Elizabeth “Betsy” L. Barritt (nee Lewis), age 80, a 56 year resident of Western Springs, and beloved wife of Lester Barritt, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30. Betsy was born June 16, 1933 in Hinsdale and was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School and Beloit College. Betsy was active in the […]

Eleanor M. Putlack, age 101, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Edward.  Loving mother of Claire, the late Gerald E. (Lou Ann) and the late Roy L.  Devoted grandmother of Lurene (Nelson) Snow and Steven E. (Sonya) Putlack.  Great-grandmother of Patrick (Christy) Ryan, Christopher Ryan and Ashley Putlack.  Great-great-grandmother of Delaney Ryan.  Fond […]

Jacob Thomas Endemann, 31, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Woodridge, IL, died suddenly at home on Jan. 23rd. Beloved fiancé of Sarah Garren. Loving son of Paula and Bob Endemann. Brother of Bobby (Michelle) and Rachel. Grandson of Dorothy Endemann. Step-father of Kaya, Shiloh and Irle. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. […]

Louise Hall (nee Millikan) 81, of Darien. Beloved wife of Davis Hall; loving mother of Patricia (Bob) DiFiglio, Stephen (Pam), Cynthia (Michael Flaiz) Hall and Brian (Kassandra); grandmother of Gina (Sean) Hamann, Nick (Val) DiFiglio, Brandon (Natasha) DiFiglio and David, Chris and Ryan Hall; great-grandmother of Nick, Gabrielle, Dylan and Mia. Visitation 3:00 p.m. to […]

Allen Francis Dabrowski, 64, of Bolingbrook. Vietnam War Veteran. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Loving father of Derek (Lisa) and the late Alyssa. Devoted grandfather of Alexandra and Evan. Dear brother of Denise (late Robert) Jansma, Wayne, Neal (Wendy) Dabrowski and the late Leslie (Nick) Velko. Fond uncle of many. Services and interment private. Memorial contributions […]

Ryan Michael Schillaci, 27, of Willowbrook.  Beloved son of Susan and Anthony.  Loving brother of Brett (Erin) and Matthew.  Devoted grandson of Henrik and Irma Stroede, the late Anthony and the late Helen Schillaci.  Fond nephew of the late Michael Stroede.  Dear uncle of Olivia and Mia Schillaci.  Memorial Mass 10am Friday, Jan. 24 at […]

Joan F. “Judy ” LaFave, nee Fisher, of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Loving mother of Cathy (Tom) Decker, Daniel R. (Martha), Mimi (Dave) Streed, Lisa (Joe) Jennings, Carol (Don) Clayton and John (Kathy). Grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 19. Sister of Mary (late Bill) Cronenwett, Bud (Tess) Fisher and […]

  Ulla O. Back, nee Ebberup, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of Birger. Loving mother of Henning (Michelle), Niklas (Janiva) and Christoffer. Grandmother of Marley, Zoe and Margaret. Sister of Liss Bjoernskov. Visitation Friday from 1 pm until time of memorial service, 3 pm, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Interment private. […]

  George T. Michaels, age 88, of Downers Grove, formerly of Westmont.  US Navy Veteran, WWII.  Beloved husband of Helen, nee O’Keefe.  Loving father of George P. (Katherine) Michaels, Janis Romancik, Patricia (Paul) Dziedzic and Donna (Christopher) Sand.  Devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Jeff Lamie), Peter (Danielle) and Max (Donna) Michaels, Jason and Danielle Romancik and […]