Jeffery Alan Smith of Plano, formerly of Downers Grove and Geneva, died June 17th at Seasons Hospice in Naperville from brain melanoma.  He was born December 12, 1946 in Herrin, IL to Joseph and Mildred (Lyons) Smith, growing up in Benton, IL. He is survived by his wife Julie (Busse); daughters Tracy (Louis) Nowaczyk of Mokena and Grace Smith of Plano; son Ronald (Jaime) Smith of Chicago and two grand daughters Lydia and Edie; siblings Jeanne (Ervin) Allen of Benton, IL, Joseph (Antoinette) ...Continue reading

John (Jean) Dracopoulos passed away peacefully on June 11, 2015.  Beloved and adored husband & best friend of Lena Dracopoulos (nee Tjiotis). Loving and proud father of Christina (William) Sweis, Vasiliki and Peter Dracopoulos. Cherished son of the late Panagiotis and Christina Dracopoulos. Son-in-law of Vasso and the late Aristotelis Tjiotis. Loved brother-in-law of Dr. Steven (Vera) Jiotis and Gina Tjiotis Delahera. Proud uncle and special friend of many. Visitation Sunday June 14, 3-8 pm ...Continue reading

Mercedes Padayao, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her family on May 7, 2015.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5-9 pm at Christian Fellowship Church 4220 W. 59th St., Chicago with Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 10 am.  Burial will be at Beverly Cemetery. ...Continue reading