Fiercely loyal and fiercely loved, Hallie Eileen Kolasa (31) passed away on July 10, 2026.  She was born on November 2, 1994. Hallie’s independent streak served her well throughout her life; she did what she loved and found love in the process.  An avid pool player, she found community wherever she lived:  North Carolina, Georgia, and Illinois.  Admired for her hard work and fairness, she exuded a deep level of empathy for all she met and championed the underdog in ...

Danielle Bailey Frick  November 27, 1998 - July 9, 2026 (age 27) With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Danielle Bailey Frick, who left us peacefully after a long, courageous battle with a devastating connective tissue disorder (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or EDS). Born to Dan and Joleen (Frost) Frick, Danielle, along with her brother, Ben, was raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and attended St. Petronille Catholic School and Glenbard West High School. Danielle was an avid ...

Donald Junta age 87 of Glen Ellyn. Visitation will be on Friday, July 17th from 6 PM - 8:30 PM with a service at 7:30 at Leonard Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn. IL. 60137. Burial will be private.  Full obituary forthcoming. 

Marion M. Reif (Sonenberg) of Glen Ellyn. Devoted wife of the late Donald, Beloved Mother of Jon (Francesca), Bill (Roberta), Diane Nelson (Craig), Ken (Cathy), Tom (Cathy) and Tim. Dearly loved Grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of many. Daughter of the late Herman and late Theresia Laude and Sister of the late Aurelia (late Carl) Zrinsky, the late William and Joyce (late Gene) Geimer. Services are private.

Rita Catherine Izzo Parrish passed away at her Glen Ellyn home on July 1, 2026. Born in Chicago to Joe and Theresa Izzo on April 10, 1936, Rita attended St. Angela’s in Oak Park, Trinity High School and graduated from Loyola Chicago in 1958. Rita taught in Chicago public schools in the 1960s and then enjoyed her favorite job in the office at Glenbard West High School until she retired in 1990. Rita Parrish was kind, keen, curious and passionately absorbed the world around her at her ...

Richard M. Stevenson passed away on June 25, 2026, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, with his wife, Bev, and son, Jeff, by his side. Rick was a big spirit with a keen wit, extraordinary determination, and—despite an at-times cantankerous crust—a profound warmth and selfless generosity. He left an indelible mark on everyone he met and everything he did. Born in Kansas City in 1946, Rick’s early life instilled the self-determined grit that defined his career. He worked at the local ...

Lois Pertle, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 21, following a years-long battle with MS. Born Lois Mueller in St. Charles, IL, she was raised with her three sisters in nearby Warrenville and graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1970. After graduation she trained as a hair stylist and spent her career in that profession, for a time operating her own shops in both Lombard and Wheaton. ...

Avis Sandeen Gallagher, age 94, of Glen Ellyn, IL passed away peacefully on June 20th surrounded by her husband Jack and daughter Cathy Gallagher. Born on September 22, 1931 in Maple Plain, MN. Beloved daughter of Esther and Alfred Sandeen. Avis graduated from St. Cloud University and became a teacher in St. Cloud for a brief stint before traveling across the country to Long Beach, CA to continue her teaching career. It was in California she met Naval Officer Jack Gallagher at a Navy ...

 Kathleen Diane Halligan, 78, of Lombard. Treasured daughter of the late James Peter Halligan and the late Mae Halligan (née: Pflueger). Dearly loved niece of the late Marian Halligan. Proud mom and grandma. Sister of Patty. Cousin & friend to many.   Kathy grew up in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood of Chicago and attended Kelvyn Park High School.  She was known for her jovial sense of humor from high school to her golden age. After graduating high ...

Ronald Elmer Heithoff, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, following a brief illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness in everyone whose lives he touched. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife Joanne and son Stephen. His memory will be cherished by his three surviving children, Mary (Robert) Clauss of Glen Ellyn, IL, Karen (Daniel) Love of San Diego, CA, and Douglas of Santa Barbara, CA, surviving daughter-in-law ...