Modell Funeral Home

Modell Funeral Home Our funeral home provides a full range of funeral service options, from the traditional religious ser Founded on May 5, 1955, by Frank A. Modelski, Sr. Cass Ave.

and his wife Estelle, Modell Funeral Home is proud to be celebrating over 57 years in business. Opening in 1983, Modell Funeral Home at 7710 S. has been an integral part of Darien and the surrounding area, serving the community with compassion and dignity. Frank, Jr., his wife, Fran, daughter, Christina Brunsen and son-in-law, Andrew Brunsen currently own and operate the Darien location. They are

all extremely honored to carry on their family’s legacy. At Modell Funeral Home, we understand that funerals are for the living; they are a celebration and a remembrance of a life. With that understanding, we take the utmost care to ensure that every service is meaningful and special. We have always prided ourselves on the professional and caring service that we offer to you and your family. You can be confident knowing that our staff provides guidance and assistance to every family, regardless of when our services are needed. The Modelski and Brunsen families and the entire staff at Modell Funeral Home are proud to offer unprecedented service and unparalleled concern. Each family is provided with the opportunity to learn about and discuss the wide variety of options available to them.

Cheryl Hansen, nee Checker, passed away May 29, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.Cheryl dedicated her life to the ...
06/01/2026

Cheryl Hansen, nee Checker, passed away May 29, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Cheryl dedicated her life to the fire service and emergency medical services. She served as a firefighter-paramedic with the Clarendon Heights FPD, a paramedic and EMS coordinator with Tri-State FPD, befo...

Gilbert Henry Teclaw, Korean War Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Carol Jeanne Teclaw nee Brannen. Loving fathe...
06/01/2026

Gilbert Henry Teclaw, Korean War Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Carol Jeanne Teclaw nee Brannen. Loving father of Sandra (the late Donald) Belovsky, Jr. and Karen Patrick- Linn (David Linn); devoted grandfather of Meghan, Kathleen and Elizabeth Belovsky and Lindsay (Simon) Benik and Carly...

Kay Cheryl Beeks-Pincuspy, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many, departed from this world on ...
05/31/2026

Kay Cheryl Beeks-Pincuspy, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many, departed from this world on May 30, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on April 21, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa, KayC was a beacon of warmth and kindness, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure that will foreve...

Dianne Eve Palese, nee Smith, beloved wife of Gerald “Jerry” Palese. Loving mother of Deborah (Tony) Waldenmaier, Tony (...
05/30/2026

Dianne Eve Palese, nee Smith, beloved wife of Gerald “Jerry” Palese. Loving mother of Deborah (Tony) Waldenmaier, Tony (Christine) Palese, Gina (Joe) Seitz, Scott (Lisa) Palese, and Rick (Amy) Palese. Cherished grandmother of Blake Seitz, Kyle (Madelin) Seitz, Corey (Nikki) Seitz, CJ (Ben) Genet, St...

Vivian “Vem” Jaramillo Marquez of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family ...
05/29/2026

Vivian “Vem” Jaramillo Marquez of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 26, 2026, at the age of 73.

Vivian was born on November 20, 1952, in Manila, Philippines, to Generoso and Rizalina Jaramillo. She graduated from the Philippine Colle...

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05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

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Sonia Barrera, loving wife of Joe Barrera, cherished mother of Mark (Laura) Barrera, Joe (Stephanie) Barrera, Alex (Cait...
05/27/2026

Sonia Barrera, loving wife of Joe Barrera, cherished mother of Mark (Laura) Barrera, Joe (Stephanie) Barrera, Alex (Caitlin) Barrera, dear grandmother of Britni (Jack) O’Donnell, Angelina, Alyssa, Kiley, Aidan, Ethan, Kiera, Dylan, Ryan and step-grandmother of Matthew (Yolanda) Reyes, cherished grea...

Elaine Thoele Caracello (nee Leshman), beloved wife of the late Charles Thoele and thelate Joseph Caracello; loving moth...
05/26/2026

Elaine Thoele Caracello (nee Leshman), beloved wife of the late Charles Thoele and the
late Joseph Caracello; loving mother of Glenn (Sherry) Thoele, David (Dana) Thoele, Randy
(Carole) Thoele, and the late Gregg Thoele; cherished GiGi of Tracie Thoele, Jake (Jenni) Thoele, JJ (Maggie) Thoele, J...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dunovsky Jr., age 89, of Lemont, who passed away pe...
05/26/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dunovsky Jr., age 89, of Lemont, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 23, 2026.

Joe was born on February 23, 1937, in Berwyn Illinois to Joseph and Barbara Dunovsky. He graduated Harrison High School in...

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7710 S Cass Avenue
Darien, IL
60561

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+16308523595

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