Author: Countryside

Robert Rodak

Dr. Robert Rodak of Forest Park, Illinois, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2024, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He leaves behind a legacy of compassion and commitment to his family. Rob was born on May 2nd, 1954, in Edinboro, PA to Richard and Aimee (Doucette) Rodak.  While earning a […]

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Theresa D. Baniewicz

Theresa D. Baniewicz, age 96, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Edward Stanley Baniewicz; loving mother of David Baniewicz; dear sister of the late Sophia (Edward) Marshall, Frank Michon, Chester Michon, & Emil MIchon; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation 10am until time of Funeral Mass, 11am, on Saturday, September 28 […]

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David Laperuto

David Laperuto, age 71, of Westchester, IL; beloved son of the late Anthony Laperuto (Lape) and late Josephine Urban Laperuto; loving brother of Christine (Bill Roznowski) Laperuto.  Dave was an avid sports fan, especially Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. Visitation Wednesday, October 02 from 4 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. […]

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Norman Werner

Norman Alois Werner, age 85 of Lombard, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2024. Norman was born on July 13, 1939, and lived on a farm near Ellinwood Kansas with his parents Erwin and Clara and his three siblings. He attended school in Ellinwood Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in […]

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Nancy Louise Swanson

Nancy Louise Swanson, 81, of Darien.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur.  Loving mother of Dana (Tony) Mancuso and Karen Swanson.  Devoted grandmother of Gabby and Andrew Mancuso.  Dear sister of the late Beverly (Rich) Turbak.  Fond aunt of Barb (Ken) Blum and Jeanine (Nathan) Stage.  Visitation 2 to 6pm Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at […]

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Mary Ann Battaglia

Mary Ann Battaglia (nee Novak), age 98, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Battaglia for a wonderful 74 years. Loving mother of Carol Battaglia, Chuck (Linda), Marilyn Magafas, David (Deb), and Mark Battaglia. Devoted grandmother of Eric, Justin (Desiree), Breanna (Joshua) Calabrese, Chelsea (James) Byrd, Rachelle (Brian) Price, and Tyler Stepner. Dear […]

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Gloria Leiber

Gloria Leiber, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Beloved mother of Steve, Lynne (David) Curby, Eric, and Kurt (the late Alicia); loving grandmother of 7; cherished great-grandmother of 9; devoted sister of Karen (the late Michael) Hansen and Father Richard Von Ah; dear daughter of the late Bernard and Marie Von Ah; […]

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Charles T. Westerlund

Loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and veteran, Charles Westerlund, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 15, 2024. Charles loved history, science, jeopardy, Las Vegas and horse racing. A veteran of the Korean War, graduate of University of Illinois, career as an electrical engineer at ITT and grandfather to 6 wonderful grandchildren. Charles traveled […]

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Mary Anne (Brown) Parenty

Mary Anne  Parenty (née Brown), age 92, of LaGrange Park, passed away on September 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Roy; cherished sister of Charles Brown and Margaret (the late Jack) Anderson; loving aunt of Kathleen (Joachim) Anderson de Miranda and John (Kelly) Anderson; devoted great-aunt of Erin, Brigid, and […]

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James F. Lynch “Duke”

James F. Lynch “Duke”, age 74, of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 14th, 2024. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Jurek); loving father of Megan (Michael) Loewe, Beth (Donald) McCue, Nora (Brian) McCormick, Ryan (Liza) and Daniel Lynch; cherished grandfather of Colin Loewe, Aiden, Quinn, and Sean McCue; Liam, […]

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