Posts Written onApril 2014

HOHE Winifred C. “Sis” Hohe, nee Rigden, age 87, of Berkeley, died peacefully at her home, attended by her 5 children. Sis was born to George and Helen Rigden, who were among the pioneer settlers of Berkeley. She graduated St. Domitilla School in 1941 and Immaculate Conception High School in…

Gerald J. “Jerry” O’Neill, age 72, loving life partner of Carol Peek, dear father of Bryan O’Neill, and Megan (Joe) DeSalvo and step-father of Doreen Sekyra; fond grandfather of Michael Sekyra; great friend of many.  Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral…

John H. Kilcullen, age 60, suddenly, beloved husband of Jacqueline, nee Zanetti; loving father of Caitlin, Patrick and Conor; dear brother of Jeff (Linda) and Kris (Doug) Smith; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished son of the late Joseph Kilcullen and the late Mary Patricia Wingert.  John’s family is…

Ronald M. Beacon, age 79, Army Veteran, member Lincoln Continental, Zephyr and Model-A Ford Clubs; resident of Elmhurst for 43 years; beloved husband of Dagny, nee Anderson; loving father of Deborah Beacon, Tracy (Gregory) Crow and Linda (Charles) Chatt; proud grandfather of Sabrina Crow, Colin and Nolan Chatt; dear brother…

Thomas Richard Ude, age 63, resident of Clarendon Hills; beloved husband of Irene M. Ude, nee Waldmann; loving father of James Phillip Ude, Anne Marie (Andrew) Bigane and Timothy Rogers (Heather) Ude; inspiring step father of Robert F. and Joseph D. Barba; dear brother of R. William Ude of Marietta,…

Lenore G. Lamb, nee Krause, beloved wife of John T.; loving mother of Rachel (David) Harris; proud grandmother of Dylan, Scott and Lauren; dear sister of Susan (Mike) Cutler and the late Pamela Hunter.  Celebration of Life Services and Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made…

Winifred M. “Winnie” Blaha, nee Sampey, age 92, of Lombard, formerly of Chicago, former parishioner Our Lady Help of Christians; active member of AMVETS Women’s Auxillary, Ted Knusman Post #13; beloved wife of the late Paul T. and the late Robert T. Hawley; loving mother of Nancy (Tom) Kinsella, Joanne…

James S. “Jim” Carollo, age 70, Air Force Veteran, Alumnus Leo High School, Class of 1962, former member UCCA, retired employee of Motorola, golf ranger at Eaglewood Resort; beloved husband of Mary Ei, nee Meyers; loving father of Philip (Cathy), Christine (Mike) Juneman, Linda (Nick) Nikolaidis, Mark (Laura) and David;…

Gwen “Penny” Kelly, nee Cerven, age 65, resident of Lombard, formerly of Joliet and Springfield; former employee of the State Board of Education and Christ the King School, Springfield; proud volunteer at Little Lambs, Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late James D.; loving mother of Michael (Carolyn) and Matthew (Theresa);…

Mary E. Croci, nee McPhail, 79,  Native of West Frankfort, IL; passed into eternity to join her beloved husband Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Michelle), Mary (Thomas) Gibadlo , John (Kathleen), James (Jacquelyn) and Jeff (Karen) Croci; proud grandmother of Rachel, Kevin, Caitlin, Joseph, Joshua, Jacob, Hannah, Conor, Jason, Lucas,…

Loretta Therese Hackett, nee Carey, age 88, beloved wife of the late Thomas Brice Hackett; loving mother of Thomas Brice Jr. (Jacqueline), Patricia (Thomas) Long, Diane (Henry) Daar, Nancy (Donald) Nolan, Peggy (Steven) Marchese and the late Robert; proud grandmother of Carey, Katey and Thomas Long, Trish (Bill) Whitty, Brigette…

Joseph M. Heffernan Mass of Christian Burial : Monday, April 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Alexander Catholic Church, 136 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, IL Interment : Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, following Mass

Edward F. Woods, age 78, Native of County Monaghan, Ireland; longtime resident of Forest Park; 36 year member of Laborers Local #4; beloved husband of Catherine, nee Durkan; loving father of Rose (Bradley) Bottorff, Edward Jr. (Laura), James (Qualita Diazllanos) and Catherine Woods; proud grandfather of Owen and Connor Bottorff,…