CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF GREGORY BOYD, SR. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness… 2 Timothy 4:7-8    Gregory Boyd, Sr. was born on August 19, 1953 to Lawrence Pernell and Mary Ellen […]

“So long for now, till next time, 10-4. We miss you and love you always.”  Joan L. Coduto, age 93 years, of Countryside, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Coduto, loving mother of Rita Coduto, Gale Shummon and Annette (Fred) Damron and cherished grandma to […]

Elsa Peluso “Mima”, age 95, of Bolingbrook; loving mother of Bea (John) Adelphia; proud grandmother of John Adelphia & Christopher (Amanda Cuca) Adelphia; dear great-grandmother of John, Frankie, & Christopher. Memorial visitation 2 to 6pm on Sunday, February 23 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment private. Memorial donations in […]

Nina Czech, age 79, of Berwyn, passed away suddenly on February 8th, 2025. Daughter of the late Wasyl and Anna Danylenko who brought their Ukrainian family to America in 1955.  She is survived by her beloved husband Andrew of 62 years. Loving mother of Michael and Karen (Michael). Cherished sister of the late Lydia (Dennis) Danielewicz; Kathy (Carl) Boyer; […]

Marjorie Anne McDevitt (née Erickson), age 100, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. McDevitt, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in her home in Western Springs, Illinois. Born on October 17, 1924, in Evanston, she lived a life of faith, love, and generosity. Marge’s faith formation began at her grammar school, St. Nicholas, […]

Eileen “Eye” Brennan-Shoevlin, age 65, of Westmont. Beloved wife of Edward Shoevlin for a wonderful 17 years & 28 years all together. Loving mother of 5 wonderful children: Colin (Jacqualyn) Brennan, Timothy (Jasmine) Brennan, Bridget (Adam) Gartner, Conor (Hannah) Brennan, and Kelley Brennan; whom Eileen shares together with 17-year previous marriage, Richard D. Brennan. Cherished […]

James F. Novak, Jr., R.Ph August 29, 1941 – February 5, 2025 Son of the late Genevieve (Beres) Novak and the late James F. Novak, Sr.. Father of Loreen (late James) Vonrhein and James D. (Patti) Novak. Proud and loving Grandfather of Nathan and Nicole Novak. Brother of the late Richard (Dorothy) Novak and the […]

Janet Warren Potts – age 94, of Downers Grove, IL; formerly of LaGrange, IL. Loving mother of Betsy (Derrell) Blackwood, David (Rita) Potts, and Carol (Rick) Smith; dearest grandmother of Christopher (Tasha), Sara (Matthew Bleadon), Matthew (Stefanie), & the late Erin Potts, William & James (Bertina Anderson) Smith, Stephanie (George Michael) Karas, and Amy (Douglas […]

Jean Marie Culligan (née Woodbury), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 98. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this world with the same beauty and strength that defined her life. Born on June 1, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Jean was the third […]