All Obituaries

Into the freedom of wind and sunshine We let you go Into the dance of the stars and the planets We let you go Into the wind’s breath and the hands of the star maker We let you go We love you, we miss you, we want you to be happy Go safely, go dancing, go running home

Sleep, comrades, sleep and rest On this Field of the Grounded Arms, Where foes no more molest, Nor sentry's shot alarms! Ye have slept on the ground before, And started to your feet At the cannon's sudden roar, Or the drum's redoubling beat. But in this camp of Death No sound your slumber breaks; Here is no fevered breath, No wound that bleeds and aches. All is repose and peace, Untrampled lies the sod; The shouts of battle cease, It is the Truce of God! Rest, comrades, rest...

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, loving husband and father, John Witt passed away at the age of 78. John was born October 20, 1942, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Russell and Verdelle (Schimmelpfennig). He graduated from Morton East High School and received a degree in Engineering from Morton Junior College. On April 18, 1964, he married Phyllis Charlotte Jaeger. Together they raised their son James.   John worked for Electro Motive Division of General Motors for more than 35 years and retired...

Marie M. Vachata, former Mayor and a lifelong resident of Lyons, passed away 9/25/2021 peacefully in her home with her family by her side.  Marie was born to Otto & Mae Hnilo in Lyons, Il.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Vachata, her children Debra (Ed) McChrystal, Richard (Andrea) Vachata, Dawn (John) Ourada, grandchildren the late Eddie McChrystal, Jennifer McChrystal, Paige (Anthony) Seidel, Taylor (Ben) Larson, Krysta Ourada, Hailey (Nick) Cartwright, Kayci Ourada,...

 I am home in Heaven dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect  joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever. Safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand, Do it now, while life remains, You shall rest in Jesus’ land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh...

No llenen sus corazones No llenen sus corazones de dolor y pena, recuerden el jubilo,  las risas y las carcajadas solamente me he ido a descansar... Aunque mi muerte causa dolor y sufrimiento,  mi partida a disminuido mi dolor y me ha dado alivio,  por eso sequen sus ojos y recuérdenme, no como soy ahorita sino como era,  porque yo los recordare a ustedes y los mirare con una sonrisa.  Comprendan que solamente me he ido a descansar. Siempre y cuando yo...

Lee "Edward" Adair, 60, of Brookfield, IL passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  He is survived by his daughter, Kristina (Thomas) Johnson of Riverview, Florida; grandchildren Xavier, Gianna and Bella Johnson, Brother, John Gill of Willowbrook, IL, Uncle, Robert Drtina of Brookfield, IL and loving niece, nephews and extended family. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Adair and Roberta Adair, and his brother Kenny Gill.  We...

No llenen sus corazones de dolor y pena, recuerden el jubilo,  las risas y las carcajadas solamente me he ido a descansar... Aunque mi muerte causa dolor y sufrimiento,  mi partida a disminuido mi dolor y me ha dado alivio,  por eso sequen sus ojos y recuérdenme, no como soy ahorita sino como era,  porque yo los recordare a ustedes y los mirare con una sonrisa.  Comprendan que solamente me he ido a descansar. Siempre y cuando yo tenga el amor  de...

Joseph Andrew “Pepi” Karasek, 88, of Lyons, Illinois passed away on July 7, 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Jeanne; faithful sons, Steve and James (Dolly) and grandsons Andrew and Matthew. He was a long time resident of Lyons and served on the Zoning Board for many years. He was also a longtime member of the Emil Scheive American Legion Post #699. Joseph was a proud Veteran of the US Army, serving our country during the Korean War. Visitation will be on Friday...

Marcos Nunez (June 18, 1956)-(July 03, 2021) It is with great sadness that the family of Marcos Nunez announces his passing after battling complications from heart disease. He passed away on Friday July 3, 2021 at the age of 65. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Hugo, Joanna, Edgar, Angelica, Roberto, George and by his adopted son Marco Gabriel. He will be greatly missed by George jr, Gianni, Gia and Gianelle who cried and prayed so much for their loving grandfather. He will...