Author: Countryside

Betty Conklin

Betty Conklin (nee Ginley), age 92, of Lisle passed away on September 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James Conklin. Loving mother of Daniel (Susan) Conklin. Devoted grandmother of Deanna Conklin. Fond aunt and friend of many. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Nora Ginley and siblings, Collette (late Frank) […]

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Daniel J. Hermes

Daniel J. Hermes, age 68, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of August 29th, 2024 after a long battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) surrounded by his wife of 43 years, Kathy; his sons, Dustin (Jenny) and Colin (Monica); his grandson, Jaxon; and with his late son, Branden, present in spirit. […]

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Alyce L. McFarland

Alyce L. McFarland, age 92, of Countryside, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2024. Beloved mother of Mike. (Jan) and Craig and cherished friend of Linda Dishman;  beloved sister of the late Kathleen Morrow, Marjorie Wehrkamp, and Richard Cordes; loving daughter of the late Maurice and Gertrude (nee Starks); fond aunt and friend of many, […]

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William Darrell Dudley

William Dudley, 81, of LaGrange, passed away on August 26, 2024. Born in Chicago on September 22, 1942, Bill was raised in Evergreen Park and attended Mendel Catholic High School. After 2 years at University of Illinois’ Navy Pier campus, he graduated with a degree in accounting from Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1964. Bill worked […]

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Paul G. Podolak

Paul G. Podolak, age 99, US Navy Veteran, of Chicago, passed away on August 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Genevieve Podolak; loving father of John Paul (Michelle) and Marguerite (James) Chrusciel; cherished grandfather of Paul (Elaine) and Michael (Jennifer) Podolak, Annette (Steve) Howell, and Julia Chrusciel; adored great-grandfather of Trent, Korbin, Gray, and John; dear […]

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Elaine Margaret Rall

Elaine Margaret Rall, nee Bauer, 94, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Willow Springs.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene R. Rall, Jr.  Loving mother of Margaret C. (Douglas) Grelk of New Berlin, WI, Robert W. (Pia) of Valparaiso, IN, Richard A. (Amy) of Clear Lake, SD and Russell F. Rall of Channahon, IL.  Devoted grandmother […]

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Warren J. Frolik

Warren J. Frolik, age 89, of Indian Head Park, passed away peacefully on August 19th. Beloved husband of Agnes (nee Simonek); Brother to Richard and Joan, loving father of Paul (Lisa) and Peter (Debbie); grandfather of Cayley, Matthew, and Katherine; devoted son of the late George and Anne; fond uncle and friend of many. Warren […]

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Ellen Benrus

Ellen Benrus, age 100, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of George P. (Johanna), Thomas P. and the late Timothy J.; devoted sister of the late Grace Novak and the late Dolores Marcin; dear aunt and friend of many. Visitation 8:30am until time of […]

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Dolores Enright

Dolores Enright, age 88, of Countryside, formerly of Berwyn, went to be with her Savior, Jesus, on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Her son Jerry was with her when she took her final breath on earth and immediately breathed easily in heaven. Dolores was married to the late Jeremiah (Jerry) Enright Jr. for 44 years. Together […]

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Leonard Kafer

Leonard Kafer, 83, of LaGrange for 56 years. Beloved husband of the late Carol Kafer for 46 wonderful years. Loving father of Cheryl (Jim) Moss and David (Lisa) Kafer; dear papa and grandpa of Emily and Zachary Moss, and Teagan, Madisyn, and Ashlyn Kafer; fond brother of Judy (Frank) Castor and the late John Kafer […]

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