All Obituaries

Elizabeth Scarpelli Griffis, age 61, of Nunica, Michigan formerly a longtime resident of Lombard, lost her battle with cancer on July 10, 2022. Elizabeth is the dear mother of Alexis Griffis of Paris, France and Henry Griffis of Nunica, Michigan; dear daughter of George Scarpelli and the late Marilyn Scarpelli nee Stevenson; dear sister of Felicia (Pete) Ferrier nee Scarpelli and Nick Scarpelli; dear aunt of Felice Jernstad, Peter Ferrier, Jr. and Joseph Ferrier; dear great-aunt to Sophia...

Harry J. Pasley, 88, of Addison, Illinois passed away peacefully August 5, 2022. Harry was the beloved husband of the late Diane M. (Schutt) Pasley; dear father of Michael (Josephine) and Brian Pasley; loving grandfather of Morgan and Nathan Pasley; fond brother of James (Vickie) Deatherage; dear son of the late Mark Deatherage and the late Ella Golaskey.  Harry was born in Adamson, Oklahoma and in his youth moved to Batavia, Illinois. He joined the United States Air Force and served...

Joseph "Mike" Cecchini, aged 75, of Lombard, formerly of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away on August 5th, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Sue Cecchini nee Fleming for 45 years; loving father of Sarah (Jim) White of Lombard, Craig of St. Clair Shores, MI, and Chad (Nicole) of Pontiac, MI; much loved grandpa to Caroline and Adam; dear brother of Chic (Rita) Cecchini, Denny (Cathy) Cecchini, and Tony (Cheri) Cecchini; dearest friend and relative to many. Mike...

James “Jim” Fagan, age 71, of Lombard, passed away on July 29, 2022. Jim, who was the son of the late Eugene and Irene (nee Kaster) Fagan, grew up in Elmhurst across the street from the love of his life, Joyce. He was a resident of the Lombard and Villa Park area of 45 years. Jim graduated from Addison Trail High School in 1969. He began college at Elgin Community College and then went on to graduate from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial...

Martha ‘Marcy’ Novak nee Paetzold, age 76, longtime Lombardian, died July 28, 2022 at home. Martha was the wife of John Novak for 56 years; mother of Kristynn (Mitchell) Dolezal, John (Amy) Novak and Theodore (Megan) Novak; grandma to Alex (Amy), Drew and Tina Dolezal; Maddie, Lindsey, Andie Novak, and Milan and Gemma Novak, great grandma to Cadence Dolezal; sister of Bill (Donna) Paetzold, the late Elizabeth Bullis and the late Michael Paetzold; and relative and friend to...

Joseph ‘Joe’ Martin Murphy, age 57, of Lombard, died July 27, 2022. Joe was the dear brother of Lori Murphy (Barry Smith) of Geneva, IL, Maureen Murphy of Villa Park, IL and Mark Murphy of Mississippi; dear uncle of William ‘Bill’ (Michelle) Sands of Wisconsin, Katherine ‘Katie’ Sands of Chicago, IL, Helen Burnett of Louisiana, Grady Burnett of Texas and Emma Joy Burnett of Villa Park, IL; dear great-uncle to Cecilia Cynthia Sands. Joe was predeceased by...

James Nelson Everts, aka Captain Midnight, passed away in the early hours of July 11th of heart failure. He was born in Schuylerville, NY on June 30, 1946. He was preceded in death by parents Kenneth G. and Betty P. Everts. He was married to the love of his life, Deanna Camile (Lolly) Everts in April of 1972, who preceded him in death November 21, 1994. He is survived by Joan Dekan, Robert Everts, and Dorothy Everts, and predeceased by brothers Roy Everts and George Everts. Also...

Stephen C. Spoden, age 73, lifelong Lombardian, passed away July 25, 2022, at his home. Steve was the dear son of the late Raymond and and the late Leona Spoden; dear brother of Dennis (Mary) of St. Charles and Kenneth (Sheryl) of Missouri; cherished uncle of Jeremy (Mo), Ryan (Hanh), Laura (Kevin), Dan (Victoria) and Sheree; great-uncle of 10; nephew of Dolores (the late Warren) Henderson of Glen Ellyn; and friend and relative of many. Steve was a 1968 graduate of Glenbard East High...

Clarence F. ‘Clem’ Zaborowski, age 93, of Lombard, formerly of River Grove for 63 years, passed away on July 30th, 2022. He was the loving husband of 57 years to the late Patricia nee Gordon; beloved father of Stanley of Texas, Kathleen (Albert) Fitzpatrick of Lombard, Sandra (Daniel) Brueckner of Texas, and the late Suzanne Papadakis; fond grandfather/dad of Jill (Mike) Franzone and Jamison Papadakis; fond grandfather of Kristen (Sean) Mulcahey, Rachel (Michael Pniewski)...

Karen Marie Zack, age 81, of Lombard, passed away on July 30, 2022. Karen, who was the daughter of the late Alexander and Marion (nee Corley), grew up in Chicago, went to Providence St. Mel in Chicago (class of 1958), and was a resident of Lombard for 48 years. Karen is survived by and loved by her husband of 54 years, David Zack; children Dianne (Doug) Smith of Fairfield, Iowa, David (Lauren) Zack of Flower Mound, Texas, Julie (Matthew) Huttner of Naperville, Illinois; grandchildren...