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Lynette S. Blake, age 81, nee Sarow, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of Raymond J.; loving mother of Michael (Robyn) Blake and Kathleen (Christopher) Casaccio; proud grandmother of Ryan, Evan and Sara Jane Blake and Joseph, James and Sam Casaccio; dear sister of the late Kathleen Sarow; cherished daughter of the…

John W. “Jack” Egan, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John W. “Jack” Egan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed professional, who left us on October 24, 2025 in home hospice, at the age of 79. Jack’s devotion to his family and his work…

James David Plummer (1967-2025) died on October 25th surrounded by family in Elmhurst. Jim was a devoted husband, loving father of three, and longtime member of the Elmhurst community. Born in Winfield, IL on April 12, 1967, Jim attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and Immaculate Conception High School and graduated…

Richard J. Kraus, age 86, resident of Elmhurst for over 50 years; Graduate of IIT and University of Chicago; Retired Engineer with ComEd; lifetime member of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club; beloved husband of Grace, nee Keslin; devoted father of Gabrielle; dear brother of Dorothy (Robert) Ransford and the late Edward…

J. Donald Greifenkamp of Glen Ellyn, former longtime resident of Elmhurst; retired advertising executive with history at Tatham, Laird & Kudner and J. Walter Thompson in Chicago and D’Arcy, St. Louis; avid reader, bridge player, library volunteer, White Sox and Bears fan; beloved husband of Carol, nee Willett and the…

Anna Sigl, age 101, of Ft. Mill, S.C. formerly of Chicago, IL; Beloved Wife of the late Charles H. Sigl (1988); Loving Mother of Patricia (Warren) Willma; Proud Grandmother of AnnaMarie (Brian) Winters and Anthony (Diana Calabrese) Willma; Honored Great Grandmother of Guiliana and Olivia and her four sisters and…

David T Lordi, PhD, native of New Jersey,  of Des Plaines, formerly of La Grange;  Beloved husband of the late Bonnie, nee Messino and the late Gail, nee Swanson; dear brother of George (Christa) Lordi and the late Nicholas (the late Bertha) Lordi; cherished son of the late DiGiovanni Lordi…

Anthony J. Olszewski, age 48, of Elmhurst, former resident of Plymouth, MI; Alumni of The University of Detroit Jesuit High School and University of Michigan; longtime salesman in the beverage industry; beloved father of William Anthony and James Michael; beloved son of Stanley and Marilyn, nee Misiak; dear brother of…

Patrick J. Wallace, age 83, resident of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Elmhurst; member West Side Sportsman Club, Irish American Club, Italian American Club and Chicagoland Club. Pat enjoyed golfing, boating and gathering with family and friends; beloved husband of Carole, nee Moles Orseno and the late Judy, nee Grimes;…

James Lannon, age 76, of Elmhurst, former long time resident of Orland Park; proud US Army Veteran with service during the Vietnam War; beloved husband of Denise, nee DeCarlo Haggerty; loving father of Julie (John) Mussatto, Tricia (Nakin) Nolasco, Kelly (Julio) Chinea, Michael Lannon, Matthew (Patsy) Lannon, Lindsay (Chris) Cooley,…

Christina (Tina) Airola, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love that will be cherished forever. Born on June 19, 1988, in Rahway, New Jersey, Tina grew up in Cranford, where she spent her childhood playing softball,…

Dorothy was born in Chicago, IL on July 18, 1931. Her life was not easy, her Parents Mary and Sigurd worked very hard to provide for and her three siblings. She spent her youth on the Chicago beaches and knew the city like the back of her hand. She met…

Violet Crocetti, nee Koziol, age 106, beloved wife of the late Albert Crocetti, Sr.; loving mother of Mary Ann DeFrancesca, Albert Crocetti, Jr. and the late Judith Cimino; second mother of Patricia; proud grandmother of Gina Kumerow, Frank (Diana) Cimino, Tony (Lori) Champagne, Valerie (Bill) Clark and Dan Crocetti and…

Charles R. Pauli, age 66, of Glen Ellyn, passed away on September 19, 2025; loving son of the late Robert C and the late Jeanette M. Pauli; cherished partner of Lynn Mahoney and father figure to her beloved children Bridgett and Thomas Mahoney; former spouse of Dawn and father of…

Richard T. Goggins, age 88, longtime resident of Melrose Park, member MOOSE, River Grove; former employee Lewis Supply Roofing Contractors; loving husband of the late Barbara, nee Cook; loving father of Linda (John) Preto, and the late Richard and Robert Goggins and Kathleen D’Agostino; proud grandfather of Christina (Anthony) Abernathy,…

William J. Little Visitation : Friday, September 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home

Richard A. Frolik, age 92, of Elmhurst; beloved husband of the late Nancy, nee Krall; loving father of Karen (Mark) Mitchell and Rich (Ann) Frolik; proud grandfather of Molly (Joel Wanger) Mitchell, Margaret Mitchell, George, Claire, Marty and Beth Frolik; dear brother of Joan (the late Ray) Bairstow and the…

Wayne D. Spink, 93, of Hillside, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Alden Estates of Naperville, Illinois. He had worked at a variety of companies in the area over the years until health issues kept him from continuing employment in late 2024. Wayne was born on December 29, 1931, in…

Stanley M. Iwaszkiewicz Gathering and Celebration of Life : Friday, September 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL

Elaine L. Jakubco, nee Muraski, age 93, beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Jayne (Daniel) O’Brien, Jo Ann (Jack) Porter, Janice (Nick) Cartina and late John (Nancy) Jakubco; proud grandmother of Michael and Nick O’Brien, Danyl (Mike) Herron, Michael (Joanna) Porter, Lisa (Nick) Panos, Jaclyn Porter, Joseph…

William M. “Bill” Kirby, age 74, resident of Maricopa, AZ; formerly of the Portage Park neighborhood in Chicago; US Navy Veteran, Driver with CTDU, longtime youth football coach. Cherished son of the late William J. and Elizabeth Kirby and son-in-law of the late Julian and Maria Toscano. Beloved husband of…

Helma B. Appel, nee Nagel, age 91, of Oak Brook, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Debbi (Timothy) Zasada and Michelle (Edward) Steiner; proud Oma of Jacob, Alexa and Robert; dear sister of the late Anita (Adolf) Schneiderle and Hans Jurgen Hachenberger. Visitation Saturday, August 30, 2025,…

James M. Lynch, age 87, longtime resident of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Chicago; lifetime member IBEW Local 134; retired electrical inspector with City of Chicago, retired supervisor of mechanics with Cook County; former Elder at Belmont Assembly of God; member Full Gospel Businessman’s Association; member Grace Gospel Fellowship; beloved husband…

Sandra J. Lynch, nee Canty, age 87, longtime resident of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Chicago; retired food service worker with Shriner’s Hospital; former member Belmont Assembly of God and current member Grace Gospel Fellowship; beloved wife of James M. for over 68 years; loving mother of James Jr. (Carol), Theresa…

Donna Welch, nee DeMarte, age 84, longtime resident of Elk Grove Village, currently of Hoffman Estates; retired Customer Service Agent with United Airlines; active and involved member and volunteer at Saint Matthew Parish, Schaumburg; dedicated volunteer at Saint Patrick’s Residence, Naperville; wife of David A.; mother of David (Laura) and…

George Herman Koop, 90, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home of 63 years on the morning of August 13, 2025, with family at his bedside. George was born in Chicago to Herman and Vera and attended Lane Tech High School before joining the U.S. Navy, serving on…

Patricia Ann Boyd, nee Nottelmann, age 87, of Elmhurst; retired Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, Elmhurst Fire Department; beloved wife of the late Thomas J.; loving mother of Thomas, Laura, Steven, Douglas (Linda) and Kathleen (Eddie Young) Boyd; proud grandmother of Stephanie Sakwa, Megan (Curt) Edwards, Justin Boyd, Matthew…

Paul Reilly, age 88, Native of Church Street, Bellmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst; Member IBEW Local 134; beloved and devoted husband of the late Rose, nee, Feeney; companion of Philomena O’Leary his loving, loyal and devoted partner of 14 years; dear brother of Annie Maria, Sean, Dominick,…

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…

Owen Gerald Murray, age 92, native of Ligoniel, Belfast, Northern Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst, Illinois; veteran of U.S. Army; retired member of the Typesetters Union; faithful treasurer of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Bensenville, Illinois; beloved husband of the late Mary Terese, nee Collins; son of James and Margaret,…

Phyllis M. Heckmann, nee Calabrese, age 99, Valedictorian Austin High School, Class of 1943; Graduated Rosary College Class of 1947 where she majored in Chemistry and made friendships that lasted over 77 years; Avid bridge player at the Oak Brook Club; devoted Saint Vincent DePaul Volunteer, Headstart program founder, Omaha…

Jay Robert Ricke, 74, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, in the city where he was born and lived his entire life. Jay was the beloved father of sons, Justin Ricke, Jason (Corinne) Ricke, and daughter, Jamie Ricke – the apple of his eye. He was…