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James "Randy" Randall Vesecky

James "Randy" Randall Vesecky

Apr 9, 2026

James “Randy” Randall Vesecky, age 71, of LaGrange Park, was the loving son of James Vesecky and Ruth Vesecky, née Kruse.

Beloved husband of Cathy Vesecky, née Schleicher, and the late Diane Vesecky, née Trushenski; devoted father of Diane Michelini and James (Lela) Vesecky; and cherished stepfather of Shannon (Andreu) Martinez. He was a proud and caring grandfather to Makenzie Michelini,...

Gerald Alan "JT" Tarbox

Gerald Alan "JT" Tarbox

Apr 10, 2026

Gerald Alan "JT" Tarbox, 74, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Park Ridge, Illinois.

JT was a talented on-air radio personality and voice-over artist known for his smooth and mellifluous voice. He was also a gifted artist, singer and actor.

JT will be lovingly remembered by his surviving family - wife, Beverly Tarbox (née Hicks); son, Nico Tarbox; brothers-in-law, David...

Robert E. Marsh, Sr.

Robert E. Marsh, Sr.

Apr 7, 2026

Robert E. Marsh, Sr. age 87, Army Veteran of LaGrange Park, formerly of Oak Park and Marshfield, WI. Beloved husband of Kathryn Marsh, nee Wiedow; devoted father of Robert (Michele) Marsh, Jr., Alicia (Michael) Austin and William (Elizabeth) Marsh; brother of David (Pamela) Marsh and the late James (Beverly) Marsh. Grandfather to Kaitlyn, Anne, Joseph, Mackenzie and Grace Marsh; T.J....

John Jerry Bartos

John Jerry Bartos

Mar 16, 2026

John Jerry Bartos, age 71, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Susan Bartos, nee Kerl; loving father of Bradley (Natalie) Bartos and Rebecca (Corey) Carper; devoted grandfather of Malcolm Bartos and Liliana Carper; brother of Jerry (Carol) Bartos. John's decency, generosity, wit, and wisdom touched all who encountered him personally and professionally. His loss is immeasurable, but the flame...

Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II

Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II

Apr 13, 2026

Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II, age 82, beloved husband of Nancy Lams, nee Mueller; devoted father of Todd (Carolyn) Lams, Natalie (George) Lazarz, Erich (Jenny) Lams, loving grandfather of Erica (Eric) Davis, Julia (Alex) Hermansen, Steven (Brittany) Lams, Ashley (Jacob) Lutsch, Morgan, Jacob, Amanda, and Matthew Lams, and Valerie Kleier, great-grandchildren Wyatt Davis, Theo Hermansen, and Tate Davis; brother of...

Christine M Janiak

Christine M Janiak

Mar 30, 2026

Christine Marie Janiak (née Kuras), lovingly known as "Kissy Grandma," passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in McHenry, Illinois, at the age of 83. Born on October 28, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Christine lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and faith.

Christine was the cherished daughter of Michael and Pauline Kuras, who preceded her...

Mary P. Davis

Mary P. Davis

Mar 3, 2026

Mary Patricia Davis (née Gibbons), age 90, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in North Riverside, Illinois.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mary lived a life marked by adventure, exploration, curiosity, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for learning, beauty, and faith. Over the course of her life she made homes in Chicago, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. Cloud, Minnesota;...

Kenneth Robert Frait

Kenneth Robert Frait

Apr 9, 2026

Kenneth Frait, age 74, of Brookfield. Beloved brother of Larry (Diane) Frait, Linda (Dan) Moss, Deb (Steve) Mathews, Patti (Terry Chatton) Brooks and Laura (Bobby) Barnes; dear uncle of Justin (fiancé Bethani Hincherick) Frait, Kyle (Lindsay) Frait, Colin (Kasey) Moss, Katie (Mike) Brazee, Brian (Michelle) Brooks, Becky (Spencer) Whitman, Zach (Dina) Mathews, Mallory Mathews, Jason Mathews, Alex (fiancé Margaret Boos)...

Salvatore A. Haller

Salvatore A. Haller

Apr 4, 2026

Salvatore A. Haller, Marine Veteran, age 83, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol Haller, nee Walsh, loving father of Julie Haller and Karen (Russell) Arakawa; grandfather of George (Suzanne) Arakawa, Kevin (Natalie) Arakawa, Kelly (Matt Vidal) Lyons, Alex (Brandi Gee) Arakawa, Nicklaus (Bria Langworthy) Arakawa, Zachary Arakawa, Julianne Pursh, Ryan (Ruby) Pursh, Kailee Pursh and the late Thomas Pursh; great...

Betty Lou Paisker

Betty Lou Paisker

Apr 3, 2026

Betty Lou Paisker, nee Fern, was born into this earthly life on October 28, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, and was welcomed into the family of faith through Christian baptism at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on November 29, 1931. From her earliest days, Betty’s life was firmly rooted in faith, family, and love for others.

She attended Luther North High School, graduating...

Mary Louise Sasuta

Mary Louise Sasuta

Mar 27, 2026

Mary Louise Sasuta, nee Crossken, age 94, of Willowbrook formerly of Lombard and Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Sasuta; loving mother of Susan (Terry) Robb, Nancy (James) Brown, James Sasuta and Janet (John) Broussard; grandmother of Chris (Lauren) Robb, Beth (Thomas) O'Hare, Matt Robb, Daniel (Liz) Robb and Laura Brown; great grandmother of Olivia, Charlotte, Allison, Autumn, Samantha and...

Bulfrano Quezada

Bulfrano Quezada

Mar 25, 2026

Bulfrano Quezada, age 73 of Waukegan, IL. Beloved husband of Juana Quezada, nee Moreno; loving father of Jacinto Quezada, Ignacio (Yadira) Quezada, Fidel (Lorena) Quezada, Margarita (Rafael) Martinez, Jose (Janice) Quezada, Janneth Quezada (Higinio Cardenas); devoted grandfather of 21, great grandfather of 4. 

Visitation Monday, March 30, 2026 from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 10:30...

Timothy Paul Bueneman

Timothy Paul Bueneman

Mar 25, 2026

Timothy Bueneman, 76, of Chicago, Illinois. Beloved son of the late Arthur Bueneman and Florence Bueneman, nee Peck; dear brother of Dawn Bueneman and the late Thomas Bueneman and Daniel Bueneman; dear brother-in-law of Cynthia Bueneman; uncle of Thomas and Carrie.Private service and Inurnment.Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Information 708-485-2000 or...

Camille Bessie Vanek

Camille Bessie Vanek

Mar 24, 2026

Camille Bessie Vanek, nee Stepanek, age 96 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Miroslav Vanek; fond mother of Gary (Marsha) Vanek and Paul (Sue) Vanek; dear grandmother of Morgan Christine (Adam) Loete, Kristyn Nicole (Eric) Schramm, Lindsay Kathleen (Joseph) Sanchez, Kathleen Bess (Bryan) Wilson, Nicholas Bret (Amanda) Vanek; great grandmother of Brayden, Avery, Carmie, Ryen, Colton, Milo, Brooks,...

Janet Eve Korycki

Janet Eve Korycki

Mar 17, 2026

Janet Eve Korycki, age 84, of Broadview. Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Korycki; loving mother of Anthony "Tony" Korycki, Lisa (James) Provenzano, Kenneth Korycki, Michelle Korycki and Paula (Dwight Beard) Korycki; dear grandmother of Michael Torres, Daryl "DJ" Pointer, Brittany Korycki, Darren Pointer, James Provenzano, Anthony Provenzano and Nicole Pointer; great grandmother of Adam Herrera and Savannah Korycki;...

Rita J. Leganski

Rita J. Leganski

Mar 14, 2026

Rita Leganski, nee Wroblewski, age 89, of Berwyn. Loving wife of the late Stanley Leganski; devoted mother of Susan Pyle, Michael (Diane) Leganski and the late Joseph Leganski; grandmother of Derek (Michelle) Pyle, Angeline Siniscalchi, Gabriella Siniscalchi and Ginna Siniscalchi ; great grandmother of Riley Pyle and Riko Pyle.Services and Interment are Private.Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445...

Helen C. Marshall

Helen C. Marshall

Mar 13, 2026

Helen C. Marshall, nee Canniff, age 93, of Park Ridge formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Marshall; loving mother of Katie (the late Marty) Ciebien, Robert (Heidi) Farrell, Jo Anne (Bert) McAndrew and Jim (Patrice) Farrell; dear grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 3; sister of Patricia Kelly.

Private Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

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Denise Dudek

Denise Dudek

Mar 5, 2026

Denise Dudek, age 74 of Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late John M Dudek, MD and Josephine B Dudek, nee Piorkowski; dear sister of John M Dudek, Edward Dudek and the late Paul (Margaret Roche) Dudek; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews, dear cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Friday, March 13, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to time of Mass...

Richard C. Hannenberg

Richard C. Hannenberg

Mar 3, 2026

Richard Charles Hannenberg, age 96, most recently of Highland Park, IL, born in Chicago, received into Eternal Life on March 3, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary (Faithe) S. Hannenberg, née Sauer, for more than 67 years; dear father of Kristin (Robert) Wassilak; loving grandfather of Collin (Gabrielle) Wassilak and Annika Wassilak; brother of Walter Carl (Sheila) Hannenberg; uncle of many...

Barbara Bannerman Zehnder

Barbara Bannerman Zehnder

Mar 3, 2026

Barbara Bannerman Zehnder, age 86 of Oak Brook, formerly of LaGrange. Beloved wife of Carl Zehnder; fond mother of Craig (Roxann Bankert) Zehnder and Allyson K. (Michael) Feller; grandmother of Nicholas Feller, Emily Feller and Charles Feller; sister of Douglas (Lu) Bannerman; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Originally from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Barbara moved to LaGrange with her family in...

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