Matthew (Matt) Engels died unexpectedly on July 21, 2024, at the age of 54. Matthew is survived by his father, Bill Engels; wife Danielle (Grill); children, Lauren, Ben and Patrick; siblings, Elizabeth (Craig) Engels and Michael (Marianne) Engels. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rita Engels. Matt was born on October 12, 1969, to […]

Raul “Rudy” Murillo, age 85: a long-time resident of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Vivian for 70 years; loving father of Daniel Murillo (Minerva Romero), Barbara Aguilar, William Murillo, Larry Murillo, Elaine Martinez (Gary Bowbin), Raul (Tina) Murillo Jr., Ronald Murillo, and Julie (Steve) Gamez; dear grandfather of 25; fond great-grandfather of 33; fond great-great […]

Florence E. Staege, age 88, of Indian Head Park & formerly of Cicero, passed away on June 26, 2024. Loving mother of Mark (Cheryl LeDuc) and Dan Mourlas; dear sister of Frank (Ruth Ann) Ayre; cherished aunt of four; Annette Ayre, Caryn Krueger (Keith), Heidi Van Eerden (Christopher) and Heather Overbeek (Mark); fond friend of […]

Norma J. Reid, age 86, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away on July 19, 2024; beloved wife of Richard Reid for 63 years; loving mother of Julie (Randy) Nicholson, the late Joseph Reid, Stacy Reid, Patrick Reid, & Amy Reid; cherished grandmother of Ryan (Lindsey), Sean, Kyle (Nicki), the late Reid, Bret (fiancé Jacquie) Nicholson, Steven […]

Dennis Patrick Curtin, age 84, of Willow Springs, IL, Sun City West, AZ and Rockwood, TN, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2024.  Dennis was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis Curtin for 48 wonderful years, loving father of Kelly (Joseph Harris), the late Keith, Kerri, Kevin, and Kris; and dear grandfather of Caitlin, […]

Paul R. Pearce, age 95, proud US Navy Veteran, of Western Springs, passed away on July 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Beverly A. Pearce for a wonderful 64 years. Loving father of the late Elizabeth “Betsy” Pearce, Susan Pearce, and William (Steve Spencer) Pearce. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Dayton and […]

Emil Pachl, Jr.; age 62; of LaGrange. Leaving behind his legacy as father of Monica (Javier Fernandez) Pachl and Stephanie Pachl, whom he shares with Peggy Moran. Dear brother of Paul (Linda) Pachl. Fond uncle of PJ and Joey Pachl and Valerie (Blake) Achterhof. Emil was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Sr. and […]

Thomas J. Harper, age 82, of Willowbrook, formerly of Chicago, passed away on July 2, 2024. Beloved partner of Karen A. Rivoli. Loving grandfather of Anthony and Alyssa Ciango. Fond uncle of Edward (Jill) Zoiss. Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Mary (Ed) Zoiss, brothers and parents. Thomas was a proud union member […]

LaVergne C. Jenkner; age 90; of Delavan, WI; formerly of LaGrange, IL. Beloved wife of the late Matthew S. Jenkner for a wonderful 58 years. Loving mother of Deborah (late Billy) Tupy, Brian D. (Kim) Jenkner, Peter M. (Mary Kay) Jenkner, Mary (Rick) Danielson and John (Carol) Jenkner. Devoted grandmother of 17 grandchildren. Dear great-grandmother […]