Author: Countryside

Elaine Madaio

Elaine Madaio, age 93, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Madaio; loving mother of Peter (Barbara) Madaio & Concetta (fiancé Jim Benes) Sizemore; proud nana of Lydia Madaio, Margaret “Maggie” Sizemore, & Skyylor Benes; pre-deceased by loving parents, Michael & Concetta Mazzulla, and 8 siblings; dear aunt to many nieces and […]

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Raymond B. Rudy

February 3, 1933 – January 18, 2025 Raymond B. Rudy, age 91 passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. Devoted husband of Georgette for 63 years. Loving father to Terrie (Brian) King and the late Jeffrey Rudy. Beloved grandfather to Adam (Heather), Patrick, Thomas and Anneliese. Great grandfather to Hudson […]

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Jane Ellen Flynn

Jane (nee Casey) Flynn peacefully passed away on January 20, 2025.  Jane was born on December 8, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois.  Jane was the second child to Mary and Robert Casey.  She attended St Clotilde elementary school and Mercy High School.  She loved to share stories of her growing up on the southside of Chicago.  […]

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Mary Hickey

Mary Hickey, age 78, of Forest Park.  Beloved wife of the late Matthew; loving mother of Brian (Jackie) and Maureen (Jason) Lovelace; devoted Nana of Dylan and Emily Lovelace, Richard (Kathleen) and Nicholas Kenealy; dear Great-Grandma Mary of Harper, Cole,  & Finn Kenealy; fond sister of Joseph (Wendy) Petkus; dear aunt of many. Mary worked […]

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Thomas Robert Fritz

October 09, 1935 – December 15, 2024 Thomas Robert Fritz, age 89, formerly of LaGrange Park, Illinois and Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2024. Born October 9th, 1935 in Wabash, Indiana, the oldest son of John and Vivian. Devoted husband of 65 years to the late Mary Lou (nee Gleason) Fritz. […]

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Gail Conniff

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gail Conniff, who left us in the early morning of Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in LaGrange Park, Ill.  A Chicagoan through and through, Gail was born on Oct. 14, 1942 at St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago, and lived her entire life throughout […]

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Leonard Anton Minkalis

Leonard Anton Minkalis, 68, of Westmont. Beloved son of the late Leonard and Lillian Minkalis. Loving brother of Margaret (the late Frank) Markosek and Anton (Karen) Minkalis. Dear uncle of Frank and Anton Markosek, Anton Minkalis, Jr. (Jacqueline) and Laura (Jim) Perrault. Services and interment private.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Downers […]

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Fred W. Werner

Fred W. Werner, age 85, of Summit, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2025. Loving husband of the late Gloria D. Werner. Beloved father of Fred J. (Brenda) Werner Jr. and Phil (Terri) Werner. Dear grandfather of Kyle, Kaylee, Matthew, and Jennifer. Fond great-grandfather of James and Crew. Cherished brother of Colette, Toni, Susan, […]

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Bruce Harken

Bruce Robert Harken, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, after a long hospitalization at Edward Hines VA Hospital. Bruce is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane, son Eric, daughters Kate (Eric Tengler), and Meg (Alex Bubis), grandsons Henry and Michael Bruce, brother Jerry (Rowena), sister Barbara Monsour (Roger), brother-in-law Donald […]

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Joan Eckrich

With profound faith and a heart full of love, Joan Eckrich, of Western Springs, IL, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always prioritizing her family and Catholic faith above all else. Joan was part of the St Cletus and St John […]

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