Month: April 2019

Walter S. Jellish MD, PhD

Walter S. Jellish MD, PhD, quietly passed away at his home on April 29, 2019 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends and will be remember fondly for not only his charismatic nature but also his outstanding contributions to the field of anesthesiology and to the Loyola Medicine community. Dr. […]

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Walter Hughes Kerr

Walter Hughes Kerr passed peacefully at his home in Westmont, IL on April 28, 2019. A lifelong Chicagoan, Walter was the loving husband of his beloved wife, the late Dolores and proud father of his seven children and nine grandchildren. Walter loved his home and adored his family. He opened his home every Sunday and […]

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Danuta Walczak-Zak

Danuta Walczak-Zak; loving wife of Jerzy Zak; loving mother of Roman Walczak, Barb Zak, Anna Zak, & the late Kathy Walczak; dear grandmother of Michael & Kyle Zak. Visitation Friday, April 26 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at […]

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Joseph P. Dunne

Joseph P. Dunne, age 51, of Naperville.  Beloved husband of Kim for 24 years.  Loving father of Brendan.  Cherished son of Mary Lazowski and the late Gerald Dunne.  Devoted brother of Tom (Joan), Mary, Cathy (Dave) Shoopman and Cecilia (Pat) Carlson.  Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation 9 a.m. Friday May 3rd until […]

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Frederick H. Figge, Jr

Frederick H. Figge, Jr.; age 85; USA Navy Veteran; of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Beverly M. Figge for a wonderful 63 years. Loving father of Dori (JR) Hobbs, Ann (Torben) Luth, Jane (John “Jed”) Duncan and Fred (Carolyn) Figge. Devoted grandfather of John (Megan), Eric (Molly), Jackson, Nina, Masha and Katia Hobbs; Tim, Michael […]

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Rev. David P. Dowdle

Rev. David P. Dowdle, 65, passed away on April 18, 2019 at his home in St. John of the Cross Rectory. Fr. Dowdle was born November 22, 1953 in Chicago, IL and ordained May 9, 1979. He was a dedicated priest, pastor, gifted homilist and teacher. He served the Archdiocese of Chicago as Pastor and […]

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June Marie “Yia Yia” Massarella

June Marie “Yia Yia” Massarella (nee Manos), age 67, of LaGrange Park, passed away at her home surrounded by her family and friends on April 19, 2019. She is survived by her children, Michelle (Ryan) Anderson, Nicole Pearl, Lauren (Anthony Ciancio) Massarella, Andrea (Ben) King, and Nick Massarella, Jr. Former wife of Nick Massarella, Sr. […]

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James Joseph Walsh

James ‘Jim’ Joseph Walsh, 72, of Western Springs, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14 at his home, surrounded by his family. Jim is survived by his wife, Therese Gacki and son Jim. Dear brother of Judith (Gil), Janet (the late Tom), and the late John (Beatrice). Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. on Monday, […]

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John Rot, Jr.

John Rot, Jr., 86, of Oswego, formerly of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Beverly.  Loving father of John G. and Jeffrey (Miranda).  Devoted grandfather of Kasey, Daniel, Ashley and Jessie.  Dear brother of Burt (Nelva), Al (Sue), Bill (Marilee), Grace (late Bob) Shadle, Evelyn (late Larry) Johnson, Don (late Barb) and Pearl (Hime) Van Dahm.  […]

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Frank Spatafore

Frank Spatafore, age 80; beloved husband of Carol (nee Hobon); loving father of Cynthia Spatafore; fond uncle of many; preceded in death by five loving sisters. Visitation Monday, April 15 from 10am until time of Service, 11am at Grace Lutheran Church of LaGrange, 200 N. Catherine Ave. Interment to follow at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. […]

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