Dr. Claudette Pieczynski (nee Ostrowski,) age 86, of Indian Head Park. Beloved partner of the late Thomas Pieczynski. Loving mother of Nicholette Obregon, Tom Baker, Kathryn (Liem) Nguyen, and Paul (Kim) Pieczynski. Devoted “Busia” of Josie (Matt Casas) Obregon Casas, Alex Stepanek, Brittany (Reginald) Tiglao, Gilbert Obregon, Michael Nguyen, Jo (Brian) Laughran, Megan Pieczynski, Tommy […]

Sr. Michele Elfering, C. S. J., age 95, beloved member of The Congregation of St. Joseph of LaGrange, celebrating 76 years of Religious Life. Marguerite Ann Elfering was born on December 29, 1928 to Ruby and Felix Elfering.  She was the sixth child of what would be eight children.  Mary Caroline, Felix, Jr., Donald, Robert […]

James E. “Jim” Moran, 80, of La Grange, IL passed away on February 13, 2024, due to complications from heart failure and pneumonia. Although his passing was expected, his family is profoundly saddened. Jim was born on July 17, 1943, to Walter and Grace (née Becherer) Moran in Chicago, IL. He was the second of […]

Grace Young Sun Shon passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 at the age of 77.  Grace is survived by her professor son (Phil), professor daughter-in-law (Leah), daughter (Nancy), and Will, Ellie, Maggie, Edward, Koca, Kona, and Mindy, three sisters and a brother and their families, cousins, and close friends all who will remember her […]

Catherine Stubitsch, age 60, of LaGrange, passed away on February 16, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Ernest & Olga Stubitsch; loving sister of Paul, Mary, and Tom Stubitsch; dear aunt of Adam, Colette, Ryan, and Taylor Stubitsch ; a friend of many. Catherine was raised on the southwest side of Chicago.  She attended St. […]

Elvio Ulcigrai, of Trieste, Italy, Chicago, Orland Park, and most recently Western Springs, Illinois, was called to his eternal rest in the arms of Christ on February 18, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Gail Ulcigrai for a wonderful 56 years; loving father of Marisa (Michael) Yates, Alan (Diane) Ulcigrai, […]

Louise Steigerwald (nee Oesterle): 2/16/1936 – 2/16/2024. Beloved mother of Claire (Jim) Bitautas and dearest grandmother of Andrew & Scott Bitautas; preceeded in death by her parents, Ruth and Dr. Clarence Oesterle. Louise had many happy memories of her early life in South Shore along Lake Michigan before moving to the western suburbs, which she […]

Carol Hawkins, age 86, of LaGrange Highlands, formerly of Grayslake and River Forest.  Loving mother of Barbara (Glenn) McGrath and Thomas (Liz).  Devoted grandmother of Katie, Mike, and Abby McGrath; Emma, Matt and Pete Hawkins.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald Hawkins. Carol loved spending time with her grandchildren, […]