All Obituaries

Emilio Czapkovski passed away on May 5, 2021 in Hinsdale, IL. He is survived by his wife, Angelina, stepdaughter, Anna, grandson, Sam (Gina) and great-grandchildren, Miles and Adele. Emilio emigrated from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to work tirelessly to achieve his American dream. He had a strong work ethic and took immense pride in his work. He was generous and kind and firmly believed in doing the right thing. He was devoted to his wife and quick to smile at the mention of his...

James P. Nowak, passed away on May 1, 2021 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Shae,

Kristie "AK" R. Steadman (nee Rachford) late of Brookfield, Il. passed away peacefully April 30, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late John and Marian (nee Nelson) Rachford, cherished sister of Marian, Betsy, John, and the late Virginia. She was loved by her brothers-in-law Richard, the late Bill, and her sister-in-law Rose. She will be deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Kristie was born on September 7, 1950, and grew up in Oak Lawn, Il. After...

James Harlan Beatty, a 54 year resident of Hinsdale, Illinois, died at his home on Monday, April 27 following a brief illness. He was 85.  Jim was born in 1936 in Chicago to Stewart Beatty of Alton, Illinois and Margaret Harlan Beatty of Ambia, Indiana. He spent his early life in the small farming community of Kentland, Indiana before leaving to attend DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where he majored in History, joined Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and earned the title of...

Steven Henry Racz, age 91, formerly of Lytle Creek, California, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on December 24, 1929 in Hajduboszormeny, Hungary, the second son of Mihaly and Margit (Fodor) Racz. Steven loved learning, reading, working with his hands and sharing stories. He earned a degree in Technology and Management from a university in Budapest, Hungary. Steven fled Hungary during a time of political turmoil and emigrated to the United States...

Alexander Verny passed away on April 21, 2021, the beloved husband of the late Emmi Verny. Services and interment will be private.

  Remembering Irma... One Tough Cookie Leaves Her Sweet Mark Irma Ida Schneider (nee Fritsch), wife/mother; daughter/sister, quietly left this world on Monday, April 12, 2021 —two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. A long life that was, at times... Extraordinary. At age eleven, during World War II, Irma and her family were forced to flee their home in Poland; crossing the border into Germany —on foot. Life, on the move... was tough; surviving on next to nothing (e.g., boiled...

Arlene Svec, nee Hoffman, age 89, beloved wife of the late Raymond Svec (2007) passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021.  She was the loving mother to Keith (Sonia) Svec of Gurnee, cherished grandmother to Natalie (Jeff) Davis, Emily (Mike) McLauchlan, Nicole (Ryan) Hoch and Megan (TJ) Svec-Rickert. Cherished great-grandmother to Mia, Molly, Morgan and Chase.  She was also the loving mother to Raymond (Anne) Svec of Tucson, AZ and dear grandmother to their 5 children and 9...

Dedicated artist and professor Richard Maris Loving passed away on March 27, 2021, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was 97. Richard was born on January 27, 1924, in Vienna, Austria where his American parents, both writers, were living at the time. His family moved to New York City when he was five where he attended Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Bard College, The New School for Social Research, and the Art Students League. He bribed his way into New York City morgues at night in...

James F. Nerad, 98, of Burr Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully in his home on March 21, 2021. Reunited with Evelyn, his wife and favorite Gin Rummy partner for 67 years who predeceased him in 2017.  Jim will be remembered for living a life rivaling Frank Sinatra’s signature “My Way.”  Born at home in Cicero, Illinois, Jim was the third and youngest child of James F. Nerad Sr. and Mildred (nee Vitos), joining brother Eddie and sister Mildred. An outgoing...