Hallowell & James Funeral Home

04/20/2026

Brent C. Carlson

Brent C. Carlson, age 48, of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 19, 2026. Beloved son of G. Donald and late Joan Carlson & Lonnie Novack. Loving brother of Lynn C. (Chad) Chapin. Proud ‘papa’ to two vizslas, Anya & Copper. Inurnment private. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708-352-6500.

Brent C. Carlson, age 48, of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 19, 2026. Beloved son of G. Donald and late Joan Carlson & Lonnie Novack. Loving brother of Lynn C. (Chad) Chapin. Proud ‘papa’ …

04/18/2026

Keith Edward Barnes

We are saddened to announce the passing of Keith Edward Barnes, who died suddenly on April 14, 2026, at the age of 63. Keith was a devoted husband, father and grandfather — a truck driver by trade — whose unwavering work ethic and moral code was the glue that kept his family secure. Those who loved him describe him as a loud, proud, self-professed redneck from the Deep South who could charm you with his southern drawl or overwhelm you with his huge personality....

We are saddened to announce the passing of Keith Edward Barnes, who died suddenly on April 14, 2026, at the age of 63. Keith was a devoted husband, father and grandfather — a truck driver by trade …

04/18/2026

Robert J. Kozuch

Robert J. Kozuch, age 88, of Chicago; loving uncle of Mark Zezulak, Kathy (Bob) Sklar, Cindy (Pedro) Erviti, Kevin (Sandy) Raftery, Anne (Keith) Rainer, Maureen (Don) Vear, Theresa Zezulak, William (Elizabeth) Raftery, & Thomas (Lucy) Raftery; cherished son of the late Joseph & the late Josephine Kozuch; dear brother of the late Patricia (George) Zezulak, the late Mary (John) Raftery, & the late Joanna Kozuch; proud great-uncle and great-great uncle of many....

Robert J. Kozuch, age 88, of Chicago; loving uncle of Mark Zezulak, Kathy (Bob) Sklar, Cindy (Pedro) Erviti, Kevin (Sandy) Raftery, Anne (Keith) Rainer, Maureen (Don) Vear, Theresa Zezulak, William…

04/16/2026

Mary Pat Peterson

Mary Pat Peterson (nee Cosentino), age 83, of Indian Head Park, formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James Peterson. Loving mother of Sheila (Dan) Motherway, Christine (Scott) Freeman, and Megan Peterson. Loving Grandmother of Madelyn and Alyson Motherway, Haley and Carly Freeman, & Piper and Jonah Mumford. Dear sister of Mark Cosentino....

Mary Pat Peterson (nee Cosentino), age 83, of Indian Head Park, formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James Peterson. Loving mother of Sheila (Dan) Moth…

04/09/2026

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William Joseph Gozdecki, Jr. (1940-2026) William Joseph Gozdecki, Jr., 85, of LaGrange, Illinois, died surrounded by family while in hospice care at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital on April 8, 2026. Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1940 to William and Emily Gozdecki, and excelled as an offensive lineman on the DePaul University Academy High School football team. He later earned a degree in History from DePaul University while working full time for the US Postal Service....

04/09/2026

Patricia A. Liskovec

Patricia A. Liskovec, age 84, of Indian Head Park, formely of Chicago, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Vincent and Bessie; loving sister of the late Frank; Vincentia (the late Kenneth) Cink, her late twin, Paul, the late Anthony, Vincent (the late Christine), Mary Ann, the late Irene, the late Robert, and the late Joseph; devoted aunt of Frank, David, and Janessa Liskovec; fond friend of many....

04/08/2026

Ann Tomljenovic

Ann Tomljenovic, age 86, of Berwyn passed away on April 6, 2026. Born in the former Yugoslavia in what is now Croatia to loving parents Nikola and Marija (nee Ćoroak) Grahovac. Beloved wife of the late Marko Tomljenovic. Loving mother of Steven, John, and the late Nicolle Tomljenovic. Cherished grandmother of Jackson and Levi. Dear sister of Milan (Jan), Mandica (the late Luka) Ivezic, and the late Mate (the late Martina)....

Ann Tomljenovic, age 86, of Berwyn passed away on April 6, 2026. Born in the former Yugoslavia in what is now Croatia to loving parents Nikola and Marija (nee Ćoroak) Grahovac. Beloved wife of th…

04/07/2026

Barbara M. O’Connor

Barbara M. O’Connor (nee Monyok); age 101; of LaGrange Park; formerly of Evergreen Park, Palos Heights, Decatur, MI and New Smyrna Beach, FL; passed away on April 1, 2026. Born in Chicago, she attended St. Rita Grammar School and Visitation High School. Beloved wife of the late James E. O’Connor for a wonderful 47 years. Loving mother of Susan (late Jack Hines) O’Connor Faust, Sharon (John T.) Burke, JoAnn (Edward J.) McGovern, James J....

Barbara M. O’Connor (nee Monyok); age 101; of LaGrange Park; formerly of Evergreen Park, Palos Heights, Decatur, MI and New Smyrna Beach, FL; passed away on April 1, 2026. Born in Chicago, she atte…

04/07/2026

Dr. Farouk F. Girgis

Dr. Farouk F. Girgis, age 88, Western Springs, passed away April 4th, 2026. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Chwastowicz) ; loving father of David(Sara) and the late Steven and Jenny; cherished grandfather of Trace, Cole, Ariel, Jack; devoted brother of Tawfik and Suzie, and the late Aziz, Youssef, Faiza, Lily, Angel, Mary, Wafeya, Kamal, and Aida. Farouk was a devoted Christian, loved music, played numerous instruments, tennis, photography, fishing....

Dr. Farouk F. Girgis, age 88, Western Springs, passed away April 4th, 2026. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Chwastowicz) ; loving father of David(Sara) and the late Steven and Jenny; cherished gra…

04/06/2026

John Goodwin Derdall

John Goodwin Derdall, 90, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 with Janet M. Derdall, (née Schmerse), his wife of nearly 70 years, by his side. Loving father of Jean (Jeffery), James (Sandy), and LA. “Buddy” or “Beste” was Grandfather of Benjamin (Mary), Lauren, Peter (Esther), Joanna, Jennifer (Miguel), Jacqueline (Nick), Patrick, Alexandra, Kendal, Jackson, Graeme, Lachlan, and Tyler. Bestefar was Great-grandfather of Charolotte, Daniel, Henry, Katie, Maggie, Olivia, and Baby arriving late summer....

John Goodwin Derdall, 90, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 with Janet M. Derdall, (née Schmerse), his wife of nearly 70 years, by his side. Loving father of Jean (Jeffery), James (Sandy), a…

04/06/2026

The Lives We Celebrated in March 2026.

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04/06/2026

Rose M. Angelucci

Rose M. Angelucci (nee Molitor), age 97, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Samuel F. Angelucci for almost a wonderful 50 years. Loving mother of Sam Jr. (the late Florence), Susan (Ron) Jerak, and Donna (Gary) Goetzen. Devoted grandmother of Patrick and Michael Martin, & Mark (Ashley) and Eric Benhart. Dear great-grandmother of Levi Benhart. Fond aunt and friend of many....

Rose M. Angelucci (nee Molitor), age 97, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Samuel F. Angelucci for almost a wonderful 50 years. Loving mother of Sam Jr. (the late Florence), Susan (Ron) Jerak…