ALTMAN

Joseph Altman, age 86 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Adleta Altman. Brother to Vratislav (Lidus’) Altman. Brother in-law to Amalie (Charles) Moravec, Agnes (the late Raymond) Rice and the late Adolph (Betty) Altman. Loving Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, August 1, 2008 from 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 9:15 A.M. to St. Cletus Church, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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BALLING

Charles H. Balling, age 84, of St. Pete Beach, Florida formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Balling, nee Pappas died peacefully in Bayfront Medical Center surrounded by family on May 24. Loving father of Gwenn (Richard) Rausch, Meryl (Ronald) Klages, Charles T. (Marlene) Balling, Gary (Susan) Balling, Karen (Dr. Michael) Stanich, Joan (Mark) Sukowicz, Barbara (Rodney) Johnson and Ross (Diane) Balling; fond grandfather of Aryn, Eric and Alexander Rausch, Kara (Brian) Lushear, Ross and Laura Klages, Anna, Julia and Alexandra Balling, Dr. Peter (Jennifer), Samantha and Curtis Stanich, Colleen, Karen, Kevin and Kyle Sukowicz, Andrew, Benjamin and Christopher Johnson, Lukas, Elaina and Livia Balling. Dear brother of Annette (late Adhemer) LaMontagne, George (Elaine) Balling, the late Fr. Fred Balling, Marie Fischer, Florence (Lawrence) Bronsteatter, Katherine (Gene) Cummins and Sr. Joyce (Loretta) Balling, uncle and friend to many. WW II Army Veteran. Long-time employee (retired) of Illinois Bell. Family and Friends gathering Friday, May 30, 2008 at St. Barbara Church from 9:30 A.M. to time of Memorial Mass at 10 A.M., corner of Prairie Ave & Windemere Ave., Brookfield, IL. In lieu of flowers Memorials to JDRF, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610 or St. Rita High School, 7740 S. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60620 appreciated. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield IL. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.

BERNAT

John Paul Bernat, Jr., age 56 of Kingsport, TN, formerly of Chicago & Jacksonville, Fl. Loving husband of Lynette, nee Wolf; Adoring father of Michael John Bernat and Alicia Jayne Bernat: brother of Madeline Bernat, Jacqueline Judith Bernat and Kathy Bernat. Loving uncle to many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Memorial Mass 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 2, 2008, at St. Patricia Church, 9000 S. 86^th Street, Hickory Hills, IL. Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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CHROMICKY

Helen M. Chromicky, nee Macharek, age 94, of Westmont, beloved wife of the late Emrich Chromicky; dear mother of Millie (Ralph) Koller and Alice (the late Ron) Toth; loving grandmother of Ken (Terri) Koller, Kathy (Joe) Mrkvicka and Tricia Toth; great-grandmother of Kayla, Kyle and the late Jenna Koller; sister to Anna (Joseph) Medek, Emily (Frank) Gilotti and the late Pauline (the late Ralph) Moody; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, July 21, 8:30 A.M. 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

CRISANTI

Mary L. Crisanti, age 61, of North Riverside. Survived by companion and best friend, William Lilliquist; loving sister of Barbara Crisanti and the late Catherine Crisanti. Mary loved nature, especially flowers, frogs, and her backyard on the forested banks of the Des Plaines River; Memorial Gathering, Monday, June 16, 2008 10 A.M. to time of Memorial Service 10:45 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to American Cancer Society; Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

CURDA

Claire H. Curda, nee Vanek, age 100, of Brookfield formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late James W. Curda: fond mother of Wesley A. (Joyce) Curda and James T. (Donna) Curda: grandmother of Michael (Karijo) Kurda, David J. (Terri) Curda, Lisa Curda, Lynn Derickson and Eric Curda; great-grandmother of 8: aunt of many nieces and nephews. Interment private Bohemian National Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st St., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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DiBenedetto

Nick DiBenedetto WWII Army Veteran, age 87, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of the late Arlene DiBenedetto, nee Johnson. Loving father of Carolyn (Michael) Havens, Dave DiBenedetto, and Elizabeth (Rob) Watts. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Nikki) Havens, Amanda Watts and Hannah Watts. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Saturday 10 A.M. Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

DRAZAN

Frank C. Drazan, WWII Army Veteran, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Georgia Ann Drazan, nee Drahorad; loving father of Georgia (Richard) Albertsen, Karen (the late Steven) Ryden and Patsy (John) Larson; grandfather of Dawn (William) Daly, Michael (Cheryl) Albertsen, Elizabeth (John) Cassano, Thyra (David) Diaz, Derek Sinclair, Thomas (Monica) Ryden; great grandfather of 10. Preceded in death by his sisters Anna and Bess. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 11, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Services and Interment Private. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Gateway Special Olympics, 15 w. 431 59th St. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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FATLA

Josephine Fatla, nee Skrusienski, age 87, of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late Aloisius F. Fatla; dear sister of Irene Benda and the late Estelle Mc Elligott, Viola Cholewa, and Lillian Mankiewicz; aunt of Carol Benda, Frank (Susan) Benda, Laurence (Carol) Benda, Christopher Benda, William (Debbie) Mankiewicz , and the late Richard Jachimiec; great aunt of Allie, Karen, Frank, Michelle Benda, and Tyler Mankiewicz; Visitation Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield; Funeral Saturday 11 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield; Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery; Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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GENOVESE

Anne A. Genovese, nee Damiani, age 97, of Timoniun, Maryland, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Genovese: loving mother of Mary Ann Bruha and her husband August: cherished grandmother of James A. Bruha: dear sister of Melaine Banti and the late John Damiani. Visitation Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 3 PM to 9 PM and Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:30 AM to 9 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st St., Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9 AM to St. Louise de Marillac Church. Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Anne’s memory to the Mosaic Community Services, 1925 Greenspring Dr., Timonium, Maryland, 21093. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

GOLOM

Sallie L. Golom, nee Nijoka, resident of Westchester for 55 years. Beloved wife of Stanley Golom. Loving mother of David (Adrienne) Golom. Sister of Francis Nijoka and the late Leo, Chester and Edward. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sallie was a friend to many. Visitation Friday, July 11, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 10:30 A.M to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park, Mass 11 A.M. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Mausoleum. Sallie was a secretary at Sears and GTE for many years. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

GRIBBEN

Robert Desmond Gribben, born in Keady Armaugh. Ireland; Vietnam Marine Veteran, age 65, of La Grange, formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Sharon Lee Gribben, nee Wisch; dear father of Robert J. Gribben, Sean K. (Kelly) Gribben, Brett S.(Georgene) Gribben, Corey W. Gribben, and Catherine K. Gribben; brother to Margaret Thomson; Family and Friends gathering Saturday, July 26, 2008, 2 P.M. to Time of Memorial Service 4 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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HART

Josephine M. Hart, nee Caruso, age 74, of Brookfield. beloved wife of James W. Hart; fond mother of Karen (James) Ericksen, Annamarie (Kirk) Wangbickler, Susan Burnside and James (Julie) Hart; dear grandmother of Lukas Jones, Dustin Jones, Sean Jones, Emily Ericksen, Timothy Ericksen, Tabatha Wangbickler, Kirk Wangbickler Jr., Donald (Michelle) Burnside Jr., Katie Hart, Kelly Hart, Emily Hart; great-grandmother of 3; brother of Peter (Barbara) Caruso, Frank Caruso Jr., Mary (Roger) Smith and the late Salvatore Caruso; Visitation Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday, June 19, 2008, 9:30 A.M. to 10 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday, 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

HELD

Mary Held “Grandma Sweetie Pie,” nee Pyszcyk, age 89 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Held. Loving mother of Robert M. (Jean) Held; grandmother of Robert M. Held IV. Visitation Friday, June 6, 2008 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, Mass 10 A.M. Entombment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

HUBATCH

Leonard W. Hubatch, age 87, of Chicago, Decorated WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of the late Shirley R. Hubatch, nee Herdegen; fond father of Leona (James Bryniarski) Hubatch, Janice (William) Hubatch-Smith, Nancy (Joseph) Polacek, Michael Hubatch, Gayl Hubatchand, Mark (Laura) Hubatch; dear grandfather of 15; brother of Caroline (Willis) Damm, Cecelia Ostby, Jane VanGroll, Donald Hubatch, the late Helen Gresch, Florence Ochse, Edward Hubatch and Sister Viola Hubatch; Visitation Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday, 9 A.M. to St John of the Cross Church, Western Springs, Mass 9:45 A.M. Interment private Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Catholic Charities of Chicago appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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KIEHL

Mildred Kiehl, nee Burgher, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Harold T. Kiehl; loving mother of Joan (the late Donald) Younker and David (Grace) Kiehl and the late James (Delores) Kiehl; grandmother of Bradley (Sandy) Kiehl, Linda (Mike) Fielding, Kelly (Glenn) Hiscock, Steven (Jennifer) McDonald, David (Lida) Kiehl, Cynthia (fiancé Al Kaczorowski) Kiehl and the late Brian McDonald; great – grandmother of 9. Visitation Monday, July 7, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Tuesday 11 A.M. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

KIELP

Rosemary B. Kielp, nee Carrier, age 76, of La Grange, formerly of Brookfield. beloved wife of the late Norman Kielp; fond mother of Jeff (Jeannette) Kielp, Jason (Therese) Kielp, Robin Bansbach, Laura (Jorge) Aguilar, Valorie (Giles) McCarthy and Alison (the late Mark) Robichaud; dear grandmother of 12; daughter of the late Rose Gore, nee Schwartz and Walter Carrier; sister of Walter Carrier, Lorraine Golec, Marlene Bejger and the late Dolores Bornheim; Visitation Thursday, June 5, 2008, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, June 6, 2008, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31^stStreet, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Thirty plus years as Nursing Supervisor at La Grange Memorial Hospital. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

KIENZLE

Erwin G. Kienzle, Korean War Army Veteran, age 79, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Goedel Kienzle, nee Siebenmark. Dear father of Walter Kienzle; brother to the late Johanna Klein. Visitation Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Interment Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park. Memorials appreciated to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Corner of Park and Grant, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

KOUKL

Joseph F. Koukl, Jr., WWII Army Veteran, age 91, of North Riverside. Beloved husband of 66 years to Catherine Koukl, nee Simon. Loving father of JoAnn (Dr. Tom) Chamberlain; dear grandfather of Trevor (Hollis) Chamberlain, Joanna (Jay) Healy and Bryony Chamberlain; great grandfather of Shannan Healy, Hayley Chamberlain and Marissa Chamberlain; brother to Eleanore (the late Frank) Hainrihar, James (Kathy) Koukl and the late Clarence Koukl; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 18, 2008 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9 A.M. to Mater Christi Church, North Riverside, Mass 9:30 A.M. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Mausoleum. In the years following Joe’s graduation from Farragut High School in 1936, up until WWII, he became one of the outstanding bicycle racers in the country. WWII ended Joe’s competitive racing, however his love for the sport continued. After returning from service in the Army Air Corp, he resumed riding recreationally until his mid 80’s, riding as much as 3,000 miles each year. Additionally, Joe and his wife Catherine delivered Meals on Wheels for over 25 years after they retired. Memorials appreciated to your favorite Charity. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

KOZELUH

Gerald A. Kozeluh, Korean War Army Veteran, age 72, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Tinley Park. Beloved husband of Kathryn Kozeluh, nee Stack. Loving father of Candy (Mike) Anthony, Cindy (the late Bob) Goff, Jerry (Lori) Wesley and Jenny Kozeluh; step father of Joe (Andrea) DeRosier and Jack (Fran) DeRosier; grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 5; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

KUEHN

Carolyn M. Kuehn, nee Iaccino, age 82 of Northlake and Leyden Township. Loving mother of Linda (Paul) O’Brien – Cox, Diane (Bill) Collins and the late Kathy Kuehn and Billy Kuehn; loving grandmother of Sean O’Brien, Marsha (Al) Stegall, Sheila (Scott) Mitchell and Kelly O’Brien; dear step grandmother of many and beloved Nana of many great grandchildren; sister to George (Marie) Iaccino, Frances Bissel, Albert (Jenny) Iaccino and the late Agnes Higgenson. Visitation Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, August 8, 2008 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 11 A.M. Interment Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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LAKEBERG

Frank W. Lakeberg, age 80, of La Grange Park. beloved husband of Barbara Lakeberg, nee Wilkinson; fond father of Bill (Margie) Lakeberg, Kathy Lakeberg, Carolyn (Rick) Gross, Wally Lakeberg and Thyllis (Bill) Drake; dear grandfather of Robert Lakeberg, Jackie Lakeberg, Lauren Lakeberg, Dave Gross, Cara Gross, Ashley Drake and Scott (Ruth) Henry; great-grandfather of Nick Henry and Ben Henry; Family gathering Thursday, June 19, 2008, 4, P.M. to time of Service 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Thomas Hospice, appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

LUKAVSKY

Florence Lukavsky, nee Bilek, age 91, of Brookfield formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel Lukavsky: fond mother of Mary Ann (Ronald) Orzech, Florence (the late Robert) Pavlis and the late Emanuel E. (Patricia) Lukavsky: dear grandmother of eight: great-grandmother of 25: sister of Robert (the late Mary) Bilek and the late Edward (the late Adalein) Bilek and the late George (Sylvia) Bilek. Visitation Friday, August 1, 2008 from 4 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 11 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11:30 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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RACEK

Richard S. Racek, age 59 of Berwyn. Dear brother of John (Kristine) Racek, Jr.; loving uncle of Andrew (Diana) Racek, Mark Racek and Amy Racek; dear nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday, June 27, 2008 10 A.M. at Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church, Corner of 31^st & DesPlaines Ave., Riverside. Interment Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Lemont. Memorials appreciated to Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

RODRIGUEZ

John L. Rodriguez, age 42, of Brookfield; beloved son of Dolores L. Rodriguez, nee Loredo and the late Guadalupe R. Rodriguez; father of Diana Rodriguez; dear brother of Alfredo L. (the late Gloria) Sauceda, Manuel (Reyna) Guerrero, Gudelia Guerrero, Francisco (Carmen) Guerrero, Francisco G. (Albina) Rodriguez, Joe (Francis) Rodriguez, Mary Rodriguez, Gloria (Juan Espino) Rodriguez, Betty (Jim) Budet and the late David Rodriguez; dear uncle of 84 nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield; Funeral Wednesday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield; Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery; Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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SARAPATA

Ramona “Mona” Sarapata, age 57, of Brookfield. Loving daughter of the late Henry W. Sarapata and Violet M. Sarapata. Longtime companion of Nicholas Barren. Dear friend of Patricia Fossier. Service Private. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

STIPAK

August Stipak, Jr., WWII & Korean War Veteran, age 84 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of 62 years to Ethyle Stipak, nee Shepherd; loving father to Robert Stipak and the late Alan Stipak. Gus was a WWII 1^st Lt. 8^th Air Force B-17 Pilot and also flew during the Korean War. August was a retired member of the IBEW #134, American Legion Post #769 of 62 years and Westchester Masonic Lodge #995 of 52 years. Services and interment were private. Interment was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

STOCK

“Casey” Casimer P. Stock, WWII Army Veteran, age 94 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Anne Stock, nee Folwarski; brother to Marie (the late Conrad) Golonka and the late John (the late Stella) Stock, Sylvester (the late Georgia) Stock, Frances (the late John) Wilson and Irene Stock. Uncle of many caring nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 18, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 11 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 12 Noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

SUSTR

Eleanore Sustr, nee Blahusiak, age 92 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late George Sustr; loving mother of Gary Sustr; loving grandmother of Shane Sustr. Eleanore was the last of 6 brothers and sisters. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 11 A.M. to time of Service 1 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

SVAB

Elsie J. Svab, nee Petrak, age 98, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Svab; loving mother of Laurence (Marlene) Svab, grandmother of Tracy (Jeff) Mackh, Christine (Andy) Hayman and James (Christine) Svab; great grandmother of 6; sister of the late Mae (the late John) Chaloupka, Edward (the late Rosalie) Petrak. Aunt of Phyllis Chaloupka, Nancy Smith, Doris Krucker and Raymond Krucker. Visitation Thursday, July 17, 2007 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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TURCO

Frank Turco, age 95 of Lexington Square Elmhurst formerly of Westchester and Berwyn. WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Frances Caliendo Turco, nee Franzo and the late Anne Turco, nee DiVito: loving father of the late Nicholas Turco: step-father of Steve Caliendo, Claudia (Ken) Forsberg, and the late Donald Caliendo: uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, June 27^th, 2008, 3 PM to time of evening service 8 PM and Saturday, June 28, 2008, 9 AM to 9:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31^st St., Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 AM to Divine Providence Church, Westchester. Mass 10 AM. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Member of V.F.W. Berwyn Post #2378, Italian American Civic Organization of Berwyn, Berwyn Eagles Chapter 2125, Mended Hearts Chapter 36, Senior Friends of La Grange and Divine Providence Church Fifty Plus. Memorials to the Mended Hearts Chapter 36, in C/O Frank Trommels, 21 W. 166 Everest, Lombard, IL. 60148, appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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WISZ

John Wisz, WWII Army Veteran, age 90, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of the late Sophie A. Wisz, nee Piatek; loving father of Carol (Rick) Rovella; dear grandfather of Lauren, Michael and Jonathan Rovella. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Saturday July 12, 2008 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31^st Street, Brookfield. Funeral 11 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. John was employed by Sears Roebuck Co, for 37 years and 3 months when he retired in 1983. John was a long time member of V.F.W. Post 6863. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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YOTTER

Florence Yotter, age 88 of LaGrange, was born July 3, 1919 near Mason City, Iowa and moved to Illinois with her family in the 1940's. She resided in LaGrange, Illinois until her death on June 30, 2008. She was an accountant with Foote Cone Belding until her retirement in 1989. Florence was recognized as a Life Member of the LaGrange Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Florence was preceeded in death by her brother Ronald and sister, Elsie. Florence has left a legacy of friendship and good will to all with whom she came in contact. Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 12:30 P.M. at the First Church of the Nazarene at 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, Illinois 708-349-0454.