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.

Filiberto Acosta, age 72, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed away on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born on...
06/16/2026

Filiberto Acosta, age 72, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed away on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 1, 1954, in Durango, Mexico, Filiberto was the beloved son of Lucia Astorga and Filiberto Acosta.

Filiberto was the heart of his family—a devoted husband, pro...

More details about Eve's  beautiful life will follow shortly..
06/16/2026

More details about Eve's beautiful life will follow shortly..

Joyce M. Gilroy passed away on May 15, 2026, in Darien, Illinois. She lived a life marked by a deep love for family, mea...
06/16/2026

Joyce M. Gilroy passed away on May 15, 2026, in Darien, Illinois. She lived a life marked by a deep love for family, meaningful work, and the simple joys that brought happiness to her days.

Joyce carried herself with grace and warmth, and those who knew her will remember her as a steady, car...

Leela Theresa Abraham, age 97, was born in Trivandrum on October 7, 1928, to Annamma Kattakkayam and Manuel Palkeday. Le...
06/14/2026

Leela Theresa Abraham, age 97, was born in Trivandrum on October 7, 1928, to Annamma Kattakkayam and Manuel Palkeday. Leela went to school at Holy Angels Convent in Trivandrum, Karala. She earned a B.A.BEd at Women’s College in Trivandrum and a BA, LLB.Gov. Law College, in Travencore, Kochi. Leela m...

06/14/2026
Susan Lorraine Nicholas, the heart of her family, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on Novembe...
06/09/2026

Susan Lorraine Nicholas, the heart of her family, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on November 11, 1946.

Susan shared nearly 62 years of marriage with the love of her life, Ronald Nicholas, whom she married on November 14, 1964. Together, they built a beautiful lif...

06/08/2026
Mary A. Birth (Lucas) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3rd, 2026 after a difficult and sudden battle ...
06/05/2026

Mary A. Birth (Lucas) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3rd, 2026 after a difficult and sudden battle with cancer. Mary was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer this past December. Despite completing multiple rounds of chemotherapy, undergoing countless tests and scans, and en...

Jack Kososki, age 89, passed away May 25th at 8:25 p.m. surrounded by family. Jack was born October 5, 1936 in Chicago t...
06/04/2026

Jack Kososki, age 89, passed away May 25th at 8:25 p.m. surrounded by family. Jack was born October 5, 1936 in Chicago to his parents Mary and Edwin Kososki. He grew up in a Polish neighborhood in a 3rd floor walkup with his younger sisters, Susan and Kathy. You could often see Jack opening up fire ...

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...

Address

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

Telephone

+16308523595

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