Hallowell & James Funeral Home

04/30/2026

Richard Paul Bohne

Richard Paul Bohne, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home in Joliet, IL; beloved son of the late Rose (nee Finn) and late William Bohne; loving brother of Rosemary (Jack) Gjeldum, Joseph (Anne nee Murtaugh) Bohne; proud uncle of Daniel Gjeldum, Erika Larson, Kevin Bohne, and Clare Bohne. Visitation 10am until time of Funeral Mass, 11am on Saturday, 5/16 at St....

04/27/2026

June Nosek

June L. Bosek, 83, a 40-year resident of LaGrange Highlands and LaGrange Park, passed away April 25, 2026. June was born March 9, 1943 in Chicago, IL. June worked at an answering service for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, friends and family as well as spending time crocheting and knitting. June is the wife of the late Frank Bosek; mother of Cindy (John) Ullrich, Bonnie (Chris) Plybon and the late Susan Bosek; grandmother of Lauren (Fernando) Guzman and Madalyn (Ken) Marciniak and Ryan and Allison Plybon; great-grandmother of Vivienne and Ethan Guzman....

June L. Bosek, 83, a 40-year resident of LaGrange Highlands and LaGrange Park, passed away April 25, 2026. June was born March 9, 1943 in Chicago, IL. June worked at an answering service for over 3…

04/24/2026

Thomas J. Tallman

Thomas J. Tallman, age 63, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Donna Peterson Tallman (Ruzevich); loving father of Ryan (Julie) Peterson; proud grandfather of Benjamin and Kaitlyn Peterson; dear brother of Julie Tallman, David (Elizabeth) Tallman, and Robert (former spouse Kris Dearborn) Tallman; brother-in-law of Judy (Randy) Klingner and David Ruzevich; uncle of Sarah (Kurt) Goltz, Riley Tallman, Thomas D....

Thomas J. Tallman, age 63, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Donna Peterson Tallman (Ruzevich); loving father of Ryan (Julie) Peterson; proud …

04/20/2026

Brent C. Carlson

Brent C. Carlson, age 48, of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 19, 2026. Beloved son of G. Donald and late Joan Carlson & Lonnie Novack. Loving brother of Lynn C. (Chad) Chapin. Proud ‘papa’ to two vizslas, Anya & Copper. Inurnment private. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708-352-6500.

Brent C. Carlson, age 48, of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 19, 2026. Beloved son of G. Donald and late Joan Carlson & Lonnie Novack. Loving brother of Lynn C. (Chad) Chapin. Proud ‘papa’ …

04/18/2026

Keith Edward Barnes

We are saddened to announce the passing of Keith Edward Barnes, who died suddenly on April 14, 2026, at the age of 63. Keith was a devoted husband, father and grandfather — a truck driver by trade — whose unwavering work ethic and moral code was the glue that kept his family secure. Those who loved him describe him as a loud, proud, self-professed redneck from the Deep South who could charm you with his southern drawl or overwhelm you with his huge personality....

We are saddened to announce the passing of Keith Edward Barnes, who died suddenly on April 14, 2026, at the age of 63. Keith was a devoted husband, father and grandfather — a truck driver by trade …

04/18/2026

Robert J. Kozuch

Robert J. Kozuch, age 88, of Chicago; loving uncle of Mark Zezulak, Kathy (Bob) Sklar, Cindy (Pedro) Erviti, Kevin (Sandy) Raftery, Anne (Keith) Rainer, Maureen (Don) Vear, Theresa Zezulak, William (Elizabeth) Raftery, & Thomas (Lucy) Raftery; cherished son of the late Joseph & the late Josephine Kozuch; dear brother of the late Patricia (George) Zezulak, the late Mary (John) Raftery, & the late Joanna Kozuch; proud great-uncle and great-great uncle of many....

Robert J. Kozuch, age 88, of Chicago; loving uncle of Mark Zezulak, Kathy (Bob) Sklar, Cindy (Pedro) Erviti, Kevin (Sandy) Raftery, Anne (Keith) Rainer, Maureen (Don) Vear, Theresa Zezulak, William…

04/16/2026

Mary Pat Peterson

Mary Pat Peterson (nee Cosentino), age 83, of Indian Head Park, formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James Peterson. Loving mother of Sheila (Dan) Motherway, Christine (Scott) Freeman, and Megan Peterson. Loving Grandmother of Madelyn and Alyson Motherway, Haley and Carly Freeman, & Piper and Jonah Mumford. Dear sister of Mark Cosentino....

Mary Pat Peterson (nee Cosentino), age 83, of Indian Head Park, formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James Peterson. Loving mother of Sheila (Dan) Moth…

04/09/2026

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William Joseph Gozdecki, Jr. (1940-2026) William Joseph Gozdecki, Jr., 85, of LaGrange, Illinois, died surrounded by family while in hospice care at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital on April 8, 2026. Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1940 to William and Emily Gozdecki, and excelled as an offensive lineman on the DePaul University Academy High School football team. He later earned a degree in History from DePaul University while working full time for the US Postal Service....

04/09/2026

Patricia A. Liskovec

Patricia A. Liskovec, age 84, of Indian Head Park, formely of Chicago, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Vincent and Bessie; loving sister of the late Frank; Vincentia (the late Kenneth) Cink, her late twin, Paul, the late Anthony, Vincent (the late Christine), Mary Ann, the late Irene, the late Robert, and the late Joseph; devoted aunt of Frank, David, and Janessa Liskovec; fond friend of many....

04/08/2026

Ann Tomljenovic

Ann Tomljenovic, age 86, of Berwyn passed away on April 6, 2026. Born in the former Yugoslavia in what is now Croatia to loving parents Nikola and Marija (nee Ćoroak) Grahovac. Beloved wife of the late Marko Tomljenovic. Loving mother of Steven, John, and the late Nicolle Tomljenovic. Cherished grandmother of Jackson and Levi. Dear sister of Milan (Jan), Mandica (the late Luka) Ivezic, and the late Mate (the late Martina)....

Ann Tomljenovic, age 86, of Berwyn passed away on April 6, 2026. Born in the former Yugoslavia in what is now Croatia to loving parents Nikola and Marija (nee Ćoroak) Grahovac. Beloved wife of th…

04/07/2026

Barbara M. O’Connor

Barbara M. O’Connor (nee Monyok); age 101; of LaGrange Park; formerly of Evergreen Park, Palos Heights, Decatur, MI and New Smyrna Beach, FL; passed away on April 1, 2026. Born in Chicago, she attended St. Rita Grammar School and Visitation High School. Beloved wife of the late James E. O’Connor for a wonderful 47 years. Loving mother of Susan (late Jack Hines) O’Connor Faust, Sharon (John T.) Burke, JoAnn (Edward J.) McGovern, James J....

Barbara M. O’Connor (nee Monyok); age 101; of LaGrange Park; formerly of Evergreen Park, Palos Heights, Decatur, MI and New Smyrna Beach, FL; passed away on April 1, 2026. Born in Chicago, she atte…

04/07/2026

Dr. Farouk F. Girgis

Dr. Farouk F. Girgis, age 88, Western Springs, passed away April 4th, 2026. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Chwastowicz) ; loving father of David(Sara) and the late Steven and Jenny; cherished grandfather of Trace, Cole, Ariel, Jack; devoted brother of Tawfik and Suzie, and the late Aziz, Youssef, Faiza, Lily, Angel, Mary, Wafeya, Kamal, and Aida. Farouk was a devoted Christian, loved music, played numerous instruments, tennis, photography, fishing....

Dr. Farouk F. Girgis, age 88, Western Springs, passed away April 4th, 2026. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Chwastowicz) ; loving father of David(Sara) and the late Steven and Jenny; cherished gra…