Ann M. Tirpak, 72, formerly of Calumet City. Loving mother of Susan (Stewart) Middendorf, John L. Giovingo, Jennifer (Greg Mino) Giovingo, and Christine (Sam Murtaugh) Giovingo; dear grandmother of Katherine and Rebecca Lynch, Ryan Middendorf, Genaro and Annabella Giovingo Mino, Tony Murtaugh, and Gabriella Fields; fond sister of John (Patricia) Tirpak; aunt and friend of […]

Samuel Leonard Gervase, 78 of Indian Head Park, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2016, at his home.  Born in Brookfield, Illinois to George and Elena Gervase, he lived most of his life and raised his family in LaGrange Park. Sam was a loving husband to his wife and LTHS sweetheart, Barbara “Bobbie” (Riggs) and they enjoyed 57 wonderful […]

Janet LaVerne Gustafson, formerly of LaGrange.  Beloved wife of the late Richard.  Loving mother of Janis (Brian) Butterfield, Richard, II, Donna (David) Whitney and Julie (Chris) Zurowski.  Devoted grandmother of Timothy (Samantha) and Tina Butterfield, Jaime (Nathan) Loeser, Jared (Abbey), Lindsey and Matthew Whitney, Peter, MaryClaire, Christopher and George Zurowski.  Dear great-grandmother of Holden Butterfield, […]

Brian Schrader, 13 years old, of LaGrange Highlands and Burbank, IL. Beloved son of Melissa (nee Wagner) Schrader and Henrik (Miss Angie) Schrader; loving brother of Brooke, Alexis & Joseph; dear grandson of Richard & Jean Wagner and Horst & Gaby Schrader; cherished great-grandson of Irene (the late Gerald) Creed; fond nephew, cousin, and friend […]

John George DeBoer, 83, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Naples, FL. U.S. Airforce Veteran and Executive Vice-President, Waste Management of Illinois. Beloved husband of Marcia Nell DeBoer; dear father of Michael, Daniel (Balbina), Douglas (Tina), and John (Amy) DeBoer; loving grandfather of Brittany, Justin, Lauren, Matthew, Katlyn, Linzy and Ashly Wagner, Paige, Heather, and Jillian […]

Robert J. Pondelicek, age 74, of Countryside.  US Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Maxine.  Loving father of Chris Pondelicek, Cyndy Pondelicek and Bob (Bere) Pondelicek.  Devoted grandfather of Connor and Maddy Prokaski and Maxwell Pondelicek.  Dear brother of Josephine (LeRoy) Jacobs.  Fond uncle to many.  He was preceded in death by his siblings Jim, Joe […]

John Charles Farmer, 89, of Western Springs died peacefully at home on May 29, 2016. He was a U.S. Army Veteran in the Philippines during WWII. He attended Iowa State University and received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed a successful career in the concrete industry, living in Western Springs for over fifty years, […]

Mark E. Cunningham, 58, of LaGrange, formerly of Hinsdale, died May 23, 2016 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Linda (nee Metz); beloved brother of Jane Klimcke (Ronald) and Lucy Tarabour (Elliot); dear uncle, son-in-law, cousin, and brother-in-law. A graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in Graphic Arts Technology, Mark spent the […]