LaVerne S. Gabay (nee Turek) age 83, of Countryside, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late John R Gabay II; devoted mother of Jannet (Dennis) FitzMaurice, John R. Gabay III (Karen) and Michael Gabay (fiancée Claudia Canterbury); loving grandmother of Daniel, Emily (Luke) Anderson, Shelly, John R. IV, Kevin and Trever. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm […]

Lorraine Janda, 86, a woman of remarkable strength, character, and faith, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2014. She is survived by Charles, her husband of 63 years whom she loved so dearly each and every day; by her eight children, Marian (Nick) Fuller, Caroline (Michel) Glouchevitch, Charles, Robert (Michele), Nancy (Jordan) Sinow, […]

Jon Michael Croney, 52, of Hinsdale.  Loving son of Jack and Carol.  Beloved husband of Julie.  Loving father of Haley and Jon.  Dear brother of Jeff.  Fond uncle of many.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday, February 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside.  Prayers 9:45am Monday, February 10th at the […]

Lawrence “Larry” Dougherty, age 55, of Western Springs; husband of Susan nee Lorenzini; father of Gabrielle Marie, Thomas Lawrence, and Anabella Marie; brother of Terry Dougherty, the late Sheila (Richard) Moran, Dennis (Tracy) Dougherty, John (Nancy) Dougherty, and Peggy (Donny) Duggan; son of the late Marion and late Lawrence Dougherty; uncle and friend of many. […]

Beatrice “Bea” Marie Zima nee Prazak, 97, of Genoa City, WI, formerly of Chicago and Bolingbrook.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Pamela (David) Plencner, Alison (Kenneth) Prokopec and the late Sharon.  Devoted grandmother of Kimberly (Vince) Ramos, Kelly (fiancé Adam Marevka) Slavik, John (Janice) Prokopec and Blake (Rebecca) Prokopec, Alison (Ryan) […]

Kenneth Leighton Means age 95, of Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Josephine “Jo” (nee Miller); devoted father of Richard K. (Anne Rooney), James R. (Linda), Dexter M. (Lynne) and Margaret “Peggy” (Jim) Newman; cherished grandfather of 12; proud great-grandfather of 20; beloved uncle of Merre (John) Putnam and John W. (Ginger) Miller. U.S. […]

Betty Mae Niwa (nee Nemec) of Countryside. Beloved wife of Frank; devoted mother of Jeffrey (Patti), Cynthia (George) Hess and Steven (Martha); loving grandmother of Daniel (Nicole), Brittany (Fiance Michael Ryan), Ryan, Brian, Ashley and Branden; also survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters; aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 6, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Hallowell & […]

Lee Ahlstrom, 78, of Indian Head Park and Western Springs. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kay” for 56 years. Loving father of Elizabeth “Lisa” Silver, Alice (Scott) McGuire, Kathleen “Cassy” and William “Bill” (Irene) Ahlstrom. Devoted grandfather of Danielle, Ryan, Nicole, Bridget, Ben and Kelley. Dear great-grandfather of Felix, Archer and Cooper. Brother-in-law, uncle and friend […]

Ernest H. Blecic, age 75, of Countryside, IL. Beloved husband of Dolores; loving father of Deborah, Michele, and Michael (Cherylynn) Blecic; dear grandfather of Matthew and Rachel Blecic. Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, February 5, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:30am Thursday, February 6, from the funeral home […]