All Obituaries

Gary Thomas Benton, age 62, of Westmont, IL, passed away at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Melrose Park, Illinois, Thursday, March 26, 2020, after a long illness with auto Immune encephalitis. Gary was born July 11, 1957, in Dearborn, MI, to the late Gerald T. and Donna J. (Cooney) Benton.  Gary served as a Gunners Mate in the U.S. Navy with a primary specialty in electricity and electronics. His professional career included wedding photography, photography sales, IT Specialist and...

Trula Irene Powers Wood, age 92, formerly of Bluff City, Tennessee was called home by the Lord on March 25th, 2020. Trula was born on August, 2nd, 1927 in Wilder, Russell County, Virginia. While she lived in Illinois for almost 40 years, her heart never left the south where she had a lifetime of memories and loving family. She was a blessing and inspiration to everyone around her. She is survived by her son, Mark Wood and daughters, Judy Wood and Patricia (Jim) Canaday; grandchildren, John...

John Fred Vokaty passed away peacefully on March 23rd in Burr Ridge, Illinois. A former 43 year resident of Hinsdale. John was born on March 3, 1927 to the late John Vokaty and Anna (nee Cakora) in Chicago, Illinois. John, beloved husband of the late Helen Minerva Vokaty (nee Tebbetts); Loving father of Norman (Elizabeth) Vokaty, Judy (Arthur) Eagen, Ann (Mike) Montefinese and the late John William Vokaty; Dear grandfather of Peter Walsh, Kellene Eagen (Brian Schneirow), the late...

Daniel J. Coakley passed away on March 16th, 2020. Beloved husband of Maureen nee Conley; loving father of Sean (Sumontha) Coakley and Elizabeth (Mark) Antrobus; dear grandfather of Kate Maureen Coakley, Mark Daniel Antrobus, and Maximus Joseph Antrobus; beloved son of the late Daniel and Margaret Coakley; fond brother of Anna (the late James) Farrell, the late Jack and Jim Coakley. Family services and interment will be held privately at this time. 

Rachel LaBanco of Oak Brook passed away on March 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Sam(Carol) LaBanco, Carol(Steven) Szafalowicz and Jeanine LaBanco. Beloved grandmother of Kelly(Rory) Zacher, Sam Jr(Sonia) LaBanco and Troy(Alexa) Szafalowicz. Dear great-grandmother of Lilly, Ella, Rocco, and Luca. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam LaBanco. Prayer service and committal blessing will be held Wednesday, March 18th, at 1:00 pm at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, 1400 S....

Leo Vincent Magrini, 90, of Oak Brook, IL passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2020. Loving husband of the late Mary Ellen. Loving father of the late Leo R. Magrini, Ellen Magrini and Maria (Jeffrey) Mohl. Devoted grandfather of Leo, Charlie, Kevin, Melissa, Emmett, and Thomas. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Agostino and Ginetta, his brother Aldo Magrini and sister Leah Killeen. Graduated from Saint Patrick High School, Chicago and St....

Wayne M. O’Connor, age 83, passed away at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale on March 6, 2020. U.S. Air Force Veteran. He had been in Pipefitters Local 597 for 50 years and served as a Field Superintendent for Ideal Heating Co. located in Brookfield, IL (formerly of Chicago, IL). He was born November 9, 1936, in Chicago, IL, attended St. Columbanus Catholic grade school, Chicago Vocational High School.  He also volunteered his time to many local causes including...

John S. Lee of Clarendon Hills, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away on March 1, 2020 at Hinsdale Hospital. Beloved son of the late Trusten and Caroline Lee, Jr. Brother of Trusten "Buzz" (Debbie) Lee. Uncle to Michael (Leah) Lee, Stacy (Doug) Robertson and Kristen(Nathan) Webster. Great uncle of eight. Funeral services and interment will be private.

Sharon Cresta of Clarendon Hills passed away on February 29, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Sheryl and Greg (Teri) Cresta; dear grandmother of Rachel, Keli and Blake. A visitation will be held Wednesday March 4, 2020 from 5pm until 9pm with a funeral service at 7:30pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St. Willowbrook, IL 60527. 

Bernadina M. Storino “Dina” of Hinsdale was born on June 27, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, loved and embraced by family and friends.  Dina’s witty sense of humor, vibrant laughter, inspiring courage, and colorful personality will be cherished by many from all walks of life. Her generous heart aimed to always make everyone feel welcome, and Dina’s outgoing friendliness and jovial conversation left a warm smile on all...