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Michael Wahler

Michael Wahler

Michael Wahler, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Gisela Erika Wahler, nee Beissert; loving father of Gordon (Virginia) Wahler; grandfather of Andrew Wahler, Nathan Wahler and Katherine Pacilli; brother of the late Resi, Anton and Willie. Visitation Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, April 14, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park.… Read complete obituary here

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Guenther Karl Brucha

Guenther Brucha

Guenther Karl Brucha, resident of La Grange Park, IL, passed away peacefully, on April 6, 2023 at age 89. Born on June 22,1933, Guenther grew up in southern Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1957. A lifelong adventurer, Guenther and his dear wife, Anita, traveled with tireless enthusiasm. Together they experienced the many cultures and landscapes of Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and the Americas, making friends wherever they went. Always challenging himself, Guenther’s passion for nature, health and… Read complete obituary here

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Algimantas Vaiciulis

Algimantas Viaciulis

Algimantas Vaiciulis, age 89, of Chicago, born in Lithuania immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 15. Proud to be an Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Julia Vaiciulis, nee Rumps; dear father of Richard (Kelly) Vaiciulis, Thomas (Sheila) Vaiciulis and Anthony Vaiciulis; grandfather of Luke, Katherine, Abigail, Claire and John; brother of Jonas (Aurelija) Vaiciulis; uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 3:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. and… Read complete obituary here

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Marguerite A. King, nee Deines

Marguerite King

Marguerite A. King, nee Deines, age 89 August 26, 1933 – April 4, 2023, of La Grange IL. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Brough King; cherished mother of Ken (Kathy) King and Debra Minter; dear grandmother of Ashley (Kyle) Finley, Jessica (Andrew Stephanidis) King, Robert Minter, and Daniel King; great-grandmother of Hudson Finley and Bennett Finley, sister of Sharon Sabala, June Brown, Florence (Jerry) Fisher, and the late Hilmere (Elaine) Deines; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marge came… Read complete obituary here

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Arthur W. Hergenrother

Arthur Hergenrother

Arthur W. Hergenrother, Vietnam Army Veteran, age 77 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Antonia C. Hergenrother, nee Daniele; fond father of Jason (Nancy) Hergenrother, Dana (Eduardo) Palomares and the late Joshua; dear grandfather Andrew, Aiden, Abigail, Dominick, Parker and the late Alexander. Services and Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com For those of you that would like to express your condolences to the family,… Read complete obituary here

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Dick “Swede” Klang

Dick Klang

Dick “Swede” Klang, MP Veteran for the National Guard, Army Reserves and Army, age 86 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Joy Klang, nee Nagl; fond brother of Carl (Edda) Klang and Linda-Lou (Bob) Rompala; brother in law of Danny (Jolene) Nagl, the late Terry R. (Marge)Nagl and Bobby Lee Nagl. Visitation, Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 9 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Private… Read complete obituary here

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Jeannette T. Barczak

Jeanette Barczak

Jeannette T. Barczak, age 70, of La Grange Park. Loving mother of Elizabeth Schmidt and Bill (Jeanine) Schmidt; grandmother of Olivia Schmidt and Mila Schmidt; sister of Annette (Jim) Coughlin, Mia (Michael) Klingele and Tony Barczak; aunt of Jackie (Chris) Rowe, Ryan Coughlin, Shannon (Jason) Plummer, Tony (Jill) Barczak, Kyle (Amy) Klingele, Maria Klingele and Nicole Barczak; great aunt of many. Visitation, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M and Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. to… Read complete obituary here

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Kathryn Elaine Graves, nee Stewart

Kathryn Graves 1

Kathryn Elaine Graves, nee Stewart, age 82 of Palos Hills, formerly of Lyons. Beloved mother of Martin (Meileng Lee) Graves, Tim (Theresa) Graves and Randy Graves; dear grandmother of Joe Ragano, Danielle Reehoff and Hayley Graves; great grandmother of Jacob Reehoff and Tyler Reehoff; sister of the late Fred (Peggy) Stewart and the late Jerry Stewart; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, March 31, 2023 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:30… Read complete obituary here

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Viola M. Palis, nee Hrabe

Viola Palis

Viola M. Palis, nee Hrabe, age 94, of Brookfield, IL passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. Viola was born in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. She met her late husband, Leonard N., while both worked at Hotpoint in Cicero. They built their home and raised their family in Brookfield and were married for 56 years. Viola was the loving mother of four children: David Palis, Leonard J. Palis, John (Erin Palmer) Palis, and Marie (Steven) Storter and four grandchildren:… Read complete obituary here

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Richard F. Wells

Richard F. Wells, age 81, of La Grange Park.  Beloved husband of Donna Wells, nee McInerney; fond father of Ryan; brother of Jackie (Steve) Spann; uncle and great uncle many. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12 P.M. Noon at St. Louise de Marillac Church, corner of Raymond and 30th, LaGrange Park, IL  60526. A live stream of the Mass will be available to viewed at https://www.memorialslive.com/wells. If you are unable to participate during the live stream a recording… Read complete obituary here

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