Month: August 2018

Dr. Karen Gajda

Dr. Karen Gajda of La Grange Park; beloved wife of Robert Wilgenbusch. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Karen’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Info: (708) 352-6500

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Philip M. Blaze

Philip M. Blaze, age 75, of Indian Head Park, formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully at home. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Judy E. Blaze (nee Kaempf) for a wonderful 51 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Jason) Joseph, Keith Blaze, and Amy (Terry) Becker. Devoted grandfather of Zachary and Emily Joseph, and Allie […]

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Janice Collins

Janice Collins (nee Patun); beloved wife of William; loving mother of Denise (Ritchie) Schullo and James (Jillian) Collins; proud grandmother of Jake, Abby, Taylor, & Sofia; loving Tiki to Nicole & Joseph; dear sister of the late Joseph (Nancy) Gentile, late Patrick (Joyce) Gentile, Florence (Melvin) Gregory, & John (Patricia) Patun; best friend & sister-in-law […]

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Nanette Shinn

Nanette (nee Swartz) Shinn, age 84, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Dr. Byron M. Shinn Jr.; loving mother of Loren and Carter Shinn, and Janine (John) Cashman; dear grandmother of Natalie Shinn and Thor Cashman; loving  sister of L. Gerard (Peggy) Swartz and Carol (Chuck) Headley; aunt and friend of many. Memorial […]

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Joseph F. “Joe” Miks

Joseph F. Miks, age 72, of Indian Head Park, formerly of Hinsdale and Waukegan. US Army Vietnam 1970-1971 Veteran. Beloved husband of Paula “Polly” Walgren (nee Krupko) for a wonderful 20 years. Loving father of James “Jimmy” (Christine) Miks and Meghan (Patrick) Carey. Cherished step-father of Chris (Mary) Walgren, Kate (Sean) Handel, and Tim (Kate) […]

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Robert Warren Scanlan

Robert Warren Scanlan, of Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs.  WWII Navy Seabee stationed in the Pacific Theater.  Beloved husband of the late Maxine.  Loving father of Jeffery (Jacquelyn), Douglas (Julie) Scanlan, Nancy Timyan and the late Michael Scanlan.  Devoted grandfather of Kathleen, Robert and Maureen Scanlan, Renee (James) Breeden, Mark and Kurt […]

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Brett Robert Yuknis

Brett R. Yuknis, of Brookhaven, GA, formerly of Burr Ridge, IL. Beloved fiancée of Kristin Nicole Saunders. Loving son of Susan (Peter) Sturgis and Robert Yuknis. Devoted brother of Christine (Ted) Lehman. Dear step-brother of Erin (David) Yarmo. Dedicated uncle of Emily and Justin Lehman, and Ethan and Ryder Yarmo. Cherished nephew of Chuck (Carol) […]

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Carole A. Bartizal

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 […]

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Shirley Bell Gooley

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 […]

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Refugia Stathos

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 […]

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