Hallowell & James Funeral Home

10/19/2026

William Charles Rietschel

Dr. William Rietschel received a peaceful release from this life on October 17, 2026 in LaGrange Park, IL. His unwavering loves were family, the classroom, close friendships, reading, spirited dining room table conversation, and a good joke. As a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, Bill often grappled with the mystery of faith as he endeavored to achieve further understanding. However, neither that struggle nor the health battles that took his earthly life, stripped Bill of his faith in his Lord Jesus Christ....

Dr. William Rietschel received a peaceful release from this life on October 17, 2026 in LaGrange Park, IL. His unwavering loves were family, the classroom, close friendships, reading, spirited dining room table conversation, and a good joke. As a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, Bill often g...

10/16/2026

Rick Mager

(Please check back for full obituary) Memorial Visitation will be held from 10 to 11am on Saturday, 10/24 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL. Funeral Mass t0 follow promptly at 11am. Interment Private.

(Please check back for full obituary) Memorial Visitation will be held from 10 to 11am on Saturday, 10/24 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL. Funeral Mass t0 follow promptly at 11am. Interment Private.

10/14/2026

Mary Ann Nosal, age 82, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Theodore; loving mother of Susan (John) Weger and Steven (Lisa) Nosal; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Eileen, and Erin Weger, Melissa, Steven (Savannah), and Leah Nosal; devoted sister of the late Emil (Betty) Dadas, the late Eileen (the late Harold) Sheedy, and the late Robert Dadas; fond aunt, cousin and friend to many....

Mary Ann Nosal, age 82, of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Theodore; loving mother of Susan (John) Weger and Steven (Lisa) Nosal; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Eileen, and Erin Weger, Melissa, Steven (Savannah...

10/12/2026

Stephen B. Latman

Stephen B. Latman, age 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 11, 2026. Steve is survived by his wife, Judy, his sons Kevin (Beth) and Brett (Kristin), his three grandchildren, Abby, Benjamin, and Emery, and his brother, Larry, and sister, Robin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, father, Louis, sister-in-law, Claire, father-in-law, Harold, mother-in-law, Clara, and brother-in-law, Scott....

Stephen B. Latman, age 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 11, 2026. Steve is survived by his wife, Judy, his sons Kevin (Beth) and Brett (Kristin), his three grandchildren, Abby, Benjamin, and Emery, and his brother, Larry, and sister, Robin. He was preceded in deat...

10/08/2026

Josip Prsa

November 15, 1931 – October 7, 2026 Josip Prsa, age 94, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Josip was born on November 15, 1931, in the village of Mali Skocaj, on the border of present-day Croatia and Bosnia, to Jakov and Anka (nee Simic). His life was rooted in love for his family, devotion to his Catholic faith, and deep pride in his Croatian heritage....

November 15, 1931 – October 7, 2026 Josip Prsa, age 94, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Josip was born on November 15, 1931, in the village of Mali Skocaj, on the border of present-day Croatia and Bosnia, to Jako...

10/06/2026

Emily A. Svoboda-Payne

Emily A. Svoboda-Payne, age 77, of Oswego, IL, passed on October 3rd, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Payne. Loving mother of Nicole (Marc) Wlodarski. Cherished grandmother of Leigh Wlodarski. Dear sister of Jim (Christine) Svoboda. Favorite aunt of Jim (Shelia) Svoboda Jr. and caring great-aunt of Daniel Svoboda. Emily enjoyed working with her brother Jim for 34 Years at J&M Feed....

Emily A. Svoboda-Payne, age 77, of Oswego, IL, passed on October 3rd, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Payne. Loving mother of Nicole (Marc) Wlodarski. Cherished grandmother of Leigh Wlodarski. Dear sister of Jim (Christine) Svoboda. Favorite aunt of Jim (Shelia) Svoboda Jr. and caring great-au...

10/05/2026

Carole L. Pawlowski

Carole L. Pawlowski, age 75; beloved wife of Raymond Pawlowski; loving mother of David (Debbie) Pawlowski and Kristen (Douglas) Fischer; proud Gramma of Delilah, Milo, Boden, Elise and Dylan; dear cousin, aunt & friend of many. Carole was granted eternal peace on October 3, 2026. The daughter of her cherished Sicilian mother, Ida Anne (Settecase) Michalek, Carole spent her childhood in Lyons, IL playing along the back road of the Des Plaines River with a multitude of beloved cousins....

Carole L. Pawlowski, age 75; beloved wife of Raymond Pawlowski; loving mother of David (Debbie) Pawlowski and Kristen (Douglas) Fischer; proud Gramma of Delilah, Milo, Boden, Elise and Dylan; dear cousin, aunt & friend of many. Carole was granted eternal peace on October 3, 2026. The daughter of her...

10/02/2026

Oldrich F. Novotny

Oldrich Frank Novotny, age 77, of Burr Ridge. Beloved brother of Jane (Robert) Hosack. Loving uncle of Allan (Kristine), David (April) and Michael (Jessica) Hosack. Dear great-uncle of Ella (Eric) Doll, and Lillie, Molly, Jacob, Benjamin, Abigail, Liam and Evelyn Hosack. Visitation 3 to 7pm, with Funeral Service at 6pm Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516. Interment private. Memorial contributions to Helping Hand, 9649 West 55th Street, Countryside, Illinois 60525 appreciated. Funeral home phone 630/964-6500

Oldrich Frank Novotny, age 77, of Burr Ridge. Beloved brother of Jane (Robert) Hosack. Loving uncle of Allan (Kristine), David (April) and Michael (Jessica) Hosack. Dear great-uncle of Ella (Eric) Doll, and Lillie, Molly, Jacob, Benjamin, Abigail, Liam and Evelyn Hosack. Visitation 3 to 7pm, with Fu...

10/01/2026

The Lives We Celebrated in September 2026.

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09/30/2026

EMPATHY UNITES OUR ENTIRE TEAM AT HALLOWELL & JAMES

Business Manager, and owner at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Tom James, sees both sides of his industry; the ministry of their service to people, as well as the necessary business side. What impresses him most about the people who come to work at the funeral home is their empathy. Tom is a man of deep faith and genuine empathy, so he finds this comforting and deeply satisfying.
People often don't know what to expect when they are in the throes of grief and confusion.

That's where professionalism, compassion and empathy truly enter the process. Tom offers how much his team’s empathy drives them to understand just how to help the people who enter their doors. Observing this process is something that both humbles and impresses him, as it has for generations of his family. Hallowell & James is a place of empathy.

Contact us at Hallowell & James, day or night. We will always be there for your family, for pre-planning, at-need services or any questions. Contact us at Downers Grove 630-964-6500 or Countryside 708-352-6500 or visit www.hjfunerals.com.

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