Loving mother of Lilia Paredes, Estela Saldivar (Jose Luis), and daughter in law Laura Valdez.  Her sons Roberto Paredes, and Olaf Paredes preceded her in death.

Grandchildren:  Priscilla Yanez, Jennifer Yanez, Luisa Saldivar, Monica Saldivar, Anthony Paredes, Christian Paredes, Lezli Paredes.  Great grandchild: Mercedes Medina. A hardworking person and loved to cook for her family.

                                               “We will always carry your memory in our hearts”.

Margaret “Maggie” Coyle Deiss, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 27^th, 2022.

Loving daughter of Brian and Catherine Deiss. Cherished sister of Mary “Molly” Deiss (Fiancé Patrick Winter) and brother Matthew Deiss.

Maggie was the dear niece of many aunts and uncles and is survived by numerous cousins.

Maggie was a nurse and received her undergraduate education at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing. She went on to pursue her professional healthcare career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Lurie Children's Hospital, and the Child & Adolescent Health Associates in Chicago.

She is remembered as a bright light in the lives of family, friends, and all those she met. Maggie will be dearly missed.

Visitation will begin Monday, January 2^nd, 2023, at 10:00 am at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Clarendon Hills, followed by Mass 11:00 am. Services will conclude at the church.

Private family interment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, an organization that was close to Maggie’s heart.

Marie Matiello (nee Liberto)  Age 97, at rest December 21, 2022.                                                                    Beloved wife for 73 years of the late John; loving mother of Theresa Klemak and Concetta (Roy) Giuntoli; dear grandmother of Heather Alioto and Tiffany (Laith) Alsayegh; proud great-grandmother of Ryan, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Nicolas and Jordan; treasured sister and sister-in-law of Anna Marrese (the late Joseph), and Shirley Gregg (the late John). Marie is preceded in death by her cherished parents Salvatore and Concetta Liberto and by siblings Joseph (Joan), Carmella Ciolino (Stephen), Vincent (Anna), and Phillip (Arlene). Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. One of Marie’s greatest joys was cooking for her family and friends. Her Lyons home for over 55 years was filled with great food, warm hospitality, laughter, love and affection. The family would like to thank the staff of The Birches Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clarendon Hills for their excellent care for the last six years.

Visitation Monday December 26^th from 10:00 am until the time of Funeral Service 11:30 am at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook.

The services will conclude at the funeral home, there will be a private family interment.

The family requests no flowers. In Marie’s memory, online donations to The Greater Chicago Food Depository would be appreciated.  https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org

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

Ana Maria Duran, Loving mother of Claudia, Fernando and Angel.

Grandmother of Nathan, Alizah, Jeremiah and Aiden.  Sister of Mario (Avelina), Martha (Patrick) and Jesus Magdaleno.

James Sayles Stanley

James S. Stanley, age 85, of Willlowbrook, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Hinsdale Hospital.  Jim was born June 27, 1937 in Burlington, Iowa to Iola Ruth (Sayles) Stanley and Lawrence Keith Stanley.  He graduated from Sterling High School in 1955 and furthered his education in mechanical engineering at Eureka College. He was a skilled mechanical engineer and tool and die maker. On October 30, 1982, he married Deanna Baranik.

Growing up, Jim was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining Eagle Scout status.  He was a member of the NRA (National Rifle Association) and was an accomplished marksman. He was also a member of the Tri County Gun Club and the Hinsdale Racquet Club. Jim was an avid reader, loved to play tennis and was especially fond of his four Great Pyrenees dogs.

James is survived by his wife, Deanna, of Willowbrook.  He is also survived by one sister, Audrey Kay (Howard) Janssen of Rock Falls, Illinois, and brother-in-law, Ronald Baranik (Anne) of Conyers, Georgia as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Carol Alvarez.

Due to his generous spirit, James donated his body to educational studies at the University of Iowa, College of Medicine. In keeping with Jim’s wishes, there will be no memorial services held.

The family also wishes to thank the staff and associates at Harvester Place, Burr Ridge, Illinois, for their excellent care of Jim during his residency at their facility.

Robert “Bob” Gana, age 56, of Lagrange Park passed away of complications from diabetes on Tuesday December 20th. Bob leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Debbie (nee Norbut) and compassionate daughters, Ellen and Julie.

Bob was born on July 5th, 1966, and raised in the Southwest Side of Chicago by the late Mary and Ronald Gana. The second youngest of six children, Bob was a rambunctious boy in a house of 4 brothers and 1 sister.  Marge (Lenny) Ollearis, Jim Gana, and John Gana and preceded in death by Ron (Virginia) Gana and Ray Gana.

Bob found his calling post-high school when he went to a trade school and became a certified welder.  Although the work could be physically grueling, he often told his family that it was the “2nd best decision I ever made”.  Bob worked at various companies and was a proud member of many unions throughout his career.  In 2011, Bob was hired by General Electric.  He began his career with GE in a machine shop only blocks from where he played baseball as a kid.  After a few years, he was hired to join the “small but mighty” On Site Repair team that traveled to fix GE equipment in power plants across the United States and the world.  Bob was promoted to Machinist several years ago which further expanded the highly specialized work he could be staffed on.  Bob could be counted on to provide a good story from his travels across the globe from Taiwan to Switzerland to Brazil to Northern Canada to Louisiana.  His favorite trips were always those within the US where he was proud to say that he has worked in almost every state.

Bob’s top passions were outside of his career.  Bob and Debbie felt fortunate to raise their daughters Ellen and Julie in LaGrange Park, IL for the last 24 years.  Bob enjoyed expanding his talents to different roles to support his daughters.  He was a basketball coach, soccer coach, Indian Princess Chief, Nickelodeon enthusiast (thanks to Ellen and Julie), lacrosse fan and attended any activity his daughters participated in.  Bob never forgot his roots in Chicago.  Together Bob and Debbie enjoyed cheering on the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears with friends, bowling and finding ways to intertwine their very different tastes in music.  Bob loved to fish (or as he would say, hunt for Musky) with his longtime group of buddies and spent most of his time off recently looking for the next lake to conquer.  He enjoyed fantasy football as well and the comradery with friends that it provided.

Bob proudly watched his nieces and nephews grow up and enjoyed supporting their activities as well.  Bob is survived by Emilia Ollearis, Katie (Ryan) Blais, Jack and Josh Gana, Maddie, Danny and Riley Norbut and Josh, Laney, and Abbie Boike.  Beloved son-in-law of Nancy Norbut and Carl Norbut and fun-loving brother-in-law of Darrin (Michelle) Norbut and Dolores (Vic) Boike.  Bob’s grin and colorful take on life will be deeply missed.

Debbie, Ellen, Julie and Ross Leavitt (Julie’s longtime boyfriend) would like to thank all their friends and family that have supported them so much over the last few very difficult days.  In addition, they are grateful to Bob’s managers and colleagues at GE that have worked around the clock to get Bob home from the job he was on when he passed.  Debbie and Bob met when she was 9 years old when John and he came to play street football with the kids on Normandy.  It is difficult to imagine next steps without hearing Bob’s opinion (yes, he had an opinion on everything) but Debbie, her daughters and Ross will focus on the good memories to carry them through.  

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 3 to 8pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S Madison St, Willowbrook, IL 60527. Family and friends will meet at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 124 N Spring Ave, LaGrange, IL 60525 for a 10am funeral mass on Friday December 30, 2022. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. 

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to CURE for Epilepsy Research, https://www.cureepilepsy.org, or the Gana family. 
 

James Louis Cainkar of Burr Ridge, IL passed away at the age of 70 on December 19^th, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

James (“Jim”) was born on December 31^st, 1951, to Louis F. and Ruth Cainkar in Evergreen Park, Illinois.  After graduating from Brother Rice High School in 1968, he graduated with his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in 1973.  He additionally earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 1996. He achieved his professional designations as a Professional Engineer (PE) and an Illinois Land Surveyor’s designation (ILSIP).

After graduating college, James joined Novotny Engineering in Willowbrook, IL in 1973 where he worked until his passing. His career of 50 years as a Civil Engineer included company roles as President and serving as Village Engineer to the towns of Lemont, McCook, Hodgkins, Lyons, and Summit.

In his free time, James had a great desire to learn about the history, food, and customs of different cultures. He travelled the world with his family, visiting 43 different countries. James was a private and polite man, earning the nickname “Gentleman Jim”. He read many newspapers daily, resulting in the added nickname of “Mr. Current Events.” He also enjoyed attending the performing arts.

James married Donna (Hall) Cainkar on January 20^th, 1979, and they have two children together, Paul and Craig.

James was predeceased by his mother Ruth (Hendershot) Cainkar, his father Louis F. Cainkar, and his brother, Joseph Cainkar. He is survived by his wife, Donna, his children Paul and Craig, his siblings Vincent (and Cathy) Cainkar, Louise Cainkar (and Hassan Mushrah), and Michael (and Toni) Cainkar, and Uncle Jim’s several loved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Adolf Funeral Home 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook, Illinois on December 30^th from 2 pm to 8 pm.

Family and friends will gather for Mass 10:00 am at Saint Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale, Illinois on December 31^st.  James Cainkar’s body will be laid to rest in peace in Solvang, CA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation https://crohnscolitisfoundation.org would be appreciated.

Service information: 630-325-2300

Earl W. Dorsey, age 85, of Darien, IL, at rest December 17, 2022. U. S. Army Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Skupien); loving father of Kevin (Kathy) Dorsey, Michelle (Kirk) Krauklis, Earl II (Leslie) and John (Heather Rose) Dorsey; cherished Grandpa (“Pop”) of Steven, Andrew, Katherine, Megan, Sean, Kristen, Erin, Liam, Ryan, Caroline and Lennon; fond brother of the late Ronald (the late Norma) Dorsey, June (the late Frank) Fresso, the late Gerald (the late Marge) Dorsey, the late Gladys (the late Glen) Biggs, Ken Dorsey, the late Thomas (Anna Marie) Dorsey, Carol (Mike) Corbett, and the late Kathleen (the late Sal) Hernandez; also fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; and a friend to many.  Proud brother for 50 years of The International Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #73. Visitation Tuesday 3-7 PM, prayer service 7 PM, Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook, IL 60527.  In lieu of flowers donations to Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley www.easterseals.com/dfv/

Dorothy Mary Fitch, nee Kelley, 91, of Crest Hill, formerly of Clarendon Hills, passed peacefully on December 17, 2022.

She is survived by her three devoted children Mary Beth Shaw (the late Christopher), Eileen (David) Coulombe, Laura (Bob) Rogus, her dear sister Gerry (late Kenneth) Martens, her six treasured grandchildren Tim (Laura) Coulombe, Teddy (Kelly) Lattan, Amanda Coulombe, Paul Lattan, Katie Meyers and Ryan (Marissa) Rogus and five precious great-grandchildren Anna, Miles, Jackson, Cole and Holly. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, godchildren and dear friends.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold of 59 years, her dear sisters Joanne (late Donald) Pfaab, Donna Jean (late James) Carrano, dear brother James (late Yolanda) Kelley, fond brother-in-law Eugene (late Mary Ann) Fitch and her loving parents Joseph and Margaret Kelley.

May we be inspired by Dorothy’s deep Catholic faith, gift of hospitality, love of song, and kindness to everyone she met.

Visitation Friday January 6^th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Adolf Funeral Home 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook.

Funeral service Saturday January 7^th, prayers 9:15 am at the funeral home proceeding to Notre Dame Catholic Church for Mass 10:00 am. Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donors choosing. 

Service information: 630-325-2300