Author: Countryside

Mary Cecilia Elwood Tio

Mary Cecilia Elwood Tio, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 in La Grange, Illinois. Mary was born on August 26, 1932 in Williamsburg, Iowa to Lambert and Dorothy (nee Hansen) Elwood. She attended Williamsburg High School and graduated from Marycrest College, Davenport, Iowa and the University of Iowa, Iowa City where she […]

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Lauro B. Peña, Jr.

Lauro B. Peña, Jr., born January 4, 1949, passed away on June 27, 2024; beloved husband of Rosenda; loving father of Christopher (Hope) Peña; dear brother of Fredesvinda (June) Recreo, the late Arturo (Zena) Peña, Lauro (Thelma) Peña III, Maria Elena (Jesse) Tovera, Madeline (Buddy) Adriano, Marilou Peña, & Butchie Peña; cherished uncle, cousin, & […]

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Carolyn A. Sikich

Carolyn A. Sikich, age 98, of McCook, passed away on June 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John “Zon” Sikich. Loving mother of Beverly (John) Bubash and John (Susan) Sikich. Devoted grandmother of Tracy (Chris) Wasserstrom, Terry (Mike) Rivera, Megan Sikich, Sara Sikich, Katie (Eddie) Kajmowicz and Kerri Gilfillan. Dear great-grandmother of Sony & […]

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Patrick Doyle

Patrick Joseph Doyle, Jr., born October 1, 1937 in Chicago Illinois, passed away on June 25, 2024. Loving husband of Arlene (nee Cullinan) Doyle from 1993 to present, and the late Mary Ann (nee McAteer) Doyle 1960 to 1989: dearest father of Patrick (Kathy) Doyle, Maureen (Jeff) Toner, Michael (Mary) Doyle, Timothy (Katy) Doyle, Sheila […]

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Grace C. Conolly

Grace C. Conolly, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at her beloved home in La Grange, Illinois, the house she designed and built in 1953 as an “early settler” of Leitch Avenue. Grace leaves behind a legacy of art and lifelong learning. She was a talented sketch artist and watercolorist, celebrated member […]

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Diane Marie Lang

Diane Marie Lang (Berneath), 63, of La Grange, IL died on May 31, 2024 after a long illness.   Diane was born on November 23, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to Marian (Blinn) and Anthony Berneath.   Diane was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron and the University of Michigan. She started her […]

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Joanna Kozuch

Joanna Kozuch, 1940 – 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine (nee Koziol) and the late Joseph Kozuch; cherished sister of Patricia Zezulak, the late Mary Raftery, and Robert Kozuch, and sister-in-law of the late George Zezulak and the late John Raftery. Beloved Aunt, Great-Aunt, and Great-Great-Aunt, to countless family members, each of which fondly […]

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Sharon G. Marwitz

Sharon Grace Marwitz, 83, of Burr Ridge.  Beloved wife of Mel for 64 years.  Loving mother of Jeff (Kati) and Gary (Caroline) Marwitz.  Devoted grandmother of Collin (Brigita) and Ryan (Ashlie) Marwitz.  Dear sister of Ray (Marilyn) Rampage.  Fond aunt of many.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Hallowell & James Funeral […]

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Roger Eugene Kress

Roger Eugene Kress, age 72, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved husband of the late Marie C. Kress (nee Neidle), loving father of Timothy (Mary) Kress and the late Daniel Kress and gracious grandfather of Adam Kress. Fond brother of Connie (John) Fleming, Cathy (Bill) Mercer, and Russell (Yolanda) Kress. Roger is preceded in death by his […]

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Robert “Rob” W. Fischer, Jr.

Robert “Rob” W. Fischer, Jr., 45, of Mundelein, formerly of LaGrange Highlands, passed away on June 10, 2024. Rob was the devoted and loving father to Robert Adair “Rocky”, 9 and Harrington James “Hank” Fischer, 6, who were the joy of his life. He loved his boys fiercely and with his whole heart. He was […]

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