Lester P. Johnson, age 88, of Bethlehem Woods, LaGrange Park, IL. passed away peacefully on October 15, 2016. Lester, the beloved husband of the late Vera Johnson (nee Boyko), was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, a dear brother-in-law, loving uncle and great-uncle to many, Godfather and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, a […]

Caroline W. Gifford (nee Wilcox) age 92, of Bethlehem Woods, LaGrange Park, formerly of LaGrange.  Beloved wife of Dr. Edgar D. “Ted” Gifford; loving sister of Bill Wilcox (Cleveland), devoted mother of Anne (Jerry) Umbarger and Dr. Blair D. (Ann) Gifford; and, cherished grandmother of Dr. Mark (Stefanie) Umbarger, Michael Umbarger, Kelsey (fiancé Scott Casper) […]

Carolyn Louise Jones, age 87, of LaGrange, died peacefully on October 12, 2016 with her loving family surrounding her bedside. Carolyn was born May 4, 1929 in Hinsdale, to Louis and Caroline Wittmann. Her parents brought her to their home in LaGrange, where she lived her entire life. Carolyn graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1947. While in […]

Hilarion  Amaro, age 69, of Chicago, IL passed away on October 9, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Maria (nee Zacarias) Amaro; loving children Yolanda (Rodolfo Casimiro) Amaro, Hilarion (Ivonne) Amaro, Jr., and Gladys (Samuel) Aceves; also five cherished grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, from 3:00 p.m. until […]

Rosalie  Poligala, nee Krupski, 91, of LaGrange Park, IL.  Rosalie passed away peacefully Oct. 9, 2016.  She is survived by her loving sister, Josephine (Matthew) Rita & her loving brother, Edward (Carol) Krupski.  Preceding her in death were her dear husband, Peter, her beloved parents, Rosalie & Michael Krupski, her sisters & brothers, Sophie, Julia, Anne, Irene, Eleanor, Steve, Walter, […]

On January 20th, 1931 in Marksville, Louisiana the late Rev. Remus Thomas and Ola Antoine were blessed by God with the birth of their daughter, Marie. After the death of her mother, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Alice Thomas. She attended Morning Glory Missionary Baptist Church where she was baptized at a […]

Peter Rosario Santori, 65, of Burr Ridge.  Beloved husband of the late Sheila J. Delaney Santori.  Loving father of Daniel (Janet) Santori.  Devoted grandfather of Sheila & George.  Cherished son-in-law of Dolores J. Delaney.  Loving brother of Mike (Paulette) Santori & Adrienne (Robert) Arndt.  Dear brother-in-law of Dennis, Deborah (Louis) Bertoletti, Noreen (Lawrence) Czaszwicz, Mary […]

Edward Francis Gardas, 81, of Willow Springs.  Beloved husband of Olga, whom he met at work.  Dear brother of the late Helen & Emily.  Devoted uncle of many.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside.  Will lie in state from 10am until Funeral […]

David A. Bobor, age 57, Retired Lieutenant with the Pleasantview Fire Protection District, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 30, 2016. During his 37 years of dedicated public service, he was involved in search and rescue after the deadly Plainfield tornado as well as serving a two-week deployment in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. After […]