Hallowell & James Funeral Home

10/17/2025

Raymond Burtner, age 59, of Brookfield, passed away on October 6th, 2025. Beloved father of Wolfgang and Greta; loving son of Lynn and Raymond Sr.; devoted brother of William; fond friend of many. Raymond was a special education teacher at Lyons Township High School for over twenty years. He loved spending time in nature with his children, and he loved music. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Nature Conservancy are greatly appreciated. Services will take place privately.

Raymond Burtner, age 59, of Brookfield, passed away on October 6th, 2025. Beloved father of Wolfgang and Greta; loving son of Lynn and Raymond Sr.; devoted brother of William; fond friend of many.…

10/16/2025

Anne "Oma" Wiemeler, age 86, of Oak Brook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1939, to John and Anna Roehrich. Anne is survived by her son, Edward and his wife, Eileen. She was the proud grandmother of Sarah (Nico), Jack and great-grandmother of Caden Diaz. Anne enjoyed a successful and fulfilling career as a real estate agent, where she built lasting relationships and earned the admiration of colleagues and clients alike....

Anne “Oma” Wiemeler, age 86, of Oak Brook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1939, to John and Anna Roehrich. Anne is surviv…

10/14/2025

Andreas "Andy" Tegtmeier August 10, 1936 – October 13, 2025 Andreas "Andy" Tegtmeier, age 89, of Willow Springs, Illinois, formerly of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 10, 1936, in Neustadt, Germany, Andy was the youngest of four children and the beloved son of Karl Heinz and Franziska (Blut) Tegtmeier....

Andreas “Andy” Tegtmeier August 10, 1936 – October 13, 2025 Andreas “Andy” Tegtmeier, age 89, of Willow Springs, Illinois, formerly of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away…

10/14/2025

Eileen M. West (nee Hannigan), age 83, of Downers Grove, formerly of Burr Ridge and LaGrange Park, passed away October 12, 2025. The daughter of John and Katherine (nee Jung) Hannigan. Beloved wife of Arthur C. West. Loving mother of Christopher (Theresa) West and the late A. David West and the late Michelle West. Devoted grandmother of Austin West, Brittany (Lyon) Lazare, Zoe West and Mia West....

Eileen M. West (nee Hannigan), age 83, of Downers Grove, formerly of Burr Ridge and LaGrange Park, passed away October 12, 2025. The daughter of John and Katherine (nee Jung) Hannigan. Beloved wife…

10/13/2025

Robert (Bob) H. Jones, 96, of La Grange Park, IL, formerly of Oak Brook, Streator, and Maywood, IL, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025. Born on February 6, 1929, in Maywood, IL, Bob was the only child of George and Florence Jones, nee Hall. He grew up with a robust work ethic and interest in trains from working in the Joliet, IL rail yards while in high school....

Robert (Bob) H. Jones, 96, of La Grange Park, IL, formerly of Oak Brook, Streator, and Maywood, IL, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025. Born on February 6, 1929, in Maywood, IL, Bob …

10/08/2025

Nancy E. Filip, age 88, of Waukesha, WI, formerly of La Grange Park, IL, passed away on October 4, 2025. Born on August 28, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of Edward and Mary (née Dubsky) Filip and sister to Marie and Margaret (Marge) Filip. A lifelong learner and devoted public servant, she spent her career in education and helping others navigate health care benefits....

10/08/2025

Marcella A. Beeson, age 97, of Downers Grove, formerly Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late S. Benjamin Beeson. Loving mother of Marie Beeson, James (Claudette) Beeson and the late Debra Beeson, M.D. She was preceded in death by her siblings Justine and Pauline. Marcella was born in Summit, IL, was a graduate of Argo High School, and was a long-time resident of Brookfield, IL. ...

Marcella A. Beeson, age 97, of Downers Grove, formerly Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late S. Benjamin Beeson. Loving mother of Marie Beeson, James (Claudette) Beeson and the late Debra Beeson, …

10/08/2025

Daniel Smilanich, Jr., age 85, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Sharon; loving father of Alice (Vladimir) Ilievski; cherished grandfather of Kiril and Sephora Ilievski; devoted brother of Elizabeth (Peter) DeRum and Patricia (Robert) Roach ; fond uncle of Elizabeth (David) Petty, Paige Malicki, Renee Kurczynski, Lee DeRum, Elizabeth (Brett) Papendick, Robert (Heather) Roach, Michael Roach, Kathleen (Brian) McLaughlin, Thomas Hayes, Nancy Hayes, Kathy (Alex) Brandtner, Timothy (Becky) Hayes, Molly (Don) Webb, Ann (Tony) Panosch, and Megan Hayes; long-time neighbor of Gerda Kirschner and Robert Kirschner; friend to many....

Daniel Smilanich, Jr., age 85, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Sharon; loving father of Alice (Vladimir) Ilievs…

10/07/2025

Rodolfo Salazar, age 50, of Bolingbrook, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2025. Beloved husband of Lisa Kimble; Father of Nicholas Salazar, Elizabeth Salazar and Amber Salazar. Step son Oscar Rodriguez wife Lauren Rodriguez grand daughters Lucinda and Eleanor. Devoted son of Rodolfo Salazar wife Hilda Salazar and mother Angelita Ramos. Brother to Kiko, Sandra and Rene. Fond uncle and friend to many....

Rodolfo Salazar, age 50, of Bolingbrook, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2025. Beloved husband of Lisa Kimble; Father of Nicholas Salazar, Elizabeth Salazar and Amber Salazar. Step son Osca…

10/07/2025

Paul L. Edberg, age 64, of Portage, IN and formerly of La Grange, IL passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2025. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Roy, his mother, Lois, and his youngest brother, David. He is survived by his brother, Eric (Susan), sister Lynn (Mark) Metz, niece Katie (Garrett) Quick, and nephew Paul Metz. Also, his great nieces, Callie and Evelyn Quick, were extra special to him....

Paul L. Edberg, age 64, of Portage, IN and formerly of La Grange, IL passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2025. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Roy, his mother, Lois, and his younge…

10/06/2025

Eldina C. Puzon, aged 76, of Woodridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife to Ernie for 52 wonderful years and a loving mother to April (Manny) Alexander, Jasmin (Jeffrey) Ulit, Christine (Brandon) Werner, and Rosalie (Patrick) Stille. Eldina was an adoring “Lola”(grandmother) to Mikaella, Nicolette, Beckett, Braxton, Nathaniel, Gabriel, and Adina. She was a dear “Manang” (eldest sister) to Yolanda (late Rey) Salazar, Zacarias (Evelyn) Concepcion, Edgardo Concepcion, Ronnie (Leslie) Concepcion, the late Edwin (Janet) Concepcion, and the late Luis Concepcion, and a fond Auntie to many nieces and nephews....

Eldina C. Puzon, aged 76, of Woodridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife to Ernie for 52 wonderful years and a loving mother to April (Manny) Alexander…