Michael E. Bafaro; loving mother of Michael (Kathleen) Bafaro; proud grandmother of Jennifer Bafaro; preceded in death by dear sisters Lottie, Frances, Vera, & Almira; also preceded in death by loving parents Mary & Peter Santelli. Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, August […]

Born in Chicago on July 24, 1918, Dr. Edgar (Ted) Gifford is a 4th generation “Chicagoan.” He is a 1936 graduate of Lyons Township High School in La Grange, and a 1940 B.A. graduate of DePauw University. He was a surgical technician in the U.S. Army during World War 11. After WWII, he earned a […]