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James Kent Walkington, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Park Ridge, Illinois, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Jim is deeply loved and survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandy (Hermanson) Walkington; his daughter, Jill (Walkington) Cr...

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Heaven has a new Pianist! Catherine “Kay” Elizabeth Lynch, nee McMahon, formerly of Park Ridge, Illinois took her final bow on earth unafraid and with all the Grace she always has had July 23, 2026 at the age of 103. Beloved wife of the late John Michael Lynch. Loving mother of Kathleen N. (Andy) Gl...

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Helen Darlene Baker was born on May 10, 1922 and passed away on July 25, 2026.
Helen was born in Chicago, to Helen and Maximillian Gutgsell. With her two sisters,
Dorothy and Marian, Helen grew up on the west side of Chicago, and attended school at
Providence High School.

She met and m...

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Magdalena “Madzia” Jablonska

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Magdalena “Madzia” Jablonska, who was born on August 27, 1977, in Nysa, Poland, and left this world far too soon on July 25, 2026, at the age of 48.

Maggie was a proud United States Marine veteran whose st...

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Joe “Joey” Konrath, formerly of Chicago and Homewood and later of Park Ridge, passed away on July 30, 2026.

Joey was the much-beloved son of the late Gus and Delphine Konrath. He was the dear nephew of Joe Cocciutl, the cherished brother of Gina Konrath, and a loving cousin and loyal friend ...

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William "Bill" Gillespie, 79, of Park Ridge, passed away on July 28, 2026.

Born on December 11, 1946, in Chicago, Bill grew up near Chicago & Western and graduated from Tuley High School. He was a machinist by trade and worked a second job as a tow truck driver to help support his family...

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Beverly J. Jacob, aged 94 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the deceased Mel R. Jacob. Loving mother of the late Anthony, Kurt, Carol and Scott (Caryn) Jacob. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer, Tommy, John (Sarah), Amy (Michael), Richard (Kristina), Kelly, and Julie (Eric). Dear sister of Joan Beeman. Cheri...

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Juanita Leakakos née Townsend, born on February 1, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 27, 2026.

Juanita's greatest strengths were her unwavering faith and her endless capacity to love. She was forever devoted to her beloved late husba...

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