All Obituaries

Diana J. Hizer, nee Shalek, age 68, of Lombard, passed away peacefully at home on June 26th, 2021. She is survived by her son Daniel Mahlke of Elmwood Park, daughter Jennifer Cooper (Dan) and granddaughter McKenna Cooper, of Lombard. Diane was born to the late Robert J. Shalek & Inge L. Shalek nee Kruger, August 12, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Addison Trail High School in 1970 and obtained her Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services in 1987...

Barbara J. Minster (nee Fletcher), 68, of Downers Grove, died peacefully on 7/25/21, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was the oldest of five children, born on December 10th, 1952, to Donald and the late Elizabeth Fletcher in Lombard, Illinois.  Barbara is survived by her adoring husband, Jack V. Minster; father Donald Fletcher; daughters Amy Minster (Brian Kalbfleish), Elizabeth (Geraint) Phillips and son Jack D. (Mary) Minster; sister Catherine (Daniel) Graves, brothers...

John H. Jones, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home in the Lombard Place Assisted Living community. Jack was a lifelong Lombardian who lived a life of service. After graduating from Glenbard High School, he served in the U.S. Navy for seven years, serving 2 years in San Diego, CA. Jack returned from San Diego and became the manager of the Lombard News Agency. Inspired by his father-in-law and brother-in-laws, who were volunteer firefighters in Glen Ellyn, he joined the...

Margaret Miller, 95, of Lombard for 66 years, passed away peacefully June 26, 2021. Loving wife of the late William Stewart Miller; beloved mother of Jane Miller, Patti (Michael) Polachek, Wendy (Tom) McNulty, and William (Kim Correia) Miller; fond grandmother of Nicholas and Grant Polachek, TJ, Colleen, and Mary McNulty; great grandmother of Henry, Finley, Gavin, Rowan and Ainsley Polachek, dear sister of two brothers and aunt to many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Elmhurst College,...

Judith C. Kamradt, 79, longtime resident of Lombard for 47 years, passed away suddenly on June 28, 2021. Judy was the loving wife of the late Ralph, beloved mother of Carolynne (Ron) Struebing, Kelly (Kurt) Ostrowski, Michael Kamradt and Jacqueline Kamradt; proud (so very proud!) Nana to Brett, Dana, Kara and Brooke Struebing, Kyla and Keri Ostrowski, and Caitlin, Haley and Connor Kamradt; dear sister of the late Ed (late Nancy) Ryan, the late Marianne (late Bill) Hall, and John (Sue)...

Robert J. McCann, Sr., age 93,  Army Veteran, of Lombard, formerly of Chicago, passed away July 17, 2021.. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Marian J. nee Ferracane; loving father of Jeanine Coffman, Karen (Joseph) Letizia and Robert Jr. (Victoria); cherished grandfather of Mary Kathryn (Roman), Joseph (Elise), Stephen, and Danielle (Matthew); adored Great Grandfather of Joseph Michael; dearest Brother of Regina (the late Richard) Powers, John “Mac” (the late...

Michael Joseph LaRocco, Born November 17, 1952 in Chicago, IL, passed away on July 15, 2021 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL, due to complications of Leukemia. Mike was an exceptional man who loved to laugh at his own jokes. His grandchildren, Jackson Shaun Maloney and Gianna Sofia LaRocco, were the light of his life, constantly bringing a smile to his face, and he couldn’t have been more proud to be their Papa. If it wasn’t for his kids, Tiff & Jeff, he...

Catherine A. Lawrence, nee Burke, age 81, passed away on July 15th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Lawrence, loving daughter of the late John & Mary Burke. Dear sister of the late Dr. Edward Burke and the late Mary Ellen Walters. Loving mother of Michelle (Frank) Doyle and Thomas Lawrence. Proud grandmother of Shaun (Kaitlin), Patrick (Martha), and Caitlin (Nick), and extra proud Grammy to Brayson, Emmett, Alyvia, August, Lennyx, George, and Jamesyn. Fond sister-in-law of...

Rose M. Johnson, nee Miller, of Carol Stream passed peacefully in her home among family on July 6th. Rose was born December 12th, 1935 in Chicago to Marie and Gabriel Miller. She grew up in Lombard with her brother Richard. After graduating in 1954 from Aurora Madonna High School for Girls, Rose took her first job In Chicago doing secretarial work. She met Roland, her loving husband, one summer day in 1951. Roland would leave for the Marine Corp. in 1951, and later served in the Korean War...

Hector Hernandez, 67, of Lake in the Hills, passed away July 4, 2021.   Hector's generosity was only surpassed by his loyalty, duty, and commitment to his family.  He will be missed by his beloved wife Graciela Hernandez, his children Eric (Sarah) Hernandez and Racheal (Jonathon Pietkiewicz) Hernandez, and his grandchildren Isabella, Aaron, and Krista.  He was the best Grand Dude around. He is survived by his mother Josephine Barron and siblings Ricardo...