Darien Mayor's Son Dies At 45

The City Council held a moment of silence in the mayor's absence.

Fredrick Charles Moscato Jr., 45

He was the owner of a carpentry business.

Ex-Darien Man Who Was Sent To Internment Camp Dies

Stanford Tsugawa later served as a soldier in the U.S. Army.

Obituary: Jeanne C. Ryan

Jeanne was a beacon of light and really fun to be around.

Obituary: Adam Victor George Potter

Potter, 22, a graduate of Downers Grove North, died July 26, 2020.

Obituary: Judith Kay Dinelli

Judith taught Junior High English and Literature in the Darien and Lisle School Districts for 35 years.

Obituary: Priscilla M. Curran

One of the founding educators of JJC North Campus, taught at JJC, Joliet Township High Schools, and Freeport High School throughout her life

Emma Tucker, 16-Year Old From Darien, Dies

Emma Tucker was a beloved Darien resident who went on a motorcycle sidecar ride in her wheelchair with the Illinois Patriot Guard.

Obituary: Andrew Goldbranson, 19

Memorial donations may be made to The Andrew Goldbranson Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Obituary: Kenneth T. Lister

Police Officer with the Downers Grove Police Department and Plainfield resident passes away unexpectedly.

Obituary: Patricia Ann Jurkash

Patricia Ann Jurkash of Downers Grove passed away Nov. 9.

Obituary: Joseph Anthony DeJohns

Joey, an accomplished and talented musician, was enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston, pursuing his professional music dream.

Touching Meaning Behind Orange Ribbons On Trees In Darien

The orange ribbons you see in Darien honor the memory of Joey Ventimiglia, 7, who died on January 5.

Eric Goldbranson, Loving Husband and Father, Avid Volunteer

The funeral will take place Oct. 17, 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Eileen Nolan Funeral Mass & Internment

Eileen Nolan, native of County Kerry, Ireland, visitation is Friday, September 25th in Darien, Illinois.

Services Set for Retired Hinsdale Police Chief James Eccardt

Visitation will be held June 7 and 8, with a funeral service June 8 at 11 a.m. at Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home.

Retired DuPage Deputy Dies in 'Freakish' Airport Accident

Michael Yates, 52, grew up in Glen Ellyn and died Friday in an accident at Midway Airport. Funeral services will be held this week.

Rose Matousek, 92 of Hinsdale, Handwriting Analyst, Author

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. April 18 at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale.

John Robert Thorson, 85, of Darien, IL, died at home Sept. 9, 2014.

John was a teacher and a principal before receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1966.

Hinsdale South Alum Dies in Oregon Hiking Accident

Brent A. Ludwig was VP of his family's business, Woodbine Golf Course in Homer Glen, and an architect. His funeral takes place Monday.

Darien Trucker Killed In Second I-55 Crash Was ‘Loving, Hardworking Family Man’

Darien neighbors organize online fundraiser to help pay funeral costs for Deividas Mockus, the trucker killed in Monday’s second I-55 crash. Visitation and funeral set for Friday and Saturday.

Local Business Owner, Downers Grove South Graduate Cyndi Mochel, 61

Accomplished business owner lost battle with Alzheimer's. Family is planning life celebration.

Area Death Notices, Jan. 28

Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

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Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

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Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Area Death Notices, Dec. 31

Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Area Death Notices, Dec. 17

Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

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Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

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Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Area Death Notices, Nov. 25

Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

David Rose, 92, Worked on Manhattan Project

Services are Thursday for a World War II veteran who worked as a scientist at Argonne Laboratory.

Candlelight Vigil Held for Charlie Trotter at Restaurant

Friends and colleagues gathered outside Trotter's shuttered Lincoln Park restaurant to pay tribute to the visionary chef, mentor and philanthropist.

Chef Charlie Trotter Found Dead at Home

Trotter closed his Lincoln Park restaurant last year after 25 years. He was a pioneer and fixture in the Chicago gourmet food scene.

Mary Ann Counsell, 85, Longtime District 61 Secretary

The Darien resident, great-grandmother of 14 and Our Lady of Peace Church parishoner passed away on Wednesday morning.

DuPage County Sheriff Bids Farewell to Beloved Canine

Stitch, the county's only cadaver-detecting canine, died Friday at the age of 9.

2012 in Review: Grieving Losses of School, Police Officials

We lost former Darien and Woodridge police officers, as well as longtime DGN coach Mike Amrhein and others.

OBITUARY: Edwin E. Tomei

A Darien resident since 1969, Ed was alderman of Ward 4 from 1977 to 1985 and served as the fire and police commissioner for three years. He was named Darien Citizen of the Year in 2000.

Funeral Services Set for Darien Man Killed in Crash Near Palos

The man was a passenger in a car involved in an early-morning collision Saturday outside Palos Hills.

Funeral Set for Darien Woman Hit by Car

Barbara Murdza, 87, died Wednesday after being struck by a car backing out of a driveway on Roberts Road, police said.