Posts Written onJuly 2025

Esther M. Byrne, age 94, Native of Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, Ireland; formerly of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Chicago; longtime resident of Downers Grove, currently of Elmhurst; former nurse at St. Anne’s Hospital and library assistant at Downers Grove Public Library; longtime sacristan at St. Mary of Gostyn Parish,…

Thomas J. McGing, age 72, longtime resident of Tinley Park, retired Architect with STR Partners for over 25 years; graduate of IIT School of Architecture; beloved father of Jennifer (Daniel) Sands, Bridget (Matthew) Michels, Sarah (Joseph Wisniewski) McGing and Mary McGing; proud grandfather of Nathan and Liam; dear brother of…

Bridget E. Maloney, nee Molloy, age 93, native of Co. Donegal, Ireland; former owner Furniture Arcade and Antiques; member Donegal Association; beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of James and Martin (Mimi) Maloney and Nuala (Dan) Maloney-Murphy; proud grandmother of Sean, Fiona and Maeve Murphy and Cole (Alissa)…

Charles R. Pivoney, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, reunited in rest with his beloved wife, Janice (nee Trimarco). A lifelong family man and proud Chicagoan, Charles leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and loyalty. He was the devoted father of Charles (Mary Jo), Joanne Pezza…

Leo Joseph Flynn, age 90, Native of Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland; longtime union painter with the CTA and real estate entrepreneur; former member West Suburban Irish American Club; beloved husband of the late Mary Kathleen, nee Reaney; loving father of Leo (the late Mary) Flynn, Anne (Mark Roth) Flynn, Kevin…

Grace Ann (nee Gozder) Simonaitis, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, a handful of months after the passing of John, her dearly beloved husband of 65 years. Grace was born in Chicago on April 23, 1938, and belonged to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church where…

Glenn R. Krietsch, age 79, of Oak Brook, died from complications of ALS on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The disease stole his independence and muscle mass, but not his dignity or his sarcastic sense of humor. Glenn is survived by his wife Joyce, nee Irvin; his children Ryan (Cyndy) Krietsch,…

Nicholas C. Burriesci, MD, age 86, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of the late Eleanor T., nee Heafey; loving father of Chris (Jay) Ward, Steve (Karen), Nick (deceased) (Maureen), Matt (Erin) and Mark (Katheryn) Burriesci; cherished Papa to Sophia Ward, Nicholas, Claire, Madeline, Jack, Annie, Kelly, Luke, Ava, Jace, Violet, and…

Alice Miller, nee Jamraz, 93 years young went to her eternal home on July 4, 2025; beloved wife of the late husband Clarence; devoted mother of Phyllis (Severin H.) Delabar, Karen J. Stramaglio, and Debra (Leonard) Weber; dear sister of Evelyn McElroy, Jean Franczyk, and Sylvia Mulligan and the late…