Martin Starzyk, age 73, of LaGrange, formerly of Brighton Park, passed away on July 31, 2024. Loving brother of Gregory (Cynthia Lambert) Starzyk. Dear uncle of Christina Bonham, Kathryn (Richard) Matthies, and Kenneth Starzyk. Fond great-uncle of Reznor Bonham and Juliana, Jack Harvey & Mila Matthies. Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Helen […]

Ladd Peknik, age 91, of Indian Head Park; beloved husband of the late Frances Peknik; loving father of Laddie (Carla) Peknik, Mark Peknik, and Lora Peknik-Graham; proud grandfather of Hannah, Alex, Lily, Cameryn, Madison & Holden; dear brother of Mary Ann Lieberman; uncle and friend of many. Visitation 10am to 12pm on Tuesday, July 30 at Hallowell […]

Ann F. Lawrence, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away on July 21, 2024 at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL surrounded by her family. Frances Ann Fisher was born on May 18, 1932 to Frances (Ryder) and Frank C. Fisher in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls (Ohio) High School in 1950. That same year, […]

Mary Ellen Dowdle (nee Maren, formerly Gallagher), 95, was born on June 22, 1929 in Vincennes, IN, to the late Christopher and Anne Maren and passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024 in Downers Grove, IL. Born at the start of the great depression, Mary Ellen moved to Chicago in 1943. At age 12, Mary […]

Linda Cybul, age 70, of Lyons, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was a vibrant servant of the Lord, whose love and kindness touched many. Linda was a beloved sister to Chuck Cybul (Mary Beth), Barb Austin (John), Jim Cybul (Mindy), and Joe Cybul (Lisa). She was also a loving aunt to […]

Matthew (Matt) Engels died unexpectedly on July 21, 2024, at the age of 54. Matthew is survived by his father, Bill Engels; wife Danielle (Grill); children, Lauren, Ben and Patrick; siblings, Elizabeth (Craig) Engels and Michael (Marianne) Engels. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rita Engels. Matt was born on October 12, 1969, to […]

Raul “Rudy” Murillo, age 85: a long-time resident of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Vivian for 70 years; loving father of Daniel Murillo (Minerva Romero), Barbara Aguilar, William Murillo, Larry Murillo, Elaine Martinez (Gary Bowbin), Raul (Tina) Murillo Jr., Ronald Murillo, and Julie (Steve) Gamez; dear grandfather of 25; fond great-grandfather of 33; fond great-great […]

Florence E. Staege, age 88, of Indian Head Park & formerly of Cicero, passed away on June 26, 2024. Loving mother of Mark (Cheryl LeDuc) and Dan Mourlas; dear sister of Frank (Ruth Ann) Ayre; cherished aunt of four; Annette Ayre, Caryn Krueger (Keith), Heidi Van Eerden (Christopher) and Heather Overbeek (Mark); fond friend of […]

Norma J. Reid, age 86, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away on July 19, 2024; beloved wife of Richard Reid for 63 years; loving mother of Julie (Randy) Nicholson, the late Joseph Reid, Stacy Reid, Patrick Reid, & Amy Reid; cherished grandmother of Ryan (Lindsey), Sean, Kyle (Nicki), the late Reid, Bret (fiancé Jacquie) Nicholson, Steven […]