Funeral Announcements

Mario Ionta

MARIO IONTA passed away on May 7, 2023. Devoted husband of Janine and loving father to Sam, Stacy (Erik), Christopher, Carly (Patrick), Amanda (Tom), Brandon, and Austin. Grandfather to Sammy, Evan, Erika, Ethan, Colton, Jackson, Abigail, Tate, Fiona, and Carter. Brother to Pasquale (Gloria), Rolando (Jill), Elisabetta (Rick), Maria (Mike), and the late Domenico. Son of the late Giuseppa and Americo.

Visitation

Private

Funeral

A funeral mass celebrating Mario’s life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Raphael Catholic Church at 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540. To honor Mario, in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the family directly.

Darlene K. Trott

Darlene Katherine (nee Smith) Trott, age 69, of Naperville passed away on May 19, 2023. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1954, she was the daughter of Joseph and Viola (nee Kuhns) Smith. Darlene was a 1972 graduate of Hempfield High School and a 1975 graduate of Butler Nursing School in Butler, Pennsylvania. Darlene spent 48 of her 69 years married to her loving and devoted spouse, Louis, who survives. She is also survived by sons Justin and Christopher, along with sisters Nancy (Clarence) Rutter, Patty (Lester) Hockensmith, sister- in- law, Sheila (Charles) Ryan, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Colleen (Merle) Ravenscroft, and nephews Jerry and Jeff Cignetti.

Visitation

Visitation will be held at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 South Mill Street, Naperville on Wednesday, May 24, 4:00 until 8:00 PM.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 25, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville.

Brian D. St Hilaire

Brian D. St. Hilaire, age 73, a resident of Winfield, IL, formerly of Lombard and Naperville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born July 1, 1949, in Oak Park, IL. Beloved father of Anne Marie (Maciej) Grabowski of Naperville, John (Jane) Graham of Bristol, WI, Sean (Cindi) Graham of Plainfield, IL, Kevin St. Hilaire of Plainfield and Kyle (Nicole) St. Hilaire of Plainfield, adored grandfather of Tierney and Hailey Grabowski; Tyler and Luke Graham; Ryan and McKenna Graham; Brynn St. Hilaire, Peyton, Brooke and Gavin Hennig, former spouse of Kathleen (Tom Kenney) St. Hilaire of Plainfield, devoted son of the late Wilfred and Margaret St. Hilaire, dear brother of William (Pam) St. Hilaire of Westmont, IL, fond cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 21, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville with Fr. Dan Bachner officiating and will be followed by military honors. 

Molly Moroni

Molly Moroni, age 65, of Shoreland Hills, IN and Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her brothers and sisters on April 3 2023. She is survived by her siblings, Harry (Barrie), Kitty (the late Thomas) Ryan, Frank (Catherine), Judith (Leslie) Martin-Veatch and Nancy (Paul) Bangiola. She was predeceased by her parents, Aldo and Gloria Moroni, brothers Joseph (Yvonne), Aldo Jr. and James (Rosemary) Moroni. Molly was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and the most loyal friend. Raised in Oak Park, IL, she attended St. Giles Grammar School, Trinity High School in River Forest, IL, and Regis University in Denver, CO.

Visitation

A visitation will be held at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL on Monday April 10, from 4 – 8 PM. 

Funeral

Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:45 AM at the funeral home, going to St. Raphael Church for 10:30 AM Funeral Mass. Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to By The Beach, C/O Shoreland Hills Property Owners Assoc., PO Box 8881, Michigan City, IN 46361. 

Alfred W. Crawford

Alfred W. Crawford (93), of Naperville, IL, passed away on March 8, 2023. Alfred was born in Chicago to Katherine (Hadju) and Alfred Crawford Sr. on December 9, 1929.  An Army veteran, Alfred served during the Korean War. Upon his return, he moved to Naperville, Illinois, obtaining a position with the U.S. Post Office. For the next 25 years, he delivered mail to Naperville residents, and earned the Letter Carrier of the Year honor, the first carrier outside the city of Chicago to do so. Those on his routes cherished his warm smile and friendliness.

Visitation

Family will receive guests on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave, Montgomery, IL, 60538.

Funeral

A funeral service will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL. Interment will immediately follow at West Batavia Cemetery. 900 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL

Irene Barbara Przeklasa 

Irene Barbara (Rich) Przeklasa was born on April 16th, 1942 and lived a fearless 80 years of life. Irene passed away on February 11, 2023 in her Naperville home after battling an aggressive cancer, Carcinoma, and Hypercalcemia. She spent 58 of her years married to her loving and devoted spouse, Edward Przeklasa, where they continued to grow their love for one another and build an outstanding family of children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation

A memorial visitation will be Friday, February 17, 9:00 until 10:00 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

Funeral

The Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Inurnment Assumption Cemetery.

Thomas Trayer Towle

Thomas Trayer Towle, age 77 of Naperville, IL formerly of Park Forest, IL passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Edward Hospital of Naperville, surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1946, in Moline, IL to his loving late parents, Harold and Elsie Towle. Also preceded by parents-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Demme. Beloved husband of Gail F. Towle, nee Demme, wedded on September 7, 1968.

Visitation

Sunday, February 12th 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. 

Funeral

 Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, February 13th 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540. Interment is private.

Gloria J. Artl

Gloria J. Artl, age 80, of Plainfield, Illinois passed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. Gloria is survived by her loving children, Kevin (Maureen) Artl, Dan (Laura) Artl, Kristen (Frank James) Shipp; grandchildren, Teddy, Catherine, Griffin, Joe, Maddie, Jake Artl, F.J., Scarlett Shipp; and beloved dog Lu Lu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Artl and brother, Roger O’Krongley.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service 12:00 p.m., at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois.

Funeral

Interment Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego, Illinois.

Joseph “Joe” A. Jacques

Joseph A. Jacques, 71, passed away peacefully at Edward Hospital on January 21, 2023 surrounded by his wife of over 47 years, Leah, and their daughter, Julie (Matt) Mylander. He is also survived by his brothers, Bill (Cheryl) Jacques, Paul (Carolyn) Jacques, Tom (Laura) Jacques, John (Marie) Jacques; brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Joseph E. Jacques.

Visitation

A Celebration of Life Liturgy will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540.

Funeral

A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, February 24, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, IL 60564. Interment Private.

Mario Mauro

Mariano “Mario” J. Mauro, 84, of Naperville Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Josephine nee Carollo and Joseph I. Mauro. Loving husband of Joanna Cecelia nee Oberst who he married on November 30, 1963, at St. Pascal Catholic church. Dear father of Lisa M. Scholz and Gregory P. Mauro. Grandfather of Carl Scholz, Emily Mauro, Natalie Scholz, and Alec Mauro. Brother of Marie Kreuser. Uncle of Kristine and Mathew Kreuser. Mario was preceded in death by his parents, and son in law Rick Werner Scholz

Visitation

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, starting 10:30 AM, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville IL 60540.

Deanna M. Anderson

Deanna was born on September 28, 1962 in Spokane, WA to Giovanni and Francis Pelle. She joined her siblings Rosemary, Johnny and Dan and by extension, the large Italian community in Spokane. Deanna spent her childhood there, attending St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, where she met and formed life-long friendships with Teri and Michelle. She also attended Gonzaga Prep and graduated from Eastern Washington University. In 1987 Deanna met the man she would come to marry, Jim Anderson, and they were blessed to celebrate 33 years of marriage together. Deanna always wanted to be a mom and that wish was granted when she and Jim welcomed Jonathan and Katherine into their lives to form the perfect family. Through her endless love, wisdom and nurturing, she has left them with the tools to navigate this world in her absence.

Visitation

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services,44 S. Mill St., Naperville. 

Funeral

All are invited to gather for the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 21, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Dominic Blando

Dominic Blando, 80, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Sunday November 13, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Rose nee Molie and Thomas Blando. Beloved husband of Michele nee D’Amico Blando. Father of Thomas Blando, Christine (Michael) Handzel, and Brad (Alicia) Hillesheim. Grandfather of Dominick, Vincent, Anthony, Angelo, Gianna, Anthony, Ariana, Michael, and Nathan. Great grandfather of Finnley, Mia, and Elle. Brother of Marie (Earl) Bruzan and Guy (Karen) Blando. Uncle of Jill mother of Lainey and Cameron, Scott, Kara, Carl, Sully Guy and Mary. He is also survived by many dear cousins and extended family members

Visitation

A Visitation will be held on Sunday November 20, 2022, from 2:00PM to 4:30PM with a Masonic service at 4:30PM. At Friedrich Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville IL 60540.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday November 21, 2022, at 10:30 AM at, St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.

Joan Deere

Joan M. Deere (nee Roeder), age 87, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1983, formerly of Chicago, IL and Sharon, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville. She was born September 29, 1935, in Chicago.

Visitation

Monday, November 7, 2022, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 8, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Richard McLaughlin

Richard Sweeney McLaughlin, age 96 of Naperville, IL., passed away October 30, 2022. He was born April 22, 1926 in Doylestown, PA. Richard is survived by his wife; Tita, children; Peter (Cris), Lisa (Brendan), Maville, Merlie, grandchildren; Emily, Carl, Max, Kelsie, Kaitlin, Ryan, Zab, Zac, Migs, Kim Jr. and Rich. He is preceded in death by his parents; George and Anna, first wife; Janet, children; Rich and Kim Lowell, and his siblings George and Charlotte.

Visitation

A visitation for Richard will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 4 until 8 p.m. and also Friday, November 4th, from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville. 

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, followed by interment at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. 

Sarah Schmid

Sarah was born November 6th, 1926, to her loving parents Mary and Leo Betthauser and was raised in West Salem, Wisconsin. She graduated from Nursing School in 1948 and was working at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa when she met and later married David F. Schmid. Together they moved to Fox Lake and began a family. With their five beautiful children they moved to Naperville, Illinois in 1966. Sarah was the head nurse at Edward Hospital for nearly two decades, retiring in 1985. She remained in Naperville until her passing.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00-5:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 31, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL

Lilian Dean

Lilian Doris Dean, 91, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Monday October 17, 2022. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to Yvonne M. (nee Devos) and Julian J. Houtekier. Lillian attended Southeaster High School, class of 1948. On May 10, 1951, she married the love of her life William Dean. Together they enjoyed over 71 years of marriage. Lillian worked in banking and rose to the position of A.V.P. at Huntington Bank in Cleveland OH. Loving wife of William Dean. Dear mother of Kimberly (Michael) Joyce. Grandmother of Kathleen (Paul) Colarusso. Great grandmother of Thomas and Eleanor. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Nancy Lynn age 9.

Visitation

The family will be holding services privately.

Funeral

Inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.