Modell Funeral Home

Modell Funeral Home Our funeral home provides a full range of funeral service options, from the traditional religious ser Founded on May 5, 1955, by Frank A. Modelski, Sr. Cass Ave.

and his wife Estelle, Modell Funeral Home is proud to be celebrating over 57 years in business. Opening in 1983, Modell Funeral Home at 7710 S. has been an integral part of Darien and the surrounding area, serving the community with compassion and dignity. Frank, Jr., his wife, Fran, daughter, Christina Brunsen and son-in-law, Andrew Brunsen currently own and operate the Darien location. They are all extremely honored to carry on their family’s legacy. At Modell Funeral Home, we understand that funerals are for the living; they are a celebration and a remembrance of a life. With that understanding, we take the utmost care to ensure that every service is meaningful and special. We have always prided ourselves on the professional and caring service that we offer to you and your family. You can be confident knowing that our staff provides guidance and assistance to every family, regardless of when our services are needed. The Modelski and Brunsen families and the entire staff at Modell Funeral Home are proud to offer unprecedented service and unparalleled concern. Each family is provided with the opportunity to learn about and discuss the wide variety of options available to them.

Aurelia Dulzer, beloved wife of Alfred. Loving mother of Alex, Valerie and Vincent. Cherished grandmother of Eliana, Zah...
10/15/2025

Aurelia Dulzer, beloved wife of Alfred. Loving mother of Alex, Valerie and Vincent. Cherished grandmother of Eliana, Zahara and Anisa. Visitation Friday, October 17, 2025, 3:00pm – 8:00pm and Funeral Service Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00am at Modell Funeral Home 7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien. I...

Richard J. Maciaszek, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of 61 years to Patricia, nee Casey; dear brother of the...
10/15/2025

Richard J. Maciaszek, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of 61 years to Patricia, nee Casey; dear brother of the late Robert (the late Cheryl), Gerald and Gene; brother-in-law to 10; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin to many.

Visitation Friday, October 17, 2025 at Modell Funer...

Leonard A. Gage, a cherished patriarch, and pillar of the Brookfield community, passed away peacefully on October 12, 20...
10/15/2025

Leonard A. Gage, a cherished patriarch, and pillar of the Brookfield community, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 75 in Elmhurst, IL, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 4, 1950, Len's journey through life was marked by his spirited passion for family, basebal...

Richard J. Maciaszek, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of 61 years to Patricia, nee Casey; dear brother of the...
10/14/2025

Richard J. Maciaszek, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of 61 years to Patricia, nee Casey; dear brother of the late Robert (the late Cheryl), Gerald, and Gene; Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, to Our Lady of ...

Steven Michael Ida, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 11, 2025 after a long and courageous ...
10/14/2025

Steven Michael Ida, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 11, 2025 after a long and courageous journey with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.
Steve was the most laid back, easy going guy – a breath of fresh air most would say. He always had a smile on his face. A Cicero firefighter...

Donna Jeanne Zabinski, nee Rapp, age 78. Beloved wife of Larry F. Zabinski. Loving mother of Kimberly and Daniel Zabinsk...
10/14/2025

Donna Jeanne Zabinski, nee Rapp, age 78. Beloved wife of Larry F. Zabinski. Loving mother of Kimberly and Daniel Zabinski. Cherished Nana of Noah, Abigail, Emily and the late Alex. Great Nana of Damien, Henry and Alex Jr. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Warren and Luetta Rapp and her broth...

Phyllis Duffner (née Dore), age 88Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Steven (Danza), Jeanmarie, and Lisa...
10/13/2025

Phyllis Duffner (née Dore), age 88

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Steven (Danza), Jeanmarie, and Lisa. Cherished grandmother of John (Kelly), Dylan (Carol Schott), Rachel (Adam) David, Kyle, and Jordan (Abigail Kaczmarek) Mikolajewski. Proud great-grandmother of Peyton, K...

Ralph Edward Clemmons passed away on September 30, 2025, in Hinsdale, IL. Born February 21, 1944, Rod served in the Army...
10/10/2025

Ralph Edward Clemmons passed away on September 30, 2025, in Hinsdale, IL. Born February 21, 1944, Rod served in the Army in Vietnam, returning home to pursue a career in accounting. He retired from the American Nuclear Society.

Rod was proud of his Irish heritage, celebrating it with the sam...

Paul F. Conley, Jr., Marine Veteran, loving husband of Arlene Conley nee Janz, beloved father of Paul “Jay” Conley, Kris...
10/08/2025

Paul F. Conley, Jr., Marine Veteran, loving husband of Arlene Conley nee Janz, beloved father of Paul “Jay” Conley, Kristen (Bill) Geathes, Brian (Analyn) Conley, Nicole (Brian) Keifer, cherished grandfather of Robert, Jamie, Camden and Sloane. Visitation Saturday, October 11, 2025, from12:30 p.m. u...

Alesa Geraghty, nee Yonker, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 6, 2025. She was the beloved wif...
10/08/2025

Alesa Geraghty, nee Yonker, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife and best friend for 28 years to Tom; devoted mother of Justin, Brendan (Kristina), Mikaela, Ryan, and Owen; dearest sister to Geary (Heather) and Nicholas Yonker; cherished daugh...

Address

7710 S Cass Avenue
Darien, IL
60561

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+16308523595

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