Hallowell & James Funeral Home

06/10/2026

Patrick Custardo

Patrick "Pat" Custardo, (74) of Brookfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved fiancé to Teda Jenkins. Loving father of Lauren (Daniel) Vogley, Justin (Whitney) Custardo, Emily (Dorian) Jarrette, Hillary (James) Read, Matthew (Mariceli) Custardo, Teda's children Benjamin Jenkins, Natalie(Mitchell)Preske. Fond grandfather of many. Devoted brother of Richard (Dino) Custardo, Michael (Judy) Custardo, and John (Felicity) Custardo....

Patrick “Pat” Custardo, (74) of Brookfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved fiancé to Teda Jenkins. Loving father of Lauren (Dan…

06/08/2026

Corliss Sue (Smith) Kajmowicz

Corliss Sue (Smith) Kajmowicz, of La Grange, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on June 2, 2026, just shy of her 80th birthday. She was born on September 8, 1946, in Lockport, Illinois, to Walton and Elsie Smith. Corliss and her three sisters cherished their childhood days spent playing in the backyard pool and inviting neighborhood children to watch the imaginative plays they would perform together....

Corliss Sue (Smith) Kajmowicz, of La Grange, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on June 2, 2026, just shy of her 80th birthday. She was born on September 8, 1946, in Lockport, Illinois, to Walton a…

06/08/2026

Michael T. O’Marrah

In Memory of Our Dad It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael T. O’Marrah on June 1 2026, at the age of 80. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Mike served his country with honor and carried that same sense of dedication, responsibility, and resilience throughout his life. He was a man who could fix just about anything....

In Memory of Our Dad It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael T. O’Marrah on June 1 2026, at the age of 80. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Mike served his country…

06/08/2026

Maureen G. Bruskay

Maureen G. Bruskay, age 68, of Countryside. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and late Patricia. Loving sister of Shirley (Daniel) Sullivan, Joseph (late Heather) Bruskay III, and late Debra J. (David) Lorenzi. Cherished aunt of James (Katelyn) Sullivan, David C. Lorenzi, Logan (Bryan) Sabian, Kathleen (Craig) Jacobson, Heather J. (Leah) Bruskay and Kiara Lorenzi. Dear great-aunt of Aaron Owens, Mikayla Jacobson, Hailey Jacobson, Ezra Sullivan and Aiden Sabian....

Maureen G. Bruskay, age 68, of Countryside. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and late Patricia. Loving sister of Shirley (Daniel) Sullivan, Joseph (late Heather) Bruskay III, and late Debra J. (…

06/05/2026

Robert Otto Olson, Jr.

Robert Otto Olson, Jr., “Bob,” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on June 4, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1955, to Dorothy (née Murphy) and Bob Olson. Raised in Bellwood, and a proud graduate of Proviso West High School, Bob dedicated over 45 years of service to Jewel, working as a loader in the Distribution and Fresh Food Centers....

Robert Otto Olson, Jr., “Bob,” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on June 4, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1955, to Dorothy (née Murphy) and Bob Olson. Raised in Bellwoo…

06/04/2026

Eleanor “Ellie” Lillian Jean Tolan

Eleanor “Ellie” Lillian Jean Tolan (née Zalba), age 92, of La Grange Park, Illinois, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Beloved mother of Chris (Dave) Almquist, Beth (Brian) Groener, and Amy (Michael) Grace, whom she shared with her former husband Ralph Tolan. Proud grandmother of Timothy and Daniel (Hailey) Almquist, Dylan (Simona), Andrew, and Haley Mueller, Lisa (Jimmy Meyer) Blood, Sara Hughes, Gabriell Groener, Claire Meza, Michael, Jr., Kelly, and Colin Grace....

Eleanor “Ellie” Lillian Jean Tolan (née Zalba), age 92, of La Grange Park, Illinois, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Beloved mother of Chris (Dave) Almquist,…

06/02/2026

Kathleen Martha Lockie

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Martha Lockie January 8, 1971 - May 31, 2026 There are some people whose lives are measured not by the years they are given, but by the love they leave behind. Kathleen Lockie was one of those people. Kathleen passed peacefully on May 31, 2026, after enduring a difficult battle against cancer. She left behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, strength, laughter, and quiet courage....

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Martha Lockie January 8, 1971 – May 31, 2026 There are some people whose lives are measured not by the years they are given, but by the love they leave behind. Ka…

06/02/2026

The Lives We Celebrated in May 2026.
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06/02/2026

Elaine Kovacs Zika

Our beloved sister, aunt, neighbor and friend Elaine Kovacs Zika, aka Aunt Sue, moved on to greener pastures. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness and fun that will be sorely missed. She was rich in friends, so very numerous, but all such a wonderful part of her life. Her beautiful neighbors meant the world to her, including Susan and Roger, Amy and Tom, Ray and Michelle, Kim and Paul and all her friends in her neighborhood....

Our beloved sister, aunt, neighbor and friend Elaine Kovacs Zika, aka Aunt Sue, moved on to greener pastures. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness and fun that will be sorely missed. She was …

05/30/2026

Judith “Judy” Kennedy

Judith “Judy” Jearas Kennedy, age 80, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Patrick “Pat” Kennedy; loving sister of Janice (late Walter) McAuliffe; cherished daughter of the late John and the late Jeanette Jearas; fond daughter-in-law to the late G. Donald and the late Ora Kennedy; beloved sister-in-law of the late David Kennedy, the late John (Jane) Kennedy, the late Ann (late Bud) Drucker, the late Mike (late Debbie) Kennedy; dear aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; cherished friend to many, especially Margie Pesaresi and the late Mary Pat…...

Judith “Judy” Jearas Kennedy, age 80, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Patrick “Pat” Kennedy; loving sister of Janice (late Wal…