Joyce Resh, age 83, (nee: Kalesz) of Darien, at rest February 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Resh for 55 years. Loving mother of Roberta (Jeffrey) Smith and Frank Resh (Michelle Hofmann). Cherished grandmother of Tyler and Daniel. Dear sister of Joseph Kalesz. Fond aunt of two nieces, one nephew, one great-niece and two great-nephews. Joyce was an Executive Administrative Assistant at the Village of Oak Brook and retired after 25 years of dedicated service.

Visitation Thursday February 9^th from 3:00 pm until the time of Funeral Service 7:30 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook. Information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hinsdale Humane Society.

Raymond M. “Mace” Maracic, age 77, at rest January 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Carlota Maracic (nee: Mendoza) for 55 years. Loving father of Cynthia (Dean) Lyon and Charlotte (Scott) Jaskoviak. Cherished grandfather of Arielle Lyon. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents John and Frances Maracic (nee: Eck), and his brothers John (Geraldine), Frank (Irene) and Eugene (Ruth) Maracic.

Ray’s love and priority was spending time with his family.  Ray and Carlota enjoyed attending art fairs/festivals, concerts, the theater, and the opera. When Cindy and Charlotte were kids, he always made the time to be with them no matter how tired he was from work, from teaching them how to fish, twirling a jump rope to pitching a softball.  He never got angry when he was handed a wrong tool rebuilding engines on his many muscle cars. Corvette’s, Chevelle’s and T’Bird. 

When Ray and Carlota first married in 1967, Ray worked two jobs so they could build their first custom home in Oak Lawn and have his wife stay home to raise their two daughters. He was a hardworking husband and father who shared his ambition and talents through his work with National Can Corporation, The City of Chicago, and as a union carpenter and foreman at McCormick place for nineteen years. Ray continued his career as a Hinsdale-area realtor for thirty years and as a residential builder, undertaking the design and construction of his family’s homes, including a handful of investment properties. Ray had a knack for finding value in everything and everyone he encountered.

In 1985 they moved to Burr Ridge where they built two additional custom homes and have since resided for the last 38 years. He adored and loved to spoil his Granddaughter Arielle. Every Saturday when she was a child they would go to McDonalds and Grandpa never missed a school performance. Ray kept lifelong friends to whom he spoke to on a regular basis, from childhood, high school and into his professional career. “MACE” was his nickname from playing HS football. After finishing high school, he went on to the practice squad with the San Diego Chargers, which was a short brutal stint. He remained a loyal and lifelong Chicago Bears fan. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Paralyzed Veterans of America https://pva.org or the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org  would be appreciated.

Visitation Monday, February 6th, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral service 1:30 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook.                                        Interment: Fairmount - Willow Hills Memorial Park.

Betty Belle Myers

On Sunday, January 29, 2023 Betty Belle Myers, loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother to three granddaughters, and great grandmother to eight great grandchildren (and counting), passed away peacefully at the age of 93.

Betty was born on September 30, 1929 in Fresno CA to Joseph and Isabelle (Belle) Cartwright. She was the second eldest of four children and loved her three brothers: Robert (Bob), Gilbert (Gil) and Stanley (Stan).

On November 8, 1950 Betty married Richard Eugene Myers (Dick), a love affair that lasted nearly 69 years and one that traversed the United States with multiple relocations for Dick’s career with Nalco Chemical Company. As the relocation miles accumulated so did the accumulation of life-long friends that they maintained over the years. Their friends became family.

In 2019, Dick preceded Betty in death.  They raised one son, John. Betty’s passion and love for her family was always her highest priority and brought her incredible joy. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and community volunteer.  She was known for her high energy, social skills, consistently positive attitude and athletic prowess (Golf, Tennis, ping pong, bags…if there was a game to play, she wanted in!) She loved the outdoors, sports, travel and especially her time with family and friends.

Her legendary sky-blue eyes were captivating to all who met her and were reflective of the beauty in the world that she saw.

Betty was preceded in death by her father, Joseph (Joe), her mother Isabelle (Belle), her older brother Robert (Bob) and her younger brother Gilbert (Gil).  She is survived by her brother Stanley (Stan), her son John (Christine), her grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Allison (Blake), Michelle (Kyler), Cameron (Kent), Molly (Brad), Tim (Lucy); and her ten great-grandchildren: Beckett, Lyndie, Briggs, Brinley, Caden, Maren, Callan, Henrietta, Archer and Nora.

A private memorial service and life celebration will be held by Betty’s family on Saturday March 11^th. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to King-Bruwaert Employee Appreciation Fund, 6101 S County Line Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527,  www.kingbruwaert.org,  (630) 323-2250.

Service information: Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. –Willowbrook. 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

Virginia H. (Vrba) Johnson of Downers Grove, 91 years of age, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard Johnson for 63 years. She was the only child of Edward and Myrtle (Blix) Vrba and was born at Norwegian American Hospital.  She attended Robert Burns Grade School and at 9 years old started taking piano lessons. Her rendition of "Silver Bells" at Christmas was her favorite to play. {After she married Len she played piano while he practiced singing for the Aeolian Choral Group.}  While attending Farragut High School she took up the clarinet and played in the school orchestra. She attended Herzl Junior College for two years.  She worked as a physician's assistant for Dr. Fischer in the Garland Building, Chicago, and they remained enduring friends.  She has fond memories of working in the medical field while waiting for the love of her life, Len Johnson to return from the Korean war.  They were married in October 1952 at Warren Park Presbyterian Church and later moved to Downers Grove.  They joined the First Congregational Church;  Len eventually opened Johnson Dental Lab, and Virginia learned accounting to kept track of accounts payable and receivables. After staying home to raise their children, she studied to become a real estate agent. Her relationships among her neighbors brought her lifelong joy!  She enjoyed golf and was a member of the WSIW Ladies Golf League at the DG Golf Club.  Other interests included, bowling, sewing, cooking, crossword puzzles and family vacations to Michigan, and on occasion, a vodka martini!  Virginia and Len attended their children's and grandchildren's band and choral concerts, school plays and numerous sporting events to see them perform.  They were active Athletic Booster members at DG North High School.  Virginia is survived by her loving children: Pamela (Jeffrey) Prenta, Scott (Judith) Johnson, and Kathleen Schlag.  Doting "Grandma J" to Brian Prenta, Taylor and Kendra Johnson, and Emily and David Schlag. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.  Services are private.  Memorial gifts to First Congregational Church (DG) are welcome.

Lucille Patricia Dwyer (nee Page)

Lucille “Lulu”, who loved to be fondly called “Momma Mia” by her children, peacefully got her wings and went to walk with the angels on January 23^rd, 2023 surrounded by her children at the time of passing, after reaching her 94^th birthday on January 20^th.

Lulu was a loving Mother and survived by her children Judith C. Dwyer, Ann (Robert) Simon, Richard (Marcia) Dwyer. She raised her children with great love and devotion. Dearest Grandmother to Robert R. Simon, Anthony R. Dwyer, and Christopher T. Dwyer. Plus, step-grandmother to Karie A. Simon-Johnson and step-great grandmother to Trace Robert. Beloved Aunt to a host of nieces and nephews, as well as numerous cousins, and a close friend to many. Aside from her children, Lucille is survived by her sister Theresa Page (William) Joswick.

Lucille was born on January 20^th, 1929. Lucille married her friend and love of her life, Robert A. Dwyer on April 20, 1952, who preceded her in death in 1975, and she never remarried. Lucille was predeceased by her parents, Dominick J. and Carrie (Passarella) Page, her brother, Donald Page, and sisters Joyce N. (Page) DeMonte and Carol A. Page, and her grandson Christopher T. Dwyer.

Services will be held at Notre Dame Church, 64 Norfolk Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 on Saturday morning, February 18^th, 2023, with Visitation starting at 10:00AM followed by Mass at 11:00AM.

William Kendall Rodi, of Wilmette, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away on January 22, 2023. Bill was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School, a 1990 graduate of St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, Principal Founder of RPM Advertising and recipient of numerous advertising awards including several EFFIE's. He was a Beloved inspiration to the Chicago Advertising community.  Loving father of Kendall, husband of Maria; son of Linda and the late William; dear brother of Renee Rodi and Chris (Ashley) Rodi; fond Uncle of Kemper and Edy. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 3pm-8pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S Madison St. Willowbrook, IL 60527. Family and friends will meet for a 11:00am funeral mass on Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Isaac Jogues Church  304 W Fourth St. Hinsdale IL. Interment will follow at Bronswood Cemetery. 

Josephine M. Sorce, 91 years of age, at peace January 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph for 57 years. Loving mother of Joanne (Bill) Kluge, Sam (Lisa), Michael (Laura) and Jim (Julie).  Dear grandmother of Kevin (Lisa) Kluge, Katie (Luke) Munro, Ashley (Amy) Hollandsworth, Danny (Caitlin) Sorce, Elizabeth (Jack) Farritor, Michael Sorce, Shea (Heather) Jackson, Maggie Sorce, Ben (April) Sorce, Callie Sorce, Chris (McKenzie) Sorce and Ryan (Alysia) Sorce. Cherished great-grandmother of 18.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sarah Crispi (nee: Ciaccio) and her sister Sandy Zemann.

Josephine was a former resident of LaGrange Park, Illinois and served as VP of the Women’s Auxiliary for La Grange Park Little League. She was an Administrative Assistant for many years at Allied Van Lines and also an avid bridge player.

Visitation Thursday, January 26^th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook.

Funeral service Friday, January 27^th, prayers 9:15 am at the funeral home proceeding to Mass 10:00 am at Divine Savior Parish, 6700 Main Street, Downers Grove.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.

Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery.      Service information: 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

Agnes Gay Barclay Brunton Schmiecher, 84, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, sadly passed away on January 21, 2023. Born in Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland to Captain James and his wife Anne Brunton, Agnes graduated with honors from The Waid Academy in Anstruther, Fife, and the Mary London Hairdressing Academy in Glasgow, where she was recruited to become a stewardess for American Airlines. Upon completion of Stewardess College in 1960 Dallas, Agnes met her late husband Jack Elmer Schmiecher on a flight, they settled in Chicago, and were married for 57 years. Agnes devoted 42 years of award-winning service to American, including opening international markets and training employees, and later, represented AA with aplomb, happily greeting many travelers upon arrival at the O'Hare Admirals Club, where she made a lasting and caring impression. She was also a member of the Kiwi Club of Chicago. Agnes was preceded in death by her brother James Brunton of Australia, and is survived by her loving children, Jill (Kevin) Gossett and Grant Stuart, her adored grandson James Gossett and granddog, Bandit, all of whom she loved to cook for and host holiday gatherings. She fondly regarded siblings-in-law, Olga Brunton, Janice Wall (the late Stanley), Joan Niebr (George), the late Joyce Kelleher, great niece Rachel Wilkosz, nieces Maria Dwyer and Pamela Hettinger, late niece Kimberly Wilkosz, late nephew Jeff Hettinger, and cherished friends and neighbors. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27th from 3pm to 8pm, with the funeral service beginning at 7pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook. Procession from the funeral home at 10:15am on Saturday, January 28th to Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park, 9100 Archer Avenue in Willow Springs, with bagpipe accompaniment at the Tower Mausoleum.

Timothy O’Connell of Knocknagoshel, County Kerry, Ireland.  94 years of age, at rest January 19, 2023.  Loving husband of Rosemary, nee O’Brien for over 67 years.  Dear father of Kathleen (Richard) Kirley, Tim, Patrick, Daniel (Erin), Maureen (James) Schroeder, Kevin, James (Michelle), and the late Michael and late Billy.  Grandfather of Josh Kirley, Brendan (Angela) Kirley, Alec (Amanda), Kylie, Katie, Sean, Liam, Danny, Rory, and Riley.  Great-grandfather of Noah Kirley.  Services are Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 9:45 am at Adolf Funeral Home, Ltd., 2921 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn to St. Leonard Church.  Mass 11:00 am.  Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations preferred for masses or to the Core Uganda/Bill O'Connell Memorial Block.  Visitation is Monday, January 23, 2023, 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  Info at:  708-484-4111 or www.adolfservices.com.

Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside