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.

Peter M. Sledzinski, age 81, of Westmont, after a long battle with Alheimer’s, had passed away on January 18, 2026. Belo...
01/19/2026

Peter M. Sledzinski, age 81, of Westmont, after a long battle with Alheimer’s, had passed away on January 18, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marta Sledzinski. Loving father of Bon (Marilyn) Sledzinski. Cherished grandfather of Heather and Kenneth. Dearest brother of Andzej, Wacek and the late Ter...

01/19/2026
Patricia “Pat” Tarczewski nee Radke, loving wife of the late Edward Tarczewski, beloved sister of Sr. M. Francis Clare R...
01/17/2026

Patricia “Pat” Tarczewski nee Radke, loving wife of the late Edward Tarczewski, beloved sister of Sr. M. Francis Clare Radke, OSF, dear cousin and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, January 20, 2025 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Funeral 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2025 from Modell Funeral Home, 7710...

Dennis Reidy, age 80, passed away on January 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Corinne (nee Kuncewicz); loving father of Bria...
01/17/2026

Dennis Reidy, age 80, passed away on January 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Corinne (nee Kuncewicz); loving father of Briana and Nicole; dearest brother Gary Reidy. Dennis was a Walgreens enthusiast as well as a coin enthusiast. He was very proud of his family and his home. Visitation Friday January 2...

Cynthia L. Golema-Lares, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Esteb...
01/15/2026

Cynthia L. Golema-Lares, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Esteban Lares Jr.; a devoted and loving mother to Steven Lares, Olivia Denise Lares, Michael Lares and Helen (Zedrienne) Lares Bell; and a cherished grandmother to Kwenton Moore and Nev...

Debra “Deb” McGoldrick Creedan, loving wife of Dan Creedan, beloved mother of Claire and Elliott Creedan, cherished daug...
01/15/2026

Debra “Deb” McGoldrick Creedan, loving wife of Dan Creedan, beloved mother of Claire and Elliott Creedan, cherished daughter of Barbara and the late Thomas McGoldrick, fond sister of Ed (Kimber) McGoldrick, Bryan (Kris) McGoldrick, dear aunt of Carter, William, Taylor, Aether, and Kevin McGoldrick. ...

Gunter Konrad Kruse, a longtime Downers Grove resident, died peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was 91.Gunter was...
01/14/2026

Gunter Konrad Kruse, a longtime Downers Grove resident, died peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was 91.

Gunter was born and grew up in Hannover, Germany. He married his wife of 67 years, Sieglinde, in 1958. They emigrated to the United States in 1961. After ten years in Jackson Height...

Eulalia R. Sabado nee Ranjo, “Laling” as known by family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the...
01/13/2026

Eulalia R. Sabado nee Ranjo, “Laling” as known by family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 91. Laling was a devoted wife of the late Art Sabado, beloved mother to Jun (Fides), Sonia (Merly), Gil (Pam), Linda (the late Edgar), and Arlene; cherished grandmother to ...

Michelle Francoeur Loving wife of Larry Mc Donnell. Cherished mother of Patrick Eagan and Kai Anderson. Beloved daughter...
01/13/2026

Michelle Francoeur Loving wife of Larry Mc Donnell. Cherished mother of Patrick Eagan and Kai Anderson. Beloved daughter of Albert and Paulette. Dearest sister of Jenna (Michael) Cantrell. Caring aunt of Ashley.
Memorial Visitation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00pm – 4:00pm at Modell Funeral Hom...

Helen Judy Czech (nee Sudrla), age 84, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away on January 7.Helen was a devoted Catholic...
01/12/2026

Helen Judy Czech (nee Sudrla), age 84, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away on January 7.

Helen was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided her life. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who spent her life caring for her family and home. She expressed her love through cooking and ba...

Marion peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 19th.She has a sister Marlese Goehner who married Husband - Peter...
01/08/2026

Marion peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 19th.

She has a sister Marlese Goehner who married Husband - Peter Maltese, they have two children Joey and Anthony all who reside in Swan Lake NY.

George Goehner her Father remarried after Edna’s passing to Michelle Glazer, now ...

Isagani G. Tolentino passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 1:35 p.m. in Romeoville, Illinois, from natural cause...
01/07/2026

Isagani G. Tolentino passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 1:35 p.m. in Romeoville, Illinois, from natural causes. He was 90 years old. Born on February 15, 1935, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, Isagani was the son of Dr. Teodoro Tolentino and Ana Granatin Tolentino. He was raised in a close-...

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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