Hallowell & James Funeral Home

03/31/2026

Robert Charles Martinek

Robert Charles Martinek, age 68, of Western Springs, Illinois passed away on March 21, 2026, in his home. Loving son of the late Otto and Grace Martinek, Bob was born on February 8, 1958, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Robert graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1976 and attended Purdue University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in biology and was admitted into Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society, one of his proudest accomplishments. ...

Robert Charles Martinek, age 68, of Western Springs, Illinois passed away on March 21, 2026, in his home. Loving son of the late Otto and Grace Martinek, Bob was born on February 8, 1958, in Hinsda…

03/31/2026

Terrie Hollowed Munder

Terrie Munder, 95, daughter of James Aloysius and Marie Elizabeth (Nohava) Hollowed passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Lee Munder; loving mother of John E. Birch Jr., Terrie (Harold) Kallal, Laurence (Mary Rose) Birch, and the late Christopher; cherished grandmother of Fr. Scott Kallal, Cindy Dawdy, Cheryl Cassidy, Steven Kallal, and Jacqueline Remus; devoted great-grandmother of many....

Terrie Munder, 95, daughter of James Aloysius and Marie Elizabeth (Nohava) Hollowed passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Lee Munder; loving mother of John E. Birch Jr.…

03/27/2026

Donald S. Musillami

Donald S. Musillami, age 72, of Lemont, Illinois, passed away at home, with his family by his side, after a brief but intense battle with cancer, facing it with strength and resilience that reflected the way he lived his life. Beloved husband of Nancy (née Pierce); loving father of Andrea (Brian) Evans, Anthony (Nicole) Musillami, and Nicholas (Janeen) Musillami; proud papa of Brenna, Braelen, Nina, Carlo, Siena, Nora, Nico, and Lorenzo (Enzo); dear brother of Maryann Vittallo, Salvatore Musillami, Kathy Isbaner, and Scott Musillami; preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore and Gloria Musillami; his brother, Francis Musillami; and his in-laws, Charles and Marjorie Pierce; uncle, cousin, and friend of many....

03/26/2026

Lorna Neuneker

Lorna Neuneker, 97, passed away peacefully in January of 2026. Lorna was born in 1928, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Clifford and Selma Campbell. She grew up on a farm and gained a perspective for rural life and had an affinity for animals. Lorna believed in education. Her undergraduate degree was from Western Illinois University, where she met and married the love of her life, Robert Joseph Neuneker....

03/25/2026

Elsie Buckingham Taylor Cummings

Elsie Buckingham Taylor Cummings, lovingly known as Ellie, age 84 of La Grange, Illinois (formerly of Bemus Point, New York, Batavia, Illinois, and Waverly, Ohio) passed away peacefully after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on January 24, 2026. Ellie was born on July 5,1941 in New York and lived a life defined by curiosity, strength and an unyielding love for the world around her....

Elsie Buckingham Taylor Cummings, lovingly known as Ellie, age 84 of La Grange, Illinois (formerly of Bemus Point, New York, Batavia, Illinois, and Waverly, Ohio) passed away peacefully after a lon…

03/25/2026

Diane Patricia Pierson

Diane Patricia (Conforti) Pierson, age 66, of Willowbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2026, surrounded by her dearest daughters. Beloved wife of the late David John (D.J.) Pierson; loving mother of Lauren (Nicholas) Castner and Michelle (Ryan) Pierson Parrish; cherished Nonna of Derrick, Payton, Harper, and expected grandson; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Salvato) Conforti; dear sister of Joseph (Wendy) and Sue (Brian) Conforti and the late Patricia (George Ramusack) and Thomas Conforti; fond aunt and friend of many....

Diane Patricia (Conforti) Pierson, age 66, of Willowbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2026, surrounded by her dearest daughters. Beloved wife of the late David John (D.J.) Pier…

03/24/2026

Annie Lundin

Annie lived 75 wonderful years. She is survived by her son, Harry “Robbie” Lundin (Selena); beautiful baby grandson, Grayson; sister Robin (Jay) Shannon, nephews Ryan Shannon (Erinn Hatter) and Dylan Shannon (Megan), and niece Caley Shannon (Jake Kaucher). She was preceded in death by husband Harry, parents Jane and Robert Adair, and very recently — sister Patricia Adair. Annie was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Western Springs, graduating from Lyons Township High School in 1968....

03/24/2026

William “Bill” Krawisz

William "Bill" Krawisz, age 76, proud US Army Veteran, of Woodridge, formerly of LaGrange Highlands. Beloved father of the late William Jr., Kelly, Cory, and Carly Krawsiz. Devoted "Papa" of Katrina. Dear brother of Jerry (Debbie) Krawisz. Preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Helen Krawisz. Bill worked on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from 1980 to 2000. He was at HR Imaging from 2003 – current....

William “Bill” Krawisz, age 76, proud US Army Veteran, of Woodridge, formerly of LaGrange Highlands. Beloved father of the late William Jr., Kelly, Cory, and Carly Krawsiz. Devoted & #82…

03/23/2026

Gary A. Ricketts

Gary A. Ricketts, age 72, of Indian Head Park; beloved partner of Julia Hryszko; loving brother of Bill (Beverly) Ricketts; cherished son of the late Charles & the late Virginia Ricketts. A funeral procession will depart from Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside at 1:30pm on Friday, March 27. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Association ( are appreciated. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500

Gary A. Ricketts, age 72, of Indian Head Park; beloved partner of Julia Hryszko; loving brother of Bill (Beverly) Ricketts; cherished son of the late Charles & the late Virginia Ricketts. A fun…

03/20/2026

Patricia J. Sisul

Patricia J. Sisul, age 86, of Westmont, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Loving daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Sisul. Beloved sister of Tom (Mary Ann) Sisul and J. Jerome (Marilyn) Sisul. Dear aunt of Tawny Sisul, Frances (Tom Cholewa) Sisul, Jerome (Kristina) Sisul, David (Danielle) Sisul, Ted Sisul, Andy (Hoa) Sisul, and Matt (Elizabeth) Sisul. Fond great-aunt of 13 great-nieces and great-nephews....

Patricia J. Sisul, age 86, of Westmont, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Loving daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Sisul. Beloved sister of Tom (Mary Ann) Sisul and J. Jerome (Marilyn)…

03/18/2026

Elaine Barry

Elaine Geraldine Barry (nee Smyth), 95, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Smyth (nee Cullen) and was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Barry; her children, James Barry and Patricia Rocco (Jerry); and her sisters, Kay Dodd and Eileen Hansen (Elaine’s twin)....

Elaine Geraldine Barry (nee Smyth), 95, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Smyth (n…

03/18/2026

Dolores Podczerwinski

Dolores Podczerwinski, 94 of Countryside Illinois passed away peacefully on the evening of February 5, 2026 surrounded by family members. She was born in Fiefield Wisconsin and grew up on a dairy farm operated by her parents William and Nellie Bukachek. She moved to the Chicago area with her two young sons Carl and Craig upon the early death of her first husband Evert Seifert of Springstead Wisconsin....

Dolores Podczerwinski, 94 of Countryside Illinois passed away peacefully on the evening of February 5, 2026 surrounded by family members. She was born in Fiefield Wisconsin and grew up on a dairy f…