Posts Written onFebruary 2025

Joseph P. Kasky, age 81, of Oakbrook Terrace, beloved husband of Joann, nee Kaminski; loving father of Joseph M. Kasky, Karla M. Violetto, Daniel (Kassandra) Kasky and the late Christopher (Fran) Kasky; proud grandfather of Nicholas, Vincent, Matthew, Zoe, Jacob, Ashley, Jack, Julia and Christopher; dear brother of the late…

Robert James “Bob” Nugent, 90, passed away on February 18th, at Elmhurst Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 26, 1934 in Chicago to Robert Brendan Nugent of Ballinkina, Co.  Waterford, Ireland and Belinda (Kennedy) Nugent of Cullens, Co. Sligo, Ireland, he enjoyed his Irish heritage. Bob was the beloved…

Sandra LaVerne Chadwick “Sandy”, age 70, longtime resident of Coco Beach, FL who worked at the Florida Solar Energy Center; chaplain and member of the Cocoa Beach, FL Elks Club Lodge No 2387; beloved sister of Russell (Susan O’Connor-Chadwick) and the late Warren (Susan) Chadwick, Jr.; loving aunt of Connor…

William I. Thornton Visitation : Saturday, February 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Word Works Church, 12433 South Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60628 Funeral Service : Saturday, February 22, 2025, 12:00 noon at Word Works Church, 12433 South Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60628

Patricia A. Crowe, nee Hewitt, age 96, longtime resident of Northlake, member of Saint John Vianney Ladies Guild; beloved wife of the late Edward Sr.; loving mother of Ed (Gail), Jean Marie Crowe-Egart, Patty (Terry) Bleau, Barbara (Dan) Ball, Tim (Kathy) Crowe, Kevin (Leslie) Crowe, Andy Crowe, Molly (Chris) Kuhl,…

Dr. John J. Simonaitis, Jr., M.D. passed peacefully in his sleep at age 90. He was a USAF Veteran and a longtime physician at the Elmhurst Clinic and the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. But more than anything else, John was a good man who loved his family dearly. John was born…

Patrick J. Griffin, Jr., age 80, of Clarendon Hills, retired employee of the Catholic Cemeteries with 44 years of service and avid gardener; beloved husband of Peggy, nee Gilgunn; loving father of Debbie (Tom) Dwyer and Patrick Griffin; cherished grandfather of Brendan and Caitlin Dwyer; dear brother of Joan (the…

Carol E. Cahill, age 76, passed suddenly, with her family at her side, from complication of Diabetes, longtime resident of Elmhurst, graduate of Clarke University and research fellow at Iowa State University; beloved wife of William T. “Bill” for over 53 years; loving mother of Kevin, Mark (Mary) and Michael…

John “Jack” Andrew Donohue, born on December 23, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, died on February 3, 2025 at his home in Elmhurst, Illinois. Jack led a quiet life with his wife of 64+ years, Sarah Marie Donohue (nee Rodgers) and his six children: Fran (Ron) LaFleur, Marty (Amy) Donohue, Mary…