Robert Edward Metz, 61, of Orland Park.  Beloved husband of Shelley.  Loving father of Emily Tudor, David Metz, Kevin Marszalek, Robyn Marszalek, M.D. (Jason Taddeo) & Kelly Marszalek, M.D.  Devoted brother of Raymond (Carol) Metz & Anita (Michael) King.  Dear uncle of many.  Visitation 3pm until time of Funeral Service 7pm Thursday, July 21, 2016 […]

Donald J. Chopp, age 80; beloved husband of Marylin (nee Tyce) for 55 years; loving father of Catherine (James) Hinckley, Daniel (Maureen) Chopp, David Chopp, and Patricia (Arthur) Keegan; loving grandfather of Claire, Danielle, Jack, John, Thomas, and Anna; fond brother of Carol and Jean Chopp; uncle and friend of many. Don dedicated his life […]

87, of Stickney.  Beloved wife of the late Chester.  Loving sister of the late Richard, the late Dorothy (late John) Banaszak the late Shirley (Ralph) Rocco.  Dear aunt of the late Tom (Ann), Ricky (Sandy) and Larry (Denise) Banaszak, Sue (Frank) Amato, Ron (Dominica) and Steve Rocco.  Fond great-aunt of Melissa Banaszak, Andrea Banaszak (Gerrit) […]

Lorraine M. Smith, 88, a longtime resident of LaGrange, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 13. Lorraine was the fourth of five children born to Gertrude and Leo Wiley of Forest Park. She suffered from polio as a child, but recovered fully and grew up to be a great beauty. She […]

Jennette Frame Gottlieb, age 89, a long-time volunteer for humanitarian causes, died on July 4th in her LaGrange Park home. Born of American Presbyterian medical missionary parents and raised in Resht, Iran, she attended the Community School of Teheran before coming to the U.S. permanently at age 13. She entered Wheaton College at age 16, […]

Josephine “Josie” Scarpace, age 75 , of Crest Hill, IL; formerly of Carol Stream, IL. Beloved wife of the late Anthony for 44 years; loving mother of Vincent “Jim” (Regina) Scarpace,  Augusta “Gussie” (Thomas) Scarpace-Barrett, and Carmelo (Angela) Scarpace; dear Nana of Antonio, Madilyn “Maddie”, Daniella “Dani”, and Joseph “Joey” Scarpace; daughter of the late […]

Mary Basilo Miller, of Burr Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2016. Mary was the youngest child of Luigi and Lucy Basilo, born in Chicago on October 5, 1923. She was preceded in death by her sibilings, Anna (Frank), Joseph (Lucille), Anthony (Gallie) and Carmella (Paul). Mary was preceded in death […]

Alfonso “Buddy” Owens, age 88, of LaGrange, IL; beloved husband of Lynne (nee Diehl) for 49 years; loving father of Joli Burrell, Kim Cox, Gary Owens, the late Consuelo Owens, Queen Muzari, Wesley Owens, and Lisa Owens; dear brother of John (Dorothy), Renaford (late Vera), and Kermith (Mary) Owens, the late Laura Emery and the […]

Jeanne B. Carlson (nee Bratlie) age 92, of Willowbrook.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond V.; devoted mother of Sheryl and Jay (Renee) Carlson; cherished grandmother of Jeremy and Zachary. Visitation Wednesday, July 13, from 4 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family & friends will gather on […]