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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.

Michael “Mike” J. Heiberger Jr., age 77, beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Bucci), passed away at home on October 1...
10/19/2026

Michael “Mike” J. Heiberger Jr., age 77, beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Bucci), passed away at home on October 11, 2026, surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters.

Loving father of Kimberly and Sharon (the late Eddie), and “Happy Pappy” of the late Becca, Alyssa (Antonio), Rache...

Rosa Martino, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Valerio. Loving mother of Rosa (Michael) Quaranta, and the late Vito (Car...
10/19/2026

Rosa Martino, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Valerio. Loving mother of Rosa (Michael) Quaranta, and the late Vito (Carol) Martino. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Victoria) Quaranta, Pasquina (Joseph) Fratantion, Valerio (Brittany) Martino, and Patrick (Jaclyn) Martino. Great grandmother of Micha...

Diana “Diane” Zeigler (nee Horak), age 84, was the loving mother of Christine (nee Zeigler) Zygowicz; beloved grandmothe...
10/19/2026

Diana “Diane” Zeigler (nee Horak), age 84, was the loving mother of Christine (nee Zeigler) Zygowicz; beloved grandmother of Jessica Zygowicz Kossak and her husband, Matthew; cherished Gigi of Ethan, Emilia, and Eil Kossak; and dear sister of David Horak. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dor...

Born Oscar Vincenzo Maria Schiappa, James Schiappa MD, a great leader, diagnostician, surgeon, bee keeper, chicken farme...
10/19/2026

Born Oscar Vincenzo Maria Schiappa, James Schiappa MD, a great leader, diagnostician, surgeon, bee keeper, chicken farmer, w**e maker, world traveler, grapevine and fig tree grower, trilingual, storyteller, husband, father, grandfather, cousin, brother, nephew, and friend, has passed away in the hom...

10/19/2026
Sheila M. Ziccarelli, nee Weiss, beloved wife of Salvatore. Loving mother of Mark Ziccarelli, Kathryn Ziccarelli, Matthe...
10/17/2026

Sheila M. Ziccarelli, nee Weiss, beloved wife of Salvatore. Loving mother of Mark Ziccarelli, Kathryn Ziccarelli, Matthew Ziccarelli, Marina (Ray) Kuehn, and John (Christina) Ziccarelli. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Alexander (Ashley), Michael (Meghan), Brandon, Rosetta, Siena, and Giana. Great ...

Eileen Marie Gilbert nee Brady, age 96, was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 26, 1930 and passed into the arms of her S...
10/16/2026

Eileen Marie Gilbert nee Brady, age 96, was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 26, 1930 and passed into the arms of her Savior on October 13, 2026.

She is preceeded in death by her late husbands, Edward C. Schutters and Fred Misch; her son, Edward E. (Faith) Schutters; her parents, Walter and...

Michelle Santos Manson, 67, of Darien, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mi...
10/16/2026

Michelle Santos Manson, 67, of Darien, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by her family. Michelle lived a life defined by her brilliant mind, a generous heart, and a deep love for her family, music, and the people she could help.
Born in Chicago, Michelle moved with he...

Warren Mocny, beloved of father of the late Michael Warren Mocny, cherished brother of the late Sharon Schipiour, Lynda ...
10/13/2026

Warren Mocny, beloved of father of the late Michael Warren Mocny, cherished brother of the late Sharon Schipiour, Lynda Dillon, dear uncle of Anthony Schipiour, the late Nicholas Schipiour, Darice Jados, fond son of the late Chester and Anna Mocny. He is also survived by his former wife, cherished f...

Debra Ann LaCoco, nee Frankovic, age 76, of Darien, IL, passed away on October 11, 2026. Born on December 8, 1949 in Bri...
10/12/2026

Debra Ann LaCoco, nee Frankovic, age 76, of Darien, IL, passed away on October 11, 2026. Born on December 8, 1949 in Bridgeport to Juanita and Anthony “BoJack” Frankovic . Loving niece of the late Dorothy Frankovic nee Dodo. Beloved wife of Michael LaCoco; loving mother of Michael (Rita Spalla), Ant...

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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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