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.

Mark E. Manzke, age 65, quietly slipped away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was the beloved brother of Marjorie (Jerry)...
03/30/2026

Mark E. Manzke, age 65, quietly slipped away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was the beloved brother of Marjorie (Jerry) Kahsen, John (Madge) Manzke, Mari (Joseph) Chmelik, Jeanine Veldman, Albert Manzke, Dorine Capaletti, Karen Rapinchuk and Lorelei (Christopher) Cole, fond brother-in-law to Leslie...

Ronald Persson, affectionately known as Ron, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April...
03/29/2026

Ronald Persson, affectionately known as Ron, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April 11, 1946, Ron was a beacon of constant and generous love to all who knew him. His kindness and warmth will be cherished forever.

Ron was the loving husband of the late Rob...

Patricia A. Zezulak, nee Kozuch, age 92, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Mark, Kathleen (Robert Sklar)...
03/29/2026

Patricia A. Zezulak, nee Kozuch, age 92, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Mark, Kathleen (Robert Sklar) Zezulak, Cynthia (Pedro) Erviti, and Theresa Zezulak; cherished grandmother of Rachel (Max Silver) Sklar, and Sarah Sklar (Edwin Perez- Clancy), and Juliana (Pace) Ellsworth, and ...

Melissa McGuire Janiak, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb,...
03/29/2026

Melissa McGuire Janiak, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois. She was the cherished wife of James J. “Jamie” Janiak and loving mother of their daughter, Rose. Melissa is also survived by her mother, Carol McGuire, brother, Chuck (K...

Jerry Wojtiuk, age 79, passed away on March 26, 2026. Beloved husband for 54 years to Kathleen nee Kubin; loving father ...
03/28/2026

Jerry Wojtiuk, age 79, passed away on March 26, 2026. Beloved husband for 54 years to Kathleen nee Kubin; loving father of Andrea (Jim) Kerber, Danielle (Mark) Thomas, Chad Wojtiuk, and John Jirkovsky; cherished grandfather of Krystal McGlennon, Cassidy McGlennon, Abby Jirkovsky, and Natalie Jirkovs...

Ron L Rivera, age 76, beloved husband of 50 years to the love of his life Virginia, nee Medina. He was the loving father...
03/25/2026

Ron L Rivera, age 76, beloved husband of 50 years to the love of his life Virginia, nee Medina. He was the loving father of Elena (Michael) Griesbaum, Darlene (Douglas) Lauzon, David (Deanna) and James (Rachel) Rivera. Loving grandfather of Michael (Kim) Griesbaum, Amanda (Christian) Ferrer, Jessica...

Evelyn Sass, 100, of Decatur, IL, passed away in the early hours of March 23, 2026. Evelyn was born in Chicago to wonder...
03/24/2026

Evelyn Sass, 100, of Decatur, IL, passed away in the early hours of March 23, 2026. Evelyn was born in Chicago to wonderfully warm and kind parents, Michael and Sophia (nee Swietek) Troscinski, who blessed her with a younger brother and partner in mischief, Edwin. As Evelyn grew up, she always found...

Sandra “Sandy” Galvan, beloved wife of the late Robert Galvan. Loving mother of Amanda (Ricardo) Luna, Anthony Wampole (...
03/24/2026

Sandra “Sandy” Galvan, beloved wife of the late Robert Galvan. Loving mother of Amanda (Ricardo) Luna, Anthony Wampole (Fiancée Michelle Villafuerte) and Laura (Ricardo) Saldana, Robert Galvan Jr. and Christopher (Samantha) Galvan. Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Adreana) Najera, Priscilla Najera,...

JoAnn Meyer, age 79, passed away on March 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. Devoted daughter of the late Frank Meyer an...
03/23/2026

JoAnn Meyer, age 79, passed away on March 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. Devoted daughter of the late Frank Meyer and the late Ida Meyer (nee Blasing); loving sister of Pat Gray, Ida Hunt, Alan (Elica) Meyer, Jerry (Audrey) Meyer, the late Robert Heartt, the late Betty Wies, the late Dorothy Kal...

Diane Mytys, nee Zaker, age 80, beloved wife of 59 1/2 years to Donald; loving mother of Cheryl (Mark) Burger, Mike (fia...
03/23/2026

Diane Mytys, nee Zaker, age 80, beloved wife of 59 1/2 years to Donald; loving mother of Cheryl (Mark) Burger, Mike (fiancée Wendy), and the late Jeff; cherished grandmother of Evan, and Alyssa Burger, and Allison and Jake Mytys; dear sister of the late JoAnn Starha and Gail Price, Diane enjoyed coo...

Carolyn M. Heinrich nee Vilt, age 86, of Darien, Illinois, was called to eternal rest with the Lord on March 18, 2026. S...
03/20/2026

Carolyn M. Heinrich nee Vilt, age 86, of Darien, Illinois, was called to eternal rest with the Lord on March 18, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1940, in Chicago. She was the devoted daughter of the late Joesph and Josephine Vilt. Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Heinrich,...

John Lewis Curcio, born April 13, 1937, on Chicago's South Side, passed away March 19, leaving behind a legacy of family...
03/20/2026

John Lewis Curcio, born April 13, 1937, on Chicago's South Side, passed away March 19, leaving behind a legacy of family devotion, professional achievement, community spirit, and deep patriotism.

The seventh son and eighth child of Francis and Dora Curcio, John grew up in a large family that...

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7710 S Cass Avenue
Darien, IL
60561

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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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