All Obituaries

Wallace W. Burkhardt, age 92 of Lyons, IL loving husband of the late Arline E. Muto-Burkhardt. Beloved father of the late Michael F. Muto, Mark (Cindie) Muto, Allen (Tracey Tomasello) Burkhardt, and Scott (Debra) Mihail, cherished grandfather of Lysandra (Josh) Thompson, Tyler and Nicole Tomasello, and Kristina (Ryan) Murphy, also great-grandfather of Cora, Finley, and Melany, dear brother of Joan (the late Rudolph) Prachar and the late Robert Burkhardt, and many other relatives and close...

Elaine B. Snella September 11, 1931 - February 20, 2020  Elaine Bortman Snella, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020.  Loving mother of Deborah (Terrance) Temperly, Pamela (Stephen) Smith, Russell (Barbara) Snella and Cynthia (Azmi) Wandi; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Vanessa) Smith, Matthew Wandi, Nicholas Wandi, Madeleine Snella and Joseph Snella; dearly loved great-grandmother of Gabrielle Smith. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Martin F. Smid Jr. 59 born July 15, 1960, loving fiance of Judith (Zawadzki) Son of Geneveve Bekin and Martin F. Smid Sr. One of 8 children and loving uncle and great uncle. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He wore his heart on his sleeve and put a smile on everyone's face, dressed the part on every holiday and always took all the kids on adventures throughout Chicago. The memories he left us with will live on forever, he will truly be missed.

Patricia Alice Andersen of Lyons, Il. Patricia “Pat” Andersen 83, died peacefully at home in her sleep on Feb. 9. She had a passion for cooking and bringing family and friends together around food. She is survived by husband Niels H Andersen; sister Ginny Davis; four children; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and long time companion John Rudnik. She will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers please...

Elizabeth Prochazka passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 after a long battle with Dementia. She was 84 years old. Elizabeth may have lost her battle but she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined and strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance look like. There was no quit in her. She was a legendary cook who fed countless hearts and stomachs while entertaining with her irreverent sense of humor. Per her wishes, there will be no...

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Loving father of Jeremy; dear brother of Bill (Janet) and Linda Biskup; fond uncle of Brian and Michael; dear son of the late Charles and the late Rose nee Pavich.