Obituaries

Howard Vinyard

January 24, 2020

Howard E. Vinyard passed in peace with his family by his side January 24th, 2020.  Preceded in death by his loving wife, Maryann.   Loving father of Cynthia, Barbara (Wayne), Theodore (Sharon), Thomas (Vanessa), James and Joanna (David); cherished grandfather of Michael, Valerie (Ted) and Sydney. Loving son of the late Howard and Josephine Vinyard, brother of Ronald (Mary Ann)...

Robert Palis

January 24, 2020

Robert L. Palis, (a.k.a.Froggy) age 97, died on January, 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, after a short illness.  Mr. Palis was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Wheeler; daughter, Edith Holden; his siblings and parents.  He is survived by daughters Pamela Palis-Kalisz (Patrick) and Carol Vance-Crow. He also left behind many...

Julian Magdaleno Jr.

January 20, 2020

Julian M. Magdaleno Jr., age 67 of LaGrange, formerly of Long Island, NY. Beloved husband of Dawn Romei, loving father of Julian Joseph (Abby) and Joanna Magdaleno and stepfather of Alex and Maggie Vannucci, dear brother of Maria Cecilia (Bob) Curtis and the late George I. Magdaleno and brother-in-law of Lynn (late Steve) Kuti, Laura (Greg) Bolin, George (Sabrina)...

Marlene O'Shaughnessy

January 13, 2020

Marlene O’Shaughnessy, nee Arrigo, age 74 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Hilery W., loving mother of Louise (Jerry) O’Connor, Louis Settino, John Settino, Sam Settino and Dawn (Nick) LaGreco, cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Amanda LaGreco and Kayla, John Jr. and Zachary Settino, dear sister of the late Robert (Laverne) Arrigo, the late Anna “Sis” (Vince) Velez,...

Chet Dziura

January 12, 2020

Chet Z. Dziura, age 79 of Hinsdale.  Beloved husband of Judith nee Morris, Loving father of Elizabeth, Scott and Mark Dziura, cherished grandfather of Maddie, Lily, Lanee and Clay, dear brother of Jeffrey (Maryann), Robert (Lucy) and the late Richard Dziura.

Margaret "Peggy" Ludwig

January 12, 2020

Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Ludwig, nee Moore, age 71 of Bloomingdale, formerly of Arlington, TN. Beloved wife of the late Steve, loving mother of Dan Lawson, Diane Cagle, Erin (Dennis) Ryan and Michael (Chelsea) Lawson, cherished grandmother of Stoney Cagle, Dennis, Molly, Emily and Kelly Ryan and Everly and Gracen Lawson, dear sister of Thomas Moore, Patricia Mann, Pamela Southwell,...

Dorothy Rozich

January 10, 2020

Dorothy C. Rozich, nee Szymanski, age 93 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Charles A., loving mother of Charles R., cherished grandmother of Justin, Andrew, Jordan and Robert. Visitation Saturday, January 18, 2020, 10:00am until time of Prayers, 12:00pm at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home 3847 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation's...

James Robbs

December 24, 2019

James E. Robbs of Berkeley, beloved husband of the late Mildred, loving father of Jim (Rosie) and Clara, cherished grandfather of Connor and Francesca, dear son of the late Thomas J. and the late Anastasia. Funeral Saturday, December 28th, 9:00 A.M. from Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home 3847 Prairie Ave., Brookfield to Saint Domitilla Church.Mass 10:00 A.M. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery . Visitation Friday, December 27th,  4:00-8:00PM. Info 708-485-0214.

Raymond Svihlik

December 20, 2019

Raymond James Svihlik, age 72, of Northlake, formerly of Brookfield. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Dear Brother of Dr. Larry Svihlik.

Phillip Grigiski

December 17, 2019

Phillip Anthony Grigiski, age 83 of Apple River, formerly of Brookfield. Husband of Margarit Karuziene, father of Monica Iken, Felicia Morton and Jennifer Erenburg.

Donald Macadlo

November 27, 2019

Donald James Macadlo passed away on November 27, 2019. Beloved son of the late John and Lillian Macadlo, fond brother of Shirley Colaianni, Kathleen (Dennis) Klenzak, John (Marla) Macadlo and Marie Macadlo, dear uncle of Jeffrey (Alexandra) Colaianni, Kimberly Klenzak, Matthew (Alicia) Klenzak, Kayla (Jordan) Juarez  and Lauren Macadlo, great-uncle of Evelyn and Jacob.

Christine Ridyard

November 25, 2019

Christine Marie Ridyard, age 62 of Forreston, IL. Loving sister of Terry (Candy) Ridyard, Sandra Ridyard, Steve (Lee) Ridyard, Carol Lyons, Jimmy (Jenny) Ridyard, Patrick (Patty) Ridyard, Mary Ridyard and George Ridyard, fond aunt to many, dear cousin of Carl (Lisa) Spoeri.

Thomas Funk

November 23, 2019

THOMAS B. FUNK

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Thomas Britton Funk on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Tom was born September 26, 1940 to Donald S. Funk and Margaret L. Keefer at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. He spent his childhood in River Forest, IL, where he was...

Kathryn Stockwell

November 20, 2019

Kathy Stockwell nee Fulhorst, 66 of Brookfield, IL lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 20.   She fought bravely until the very end, and was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Kathy worked 50 years as an accountant/controller for various businesses starting with her dad’s company – Shore Typographers and most recently with Mackie Consultants.    In...

Andree Peterson

November 13, 2019

Andree Claire Marcelle Peterson, nee Petithuguenin, age 95 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Victor C., loving mother of Dianne (Loren) Jessee and Michelle (Jack) Newell, cherished grandmere of Chad, Tommy, Traci and Kelly, great-grandma of 7 and great-great grandma of 4, dear sister of the late Marc Petithuguenin, fond aunt to many.

Rosemary Scoleri

October 29, 2019

Rosemary Scoleri, nee Spinelli, age 82 of Downers Grove, formerly of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Vincent, loving mother of Nicholas Scoleri and Phyllis (John) Zochowski, cherished grandmother of Michaelina and Ashley Zochowski, dear sister of John Spinelli.

Mary Lenart

October 28, 2019

Mary Ann Lenart nee Magiera, age 76 passed away Monday October 28, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease; Mary Ann was the devoted daughter of the late Adolph and Jean Magiera; loving mother to Laura (Ben) Raymond; dear sister of the late Robert (Nancy) Magiera nee Luznicky, Joseph Magiera, late Donna (Gerald) Manak nee Magiera. Aunt of...

Richard Mueller

October 5, 2019

Richard F. Mueller, age 75 of Brookfield. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late William J. and late Henrietta (nee Stahl) Mueller, loving brother of the late Barbara J. and late Billy Mueller, dear nephew of the late Louise and late Gus Stahl, cherished uncle of Joseph (Kristin) Fedoruk and Chris Mueller. Visitation Thursday, October 10, 2019,...

John Borris

September 16, 2019

John Richard Borris, age 90 of Western Springs. U.S. Army and Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Helga M. (nee Danziger), loving father of Sylvia (Vance) Willis, cherished grandfather of Noah, Ezrah and the late Ian. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 5th, 12:00pm until time of memorial service with military honors and bugler, 2:30pm at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home,...

Maria Miranda

August 17, 2019

Maria Lourdes Miranda, nee Ramirez, age 72, of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Carmen Chavez, Guadalupe (James) Birmingham, Rogelio Ramirez and Leticia Ramirez, cherished grandmother of Amy Birmingham, Jane Birmingham, Idaly Carillo, Jacab Ramirez, Delia Ramirez, Jehaziel Ramirez, Joshua Ramirez, Elanie Ramirez and Aidan Ramirez, dear sister of Esperanza Ramirez, Sergio Ramirez, Hugo Ramirez, Irma Ramirez, Miguel Ramirez and Maribel...