Vincent Walter Winkler, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday May 26th after a courageous fight with cancer. Vince is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joan (Nowakowski), and his daughters Diana Winkler and Shannon (Oscar) Alfaro.  He was a proud grandfather to Hailey, Aubrey, Olivia, and […]

Claudia J. Prokupek, age 75, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Scott S. Prokupek; loving daughter of the late Louis & the late Grace Dobravec; cherished sister of Michael Dobravec; dear sister-in-law of Roger Prokupek; dear friend of many. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Hallowell & James Funeral […]

Carolyn Sue Swiderski, of LaGrange, IL passed away on May 29, 2023. She was 80 years old. Born in Chicago, IL. Daughter of the late Andrew E. and late Florence B. Swiderski. Sister of Andrew, Mary Ann Grant, Rose Kodl, and Katherine. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a 25-year employee of Continental […]

Jerome “Jerry” E. Kuchta, age 91, died at home on Friday, May 26th. He was born Jerome Edward Kuchta (nickname Jarká) on July 18, 1931 in Oak Park, the son of Jerry “Chief” and Frances (Šterba) Kuchta. Jerry spent his younger days running around Brookfield, IL; he attended St. Barbara’s, Riverside Brookfield, Elmhurst College and […]

Sandra J. Lajter, age 77, of Countryside; loving sister of the late Sharon (Bill) Searle; devoted aunt of Kim (Chuck) Robey, the late Karyn Boogar, Kris Mansfield, & Bill Searle; cherished daughter of the late Edward and the late Irene Lajter; great-aunt & dear friend of many. Sandra’s interment will take place privately at Resurrection […]

Suzanne M Niccolai (nee Kaeppel), age 88. Beloved wife of the late George J Niccolai; loving mother of Bruce (Bernadette Fortnum) Niccolai and Lynn (Kevin Havey) Pitlik; dear grandmother of Max & Andrew Pitlik, and Dylan, Jack, & David Niccolai; sister of Alfonse (late Trudy) Kaeppel; daughter of the late Helen & late Alfonse Kaeppel. […]

Judith “Judy” Gusland, age 90, a resident of the LaGrange area for over 50 years passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Gusland; loving mother of Mark (Debi), Peter (Lori), and Alicia (Tom Goz) Steinhagen; dear stepmother of Erica (Bryan) Sunday, and Crist Gusland; loved grandmother of Wendi (David) Svitak; […]

Rosemarie Mochel (nee Wilkas), aged 85 and a long-time resident of LaGrange, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 17th, surrounded by her family and listening to the words of Psalms 23. Rosemarie was born in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. She excelled academically, becoming the valedictorian at Maria High School and later at the University […]