Obituaries

June 10, 2026

Laddie John Hostalek, age 60 of Millersville, MO, formerly of La Grange, IL, United States Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Janet Hostalek, nee Chambliss, loving father of Courtney Lynne Hostalek and Hunter John Hostalek, cherished grandfather of Remi Lynne Johnson, dear brother of John Bernard Hostalek and the late Thomas Oldrich Hostalek, fond uncle of Jimmy, Michael, Derek, David,...

May 29, 2026

William “Bill” Anthony Hession, age 65, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, May 29, 2026, at home in Brookfield.

Born in Evergreen Park, IL, on June 13, 1960, Bill was the beloved eldest son of the late Joan (née Cliff) and late William Hession. Bill was the cherished husband of Nancy LaBreacht, his partner and best friend for nearly 40...

May 27, 2026

Shirley H. Jayne, a dedicated educator and cherished member of the LaGrange community, formerly of Westchester, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Born Shirley Hoff on March 10, 1931, Shirley's life was marked by a profound commitment to education, family, and an enduring love of the outdoors.

Shirley’s academic journey was distinguished by her earning a Master's degree, a testament...

May 23, 2026

Jane Frances Kasal, nee Burns, age 91 of North Riverside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph J. Kasal, loving mother of Jeff (Christopher) Kasal, Jennifer (Dan) Parisi, Brian (Tripti) Kasal, Steve (Marilyn) Kasal and Mike (Vivian) Kasal, cherished grandmother of Caleb, Mary, Yosman, Luis, Cassie (Danny), Sarah (Scot), Dana (Carson), Lindsay, Evan (Mireya), Quinn (Ayesha), Connor (Jordan),...

May 20, 2026

Sam Gerardo Garza, age 34 of Brookfield. Beloved son of LuAnne (nee Sam) Garza and the late Gerardo Garza, loving brother of Adam Sam, cherished friend of many.

A memorial service in honor of Sam will be held at a later date. Please check back for details.

May 19, 2026

Lisa Marie Mathey, MSN, APRN-NP, FNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, nee Bogacki, age 48 of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Matt Mathey, loving mother of Matthew Mathey, Grace Mathey, Scarlett Mathey and the late Madeline Mathey, cherished daughter of Edwin and Karen (nee Rudnick) Bogacki, dear sister of Denise (Troy) Clayton, Amy (Mike) Tittelbach, Rebecca (Milan) Letica and sister in law of...

May 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fred Charles Robinson Jr (aka Robbie aka Daddy Robbie), 81 of Chicago, IL on May 19th 2026.  Fred was born on May 23rd 1944 to Julia McKnight and Fred Robinson Sr.

Fred Robinson was always a vibrant orator, and a very sharp student. As a child he split his time...

May 10, 2026

Richard M. Gervasio, 75, of Indian Head Park, Illinois, died peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026 after battling health issues for the last 11+ years. Rich was born September 30, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of  Angelo "ACE" Gervasio and Mary Grace Terravecchia of Cicero, Illinois.  He was a graduate of Morton East High School in Cicero,...

May 8, 2026

Denise F. Kreiss, nee Hubbard, age 71, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of David Paul Kriess, loving mother of Jordan David Kreiss and Nicole Ann Kreiss, dear sister of Darnell (Jack) Yao and fond aunt of 23 nieces and nephews. 

April 30, 2026

April 7, 2026

Elizabeth E.A. Squires, nee Schneider, age 95 of Downers Grove, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd A. Squires, loving mother of Richard Sevik, Robert Pedersen and the late Mary Elizabeth (late James) McMillan, and dear sister of Carol (late Elbridge) Zwiers and the late Herman Schneider Jr. 

April 5, 2026

On April 5, 2026, we lost our beautiful, loving, thoughtful, caring, kindhearted, generous and intelligent Janis. Since meeting as graduate students at UIC, she has been the love of her husband Ken’s life. Janis grew up in Brookfield and attended Hollywood School, Hauser Junior High and RBHS before enrolling at UIC where she earned her BA in Anthropology. Janis did...

March 26, 2026

Shirley Y. Bednar, nee Schlatholt, age 95 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Bednar, loving mother of Edward (Patti) Bednar, David (late Martha) Bednar, Scott Bednar, Thomas (Lori Ann) Bednar, Diane (Edward) Snoble, the late Mary (Bill) Chase and the late Laura Ann Bednar, cherished grandmother of 18, great grandmother of 24 and great great grandmother...

March 21, 2026

Joyce Carol Catena (nee DeJoy), age 79 of Elmwood Park. Beloved wife of Thomas Catena for 58 years, together for 63 years, loving mother of Colette (Todd Causley) Catena, dear sister of Louise Tagliola and sister-in-law of Anthony and Lori Catena, fond aunt of Annette, JoAnn and Gina. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

March 17, 2026

William George "Bill" Grashoff, age 85 of La Grange Park, United States Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Janet, nee Slomka, loving father of Robert (Jen) Grashoff and Diana Grashoff, cherished grandfather of Warren, Hunter, Caleb, Logan, Tucker and Riley, dear brother of Tom Grashoff, Noreen (Jerry) Wheeless, Marihelen (David) Burns, Jeannie (Brian) Jaybush and the late John (Cynthia) Grashoff, fond...

March 9, 2026

John M. “Jack” Hronec Sr., age 80 of Brookfield. Beloved father of Suzette Ferrill and the late John M. Hronec Jr., cherished grandfather of Tyla Rose Ferrill, loving son of the late Elmer Hronec and late Rosemarie (nee Svoboda/Novotny) Agnello, dear brother of Terry (Deann) Hronec, Yvonne (Dan) Agnello-Adams, fond uncle of Timothy Hronec, Terry Hronec and goddaughter Natalie Hronec,...

February 25, 2026

David J. Lubawski, age 66, of Brookfield, formerly of Lyons, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026. Beloved father of Michael (Heather) Lubawski, Melissa Lubawski, Matthew (Stephanie) Lubawski and Marc (Amanda) Lubawski, cherished grandfather of James, Zackary, Thomas, Nolan, Langley, Hadley and Gertrude, loving son of the late Leonard and Marie Lubawski, dear brother of Richard (Susanna) Lubawski, Kathleen (Tim)...

February 25, 2026

Arturo Villegas, age 62, of Berwyn. Beloved father of Miguel (Marisol) Villegas, Arthur (Mellody) Villegas, Alexander (Hayley) Villegas, Kevin Villegas and Daniel Villegas, cherished grandfather of Angelica Villegas, Ethan Villegas, Andrew Villegas, Selah Villegas, Mavrick Villegas, Madelyn Villegas, Isaiah Villegas, Mia Villegas, London Villegas, Gracie Villegas, Luis Villegas and Bliss Villegas, dear brother of Rafael (Candelaria) Villegas, Ernesto Villegas and...

February 21, 2026

Jo Ann Smith, nee Carlson, age 85 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Smith, loving mother of Jeannette (late Glen) Smith Rodriguez, cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Kenneth) Sterka and great grandmother of Gavin Sterka, dear sister of the late Paul (Ruth) Carlson.

February 17, 2026

Rudolph L. “Rudy” Mudjer, age 89 of Riverside, formerly of Brookfield, United States Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Marija Mudjer (nee Djeljevic), loving father of Nicholas (Jovita Ortiz) Mudjer, cherished grandfather of Nicolas, dear brother of the late Al, Steve, Violet, Annie and Archie.