March 2016

Doris Randant, 90, was born in Troy, II, to Hilon and Irene Rood. She was one of 6 children. She died of natural causes on March 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Lafayette Randant in Dec 2015. Doris is survived by sons Gary (Paula, nee Peyton) and Ken […]

Denise P. Halloran, nee Clodfelter, 56.  Beloved wife of Jack “John” Halloran.  Loving mother of Kelly (John) Ott, Kevin (Jazlynn) Halloran,  Kenny (Kelly) Halloran.  Devoted daughter of Paul and Paula Clodfelter.  Cherished sister of Karen (Mark) Blandford.  Fond sister-in-law of Marianne (Tom) Hocking.  Caring aunt of 6. At 12:00pm yesterday (3-22-16), the Lord took my […]

Peggy Brackett was born in Chicago on August 15, 1952, to Margaret F. and Eugene J. Tamillo, who named her Margaret Jean. At rest March 20, 2016. She is survived by her brother, Mike; her daughter, Valerie; her son Michael; her niece, Erin; her nephew, Robert (Elena); and her caregiver of sixteen years, Dave Turner. […]

James P. Sullivan, devoted father and husband, passed away in his home while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Benjamin, Kenneth, Kaitlin, Jennifer and John; his parents, James and Elizabeth; his siblings, Daniel (Mary), Dennis (Elisa) and Ellen (Tony); several nieces and […]

Viola A. Schoepp (nee Krajcik) passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016.  Viola was born in Chicago on July 28,1924 to the late Anna (Paksi) and Joseph Krajcik.  Viola was the loving wife of the late Burton Schoepp. She was also the sister to the late Raymond and the late Suzanne Krajcik. She was the […]

Grace Stawinoga, 99, of Mt. Prospect passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 18, 2016.  She was born on November 8, 1916 in Chicago, IL.  Beloved wife of the late Casimir Stawinoga.  Loving mother of Marg (Al) Sekowski and Thomas (Debbie) Stawinoga.  Cherished Grandmother Alan (Mary) Sekowski, Nycole Stawinoga and Gina Stawinoga.  Proud great grandmother of Nolan […]

Joan C. Chambers, nee Zirves, 63, of Mt. Prospect passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016.  Joan was born October 18, 1952 in Chicago.  The beloved wife of Robert Chambers for 41 years.  Loving mother of Shannon (Tom Dote) Chambers, Todd Chambers, and Ryan (Marcy) Chambers.  Cherished grandmother of Braxton Chambers.  Fond sister Darlene (the late […]

Stephen Batjes Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Batjes nee Walsh. Loving father of the late Stephen Edward (Olga) Batjes, Ruth Batjes and Linda (Alan) Wosz. Cherished grandfather of David (Janine) Batjes, Terry Batjes, Toni (the late Derek) Sarvas, Carrie Wosz, James (Shanon) Wosz, Susie Wosz and Cindy Wosz. Dear great grandfather of Ryan, […]

James Erwin Kelter, 59, died at sunrise on Sunday, March 13, 2016 with his family by his side at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.  Jim’s body succumbed to a life-long battle of health complications derived from Juvenile Diabetes. He was a beloved son, fun and kind brother, devoted husband, caring and considerate father, favorite […]

Mary Puccillo Visitation Friday 3:00 – 8:00 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home Funeral Saturday 11:00 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Emily Church  Mass 11:30 AM Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Visitation Friday 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W Central Rd., Mt Prospect. Funeral service Saturday 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010.

Olga “Grandma O” Strauch nee Groh Born 3/2/1914  died 3/11/2016 Loving wife of the late Robert; Dear mother of Philip (Susan) and Mark (Karen); Beloved grandmother of Paul (Cindy), Drew (Kim), Todd and Adam; Sweet great grandmother of Dyllan, Kamryn, and Sebastian; Preceded in death by her siblings and sister- and brother-in-law:  Mary (William) Rietschel, […]

Arleen J. Grandt, 85, of Mt. Prospect, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Erwin Grandt.  Loving mother of Donald (Diane) Grandt and Darlene (Joe) Holik.  Proud grandmother of Theresa (Dan) Nicholson, Nick (Ashley Holik-Farber) Holik, Phillip Grandt, Ken (Kate Kelly) Holik.  Devoted great grandmother of Avery Nicholson.  Fond Aunt […]

Robert M. Slusar, 62, of Arlington Heights, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016.  Bob was the beloved husband of Patrice (nee Janicek) Slusar of 38 years.  Loving father of Laura and Jonathan Slusar.  Devoted son of Francis and the late Ruth Slusar of Cudahy, Wisconsin.  Cherished brother of Keith (Sylver) Slusar, Linda Slusar, Richard (Jean) […]

Memorial Services pending

Clyde James McKerlie was born in Salem, Wisconsin on January 20, 1926 to Clyde L. and Eleanor McKerlie. His family moved from town to town wherever his father could find a job during the Depression.  His Grandma said he was always a good boy and a good student.  He spent his summers on his aunt’s […]

Marion Ruth Swanson (nee Beckel) passed away on March 8, 2016 at the age of 90.  She was born in Chicago, IL on April 2, 1925. Marion is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and her sister Carolyn Battles. Marion is lovingly remembered by her daughters Sue (Tom) Grisko of Des Plaines, IL and […]

Services Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 10:30 AM at Southminster Presbyterian Church 916 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL

George Novak, 86, of Arlington Heights passed away peacefully March 2, 2016. George was the beloved husband of the late Beatrice Novak nee (Palazzo). Loving father of Linda Eichler, Thomas (Leann Elliott)Novak , and Carol (Jeff White) Moore. Cherished Grandfather of Carlie and Ariel Eichler, Travis and Timothy Novak, and Phillip (Stephanie) Moore, Angela Moore, […]

Alice Louise Groat, 78, a longtime resident of Mount Prospect, passed away February 27, 2016 at Northwest Community Hospital. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Bruce Groat, loving mother of Cheryl (David) Pena, Karyn (Keith) Kraske and Kevin Groat. The proudest grandmother of Ryan, Alex, Kayla, Nolan, Olivia, Davi and Cassi. Cherished sister […]

Memorial Service March 19th, 11:00 AM at The Moorings of Arlington Heights