All Obituaries

Hyman Jaffe, age 95, passed away at home on June 30.  Hyman was born on February 23, 1924, to the late Jacob and Mary Jaffe.  From an early age, Hyman was an avid violinist. An Army veteran, he served his country from 1943-1946.  After his military service, Hyman spent over 30 years as a dedicated educator in the Chicago Public Schools, serving as a principal and as the Head of the Department of Curriculum.  He is survived by his loving wife Norma of 63 years. A funeral...

Joyce Siever, age 87, a fifty-three year resident of Hinsdale, died June 28, 2019, at Hinsdale Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Robert Siever; loving mother of Dennis, Diane, and Daryl (Eileen) Siever; dear grandmother of Nathan (Rachel), Phillip (Kyleigh), Daniel and Jason; Great grandmother of Ava.  Sister of Margie (the late Tim) Cas. Dear aunt to many. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 5, 2019, at 1 pm at Bronswood Cemetery, 3805...

Carole Lynn Magnuson (nee Sahlin) of Chicago IL and Lakeside MI passed away on June 22, 2019. Beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of Karin, Elizabeth and Peter (Erin) Magnuson; fond grandmother of Stewart and Elinda; sister of Paul Sahlin, Jr.: She was preceded in death by her daughter Ann, and parents Paul and Elinda Sahlin. Carole was born December 21, 1932, in Tacoma, WA. She attended North Park College and Augustana College, graduating in 1954 with a degree in music education. On...

Loretta Morency, a 50 year Oak Brook resident, passed away on June 14th, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George A. Morency, Jr.  Loving mother of Richard (Jane) Morency, James (the late Rose) Morency, and Kevin (Becky) Morency.  Fond grandmother of Michelle Oslund, Kristen Morency, Janine (Nick) Womac, Claudia Morency, Allison Morency, George Morency, III, Mary Kate Morency, and Robert Ian Morency.  Great-grandmother of Evelyn Morency, Maeve Morency, and Annika Oslund. ...

Mary Anita Repel, a 40 year resident of Hinsdale, passed away on June 14, 2019, in the care of her family. Preceded in death by her husband, William J Repel; son, Daniel Repel and grandson, Daniel Castellvi.  Loving mother of Ellen (Cris) Cincotta, Steven (Sarah) Repel-Ludington, Amy Kosowski, Ken (Laura) Repel, Larry Repel, Neal (Sharon) Repel, and Tim Repel.  Fond grandmother of David, William, Maxine, Miranda, Charles, Hugh, Lincoln, Levi, Cora, Matthew, and Nathan....

David Staranowicz passed away on June 9, 2019. Loving husband of Diane, beloved father of Anne and Jill. Stepfather of Joseph, Maria and Dominic Biondolillo. Caring grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and William Lucas. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12, from 3-9pm at Adolf Funeral Home Berwyn, 2921 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402. Family and friends will gather Thursday, June 13th for a 10 AM funeral mass at...

Anthony P. Collman, age 56, of Aurora, IL., died on June 6, 2019, after a valiant battle with cancer.  Anthony was the beloved son of Bryn Henning of Fountain Hills, AZ and the late Ivan Collman of Yorkville, IL.  Anthony was the father of Tonia Collman Mapes of Mesa, AZ. He was the dear brother of Kristin (Joseph) Brankin of Manitowoc, WI and Angela Collman Wilks of Fountain Hills, AZ. He left behind him three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and several cousins. Private...

.George Arturo Gonzales passed away at home on June 5th, 2019 in Bolingbrook, IL surrounded by his family with whom he resided. He was born in Kansas City MO on July 25,1937; born to George and Mary Helen Gonzales who preceded him in death along with his 9 siblings. George was knows to many as Art and also Pap. He served in the United States Air Force and Army during the Korean War. He worked for more than 30 years and retired as a truck driver. After retirement he worked part-time at a...

After a three year long battle with cancer, Olaf Schneewind passed away at his home in Burr Ridge on the morning of Sunday, May 26. Olaf was one of the world’s leading experts on the mechanisms that enable pathogenic bacteria to cause human disease. He moved to Burr Ridge in June 2018 to be closer to his laboratory at Argonne and was a frequent patron at Patti’s Sunrise Café, ordering a turkey club almost every Sunday. Olaf was a native of Germany and trained as a...

Kathleen Antosh a native and lifelong resident of Hinsdale passed away on May 21, 2019.  She was a former employee of Electro-Motive, until retiring to raise her children. Kathleen was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hinsdale.  She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Antosh and granddaughter Elizabeth K. Klemp. Kathleen is survived by her children Kathleen Klemp, John Antosh and Nancy (John) Waters.  Loving grandmother of Melissa (Robert) Joachim, Timothy...