John R. Madden, longtime La Grange resident and beloved patriarch of the Madden family, was born on December 20, 1937 in Chicago, IL. The only child of Hazel and John J. Madden, John was a proud alumnus of St. Francis Xavier Grade School, Fenwick High School and the University of Notre Dame. After graduating college, […]

Edward J. Urbanek, Age 74, of LaGrange, IL passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024.  Beloved husband of Mary Beth Urbanek; Loving father of Bryan, Brandon (Rebecca), and Trent (Julie); Cherished grandfather of Samuel (5), Colton (2) and June (2); Brother of Lelia Colbrese (William). Ed was a dedicated civil engineer for 30 years for […]

Usually in early June the sun shines bright as the world fully awakens to a season of Nature’s new life. For the family and friends of Priscilla Kielmar-Beranek, their world became a bit dimmer Thursday, June 6th with her unexpected passing.   For those who knew Priscilla, her life could be defined by one word: […]

Mark Staff, age 50; beloved son of Carol & the late Dan Linklater; loving brother of Jill (George) Lee, Alice (Chris) Geisert, the late Michael Waligora, Nancy Linklater, & younger brother Edward (Danielle) Linklater; proud uncle of Maya, Austin, Katie, & Brian; dear friend of many. Visitation 3 to 8pm on Tuesday, June 11 at […]

Catherine Mary Steffan (nee Gozadinos), age 95, of Naperville, formerly of Naples, FL and Countryside, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Michael Steffan. Loving mother of the late Thomas (Shari) and Nickolos R. (Linda M.) Steffan. Devoted step-grandmother of 3. Fond aunt and friend of many. Preceded in death by her parents, Nickolos and […]

Theodore J. “Ted” O’Connor , Retired Sergeant Chicago Police Department, passed away on his 83rd birthday January 30, 2024 in Florida. Loving and devoted husband of Maureen (née Healy) for 56 years. Beloved son of the late John and Delia (née Kerrigan) O’Connor. Dear brother of the late John O’Connor, Jr. (the late Rose Marie […]

Maryalice Carl (née Palm), age 86, of Brookfield, IL, passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Carl. Devoted sister to Margaret (Bernard) Chlysta and Loretta (Joseph) Sepanik. Loving mother of Alice McCraw, Pamela (the late Michael) Lebron, Raymond M. (Donna), Marion (Steve) McDow, Frank […]

Mary Dohr Uhrina, 64, of Westchester passed away on May 28th, 2024. Mary was born on November 13, 1959 to Joseph and Ruth (Wonn) Dohr in Milwaukee. After graduating from Pius XI high school in Milwaukee, Mary went to study Business Communications and Marketing at Mount Mary University. She graduated with a degree in Public […]

Constantine (Dean) L. Karkazis, age 64; loving father of Alexander (Tori), Nicholas, and Christopher; son of the late Lambros C. and the late Helen M. Karkazis; dear brother of John (Jill) and Eve (Chris) Kappas; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dean was born and raised in the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago. He was […]