Author: Countryside

Eileen Madden

Eileen Helen Madden, of Chicago, passed on December 7, 2024. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen, a woman whose curiosity, kindness, and sense of adventure left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Eileen, born to Divinie and Helen Madden, was 98 years old at the time of […]

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David Michael Twomey

David Michael Twomey, age 71, of Winfield, formerly of LaGrange, passed away on February 15, 2025. Beloved brother of the late William (Therese), late John Twomey Jr., Alice Marie (Jack) Sweeney, Beth (Karl) Williamson, and Philip (Jeanne). Proud uncle and great-uncle of many. Dear cousin of many. David was preceded in death by his loving […]

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Kenneth Vesperman

Kenneth “Ken” Vesperman, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2025. Beloved husband of Robin (nee Seelenbinder); loving father of Heather (Craig) Peterson and Michael (Maia McCann) Vesperman; cherished grandfather of Thomas, Matthew, Ryan, and Owen Peterson and Ryder Vesperman; brother of Carol (Joseph) Truncali; devoted cousin of Linda (Ed) Barry; fond uncle and […]

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Janice “Jan” Caliendo

Janice “Jan” Caliendo, aged 70, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away January 28th, 2025. Loving sister of Cathy Caliendo and Paul (Linda) Caliendo; predeceased by loving parents Edward and Lorraine Caliendo. Jan was a gregarious and generous personality, loved and respected by all that knew her. Always quick to smile and offer a positive retort, […]

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Dolores M. Crilly

Dolores M. Crilly, 99 Birth: April 24, 1925 Death: February 5, 2025 Dolores M. Crilly (nee´ Horn), former resident of LaGrange and loving wife of the late Richard J Crilly, died peacefully on February 5, 2025 at the age of 99. Survived by Donna (Lawrence) Foody, Richard (Darlene) Crilly, Judith (Paul) Menne, Michael (Annette) Crilly, […]

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Gregory Boyd, Sr.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF GREGORY BOYD, SR. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness… 2 Timothy 4:7-8    Gregory Boyd, Sr. was born on August 19, 1953 to Lawrence Pernell and Mary Ellen […]

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Joan L. Coduto

“So long for now, till next time, 10-4. We miss you and love you always.”  Joan L. Coduto, age 93 years, of Countryside, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Coduto, loving mother of Rita Coduto, Gale Shummon and Annette (Fred) Damron and cherished grandma to […]

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Elsa “Mima” Peluso

Elsa Peluso “Mima”, age 95, of Bolingbrook; loving mother of Bea (John) Adelphia; proud grandmother of John Adelphia & Christopher (Amanda Cuca) Adelphia; dear great-grandmother of John, Frankie, & Christopher. Memorial visitation 2 to 6pm on Sunday, February 23 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment private. Memorial donations in […]

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Nina Czech

Nina Czech, age 79, of Berwyn, passed away suddenly on February 8th, 2025. Daughter of the late Wasyl and Anna Danylenko who brought their Ukrainian family to America in 1955.  She is survived by her beloved husband Andrew of 62 years. Loving mother of Michael and Karen (Michael). Cherished sister of the late Lydia (Dennis) Danielewicz; Kathy (Carl) Boyer; […]

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Marjorie McDevitt

Marjorie Anne McDevitt (née Erickson), age 100, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. McDevitt, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in her home in Western Springs, Illinois. Born on October 17, 1924, in Evanston, she lived a life of faith, love, and generosity. Marge’s faith formation began at her grammar school, St. Nicholas, […]

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