Category: Obituary

John A. Plzak

John A. Plzak, formerly of Indian Head Park; loving father of Michael (Lisa) Plzak, Louis (Stacie) Plzak, Raymond Plzak, Paul (Nicole) Plzak, Steven (Renee Spada) Plzak, & Jamie (Justin) Prey; proud grandfather of Chloe, John, RJ, Allysa, Gabby, Lucy, Nick, Violet, Ben, & Eva; dear brother of Dennis Plzak, the late Louis Plzak, & the […]

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Judith Anne Carlson

Judith Anne Carlson, age 84, of LaGrange, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital. Born in Berwyn, IL on July 20, 1938, Judy was the daughter of the late John and Ida Filipenko, and the younger sister of the late Warren (Teresa) Filipenko.  She grew up in a household where […]

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John “Jack” Walsh

John E. “Jack” Walsh passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 97. He was a true gentleman, known for his ready smile, joy of life, and kindness to those who needed it most. Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife Jacque, and their eldest son Jack. He is survived by […]

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Mary Falat Schulman

Mary Falat Schulman passed away gently and peacefully on April 19, 2023 at age 79 after a courageous battle with cancer that spanned more than a year. She fought cancer with the same determination and courage she showed throughout her life. After graduating from Northern Illinois University she went on to earn a Masters Degree […]

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Richard Charles Gaye

Richard Charles Gaye, 70, Illinois native, current resident of Wheaton, Illinois and formerly of La Grange, Illinois, passed away in Wheaton on April 12, 2023.  Beloved son of Harry Gaye (deceased) and Rose Gaye (deceased), survived by sister Barbara Gaye of Danville, California.  Graduate of College of DuPage and Lyons Township High School.  Amateur radio […]

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Mary Irene O’Connor

Mary Irene O’Connor, age 96, a lifelong resident of LaGrange, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She worked at the La Grange State Bank for many years, retiring as Vice-President of the Trust Department. Irene was preceded in death by her siblings Fr. James T. O’Connor and Eleanor C. O’Connor. Visitation 9:30 a.m. until […]

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Romanza K. Griffin

Romanza K. Griffin, born on February 23, 1941, passed away on December 23, 2022; beloved wife of David J. Griffin, whom she married on February 11, 1961; loving daughter of the late Arthur & the late Marjorie Van Pelt; dear sister of Rosanne Surrett of King Mountain, NC, John Van Pelt of Cedar Falls, IA, […]

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Mary Elizabeth Callaghan

Mary Elizabeth Callaghan, age 67, formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2022 after her courageous battle with glioblastoma. Devoted wife of 33 years to Michael Salvatore Callaghan; loving mother of Patrick Michael (Megan) and Kathryn Mary. Beloved sister of William (Dawn), Barbara Butts, Donald (Bonnie), Constance (Mark) Sanders and Therese (Carl) […]

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Janet M. Wallin

On Saturday July 23rd, Janet M. (Schellinger) Wallin of Chesterton IN, formerly of Western Springs, IL passed away at the age of 82. Janet is survived by her husband, Paul E. Wallin; her daughter, Anita Wallin and her husband, Joseph Torres and her son Joel Wallin and his wife, Ann Wallin and their children, her precious grandchildren, Grace, Charlie and Ava […]

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Jeff Wynne Hulbert

Jeff Wynne Hulbert, age 78; beloved husband of Bonita (Slapak Heim) for 45 years; loving father of Tracy (Robert) Konezney & Michael (Terry) Hulbert; dear step-father of Steve A. (Margarita) Heim Jr. & Kristofer J. Heim; proud papa of Katelyn (Brad), Ryan, & Zachary Konezney, Zane Hulbert, Steve A. (Samantha) Heim III, Daniel (Andrea) & […]

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