All Obituaries

Dorothy S. Kasper, age 91, longtime resident of Downers Grove and Chicago, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Ann(Wojtonik) Czelusniak.  Dorothy attended Kelly High school in Chicago. She married Roman J Kasper on November 5, 1955. She is survived by her six children: Geri-Lynn (William) Turner of Houston, TX, Kathleen Kasper of Keller, TX, Anita (Ron) Martin of Tucson, AZ, Michele...

Jim Lail, 60, of Clarendon Hills, IL passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2023.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Lori and their 4 children, Gabrielle, Gillian, Isabelle, and Dylan; their four-legged companions, Sammi, Luna, Leia; his sister, Jodi (Carl) Jones; nieces and nephews, CJ, Noah, Daniel (Jones), Chris, Sydney (Herzog); in-laws, Una Mae Herzog, Sue Barca, Mark Herzog, Kim Rosselle; and best buddies, Julie Riedle, Mark (Joyce) Zelenika, and so many...

Francis Dean Gardner of Clarendon Hills, IL formerly of Hinsdale passed away on November 27, 2023. Loving Dad of Mary (Al) Lotfi and Ann Marie (Alfred) Allen. Deeply loved grandpa of Chase & Taylor Lotfi and Wylie & Isabella Allen. Beloved brother of Patricia, Marvin, Marleen, Ernest and Sharon. Loyal friend to many. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10am at St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 306 W 4th St. Hinsdale, IL 60521. Interment will follow at...

Richard (Rich) Henry Schrohe, age 82 of Darien, Illinois, died of cancer under Grace Angels care on November 26, 2023 at King Bruwaert. Rich was born May 6, 1941, in Chicago, the son of George and Violet Mae Schrohe. Rich graduated from Lyons Township High School. Afterwards, he attended various colleges while enjoying hunting and skiing. He married Joyce and they settled in Darien. They celebrated 53 years of marriage in August. They spent time in Green Lake, Wisconsin and Fort Myers,...

John Joseph Scott, 102, passed away at home peacefully on November 24, 2023 after a rich and blessed life. He was born on August 1, 1921 to John and Grace Scott in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his loving daughter, Gayle (Philip) Perzek and his beloved granddaughter, Rachel (Daniel) Egan.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, five sisters and one brother.   John was a WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He bravely served in General Patton’s 3rd Army...

Valenza, Mildred Elizabeth “Millie”, age “Forever 21” Beloved wife of the late Joseph Michael, loving mother of Jodi (Parry) and Tony (Joan), dear grandmother “Nonnie” of Michael (Jane) Szot, Denise (Peter) Schivarelli, Julie (Tim) Burke, Perry (Maria) Szot, fond great-grandmother of Paul Anthony Andreotti, Sam Andreotti, Joseph Szot, Chloe Szot, Austin Burke, Landon Burke, and dear sister-in-law to Antoinette Jones, and dear daughter-in-law of the late...

Susan Marie Fournier, 58, of Henderson, NV, passed away suddenly on Nov 14, 2023. A sociology professor, Sue loved the outdoors especially hiking and kayaking with her friends. Sue rescued pets, including senior dogs, cats, and even a Bearded Dragon, providing them with a forever home until their last days.  Susan was our family historian and keeper of family stories and pictures. Caregiver to her late husband Larry, she took wonderful care of him in...

Kathleen Ann Jaszka, died peacefully in her home at The Birches in Clarendon Hills, IL at age 93 on November 7, 2023.She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend of many.  Often known as Kate or Kay, she was also known as Red for her beautiful red curly hair.  Kate was born in Chicago on June 22, 1930 to parents John and Bridget Cahill, the third child of seven.  She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Chicago and married at a young age, and quickly they...

Catalina Rock de Psenica passed away peacefully in her home on November 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Leon Rock, Catalina Basurto-Rock, sister Blanca Mendez (Rock) and brother Roland Rock.  She is survived by her husband David, her brother Leon Rock of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, her daughters, Catalina (Brian) Duerinck of Joliet, Illinois and 6 grandchildren: Danielle, Kelsey (Janis), Stephanie, Nick, Melanie and Matthew, Adriana (Michael) Yehl and granddaughter Adriana...

Surrounded by her family, Catherine Cook Robertson passed peacefully on November 3, 2023, 19 days shy of her 96th birthday.    Born in Ottawa, Ontario, to Ethel Beatrice and Walter Samuel Cook on November 22, 1927, Catherine’s razor wit, flashing blue eyes, and quick smile went with her everywhere. She was in the first graduating class of Carleton College in Ottawa, majoring in Economics.  With Catherine’s command of history, literature, and facts, her first...