Modell Funeral Home

Modell Funeral Home Our funeral home provides a full range of funeral service options, from the traditional religious ser Founded on May 5, 1955, by Frank A. Modelski, Sr. Cass Ave.

and his wife Estelle, Modell Funeral Home is proud to be celebrating over 57 years in business. Opening in 1983, Modell Funeral Home at 7710 S. has been an integral part of Darien and the surrounding area, serving the community with compassion and dignity. Frank, Jr., his wife, Fran, daughter, Christina Brunsen and son-in-law, Andrew Brunsen currently own and operate the Darien location. They are all extremely honored to carry on their family’s legacy. At Modell Funeral Home, we understand that funerals are for the living; they are a celebration and a remembrance of a life. With that understanding, we take the utmost care to ensure that every service is meaningful and special. We have always prided ourselves on the professional and caring service that we offer to you and your family. You can be confident knowing that our staff provides guidance and assistance to every family, regardless of when our services are needed. The Modelski and Brunsen families and the entire staff at Modell Funeral Home are proud to offer unprecedented service and unparalleled concern. Each family is provided with the opportunity to learn about and discuss the wide variety of options available to them.

Michelle Francoeur Loving wife of Larry Mc Donnell. Cherished mother of Patrick Eagan and Kai Anderson. Beloved daughter...
01/13/2026

Michelle Francoeur Loving wife of Larry Mc Donnell. Cherished mother of Patrick Eagan and Kai Anderson. Beloved daughter of Albert and Paulette. Dearest sister of Jenna (Michael) Cantrell. Caring aunt of Ashley.
Memorial Visitation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00pm – 4:00pm at Modell Funeral Hom...

Helen Judy Czech (nee Sudrla), age 84, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away on January 7.Helen was a devoted Catholic...
01/12/2026

Helen Judy Czech (nee Sudrla), age 84, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away on January 7.

Helen was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided her life. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who spent her life caring for her family and home. She expressed her love through cooking and ba...

Marion peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 19th.She has a sister Marlese Goehner who married Husband - Peter...
01/08/2026

Marion peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 19th.

She has a sister Marlese Goehner who married Husband - Peter Maltese, they have two children Joey and Anthony all who reside in Swan Lake NY.

George Goehner her Father remarried after Edna’s passing to Michelle Glazer, now ...

Isagani G. Tolentino passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 1:35 p.m. in Romeoville, Illinois, from natural cause...
01/07/2026

Isagani G. Tolentino passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 1:35 p.m. in Romeoville, Illinois, from natural causes. He was 90 years old. Born on February 15, 1935, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, Isagani was the son of Dr. Teodoro Tolentino and Ana Granatin Tolentino. He was raised in a close-...

Nancy Genardo, age 69, passed away on November 19, 2025. Beloved sister of Patricia Genardo, devoted daughter of the lat...
01/07/2026

Nancy Genardo, age 69, passed away on November 19, 2025. Beloved sister of Patricia Genardo, devoted daughter of the late Leonard and Dorothea Genardo.

Nancy devoted her life to helping others. She decided early on that she wanted to be a nurse and care for the sick. She started as a Candy S...

Anna Boland, nee Mini, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) McCord, Susan Boland...
01/05/2026

Anna Boland, nee Mini, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) McCord, Susan Boland, Daniel (late Patricia Flanagan) Boland and James (Angela) Boland. Cherished grandmother of Anne (James) Rodgers, Michael McCord, Mary (Tenille) McCord, Patrick (Maria) Boland, Ma...

Bryce Richard Sadelski, loving son of Rich and Liz Sadelski, beloved brother of Morgan Sadelski, cherished nephew of Hol...
01/05/2026

Bryce Richard Sadelski, loving son of Rich and Liz Sadelski, beloved brother of Morgan Sadelski, cherished nephew of Holly (Chris) Sheffield, Bonnie (Chris) Mierzwa, Dorothy Daugherty and Rob (Vicki) Sadelski, dear cousin of Alec, Nicolette, Emma, Nolan and Madison, fond grandson of Anna (the late S...

Gregory W. Kaletsch, army veteran, loving husband of Stana Kaletsch, beloved father of Nicole (Tim) Lynch, Stu (Amy Jeff...
01/04/2026

Gregory W. Kaletsch, army veteran, loving husband of Stana Kaletsch, beloved father of Nicole (Tim) Lynch, Stu (Amy Jeffers) Kaletsch, cherished grandfather Madigan, Timmy, Gracie and Katie Lynch. Gregory loved NASCAR especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and spent many Sunday afternoons cheering on his fa...

01/02/2026

Coming Soon: Hearse Happenings hosted by Andrew & Chris Brunsen.
We’re excited to share Hearse Happenings with our community! Stay tuned for our first episode including chats about funeral service topics and with community members, featuring perhaps a few friends and neighbors you might know.

01/01/2026
Aleksandra Nusheva, age 25. Cherished daughter of Oliver and Daliborka. Loving sister of Nila. Granddaughter of Dushka P...
12/31/2025

Aleksandra Nusheva, age 25. Cherished daughter of Oliver and Daliborka. Loving sister of Nila. Granddaughter of Dushka Popova. Niece of Emi and Letka.

Visitation Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at STS. Kiril & Metodij Macedonian Orthodox Church, 10...

James “Jim” Devine, age 87; beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary Devine; loving brother of the late Tom; cherished fr...
12/31/2025

James “Jim” Devine, age 87; beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary Devine; loving brother of the late Tom; cherished friend of many. All services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am ...

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7710 S Cass Avenue
Darien, IL
60561

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+16308523595

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