Author: Countryside

Thomas J. Murphy

Thomas J. Murphy, 97, died peacefully at his home of the past 9 years, King-Bruwaert House. Born February 14, 1927, to Helen Delahanty Murphy and James Cornelius Murphy, he spent his childhood in Maywood, IL, attending Proviso High School. At the age of 18, Tom was drafted into the Air Force and served in the […]

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Paul A. Rattin

Paul A. Rattin, age 94, of Western Springs, born August 6th, 1930, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2024. Beloved son of the late Marco and Emilia; loving brother of the late Tony (the late Rita) Rattin, the late Lou (Rita) Rattin, and Eufelia (the late William) DePasquale; devoted uncle of 8; cherished great-uncle of […]

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Janice C. Orbon

Janice C. Orbon, nee Padera (85) of Countryside, Illinois. Lifelong resident of Berwyn.  Beloved wife of the late Clark Orbon, loving mother of the late Julie Kelly, Lora (Keith) Zak, Tina (Josh) Edwards, cherished grandmother to Brenda (Mike) Lazansky and adored great grandmother to MJ and Emma Lazansky. Sister of the late Gordon Padera, daughter […]

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Donald L. Walsh

Donald L. Walsh, age 90, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of Donna Walsh; loving father of Daniel Walsh & Tracey (Bill) Harris; proud grandfather of Spencer & Carter Harris; dear brother of the late James Walsh; pre-deceased by loving parents James & Margaret Walsh; friend of many. Don had a long career at CNA […]

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Ray W. Pietryla

Ray W. Pietryla, 96, passed away peacefully the morning of October 10, 2024, at his home in Indian Head Park, Illinois. Ray, born on August 29, 1928, in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, was the last of seven children born to Anthony and Mary (née Szafran) Pietryla. He was preceded in death by his […]

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Angela Dunning

Angela Dunning, of Indian Head Park, formerly of Riverside, age 85. Adoring sister of the late Madonna (Tony) Curran and the late Mickey (Joan) Madigan. Dear friend of Nancy Matsumoto. Loving Aunt of Michael Madigan, Kim (Bob) Veron, Tony (Melissa) Curran, Shannon (Brad) Prischman, and proud great Auntie of Michael and Matthew Veron, Lily Madigan, […]

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Richard “Dick” B. Pott

Richard “Dick” B. Pott; 96 years old; of Dowagiac, Michigan; formerly of Cicero, Illinois; passed away on October 6, 2024, after battling prostate cancer. He was a Korean War Combat Veteran that saw action, while assigned to a heavy weapons unit. In 1951, he married the late Margaret (nee Parker), whom he met while roller […]

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Edward “Chip” Liczwek

The family of Edward “Chip” Liczwek regret to announce his passing on 9/24/2024. He was a model father, loving son, caring husband, and wonderful friend. He is survived by his son, Alex Liczwek, his brother-in-law, Michael Batio, his honorary brother, Edward Otrusina, and his cousins, Lori Andrews and Kevin Kellogg. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & […]

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Linda J. Darrus

Linda J. Darrus, age 76, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Riverside, passed away on October 6, 2024. Beloved wife of James N. Darrus for a wonderful 32 years. Loving mother of Cindy McAuliffe (Terry Grove). Devoted grandmother of Michael (Ashley) Garbarz and Zack Garbarz. Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn McAuliffe. Interment […]

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Concetta Mroz

Concetta Mroz, age 92, of Brookfield, passed away on October 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank Mroz. Loving mother of Patricia (Dennis) Salvino, Danny (Lynda) De Vito, and Angela (Robert) Paul. Devoted grandmother of Dina (Michael) Adamski, Dennis Salvino Jr. (Kelly), Danny (Shala) De Vito, Shawn (Lauren) Salvino, Anthony Paul, Amanda Paul, and […]

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