Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Dianne Marie Janetka, 82 of Brookfield, WI passed away peacefully on April 3. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel Steven Janetka and her two sons James Walter Janetka (wife Roseann) and Jeffrey Irven Janetka as well as her brother William Pelka (wife Linda), nieces and nephews, Luce Burke (husband Timothy), Lisa Fikejs (husband Scott), Luke Fikejs (wife...

Apr 7, 2025

Gerald J. Higgins, age 92, of Broadview. Beloved husband of Debra Higgins, nee Blalock and the late Dorothy M. Higgins, nee Fousek; fond father of Cindy (the late Ralph) Bucci, Al (Carol) Higgins and Melissa (Brian) Prather; dear grandfather of Tony (Maryem) Higgins, Erica (Mike) Kroha, Kevin (Krista) Bucci, Amanda (Tim) Schuda and Matthew (Amber) Higgins; great grandfather of...

Apr 6, 2025

Daniel A. Nowakowski, age 77 of LaGrange Park. Army Veteran Beloved husband of Sandra Nowakowski, nee Charvat; dear father of Kevin (Tanya) Nowakowski, Kimberly (Daniel) Monahan and Pamela (John) Fegan; grandfather of Patrick, Cora, Leah, Easton, Marty, Emily, Will and Nora; brother of Michael (Diane) Nowakowski and the late Gregory (the late Sue) Nowakowski; uncle of many nieces and...

Apr 5, 2025

Dr. Frank John Stephens

May 17, 1949 – May 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Frank John Stephens, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and pediatrician, who passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Frank was born on May 17, 1949, in...

Apr 1, 2025

Arlene Antonie Watkins, nee Mazanek, age 93 of East Hazel Crest. Beloved wife of the late Richard Watkins; dear aunt of Leonard (Susan) Mazanek; great aunt of Scott Mazanek and Kristen (Dan) Karpierz; great-great aunt of Chloe and Mia Karpierz; sister of the late Leonard (Virginia) Mazanek.

Born January 24, 1932 in Chicago IL to Edward Mazanek...

Mar 31, 2025

Gerda I. Semmler (nee Beissert) born 7/29/1926 in Kunzendorf, Germany, and passed away at Milestone Assisted Living in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on 3/31/2025. Beloved wife of the late Reinhold Semmler; loving mother of Winfried (Joanne) Semmler and the late Heidi (the late Fred Strufe); dear grandmother of Jennifer (Phil Smejkal) Zarembski, Derek (Heather) Semmler, Erin (Dan) Kilmer and Molly (Brian)...

Mar 30, 2025

MaryJane Stevens, nee Volpe, age 95 of Riverside. Beloved wife of the late John Daniel Stevens; loving mother of Kathleen (Greg) Nuding, John (Jenny) A. Stevens, MaryLee (Mark) Kral and Joseph Stevens, dear grandmother of Heather (Michael) McGray, Carl (Mara) Stevens, Mark F. Kral and Stephanie (Matthew) Guske, great grandmother of Nathan McGray, Henry McGray, Charlie McGray, Ava Stevens,...

Mar 27, 2025

Karen Ann Mackert, age 61 of Westmont. Beloved wife of Robert Mackert, loving mother of Kim (Gina Tso) Mackert, Rob Mackert and Amanda (fiancé Kieron Aire) Mackert; sister of Kathleen (John) Budnick, Carol (Andrew) Baumgardt and Cheryl Kakuska; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and...

Mar 27, 2025

Dr. Lucy Delia Perez Harck, born on September 30, 1952, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was sent to her eternal home on March 27, 2025, in LaGrange, Illinois.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Carmelo Rios and Rosa Perez Figueroa.

Lucy was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

Mar 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of James Michael Kozinski, of LaGrange Park, at the age of 73 years. Beloved companion of Sandra Oberoi; son of the late Ann and late Walter Kozinski; brother of Thomas (Diane) Kozinski, the late John (Joanne) Kozinski, and Linda Kozinski; and fond uncle of Susan (Anthony) Romano...

Mar 22, 2025

George Oswald, age 57 of Berwyn.  Beloved husband of Misty Oswald, nee Antol; dear brother of Mary Gee, Elizabeth (Donald) Prignano and Katherine (Randall) Oprenchak; uncle of Tony (Emma) Gee, Bill Gee and David (Abbie) Prignano; great uncle of Dakota, Charlie Gee; preceded in death by his parents Clarence “Ozzie” Oswald, Jr. and Carolyn S. Oswald, nee Washkowiak; brother...

Mar 22, 2025

Lorenzo Villanueva, age 72, of Cicero. Beloved husband of Luz Maria, nee Contreras; fond father of Lucy Carriedo, Levi Villanueva and Liz Villanueva; dear grandfather of Lorenzo Villanueva, Kasandra Carriedo, Levi Villanueva, Ariadne Flores and Lyanna Flores; brother of Jose Mario Villanueva; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. to...

Mar 21, 2025

James R. Phillips, age 70, of Tinley Park, formerly of LaGrange Park. Father of James P. (Tanya) Phillips and Brian Phillips; grandfather of Avelyn, Jack, James A. and Violet Phillips; brother of Bonnie (Dennis) Seccombe and Michael Phillips; son of the late James A. Phillips and Alice Phillips, nee Sheehan; friend to many.

A Memorial Visitation will...

Mar 14, 2025

Richard R. Glowicki, age 84, of Brookfield, formerly of Bridgeport. Beloved husband and best friend of Betty R. Bura-Glowicki, nee Teschke; fond father of Matthew (Luke Baker) Glowicki; Dawn (David) Doneske and Richard (Karen) Glowicki; dear grandfather of Alysa (Adam) Peters, Brittany Doneske, Caitlyn Doneske, Casey Glowicki and Stephanie Glowicki; brother of the late Barbara (William) Pickert, Alexander (Rita)...

Mar 10, 2025

Marcia Fridrych, nee Hansen, age 78, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Fridrych; fond mother of Todd (Meagan) Fridrych and Scott (Anne) Fridrych; dear grandmother of Tanner Fridrych, Tatum Fridrych, Ashley Fridrych, Molly Fridrych and Drew Fridrych; sister of William Hansen and David Hansen; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, March...

Mar 6, 2025

Karen J. Pouliot, nee Smith, age 70 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Pouliot and the late Edward Orszula; fond step mother of Daniel R. (Kaitlyn R.) Pouliot; dear sister of Marcia Smith, Doris (Bob) McCann and the late Gail Speer; sister-in-law of Pat Meschi; sister-in-law of Gene Pouliot; loving aunt of many nieces, nephews, great...

Feb 20, 2025

Lottie Eve Baisa, nee Czuba, age 96 of Brookfield, formerly of Orland Park. Beloved wife of the late Albert Baisa and the late James Podolski; loving mother of Stanley (Elizabeth) (late Cheryl )Podolski, Caroline (Steven) Medinger and Marie (Donald)Ziemba; dear grandmother of Jeffrey (Jill) Podolski, Kevin (Andrea) Medinger, Jason (Cheryl) Podolski, Kristina (Eric) Esposito, Noelle (Tyler) Courtney and Alexander...

Feb 17, 2025

Margaret Greene 1931 - 2025

Margaret, affectionately known as Marge, was a long-time resident of Chicago’s West Side and Riverside. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Esther; her husband of 63 years, James; her sister-in-law, Barbara; and her devoted sons-in-law, Jerry and John. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen and Mary (Ken);...

Feb 14, 2025

Lorraine Kraft, nee Kozeluh, age 92, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Kraft; loving mother of Lynette (Bill) Martin and Randy Kraft; dear grandmother of Ryan Martin, Erin Martin, and Neil Martin; dear great grandmother, sister and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, February 14, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to time...

Feb 12, 2025

Victoria Schmidt, nee Pauley, age 88, of La Grange Park; beloved wife of the late George Schmidt; dear mother of Robert Schmidt and Debra Schmidt-Malik; grandmother of Richard Malik, Andrew Malik, David Schmidt, Steven Schmidt and Rae Schmidt; great grandmother of Bentley Arnold-Malik; sister of the late Patricia, Donald and David; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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