Hallowell & James Funeral Home

12/15/2025

Beverly A. Eifrid

Beverly A. Eifrid, 95, of Indian Head Park, beloved wife of the late Stephen; loving mother of the late S. Michael (Carole), Timothy (Kathleen), Mark (Jolanta), and Patricia Countryman; proud grandmother of Sara Flanagan, Steve Eifrid, Ken Eifrid, Lauren Karim, Danny Eifrid, Stephanie Wilder, Matt Eifrid, and Kevin Countryman; great-grandmother to 11 beautiful children; dear sister to Patricia LaRue and the late John Ramlet....

Beverly A. Eifrid, 95, of Indian Head Park, beloved wife of the late Stephen; loving mother of the late S. Michael (Carole), Timothy (Kathleen), Mark (Jolanta), and Patricia Countryman; proud grand…

12/14/2025

Kiril Petrevski

Kiril Petrevski, age 80, of Countryside; beloved husband of the late Todorka Petrevski; loving father of Julija Petrevski & Vesna (James) Harris; proud Grandfather of Hunter & Jordan Harris; dear brother of Zlatka Bozinovska & the late Fance Stojanovska; loving uncle of Donce Teri, Jovce (Snezana) Trpovski, & Suzana (Jason) Archer. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 20th at St. Kiril & Metodij Orthodox Church, 10S330 IL-83, Willowbrook. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien. Additional Information: (708) 352-6500

Kiril Petrevski, age 80, of Countryside; beloved husband of the late Todorka Petrevski; loving father of Julija Petrevski & Vesna (James) Harris; proud Grandfather of Hunter & Jordan Harris…

12/09/2025

Pamela A. Kegaly

Pamela Kegaly (née Pilarski), age 66, of Clarendon Hills; at rest on December 6, 2025. Loving mother of Kevin (Siobhan) Lynch and John Kegaly III; devoted grandmother of Clare & Ethan Lynch; beloved daughter of the late Edmund and the late Vivian Pilarski; dear sister of Paulette (Canuto) Pilarski-Puga, Colette (James) Ruich, Vivien (Larry) O’Connor, & the late Edward and late Paul Pilarski; treasured aunt to Melissa (Joseph) Michalski, Robert (Jessica) Zimmermann, Michelle Zimmermann, Jessica Zimmermann, and great-aunt to Edward Michalski, Jase Zimmermann, Allison Morgan, & Emily Zimmermann....

12/09/2025

Donna M. Wasz

Donna M. Wasz (nee Litoborski), age 86, of LaGrange, Illinois passed away peacefully amid her family on December 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Norman A. Wasz; loving Mother of Karen (Philip), Michael (Lizz), Sue (Mike) and Colleen (Mike); proud Grandmother of Blake (Mary), Lindsay (Sean), Braden, Brian, Connor, Payton (Thomas), Chandler, Erin, Tyler, Derek and Griffin; and adoring Great-Grandmother to Naomi....

Donna M. Wasz (nee Litoborski), age 86, of LaGrange, Illinois passed away peacefully amid her family on December 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Norman A. Wasz; loving Mother of Karen (Philip), …

12/09/2025

Raymond T. Hemzacek

Raymond T. Hemzacek, 96, of Hinsdale, devoted husband of the late Joan (née Bolger); loving and beloved father of Elizabeth Hemzacek, Jean Hemzacek Laukant (Rolf Laukant) and the late Janet. Adoring Grampa of Amanda and Chris Laukant (Jenn Horton). Youngest brother of the late Dorothy (Eddie) Wallace, Ed (Ellie) Hemzy, and Marj (Jerry) Vyskocil; fond uncle of many. Ray lived an active life, enjoying gymnastics in his youth as one of the "Terrible 6," and continuing to walk 4-6 miles/day to the age of 90: his bright smile and wave were well known throughout the neighborhood and the village of Hinsdale. ...

12/08/2025

Rita Bourjaily

Rita Bourjaily, nee Conley, age 91, of Western Springs. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Lou. Loving mother of Paul (Cecilia), Ann Maney (Edward), Terese Paltatzidis (Peter), John (Jennifer), Mary Clare (Damon Jackson). Devoted grandmother of Cecilia (George) Hassan, Michelle Bourjaily (Oleg Kurbatskiy), Thomas, Mary Kate, Sean (Sydney) and Clara Maney, Anna (Rob) Reed, Katie and Caroline Bourjaily. Great Grandmother of Heidi, Oliver and Nikolai....

Rita Bourjaily, nee Conley, age 91, of Western Springs. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Lou. Loving mother of Paul (Cecilia), Ann Maney (Edward), Terese Paltatzidis (Peter), John (Jennifer), …

12/05/2025

Bruce Dold

R. Bruce Dold, longtime journalist and former editor-in-chief and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, passed away on Wednesday, December 3. Bruce spent more than four decades at the Tribune, rising from suburban reporter to editor-in-chief. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, he was known for his integrity, compassion, and unwavering belief in journalism's power to serve the public good. He cherished time with his family....

R. Bruce Dold, longtime journalist and former editor-in-chief and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, passed away on Wednesday, December 3. Bruce spent more than four decades at the Tribune, rising f…

12/04/2025

Arnold Arthur William Mueller

Arnold Arthur William Mueller went to his eternal home on December 2, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born on December 7, 1929, in Lyons Township of Cook County, Illinois, the 2nd child of Edmund and Emma (Roeske) Mueller. Arnie lived most of his life on an acreage near Tiedtville, IL. Arnie served in the Artillery division of the Army during the Korean War from April 11, 1951 to April 8, 1953. ...

Arnold Arthur William Mueller went to his eternal home on December 2, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born on December 7, 1929, in Lyons Township of Cook County, Illinois, the 2nd child of Edmund an…

12/03/2025

Carol Cecchin

Carol Cecchin (nee Keeffe) age 91 of La Grange left us for her journey beyond this life. Her final hours were spent in peace with her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, John Cecchin, her devoted daughters Jeanne (Michael) Fec, Nancy Cecchin and Kathleen Cecchin, and her especially loved granddaughters Alanna Gabriele and Alexis Fec. Carol is the cherished aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Carol Cecchin (nee Keeffe) age 91 of La Grange left us for her journey beyond this life. Her final hours were spent in peace with her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Joh…

12/02/2025

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12/02/2025

Margaret Anne Bregenzer

Margaret Anne Bregenzer (nee Doran), age 89, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Mundelein and Chicago, Illinois; beloved wife of Harold for 58 years; loving mother of Laura (the late Kevin) Wright, Mary (Mike) Jackovac, and Kathleen Scheffer; cherished grandmother of Danny Wright, Alex and Madeline Jackovac; devoted daughter of the late William and Veronica Doran; adoring sister of the late Bill (Dorothy) Doran; dear sister-in-law of the late Bob (Diane) Bregenzer and the late Dick (Mary Lou) Bregenzer; fond aunt, great-aunt, and friend of many....

Margaret Anne Bregenzer (nee Doran), age 89, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Mundelein and Chicago, Illinois; beloved wife of Harold for 58 years; loving mother of Laura (the late Kevin) Wright,…

12/02/2025

Dorothy J. Bowers

Dorothy J. Bowers (née Cox), 90, passed away on November 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 6, 1935, to Elva J. Cox and William R. Cox, spending most of her youth in Oak Park, IL. She moved to LaGrange, IL, where she attended and graduated from Lyons Township High School (class of 1953), before pursuing higher education at DePauw University....

Dorothy J. Bowers (née Cox), 90, passed away on November 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 6, 1935, to Elva J. Cox and William R. Cox, spending most of her youth…