All Obituaries

Age 99 of Lyons. Anne was the second oldest of eight siblings. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother Gary (Judy), and Paul (Fayan), dear sister of Clara, the late twin sister Mary, the late Walter, the late Pauline, the late Martha, the late Wilma and the late Doris, grandmother of Jeff and Tracy Vedok, great-grandmother of Zack, Alex, Luke, Josh Vedok, Nate Vedok and Will Vedok and great-great grandmother of Myla

Joe Ann Durka (nee Russo), beloved widow of Len Durka, loving mother of three sons Jeff, Jay and Jarrett Tatge from a previous marriage, cherished grandmother of Taylor Tatge and devoted friend to many cousins, friends and neighbors, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2019, after a hard-fought battle with Lung Cancer and COPD. She was 85 years old. Originally from Chicago, Joe Ann along with her brother and parents, relocated to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to run the now closed Shady Lawn...

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Edward Roman Kempa, 89, of Lyons, IL passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2019. Loving son of the late John and Josephine (Zanga) Kempa. Loving brother of the late  Jean (John) Cwirko and the late Joseph (Patricia). Beloved Uncle to the late Anna (Leonard) Cichowski, Patricia (the late Gregory Gore Sr.) and Margaret Zielinski. Great-Uncle to Deborah (John) Glista, the late Cynthia Rogiers, Gregory Jr., (Judy), David (Kim) Gore and Audrey (John) Klawiter and Mark Zielinski. Great...

Helene (the late Louis) Novalich, loving mother of Robert (Danica) and June, grandmother of Scott (Lisa Shoenberger)Priz, James Priz, and Stephen (Tegan) Novalich ,sister-in-law and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews, died peacefully in her sleep, finally relieved of all pain.  She was very active during her 92 years, being a proud donor to the Field Museum, a member of Morton Arboretum, especially enjoying their winter concerts, a member of CSA, First Czech Flower Club,and...

John George Demetrakis, 88, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2019.  John was born in Gary, Indiana on May 6, 1931, the only son of (late) George and Angeline Demetrakis. John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Harriett (Morse) Demetrakis, sons, Jeff Csonka, Gregory and Matthew Demetrakis, grandchildren, Michael (Reva) Csonka, Kaitlin (Michael), Bailey Csonka, Madison Csonka, Evelyn, Adam, and Christian Demetrakis, great-grandchildren,...

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        Love Lives On Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Because a love one’s gone. . . Those we love can never be more than a thought apart For as long as there is memory, They’ll live on in the heart.