Obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Marcella A. Klestil nee Barta; age 94, of La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Robert Klestil, loving mother of Robert S. Klestil, Marcelline A. Klestil and Sharon (David) Martin.

Marcella was a loving mother of 3, who also loved her late poodle Jacques and would take every opportunity to walk him around her home and the...

Jul 26, 2023

Michael Albert Sabella, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Sue Sabella (nee Detweiler), loving father to Susan (Jason) Kling and Elizabeth (Michael) Patti, grandfather of Jessica, Charles and Griffen Kling and Hudson, Makenna and Brooklyn Patti, brother of Albert (Marcia) Sabella, John...

Jul 26, 2023

Esther M. Hensel, age 81 of Mokena, formerly of Countryside, Beloved daughter of the late Henry Hensel and Pauline Hensel, nee Chromec; dear sister of the late Elizabeth Hensel, Ruth Hensel and William Hensel.

Esther will Lie in State on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church...

Jul 26, 2023

Michael Albert Sabella, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Sue Sabella (nee Detweiler), loving father to Susan (Jason) Kling and Elizabeth (Michael) Patti, grandfather of Jessica, Charles and Griffen Kling and Hudson, Makenna and Brooklyn Patti, brother of Albert (Marcia) Sabella,...

Jul 24, 2023

Lowell L. Maiers, age 85 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away on July 24, 2023.  U.S. Army Veteran Lowell always believed in the power of helping others. His generosity seen and felt by his family, his community and his church. His stories would always leave you with a new perspective on life or a laugh. His family meant everything to...

Jul 24, 2023

Lowell L. Maiers, age 85 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away on July 24, 2023.  U.S. Army Veteran

Lowell always believed in the power of helping others. His generosity seen and felt by his family, his community and his church. His stories would always leave you with a new perspective on life or a laugh. His family...

Jul 22, 2023

John C. Rogers, Jr., age 64 of LaGrange Park, IL. Beloved husband of Kathleen Rogers, nee Paratore; fond father of John “Jack” C. Rogers, III and Nicholas Rogers; son of Virginia Rogers, nee Oliver and the late John C. Rogers, Sr.; brother of Margaret (Patrick) Terry, Eileen (David) Langer, Paul (Terry) Rogers and Genevieve (Donald) Schmidt; uncle of many nieces...

Jul 22, 2023

John C. Rogers, Jr., age 64 of LaGrange Park, IL. Beloved husband of Kathleen Rogers, nee Paratore; fond father of John "Jack" C. Rogers, III and Nicholas Rogers; son of Virginia Rogers, nee Oliver and the late John C. Rogers, Sr.; brother of Margaret (Patrick) Terry, Eileen (David) Langer, Paul (Terry) Rogers and Genevieve (Donald) Schmidt; uncle of many...

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia A. Alonzi, nee Conte, formerly Horn; age 85, of Lyons. Passed peacefully at her daughter Tricia’s home in Homer Glen due to her ongoing medical conditions. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Alonzi. Loving mother of Deborah Horn, Edwin (Michelle, nee Milka) Horn Jr., Patricia, nee Horn (William, Sr.) Nixon; grandmother of William Nixon, Jr., Ashley Nixon, Allison...

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia A. Alonzi, nee Conte, formerly Horn; age 85, of Lyons. Passed peacefully at her daughter Tricia's home in Homer Glen due to her ongoing medical conditions. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Alonzi. Loving mother of Deborah Horn, Edwin (Michelle, nee Milka) Horn Jr., Patricia, nee Horn (William, Sr.) Nixon; grandmother of William Nixon, Jr., Ashley Nixon,...

Jul 17, 2023

Robert “Bob” Wayne Porak was born December 30, 1947 and passed away on July 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Vivian Kandlik and Adolf Porak, and survived by his sister Marlene (Randy), brother Wesley (Pat), and nephews Brett, Brandon, Eric, Christopher, and Dustin. Bob graduated from Western Illinois University (1970) with a degree in Philosophy and...

Jul 17, 2023

Robert "Bob" Wayne Porak was born December 30, 1947 and passed away on July 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Vivian Kandlik and Adolf Porak, and survived by his sister Marlene (Randy), brother Wesley (Pat), and nephews Brett, Brandon, Eric, Christopher, and Dustin. Bob graduated from Western Illinois University (1970) with a degree in Philosophy...

Jul 9, 2023

Eleanor Byrne, nee Engle, age 88, of Brookfield, IL; formerly of Omaha, NE. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Byrne; loving mother of Carey (Ernest Newmann) Byrne and the late Eric Byrne; grandmother of Andrew Newmann and Sarah Newmann; sister of the late James (Sharon) Thurman Engle; aunt of Debra Jo Engle, Kerrin (David) Holsteen and Kathryn Engle; cousin...

Jul 9, 2023

Eleanor Byrne, nee Engle, age 88, of Brookfield, IL; formerly of Omaha, NE. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Byrne; loving mother of Carey (Ernest Newmann) Byrne and the late Eric Byrne; grandmother of Andrew Newmann and Sarah Newmann; sister of the late James (Sharon) Thurman Engle; aunt of Debra Jo Engle, Kerrin (David) Holsteen and Kathryn Engle;...

Jul 8, 2023

Jonathan Cook, age 50 of La Grange. Beloved son of Rose Cook, nee Price and the late Michael Cook; dear brother of Sarah (William) Thomas and Aaron (Devon Hanley) Cook; dear uncle of Sophia, Olivia, Evelyn, Henry, Savoy and Verona. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring & Ogden, LaGrange,...

Jul 8, 2023

Jonathan Cook, age 50 of La Grange. Beloved son of Rose Cook, nee Price and the late Michael Cook; dear brother of Sarah (William) Thomas and Aaron (Devon Hanley) Cook; dear uncle of Sophia, Olivia, Evelyn, Henry, Savoy and Verona.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring...

Jul 7, 2023

Edward J. Satala, Sr., age 95, of La Grange, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of 68 years to Lois Satala, nee Vodraska; dear father of Edward J. Satala, Jr., Sheryl (John) Grever and Mark (Stacy) Satala; grandfather of Matthew (Bridget) Grever, Philip Satala, Laura (Nicholas) Roth, Adam Satala, Kristen Satala, Tara Satala and Anna Satala; great grandfather of Henry,...

Jun 30, 2023

Edward J. Satala, Sr., age 95, of La Grange, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of 68 years to Lois Satala, nee Vodraska; dear father of Edward J. Satala, Jr., Sheryl (John) Grever and Mark (Stacy) Satala; grandfather of Matthew (Bridget) Grever, Philip Satala, Laura (Nicholas) Roth, Adam Satala, Kristen Satala, Tara Satala and Anna Satala; great grandfather of...

Jun 29, 2023

Catherine Benjamin, nee Zwierzchowski, age 67 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Brookfield. Wife of Patrick Benjamin, beloved mother of Matthew (Gabriela) Lettiere; loving grandmother of Gwen Lettiere and Charlie Lettiere, sister of Daniel Zwierzchowski, Barbara Steely and the late Richard Zwierzchowski and Leonard Zwierzchowski; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment Private

Arrangements...

Jun 25, 2023

Ethel L. Kleckner, nee Siebert, a life-time resident of the Chicago area, died Tuesday the 25th of June at Luther Village of Arlington Heights. Born 1926, Ethel loved good food and enjoyed watching old movies and listening to classical music. She was a kind soul, and had a keen intellect, warm smile and generous heart. She will be greatly...