Author: Countryside

Patricia Grady

Patricia Grady, age 83, a longtime resident of Indian Head Park, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2024. Beloved wife of James, loving mother of James Jr. (Yuko), Robert (Susan), and Timothy (Leia); devoted grandmother of Liam, Nicolas, Makenna, Lucas, Peter, and Patrick; cherished sister of Marilyn (James) Kozicki and her late brother Jack (Betty) […]

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Benjamin M. Mandra

Benjamin M. Mandra, age 82, of Countryside; beloved husband of Nancy (née Dobias) for 56 years; loving father of Tom (Anna née Bartyzel), Michael, Peter (Jessica née Mowrey), and Rebecca; proud grandfather of TJ, Nicholas, Madeline, and Remy; dear brother of Richard, Pat Brown, & Donald. Ben graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago. He worked […]

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Sandra J. Tybor

Sandra J. Tybor, age 77, of Countryside, passed away on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Tybor, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. Devoted mother to Sarah (Kevin) Clark and Adam (Kelly) Tybor. Loving Geema to Charlie (12), Harrison (11), Erin (9), and […]

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Rosalyn A. “Posey” Jacobs

Rosalyn A. “Posey” Jacobs, age 89, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Western Springs passed away on December 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Jacobs for a wonderful 60 years. Loving mother of Jennifer (John) Kman, Margaret (Timothy) Canon, Catherine (David) Eeg, Renee (David) Jocson, and Lynn Melody. Devoted grandmother of Alisa (Trevor) […]

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Amanda M. Baratka

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amanda M. Baratka, age 38, on December 23rd 2024. Amanda is survived by her son Caelob and daughter Taetym; her father, John C. Baratka; her mother, Pamela A. Baratka; her sister, Sarah Ann (Austin) Harris; her brother, Jack (Tricia) Baratka; and her nieces, Amiya, […]

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Andrew C. Wuchek

Andrew C. Wuchek, age 74, proud U.S. Army Veteran, of Countryside, IL, formerly of Monroe, CT. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Wuchek for a wonderful 44 years. Loving father of Wendy (James) Becker and David (Arabella) Wuchek. Adored grandfather of Juliet and Charles Becker, and Mila and Samantha Wuchek. Cherished brother of Eileen […]

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Barbara Rose Varak

Barbara Rose Varak, age 79, of LaGrange; beloved wife of the late Frank R. Varak; loving mother of Robert (Jean) & Susan; proud grandmother of Kate, Sarah, the late Molly, Emily, Lauren, Madeline, & Emma; dear sister of the late Paul & the late James Remsik; aunt and friend of many. Visitation 4 to 8pm […]

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Casimer M. Ragus

Casimer M. Ragus, of Chicago, passed away on December 19, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Halina (née Walinska) of 69 years; loving father of George (Lori) & Elizabeth (William) Buhrmaster; cherished grandfather of Christine (Ryan) Reniff, Carolyn (Scott) Gessner, Daniel Ragus, Michelle (Peter) Mataragas, & Julia Ragus; great-grandfather of Maya & Henry; dear uncle […]

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Jacqueline Hall-Reigle

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lillian Hall-Reigle, born on September 4, 1959 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in LaGrange, Illinois. She was the beloved only child of Alvin and Ann Hall. At the age of three, Jackie moved with her family to LaGrange, Illinois, where she spent most of her […]

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Susan Marie Cycon

Susan Marie Cycon was born September 30, 1919, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; the only child of Charles and Maud Ermatinger.  She went home to God on December 13, 2024.  Sue is survived by cousins, Carolyn Paul McGrath (whom she regarded as a younger sister), Mary Tlachac, Sue Plahuta, John Mayer, Ann Tout and many dear […]

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