Byron F. Simmons, III, age 86, of Willowbrook, Illinois, at rest March 16, 2023. Loving husband of the late Marilou Kouba for 47 years; Loving father to Brad (Maria) and Samantha (Thomson); cherished Grandpa-B to Lauren (David), Joshua and Jacob; beloved Great-Grandfather to Lea; fond brother to Sharon (Norbert) Szudarski and James (Ann) Simmons. A graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery will be held, Saturday, April 15^th, for the family, followed by a memorial gathering for everyone, at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 945 S. Garfield St., Hinsdale at 2:00pm. Arrangements by Adolf Funeral Home – Willowbrook. 630-325-2300

Bernard “Barney” J. Brannigan Jr. age 66, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. 

Loving husband of Kim Brannigan (Glos). Dear son of the late Bernard J. Brannigan Sr. and Beverly Brannigan.  Cherished brother of Margaret Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon and Kelli (David) Bandyk.  Dear uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Barney was an accomplished Commodity Broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for over 40 years where he had the pleasure of working alongside his father for a good number of those years. 

Barney will be missed by his family, friends and especially his fur baby, Lexi and is now reunited with his loyal fur buddy, Freddie. 

Memorial Visitation Thursday, March 23^rd, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Words of Remembrance at 6:30 pm) at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Private family interment.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Humane Society of Naples (www.hsnaples.org) would be appreciated.  

Service information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

Joseph “Jack” John Schultz died on March 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 77. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and close friends.Jack was predeceased by his sisters, Vivian (Frank) Kubiak and Carol  (Lester) Mankowski, mother, Elizabeth, and father, Joseph Sr. He is survived by his nephew, Craig (Diane) Mankowski, and nieces, Karen (Carl) Interrante and Nancy Mankowski. He is also remembered by dear friends, whom are considered family. While Jack was born in Chicago, he was a proud, long-time resident of Cicero. Jack worked to serve others and is remembered by all as a giving friend. All can recall he was quick with a story to help bring a smile and laugh.  Visitation Wednesday March 22, 2023 10AM until time of service at 11AM at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St. Willowbrook, IL.   Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

Dragica Ćulafić

1937-2023

Dragica Ćulafić, 86, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Known to most as “Draga” or “Dorothy”, she was an exceptionally strong woman whose family and friends felt blessed to have as their own. Draga was a joyful optimist with inexhaustible energy and remarkable physical endurance, combined with an uninhibited enthusiasm and love of people; making her a veritable force of nature that overwhelmed any and all challenges that appeared during her long and productive life.

A 46-year resident of LaGrange, Draga enjoyed a 25-year retirement from G.M. Electro-Motive Division during which she volunteered regularly at church events, tended her annual vegetable garden, and traveled extensively with husband Tomica “Tommy” spending lengthy periods visiting friends and family in the U.S and in their native Serbia and Montenegro.

She was a loving wife of Tomica for 69 years.  Dear mother of Milorad “Mike” (Gordana) Culafic and Sonja (Jeff) Jones.  Grandmother of Krsto, Aleksia and Stefania Culafic & Jennifer (Bill) Miller and Brian (Erin) Jones. Great-grandmother of Emmitt Miller. Sister of Kata (Veso) Timotijevic. Sister-in-law of Milusa Vukanic and Sonja Vukanic, and above all a caring and nurturing tetka, ujna, strina, and kuma to many.

Sts. Kiril and Metodij Macedonian Orthodox Church, 10 S 330 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, Illinois

Gail Diane Lindsay

Our Lady of the Mount Church, 24th St. & 61st Avenue, Cicero

Mary Gutierrez, nee Mendoza.  82 years of age, at rest March 5, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Fred Gutierrez.  Loving mother of Tony (Leticia), Patricia (Richard) Rico, Richard (Maria Elena), Joseph, Selika (Tom) Gutierrez-Borst and the late Gloria Gutierrez.  Grandmother of 12, Great-grandmother of 14.  Sister of Lily, Larry, Phyllis, Michael, Richard, and the late Peter, late Petra, and the late Arnold.

Adolf Funeral Home:  2921 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

In lieu of flowers Donation link: Mary Gutierrez Scholarship Donation

                                         Directions to submitting a donation.

William “Drew” Kroll of Hinsdale, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2023.  Proceeded in death by his beloved Mother, Joanne (Mandekich) Killian; Stepfather, Albert Killian; Father, William Kroll; Grandparents, Frances (Mandekich) Albertson and William Albertson, Mary (Shannon) Kroll and William Kroll; and Uncle Joseph Mandekich.

Drew was born on October 22, 1959, in LaGrange, IL and graduated from Lyons Township HS. Drew was a lover of beauty in all forms – music, art, flowers, and fashion.  Drew made the world a more beautiful place professionally through his successful careers in hair and fashion in Chicago and London and through the endless people he touched with his generous and joyous soul. Drew loved people and they loved him.  He loved to laugh, and he loved life. He was always available for anyone in need and walked with many during hard times.  He was a truly unselfish person.  Drew had many passions in life, especially enjoying time with family and friends, being with his mother and family in New Buffalo, MI, his art and music collections, attending musicals and hosting parties.

He is survived by his brothers, Brian (Elise) Kroll and Mark (David) Kroll; his nephews, Kevin, Kyle, and Colin; his Goddaughter, Lily Walker, along with her brother and sister, Jack and Claire; beloved Aunts and Uncles, Diane and Michael Kuzmanich and Bob and Flo Mandekich, along with many cherished cousins and friends and his treasured friend, Richard “Otto” Pendowski.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S Madison St, Willowbrook, IL 60527. Family and friends will meet for a 11am Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St John of The Cross Parish, 5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558.