Posts Written onOctober 2024

Julie Ann Steik, nee Olsen, age 68, lifetime resident of Westchester, beloved wife of Paul Sr.; loving mother of Adam Campos and step-mother of Tobias (Valerie) and Paul Steik Jr.; step-grandmother of Isabella Steik, Felicia (Jon) Wagner, Jacob (fiancé Kaylee Marie Huber) and step-great-grandmother of Julian Wagner; dear sister of…

Timothy R. Dunne, age 68, lifetime resident of Elmhurst, graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Class of 1974. Received his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Ambrose University, Iowa and his MBA from Lewis University; retired employee at MetLife with 38 years of service; Pro shop manager at White Pines, Bensenville; beloved…

Robert John LeGere, age 91, passed peacefully on Oct. 27, 2024, Bob will be remembered for having a great sense of humor and being a source of great knowledge. Bob was a fixture at hundreds of his 12 grandchildren’s baseball, soccer, football and basketball games, along with volleyball, gymnastics and…

Leopold Rivera, age 91, founder of Quality Bags in Addison, Est. 1978; longtime Chicago Bears fan and devoted family man; cherished husband of Gloria R., nee Piane for over 71 years; loving father of Glenn (Regina), Eugene (Donna) and Ronald (Lisa) Rivera and Debra (Bob) Spahn; proud grandfather of Lani…

Joseph W. Tully of Chicago passed away at the age of 75, surrounded by his wife and daughters while listening to his favorite oldies. He leaves behind a profound legacy of love and commitment to his family and friends. A fiercely devoted husband to Karen Sakash, he cherished their life…

Brian A. Carlson, age 56, proud resident of Orland Park, former employee at GES/McCormick Place and longtime area bartender; beloved father of Sophie; loving brother of Mary Beth (Matthew Haugh) Carlson, Kara (Tom) Harding and Andrew (Jennifer Hatke) Carlson; proud uncle of Jaycey, Thomas, Ty, Karly, Sasha, Michaela and Zoey;…

Dean J. “Jerry” Sletten, age 96, longtime resident of Elmhurst and parishioner and volunteer at Immaculate Conception Parish; beloved husband of the late June M., nee Vietzen; loving father of Richard (Madeleine) Sletten, Mary (Michael) Fergus, Michael (Rebecca) and Tom (Margaret) Sletten; proud grandfather of Samuel and Andrew Sletten, Kaitlin…

Ellen M. Wanzung, age 79, 50 year resident of Elmhurst and proud Adirondack Mountain native of Dannemora, NY; former President of York High School Athletic Booster Club and former RE teacher at Immaculate Conception Parish. Ellen worked 20 years for Chrysler Financial as well as many years for Elmhurst College.…

Gianni Cramer, age 94, Native of Italy, longtime resident of Bensenville, beloved husband of Josephine, nee Petronio, since 1958; loving father of Gianfranco (Ruth) Cramer and Laila (James) Jandick; cherished grandfather of Sara and Faith Cramer and Steven (Jamilee), Alex (Madison) and Nicole (Avery Hutton) Jandick and great-grandfather of Sonny…

Teacher. Caregiver. Volunteer. Mother. Wife. Grandma. Mary M. Costello, nee McTigue, fully embraced a life of service in every way before she passed abruptly following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Mary was born on May 15, 1941 on the South Side of Chicago to parents Bridget…

Michael G. Ross, age 74, Graduate of Fenwick High School and recipient of his Bachelor’s Degree from NIU, MBA from DePaul University and MS from Dominican University; longtime AP Econ teacher at Addison Trail High School; beloved husband of Kathy, nee Mulligan; loving brother of John, George (Lisa), Terry (Hope),…

Charles A. Tarpey, age 88, Native of Chicago, longtime resident of Lombard; former bartender at Jonathan’s in Lombard and Hillside Bowling; beloved husband of Harriet, nee Toblesky; loving father of Deborah Tarpey, Charles A. (Karen) Tarpey, Jr., Michael (Thais) Tarpey and Richard (Myra) Tarpey; cherished grandfather of Eddie Michael, Nicolle,…

Lemyle Paape, passed away in her 82nd year, Native of Vietnam, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Anson, Cristina (Richard) Henderson and Dorothy Kotscha; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Jonathan, Natasha, Genesis, Amanda, Sarah, Samantha, Ashley, Mary, Charlie, Everett, Sierra…

Alan J. Bacher, beloved son of the late Carl and Hilda (Gilles) Bacher, was born in Elyria, Ohio on October 17, 1942. He attended DeVry Institute (class of 1961), and DePaul University (class of 1970). Al proudly served our country in the Army and was stationed in Korea. Alan brought…