When Laine VanHoutan began her great adventure, she had no idea what was ahead. She only knew that she loved to dance, play dress-up with her twin sister Emily, and teeter-totter in a tiara with her older brother Noah. While she started out in tutus and twirls, it soon became very clear that she was […]

Ernest “Pop” A. Orlando, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Lombard, IL, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of the late Phyllis and the late Marie.  Loving father of Eileen Mitchell, the late Ernest (Geraldine) Orlando, Diane (Alan) Imielinski, James (Marlene) Rentas and Nicholas (Kathy) Rentas.  Devoted […]

Lunetta Virginia McLaughlin, 89, formerly of Hodgkins.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond McLaughlin.  Loving mother of Anthony McLaughlin.  Devoted grandmother of Danielle and Ashley McLaughlin.  Survived by a sister, Louise (the late Dwayne) Lane and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation 11am until 3pm Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street (at Fairview Avenue), Downers Grove, […]

Yvonne “Eve” Ludacka (nee Ceschke). Born July 28th, 1936, passed into eternal rest March 13th, 2018. Born in Chicago to the late Elmer and the late Betty Ceschke. Eve was preceded in death by her husband George Ludacka. She is survived by her brother James (Roberta) Ceschke. Dearest mother of Cheryl (Michael) Stuker and Frank […]

Mary J. Heaney, age 93, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of the late Lesley.  Loving mother of Patricia (Ronald) Bradley, Karin (Timothy) Murphy and Michael (Barbara) Heaney.  Devoted grandmother of James (Lisa), Stephanie, David (Leslie) and Daniel (Amy) Bradley, Timothy (Kristen), Patrick and Bryan Murphy, Emma and Michael Heaney.  Dear great-grandmother of Jack Bradley.  Visitation 2-9pm […]

Robert F. Witherspoon, age 76, of Bolingbrook.  US Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of Cheryl.  Loving father of Gail (Moe) Fickas, Julie (Bob Kennedy) Murray, Marianne, Craig, Carolyn (Greg) King and Jonathon.  Devoted grandfather of Kimberly, Nicole (Tyler), Taylor, Kierstin, Kyle, Kayla, Rowan, Gavin and the late Joseph Patrick.  Adoring great-grandfather of Brooklyn, Brayden, Bryce, […]

Lorraine G. Zylius, age 93, formerly of Brookfield and Woodridge.  Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Loving mother of Dennis (Karen) Zylius and Laurelle (Kelly Andrews) Brennan.  Devoted grandmother of Ryan (Suzanne) Zylius, Kristin (Brent) Buchhagen and Matthew Brennan.  Dear great-grandmother of Zachary, Trevor, Brinley and Bennett.  Sister of the late William Preuss.  Visitation 3-8pm […]

Marian Bargemann, 89, of Burr Ridge.  Beloved wife of the late Martin C.  Loving mother of Martin F. Bargemann and Misty (Mark) Shaum.  Dear aunt of many.  Visitation 10am until Funeral Service at 12 Noon Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, […]

Roberta C. Enzbigilis, age 82, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Alexander.  Loving mother of Alan (Marcy), Joseph (Katie), Linda (Dave) Sterka, Kathy (Dennis) Cox, Michael (Kathy) and Edward (Dana).  Devoted grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 16.  Visitation 3-9 p.m. Tuesday February 13th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., […]