OBITUARIES

Visitation Sep 20, 2021 to Sep 21, 2021

Biography Merrill James Johnson Beloved husband of Kathy for 20 years; Loving father of the late Laura, who passed away earlier this year and step-father of Matthew; Dear brother of Kay, Dan (Leslie), Marge (Kevin), Jenny (George), Tom (Jessie), Mary (Jim), the late Jeanie and the late Johnny; Fond brother in law...

Visitation Oct 27, 2020

Biography Owen R. Bolger Beloved husband of JoAnn nee Piediscalzi; Dear father of Maureen (Ray) Hill, Ron (Abeer), Tim (Donna) and Johnny (Anna); Adored Papa of 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Oldest of 11 siblings. Fond uncle of many. Retired 32 year Chicago Police detective. Proud US Army veteran. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, October...

Visitation Sep 29, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020

Biography Jennifer Lee Saele (nee Parks) of Itasca, IL, age 49; beloved wife of Gregory John Saele, loving mother of Jack, Jeffrey, and Kelci; Devoted daughter of Steven and Paula (nee Karsel) Parks; Cherished sister of Beverly (Michael) Jacobs and Jacqueline (Anthony) Raitano; Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Born in...

Visitation May 22, 2021

Biography John “Jack” Pyssler, 66 of Addison. Beloved husband of Geralyn nee Milne; Loving father of Mary (Clayton) Feldott; Cherished grandfather of Mckenzie; Loving son of the late Frank and Florence Pyssler; Dear brother of the late Francine (the late Jim) Lindt; Cherished brother of Jennifer (John Stork); Fond son-in-law of Elaine Milne, also survived by...

Visitation Sep 25, 2020

Biography Catherine Borowski went home to the Lord on September 21, 2020. Waiting for her there were her parents Joseph and Gizela Myszkowski and brothers, Roman and Walter. Catherine demonstrated her strength and resiliency early in life by surviving World war II which ravaged her birthplace of Kamionka, Poland. In 1949, already a U.S. citizen, she...

Visitation Jan 23, 2021

Biography It is with great sadness that the family of Rosalie A. Ligas shares her passing on January 19, 2021. Rosalie will forever be remembered by her family and friends for her loving and carefree spirit. Rosalie was preceded in death by her sisters Marie (the late Andrew) Buda and Anna (the late Logan) Reynolds and...

Visitation Aug 2, 2021

Biography Agnes Mandrek Beloved wife of the late Emil; Loving mother of Andrew (Margo) and the late Maria; Cherished grandmother of Andrea (Jeremy) Heiden, Nicole and Greg and great-grandmother of Andrew James and Isis. Visitation Monday August 2, 8:00 am until time of funeral, 9:30 am at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road...

Visitation Oct 10, 2020

Biography Mary Falco nee Favia; Beloved wife of the late Nick; Loving mother of Vito Falco, Anna Marie Falco and Sandra Falco; Cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Marisa (Anthony Mulé) Dear great-grandmother of Giovanni and Angelica; Dear sister of the late Michael Favia. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, services are private. A Memorial will be celebrated...

Visitation Oct 20, 2020

Biography Charles E. Whalen Beloved husband of Sharon Galuszka; Loving father of Brandi (Steven) Talaga and Adam Whalen; Devoted grandfather of Kole, Corbin and Molly; Dear brother of the late Kathy (the late Lee) Patti; Fond uncle and friend of many. Cherished son of the late Earl and Catherine Whalen. Family and friends will meet Tuesday...

Visitation Jul 9, 2021

Biography Jackie C. Douglas; Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Jensen; Loving mother of Jerry Sr., Bobby (Debbie) and the late Jon; Cherished grandma of Jennifer, Jerry Jr., Jessica, Angelica, Brittany and Daniella and great grandma of Ryker, Traxton, Devren, Landen, Zoey, Grainger, Cassidy, Kara, Cash and Jerry III; Fond sister of Charlene, Dale and...

Visitation Apr 22, 2021

Biography Richard Schierhorn, age 84, Beloved husband of Janet for 61 years; Loving father of Carole Walther and Linda (Rich) Frawley; Cherished grandfather of Tommy Walther, Laura (Anthony) Chapas, Leanne, Michelle and Kristen Frawley and great-grandfather of Melanie Chapas. Visitation Thursday, April 22, 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am at St. Alexis Church,...

Visitation Aug 5, 2020

Biography Mildred Tripoli nee Abbate; Beloved wife of the late Gaetano, Loving mother of Ann Marie (the late Robert) Scurto and Joe (Nancy); cherished grandmother of Robert (Patricia) Scurto, Susan Scurto (Dennis Hoff), Jean ( Joseph) Catalano, Joseph T. Tripoli and Jennifer Tripoli and great grandmother of Jessica, Alexis, Emory, Joseph and Anthony. Dear sister of...

Visitation Jul 22, 2020

Biography Margaret H. Modrich, 89, Beloved wife of late Norman. Loving mother of Judy Bott, Jean (Glenn) Dye, Tom (Melanie) Modrich and Linda Moore. Cherished grandmother of Dan, Lindsey (Brad), Kristy (Josh), Amy (Jon), Kevin (Amanda), Brian (Shawna), Lisa (Tyler), Matt (Liz) and Kelly. Great Grandmother of Autumn, Katelyn, Ryder, Brooke, Rylee, Zach and Bodhi. Dear...

Visitation Jul 16, 2020

Biography Linda Diana of Itasca, Illinois passed away in mid-May 2020 at 77 years of age due to complications from COVID-19. She is survived by her devoted husband, Gus; her son, Dan (Stacey Reeves) and grandchildren Amelia and Nicholas Diana. She graduated from Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's nursing school in 1965 and was a passionate nurse...

Visitation Apr 21, 2021

Biography Walter Kenar, age 85 of Addison died peacefully on April 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Veronica; Loving father of Steve (Lisa) and stepfather of Kristin and Stephen; Dear grandfather of Brandon and Krista; Cherished great-grandfather of Vincent. Walter was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Joan, his parents, Walter and Cecelia and sister,...

Visitation Dec 28, 2020

Biography Robert Madison passed away December 26th; Beloved father of Robert, Mark, Corby, Becky, Brandy and Randy; Adored grandfather of Shane, Josh, Christopher and Ashley and great-grandfather of 2. Services were private. Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home. 630-250-8588 or www.oaksfh.com