It is with great sadness that the family of John Joseph Coll of Western Springs, IL & formerly of Rutherford NJ, announce his passing on January 11, 2023 at age 72. Born in New York City, he grew up in Rutherford and attended St. Mary’s Parochial Grammar and High Schools. He participated in football, baseball, […]

Joanne LaFlaur Brieske, 93, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Frederick A. Brieske. Loving mother of James, David (Marissa), Steven, Dustan, Brian (Robin) and Janice Brieske. Devoted grandmother of Victoria, Alexandria, Trevin, Taylor, Briana, Lydia and Nicholas. Cherished great-grandmother of Maddox. Dear sister of Sister Rosemary LaFlaur, C.S.J. and Donna Mulvenna. Family and friends […]

Pat Grundke May 23, 1939 – January 17, 2023 Pat Grundke, 83, of La Grange Park, died peacefully January 17, 2023, with her devoted husband by her side. Pat was born to the late John and Florence Choitz in Ness City, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Art Grundke; her loving children Eric (Kristen), […]

Raymond Thomas Whitehead; 71; died on January 12, 2023, in La Grange Park, Illinois with his family by his side.  He was born July 1, 1951, to Robert and Blanche Carolyn Whitehead of Bellevue, Kentucky.  He attended the University of Kentucky where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.  He enjoyed a 39-year career as an […]

Alfred G. “Al” Ronan, (75), of Park Ridge passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 after a prolonged illness. Al was born in Chicago on December 3, 1947 to Phyllis and James Ronan. Al was a graduate of Fenwick High School and went onto graduate from University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in […]

Doris Jean (Wing) Kunkel, age 90, lifelong resident of LaGrange, Illinois and parishioner of Saint Cletus Parish. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Robert (Bob). Loving mother of William (JoAnn), Thomas (Geraldine), Jeffrey, and Marianne (Robert) Frederick. Cherished grandmother of Katherine (Cory) Kamholz, Robert (Emily) Kunkel, Jeffrey (Sean Doe-Simkins) Kunkel and Michael Kunkel; […]

Hazel M. Sharp, of Western Springs, IL, passed away on January 19, 2023, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 94 years old. Visiting hours will be held at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W 55th St, Countryside, on Thursday, January 26 from 3 to 9 p.m. Hazel will lie-in-state from 10 a.m. […]