Posts Written onJanuary 2015

William L. Ward, age 74, member Illinois Bar Association, Graduate Fenwick High School, Loyola University and DePaul University; beloved husband of Gerry, nee Griffin; loving father of Maggie (Paul) Kossak, Mike (Mary), Katie (Matt) McDonough and Annie (Bobby) Rowland; proud grandfather of Doug, Gracie, Jack, Frances, Lola, Kelsey, Joe, Lily,…

Josephine M. “Jo” Lenane, nee McDowell, age 96, former parishoner Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, current parishoner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, active DuPage County Republican Party member; former real estate broker with Doan Real Estate; former board member and active volunteer with Elmhurst Children’s Theatre; beloved wife of…

Keith S. Lamont, age 55, cherished son of Betty, nee Kocvara and the late Robert Lamont; loving brother of Bonnie and Karen ( Al “Tito”) Justiniano; dear uncle of Michael, Ashley, Christopher, Alex, Amanda and Alyssa.  Visitation Sunday, January 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a funeral service…

Anthony T. DeMuro, age 92, Veteran USMC, World War II, member Chicago Marine Chapter; beloved husband of Angela D., nee Genovese; dear brother of the late Jerry (the late Carol), the late Louis (Geraldine), the late Donald (the late Anna Mae) and brother in law of the late Agnes (John)…

Lois A. Maddalone, nee Young, age 94, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Gregory and  Bruce (Janie) Maddalone and Peggy Datoli; proud grandma of 12, great-grandma and great-great-grandma of many; dear sister of Florence Mosher and Judy Elyea and sister-in-law of Mary Young and Nancy Caliendo; fond…

Marie E. Byrne, age 94, of Elmhurst, formerly of Oak Park, Retiree of Sears Tower Buying Office; beloved daughter of the late Mary, nee McNamara and the late Christopher J. Byrne; dear sister of the late Francis Byrne; cherished aunt of Linda Brady, Dawn Lucas and the late Richard and…

Kathleen Hyland, nee Roach, beloved wife of George; loving mother of Kevin Huff, George, Jr. (Sheilah), Billy (Barb), Maureen (Steve) Bair, Sheila Sheppard, Thomas (Jen), Joseph (Andrea), Michael (Dena) and Marty Hyland and the late Larry (Cindy) Huff; proud grandmother of Emily, Erin, Elizabeth, Maddy, Brady, Maura, Jimmy, Mackenzie, Chrissy,…

Mary Frances “Miffie” Gardner, nee Gavin, suddenly, resident of Elmhurst, retired employee at Leo Burnett; beloved wife of Michael; loving sister of Maureen (the late William) Kaniewski, Virginia (the late Thomas) Walsh, Margaret (Timothy) Goodwin, Michael, Anthony and Daniel Gavin and the late Kathleen Opyt and Anne Marie Gavin; dear…

Ritamae Maroney, nee Miles, age 91, beloved wife of Jerome P. For over 68 years; loving mother of Diane (Bob) Merna, Judy (Doug) Lipke, Carol (Mick) Kelly and Jack Maroney; proud grandmother of Jeannie (Kyle), Mike (Mary Kate), D.J. (Abbey), Bridget, Dan (Megan) and Casey; cherished great-grandmother of 4.  Friends…

Norine S. Skala, nee O’Neill, age 93, Navy Veteran of WWII; 60 year resident of Hillside; beloved wife of the late Robert E.; loving mother of Mary Sue (Jack) Egan, Norine (the late Michael) Duensing, Robert (Paula) and Terrence (Karen); cherished grandmother of Bill, Norine, Rosaleen and Edward Egan, Michael…

MaryAnne Gannon, nee Carey, age 81, formerly of Chicago and Naples, currently of North Fort Meyers, FL; beloved wife of the late John Michael; proud mother of Patrick (Ginger), John (Milada), Kevin (Maria), William (Mary), Paul and the late Rosemary Elaine Gannon; proud grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 1;…

Carol J. “Mama Carol” Engebretson, nee Jackson, age 86,longtime resident of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Lloyd E. for over 70 years; loving mother of Steven (Maureen), Roger (Mary), Sandy (Warren) Schleinzer and Jane (Greg) Head; proud grandmother of Steven Jr., Laura and Kathleen Engebretson, Adam Schleinzer, Alexandrea and…

Charles E. Simon, age 64, Executive at Elmhurst Chicago Stone; beloved husband of Kathryn, nee Zanghi; loving father of Katie, Lisa and John; dear brother of John (Marianne), Roseann and Ed (Josephine) and brother-in-law of Joe (Pat) Zanghi, Joanne DuPrey, Mary (Mike) Willingham, John (Jane) Zanghi, Rosemarie (the late John)…

Arlene Ann O’Brien, Retired Assistant Principal with 38 years of service within the Chicago Public Schools at John Hay Academy; member Trinity Alumni Club; cherished daughter of the late John and the late Julia O’Brien; dear sister of Matthew, the late Joseph (Joyce), the late John (the late Margaret) and…

Robert J. “Bob” Fuchs, age 85, Army Veteran, former Mayor and Village Trustee of Cary, IL from 1965-1976 and retired partner of the international audit, tax and consulting firm of Deloitte; Graduate of DePaul University – College of Commerce, and DePaul Law School; beloved husband of the late Miriam, nee…

Kenneth A. Julian, formerly of Oak Park and Oak Brook, then Chicago and Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away after a long illness; Beloved husband of Loretta, nee Nielsen for over 46 years; loving father of Viki Gonia, John (Vicki), Ken (Jenna) and Anthony (Lisa) Julian; proud grandfather of Grace, Ali,…

James B. “Jim” Holloman, age 39, suddenly, loving son of Jim (Barb) Holloman and Deborah (Jeffrey) Davis Cooper; dear brother of Lisa, Kate, Becky and Meagan Holloman; proud grandson of P. Joseph and the late Ann Mary Davis and the late Cletuh and the late Mary Holloman; dear nephew and…