Vietnam Vet, Former LG Park Man Dies at 68: La Grange-Area Obituaries, Jan. 15

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Elaine M. Basketfield, nee Shogren, 87, of La Grange

Elaine M. Basketfield, nee Shogren, age 87 of La Grange, formerly of Lake Suzy, FL. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late William D. Basketfield; dear mother of Barbara Basketfield, Carol Norvilas and Diane Gryglak; fond grandmother of Steven (Michelle) Norvilas, Thomas (Sara) Norvilas, Emily Gryglak, and Agatha Gryglak; great grandmother of Andrew Novilas and Amber Novilas; sister of the late Lillian Bischoff and Jean McKeigue; sister-in-law to Marilyn and George Geisen; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Read complete obituary here.

Gary Michael Hand, 68, of Elmhurst, formerly of La Grange Park

Gary Michael Hand, age 68, of Elmhurst, formerly of La Grange Park. Vietnam Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Alexandria Hand, nee James; dear father of Michelle (Dean) Maggos and Denise (Ed) Hovorka; loving grandfather of John Maggos, Michael Maggos and Alex Maggos; brother of Rochelle Lock, Tom (Jane) Hand, Don (Sharon) Hand, Barbara Hand, Ken Hand and Terry Hand ; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Read complete obituary here.

Jerry M. Grafen, Sr., age 52 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Maxine M. Grafen, nee Rembiszewski; dear father of Joseph (Donna Michele) Scanlon, Tonya Grafen, Michael Scanlon, Jerry Grafen Jr., Richard Scanlon and Samantha Grafen; fond grandfather of 8; brother of Gail (Monore) Nobel, Ginger (Mario) Ortiz and Alan (Marlene) Grafen; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Read complete obituary here.