John B. Cleveland (March 10, 1943-October 7, 2018)   On October 7, 2018, John B. Cleveland of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away from cancer at age 75.   Born in Gadsden, Alabama on March 10, 1943, he moved to Michigan City, Indiana in 1951 with his parents Dr. John Benjamin Cleveland, MD and Muriel […]

Venuvinod Patri, left this world on October 4 th, 2018, but his spirit of compassion, humility, intellect and enduring love will be forever cherished by his beloved wife, three children, eight grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Venu was born on October 25 th, 1941 in the small town of Baroda, Gujurat, India. At […]

Cheryl Bernardini, age 75, of Woodridge, passed away October 5, 2018.  Beloved wife of William for 29 years.  Loving mother of Amy Weaver.  A memorial visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday October 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.  Funeral home phone 630-964-6500

Ronald D. Werkmeister, age 50, of Woodridge.  Loving father of Brittany.  Cherished son of Nancy and the late Ralph Werkmeister.  Devoted brother of Jill (Gary) Albrecht and David Werkmeister.  Dear uncle of Cassandra, Sydney and Spencer Albrecht.  Best friend of Michelle and John Kazminski and their children Ryan and Ashley.  Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday Oct. […]

John S. Novak, Jr., 82, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Joan for 50 years.  Loving father of John S. Novak, III.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St. (at Fairview Ave.), Downers Grove.  Prayers 9:30am Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at the funeral home to Divine […]

Stephen Paul Radasevich, 94, long-time resident of Woodridge; beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving father of the late Ray (the late Mindy), Robert “Rudy” (Eileen) and Maryan “Pie” (Richard) Veverka; and adoring Papa/Popo of Jimmy (Rockie) Veverka, Katie (Chris) Farnsworth, Julie Radasevich and Abby Radasevich.  After 7 years in service of our Country in […]

Michael T.  Votava, 65, of Downers Grove.  Longtime companion of Cheryl Gilio.  Loving brother of Charles (Sharon), Frank (Debra), John, Jim (Darlene Bartel), Christine (Michael) DiGiovanni, Candace (Bob) Schroeder, and Dennis (Nancy).  Survived by Cheryl’s children: Cristen Carter (fiancé Dennis Stapleton), Michelle Gilio, Andrea (Ian) McClure, and grandchildren Nick, Daniela, Franki, Madelyn, Gia, and Jackson.  […]

Ella E. Pergl, 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Oates and the late David P. Pergl. Loving mother of Terry L. (Judi) Pergl of Winnegabo, IL, Cynthia E. (David) Pennington of Indian Trail, NC, the late Robert R. (late Ellen) Oates, Sr. of Chattanooga, TN, […]

Sharon Elaine Kindred, nee Koller, age 78, of Lemont, passed away September 12, 2018 in Downers Grove.  Sharon was born in Milwaukee, WI to Rudy Koller and Loretta Charles on November 26, 1939.  At the age of 5, following the passing of her mother, Sharon’s family moved to the Chicago area and her father remarried.  […]