H. Kenneth Hatter, 86, a resident of Western Springs, passed away on December 27, 2021.  Kenneth was born on February 20, 1935, in Oak Park, the son of Harold and Emily Hatter.     Ken graduated from Lyons Township High School and earned a B.S. in Economics and Finance from Eastern Michigan University. He then went […]

George R. Staat, age 98, of Indian Head Park, formerly of LaGrange; beloved husband of the late Eleanor L. Staat for 72 years; loving father of Larry (Rose) Staat and Joyce (Richard) Wixson; dear grandfather of Gregory (Annie) Staat, Jessica (Benoit) Jacob, Charles Briton (Caroline) Lewis, Jr., Greta (Michael Halusek) Staat, Elizabeth (fiancé Timothy Wrona) […]

Lawrence A. Framburg, age 91, of Chicago & formerly of Western Springs; loving son of the late Raymond and the late Grayce Framburg; dear brother of the late Raymond (Rosemary) Framburg, the late Suzanne Thomas; proud uncle of Brice (Della) Thomas, Lorraine (Tunji) Akande, Carolyn (Stephan) Roselin, the late Eric Framburg, Leah Crowley, Christina (Thomas) […]

Michael “Mike” M. Karnes, age 88, of LaGrange. Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years Betty (nee Hooks) Karnes, by his parents Vera Karnes Sinel and Ernest Karnes, and by Cletus Amos Sinel, who raised Mike as a loving parent after the death of Ernest. Devoted father of Nona (Gary) […]

Audrey Jean (nee Legois) McCarthy of Western Springs passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021 in Madison, Connecticut. Born on November 29, 1928 in Kingsford, Michigan to Richard and Marie Legois, Audrey was many things in her life: wife, mother, daughter, sister, May Queen, Rock Island Railroad clerk, business owner, aquasize queen, avid bowler, devoted […]

Penny Sue Day (nee Pesl), age 66, of Countryside, passed away on Tuesday, December 28th. Beloved wife of Kevin C. Day for many wonderful years. Loving mother of Jakki (Robert) Behnke. Devoted grandmother of Dakota and Olivia Behnke. Penny was preceded in death by her parents, Leo John and Maude Margaret (nee Day) Pesl. Penny […]

Dorothy M. Krol, age 94, of Indian Head Park; beloved wife of the late Dr. Zenon J. Krol; loving mother of the late Judith (the late Roger) Footit, Laura (Arthur) Davis, & Joseph Krol; proud grandmother of Michelle Tassey, the late Ashley Davis Steele (Anton),  Abby (Brooks) Tryon, Allison (Graham) Glasgow, & Alexandra Davis; great-grandmother; […]

Richard C. Higgins, age 69, of Indian Head Park; loving son of the late William & the late Donna Mae Higgins; loving brother of Robert (Darlene), Helen Higgins, Susan Manzella, Kathleen (Kirk) Mendoza, & the late Kenneth; proud uncle of Shannon Higgins, Devin Halicki, and Mae Mendoza. Richard passed away peacefully at home this Christmas […]

Rich Ricar, age 70, of Western Springs. Beloved father of Michelle (Joseph) Ricar-Witkowski. Loving brother of Tessa Ricar and Betty (Jim) Jaworski. Dear uncle of many. Cherished former spouse of Kathy Ricar. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Ludwik and Helen Ricar. Rich will be fondly remembered for his love of the outdoors […]