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Richard A. Meyer

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Richard A. Meyer, 88, died peacefully February 9, 2024 after an extended hospitalization in company of family.  In his youth he lived in Cicero, Chicago, and later Darmstadt, Germany, in service of the US Army. Later he and his wife of 52 years, Janet (Schrader) moved to LaGrange where they raised their children: Cindy Lou, Daniel, Robin, and Timothy. They were known for their hospitality and hosting neighborhood events.  Richard was self-employed in the field of soluble oils analysis until… Read complete obituary here

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James Alan Pribyl

James Alan Pribyl

James Alan Pribyl, age 83 of Cicero.  Army Veteran.  Beloved son of the late James Pribyl and Alice Pribyl, nee Forst; brother of the late Robert Pribyl; brother-in-law of Carol Pribyl; uncle of Amy (Michael) Werthmann, Steven (Cami) Pribyl, and Jeff (Aimee) Pribyl; great uncle of Racquel, Grace, Colton, Brody, Katie and Charlie; close friend of Maribel Ochoa, Alex Ochoa and Eddie Ochoa. Worked for Illinois Bell for over 30 years. Avid gardener, and fisherman.  Enjoyed watching sports, especially college… Read complete obituary here

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Annie Marie Mowen, nee Rodgers

Annie Marie Mowen

Annie Marie Mowen, nee Rodgers, age 82, of Broadview, formerly of Cicero. beloved wife of the late Michael E. Mowen and the late Teddy Kaczowka; fond mother of Kimberly (Timothy) Brzezinski; dear grandmother of Sarah Brzezinski and Luke Brzezinski; sister of many brothers and sisters; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until time of Service at 10:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Service 10:00 A.M. Interment… Read complete obituary here

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Donna J. Kern

Donna Kern

Donna J. Kern, age 77, of Riverside. Beloved wife of Keith DiGioia; loving mother of Lisa (Cindie Winnings) Olson, Tracy Kreiss, Blythe (the late Victor) Chavarria, Robert Becker; grandmother of Samantha (William), Amanda (Orane), Kenneth, James, BriAnn, Lauren (Daniel), Jacob, Tyler, Alexis, MaKenna, Parker and Zoey; great grandmother of Koa, Ember, Liam, Miley, Bindie, Addi, Axton and Ryder; sister of Arlene (the late Ron) Lindell and Alan (Patricia) Kern; aunt of many nieces a nephew. Memorial Visitation Friday, March 22,… Read complete obituary here

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Donald Joseph Lorr

Donald Lorr

Donald Joseph Lorr, age 82 of Westchester, Beloved husband of Judith Lorr, nee Kadlecek; loving father of Donna (Jim) Callahan, Doug Lorr and Debbi Lorr; dear grandfather of Harry Smith and Grace Callahan; brother of Patt (Bruce) Roberts; brother in law of Rob Kadlecek; uncle of Cary (Adam), Lindy (Darren) and Karen (Paul); friend to many. Don’s family would like him to be known and remembered first and foremost for being a family man, prioritizing time with family and friends. … Read complete obituary here

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Judy G. Johnson, nee Oesterriech

Judy Johnson

Judy G. Johnson, nee Oesterriech, age 79 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Daniel Johnson; dear mother of Jennifer (Adam) Reeger; grandmother of Aiden Reeger; sister of Pamela (the late Dennis) Meehan, William (Judi) Oesterriech and Michael (Mary) Oesterriech; sister in law of David Johnson; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Judy was born on September 7, 1944 to George and LaVelle Oesterriech. As a child, she loved to swim and was an avid roller skater and ice skater, teaching herself… Read complete obituary here

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Lucas Knudsen

Lucas Knudsen

Lucas Knudsen, age 31, of Western Springs. Beloved son of Derrick (Maria) Knudsen and Debbie (Timothy Metzger) Knudsen; grandson of Judith Knudsen, nee Boucek, Roger Knudsen and the late Lois Deno, nee Murray; brother of Jacob Metzger and Emily Metzger; step brother of Matt Metzger, Sarah Metzger and Andrew Metzger; nephew of Denise (Michael) Grazian and Dawn Kannon; cousin Maren (Juan) MacHannaford, Taryn Kannon, Carter Kannon and Mason Kannon. Proud and Dedicated Member of The Hillside Emergency Service. Visitation Sunday,… Read complete obituary here

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Janet Olsen, nee Curda

Janet Olsen

Janet Olsen, nee Curda, age 84, lifelong resident of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Wilfred (Maureen) Olsen, Steven (Neuza) Olsen, Richard Olsen, Michael Olsen and Diane Olsen; beloved grandmother / Nana of Meaghan (Tim) Martinak, Timothy (Denika) Olsen, Catherine (Nick) Izzo, Shannon Olsen and Sean Olsen; great grandmother of Charlotte, Claire, Cleo and Isla. Services & Interment Private Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. In lieu of flowers, please support your local… Read complete obituary here

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Rosaline Wachowicz, nee Pacenti

Rosaline Washowicz

Rosaline Wachowicz, nee Pacenti, age 101 of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Walter Wachowicz, Sr.; loving mother of Walter Wachowicz, Jr. and Judy (Tom) Vaile; dear grandmother of Jennifer Vaile and Allison Vaile; preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses Louis (Irene), Angelena (Albert), Joseph, Samuel (Ann), Jennie, John (Louise) and Dominic (Josephine); aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, March 11, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 9:45… Read complete obituary here

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Claudean A. Champagne, nee Chavers

Claudean Champagne

Claudean A. Champagne, nee Chavers, age 87, of Burr Ridge, IL, formerly of Brookfield, IL,  Lafayette Colorado and Batesville, AR. Beloved wife of the late Jean Champagne; loving mother of Elaine (Mark) Pesavento, Tim Skarbonkiewicz, Sheila (Bruce) Allen and the late Alicia (Mike Koonce) Antoon; devoted grandmother of James Pesavento, Melissa (Chris) Bollinger, Robert (Dorothy Touponce) Pesavento, Andrew (Maureen) Pesavento, John Albert (Angela) Reichel, Cody Skarbonkiewicz, Olivia (Kevin) Baumeister, Blake Skarbonkiewicz, James Antoon-Koonce and Leland Ferguson; adoring great grandmother of… Read complete obituary here

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