Author: Countryside

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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Leone I. Foss

Leone I. Foss; age 96; of Countryside, IL; formerly of Eau Claire, WI; passed away on January 9, 2025. Beloved wife of Clifford F. Foss for a wonderful 68 years. Loving mother of Michael Foss. Dear sister of Patricia Radle and the late Ellen Cherburg. Sister-in-law of Carol Foss, Krist and Joyce Foss. Cherished aunt […]

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Karen Rose Kiousis

In Loving Memory of Karen Kiousis It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Karen Kiousis, who left us on January 8th after a courageous and dignified battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 72 years old. Karen was a woman of immense kindness, grace, and warmth. She touched […]

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Marie Pristo

Marie Pristo (1932–2025) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Sister It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Pristo, age 92, of Burr Ridge, IL, on January 6, 2025. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and joy for life touched the hearts of […]

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Patricia Grady

Patricia Grady, age 83, a longtime resident of Indian Head Park, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2024. Beloved wife of James, loving mother of James Jr. (Yuko), Robert (Susan), and Timothy (Leia); devoted grandmother of Liam, Nicolas, Makenna, Lucas, Peter, and Patrick; cherished sister of Marilyn (James) Kozicki and her late brother Jack (Betty) […]

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Benjamin M. Mandra

Benjamin M. Mandra, age 82, of Countryside; beloved husband of Nancy (née Dobias) for 56 years; loving father of Tom (Anna née Bartyzel), Michael, Peter (Jessica née Mowrey), and Rebecca; proud grandfather of TJ, Nicholas, Madeline, and Remy; dear brother of Richard, Pat Brown, & Donald. Ben graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago. He worked […]

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Sandra J. Tybor

Sandra J. Tybor, age 77, of Countryside, passed away on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Tybor, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. Devoted mother to Sarah (Kevin) Clark and Adam (Kelly) Tybor. Loving Geema to Charlie (12), Harrison (11), Erin (9), and […]

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