Lawrence ‘Larry’ T. Skippet, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. Larry was born on November 4, 1957 with Down’s Syndrome at a time when Down’s Syndrome children had limited educational and other opportunities. Despite that, Larry lived a full and joyous life. Larry loved everyone and never […]

Lisa Ann Durham, 58, of LaGrange passed away on Sunday June 6th with her husband, Bruce, and daughter, Kristen, at her side. Lisa was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 1, 1962 to her cherished dad, the late Ernie Durham, and her mother, Judy McFadden. She graduated as Miss Most Likely to Succeed from Model […]

Michael Patrick Ryva, age 30, entered the gates of heaven on June 2, 2021; beloved husband of Jacquelyn Hill; loving son of Rebecca & James Ryva; dear brother of Kathleen (Jason) Barczewski & Christopher Ryva; proud uncle of Trevor, Wesley, Calvin, & Curtis Barczewski; cherished grandson of Lois Reichert; dear nephew, cousin, & friend of […]

Melissa Ann Graczyk, 35, of Rockton, IL., passed away on June 3, following complications after heart surgery. Melissa was born in Hinsdale, IL., and grew up in Darien, Downers Grove, and Rockford. Melissa was excited about a future move to Madison, WI to be near the physicians at UW Hospital she so adored. Melissa was […]

Mary Anna Hinman (née Buretz), age 99, a devoted Catholic and US Navy Veteran of Bensenville, IL; formerly of Countryside, IL and Ocala, FL. Beloved wife of the late David Daniel Hinman for a wonderful 68 years together; loving mother of Karan (David) Powell, Paul (Janice) Hinman, and David (Debbie) Hinman; devoted grandmother of nine; […]

With the most profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Nicholas Andrew Zavisin, age 52, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Amy (née Dixon) Zavisin; loving father of Nicholas Andrew Zavisin, Jr. and Jack Dixon Zavisin; dear son of James Milan Zavisin, Sr., the late Harriet (née Bruffey) and the late David Wert; adored brother […]

Carol Ruth Norling, age 83.  At peace after a valiant fight against cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ruth (nee Korn) Norling.  She is survived by her cousin, William Schilling, a very extended family and many friends and neighbors.  She was a proud graduate from Northwestern.  She worked as a […]

Rettie Virginia Farrell April 27, 1928-June 1, 2021   Rettie Virginia Farrell (nee Huffmaster), age 93, late of Kenosha, WI, and formerly of Willow Springs, passed away June 1, 2021.  She was married to Thomas G. Farrell from 1955 until his passing in 1980.  She was the mother of five—Barbara Truby (John), Virginia Louise Farrell, […]

Melissa M. Mendez (nee Daggett), age 52, of Burr Ridge. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Mendez. Loving mother of Dominic. Cherished daughter of Sandra Daggett. Dearest sister of Scott (JaCarla) and Keith (Monica). Cousin, aunt, friend, and “Mom” to many. Melissa enjoyed donating much of her time with the Pleasantdale School & PTA and working with […]