Author: Countryside

Dennis Patrick Curtin

Dennis Patrick Curtin, age 84, of Willow Springs, IL, Sun City West, AZ and Rockwood, TN, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2024.  Dennis was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis Curtin for 48 wonderful years, loving father of Kelly (Joseph Harris), the late Keith, Kerri, Kevin, and Kris; and dear grandfather of Caitlin, […]

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Paul R. Pearce

Paul R. Pearce, age 95, proud US Navy Veteran, of Western Springs, passed away on July 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Beverly A. Pearce for a wonderful 64 years. Loving father of the late Elizabeth “Betsy” Pearce, Susan Pearce, and William (Steve Spencer) Pearce. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Dayton and […]

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Emil Pachl, Jr.

Emil Pachl, Jr.; age 62; of LaGrange. Leaving behind his legacy as father of Monica (Javier Fernandez) Pachl and Stephanie Pachl, whom he shares with Peggy Moran. Dear brother of Paul (Linda) Pachl. Fond uncle of PJ and Joey Pachl and Valerie (Blake) Achterhof. Emil was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Sr. and […]

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Thomas J. Harper

Thomas J. Harper, age 82, of Willowbrook, formerly of Chicago, passed away on July 2, 2024. Beloved partner of Karen A. Rivoli. Loving grandfather of Anthony and Alyssa Ciango. Fond uncle of Edward (Jill) Zoiss. Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Mary (Ed) Zoiss, brothers and parents. Thomas was a proud union member […]

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LaVergne C. Jenkner

LaVergne C. Jenkner; age 90; of Delavan, WI; formerly of LaGrange, IL. Beloved wife of the late Matthew S. Jenkner for a wonderful 58 years. Loving mother of Deborah (late Billy) Tupy, Brian D. (Kim) Jenkner, Peter M. (Mary Kay) Jenkner, Mary (Rick) Danielson and John (Carol) Jenkner. Devoted grandmother of 17 grandchildren. Dear great-grandmother […]

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David Stuart Armstrong

David Stuart Armstrong, “Dave,” was born in Rye, New York, on February 17, 1932, to Ellis & Virginia Armstrong and passed away peacefully surrounded by family, holding his wife Kathy’s hand, on July 7, 2024, at his home in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The 7th of 8 children, Dave spent most of his childhood in LaGrange, […]

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Kenneth “Ken” Raymond Hickey

Kenneth “Ken” Raymond Hickey was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 6, 2024 at his lake house in Saugatuck, Michigan. Ken was born on the southside of Chicago to Lillian and James Hickey on August 8,1939. He was raised by his single mother as his […]

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James Mason Matschke

James Mason Matschke, age 26 of Western Springs, was born on September 23, 1997, and passed into eternal peace on July 2, 2024. James was the beloved son of Allison (Robert Little) Ash & Mason Matschke; loving brother of Ben, Will, & Ian; dear stepbrother of Ian, Brendan, & Connor; cherished grandson of David & […]

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Sr. Barbara Lord, C.S.J.

Sr. Barbara Lord, C. S. J., age 92, beloved member of the Congregation of St. Joseph of LaGrange, celebrating 73 years of Religious Life.  Cherished daughter of the late Willis Lord and Lucy Baldwin Lord.  Devoted sister of Carol Lord and sister-in-law Diane Lord and the late: John B., Mary, Jerome, James, Thomas Lord and […]

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Magda Kobza-Mahoney

Magda Kobza-Mahoney, age 69, a longtime resident of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Walter Mahoney; loving mother of Sara (Alexander) Bordens and Kathryn Mahoney; devoted grandmother of Maxwell and Molly Bordens; dear sister of Bela Kobza. Magda was preceded in death by her parents, Bela and Theresa Kobza. Magda will be remembered for her kind […]

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