Author: Countryside

Nina Czech

Nina Czech, age 79, of Berwyn, passed away suddenly on February 8th, 2025. Daughter of the late Wasyl and Anna Danylenko who brought their Ukrainian family to America in 1955.  She is survived by her beloved husband Andrew of 62 years. Loving mother of Michael and Karen (Michael). Cherished sister of the late Lydia (Dennis) Danielewicz; Kathy (Carl) Boyer; […]

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Marjorie McDevitt

Marjorie Anne McDevitt (née Erickson), age 100, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. McDevitt, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in her home in Western Springs, Illinois. Born on October 17, 1924, in Evanston, she lived a life of faith, love, and generosity. Marge’s faith formation began at her grammar school, St. Nicholas, […]

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Eileen “Eye” Brennan-Shoevlin

Eileen “Eye” Brennan-Shoevlin, age 65, of Westmont. Beloved wife of Edward Shoevlin for a wonderful 17 years & 28 years all together. Loving mother of 5 wonderful children: Colin (Jacqualyn) Brennan, Timothy (Jasmine) Brennan, Bridget (Adam) Gartner, Conor (Hannah) Brennan, and Kelley Brennan; whom Eileen shares together with 17-year previous marriage, Richard D. Brennan. Cherished […]

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James F. Novak Jr.

James F. Novak, Jr., R.Ph August 29, 1941 – February 5, 2025 Son of the late Genevieve (Beres) Novak and the late James F. Novak, Sr.. Father of Loreen (late James) Vonrhein and James D. (Patti) Novak. Proud and loving Grandfather of Nathan and Nicole Novak. Brother of the late Richard (Dorothy) Novak and the […]

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Janet Warren Potts

Janet Warren Potts – age 94, of Downers Grove, IL; formerly of LaGrange, IL. Loving mother of Betsy (Derrell) Blackwood, David (Rita) Potts, and Carol (Rick) Smith; dearest grandmother of Christopher (Tasha), Sara (Matthew Bleadon), Matthew (Stefanie), & the late Erin Potts, William & James (Bertina Anderson) Smith, Stephanie (George Michael) Karas, and Amy (Douglas […]

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Jean Marie Culligan

Jean Marie Culligan (née Woodbury), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 98. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this world with the same beauty and strength that defined her life. Born on June 1, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Jean was the third […]

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Ignas Cesnauskas

Ignas Cesnauskas, age 98, of Brookfield. Faithful husband of the late Marion Cesnauskas (nee Yates). Dear son of the late Felix and Sofija Cesnauskas. Proud father of the late Dr. Linda Cesnauskas. Loving grandfather of Jenna (Christopher) Lamberton. In memory of Ignas, please donate to Lithuanian Foundation, Inc.. Interment private. Additional Information: 708-352-6500

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Marvin Lanzel

Marvin Lanzel, age 80, of LaGrange Park, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Bocian); loving father of Alexandra (Johannes) Schulz; cherished grandfather of August and Matilda; devoted son of the late Marvin and Helen; fond uncle and friend of many. Marvin was an attorney […]

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Nancy A. Johnson

Nancy A. Johnson, age 89, of Indian Head Park passed away on February 1, 2025. Beloved wife of Jerry for 67 years. Loving mother of Jerry (late Keeley), Tim (Patty), Judi (Frank) Kudlacz. Devoted Grammy of Sara (Mike) Janus, Keeley (Jake) Sineni, Chris (Lindsey), Matthew, Kevin, and Molly Kudlacz. Dear Great-Grammy of Claire and Frances […]

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Elizabeth M. Zaremba

Elizabeth M. Zaremba (née O’Neill), age 90, of Indian Head Park; beloved wife of the late Richard W. Zaremba; loving mother of Nichola (Michael) Centomani & Bridget (Pawel Prymski) Zaremba; proud grandmother of Victoria (Arash) Vafaei, the late Matthew Rae, Liam Rae, & Lena Centomani; dear sister of Dorothy (the late Donald) Ormsby, David O’Neill, […]

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