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ADLER
Paul John Adler, Jr. age 76, of Michigan City, IN formerly of Cicero. Loving brother to Ruth (Richard) Hurbanis and the late Joan (Hans) Jacobs: nephew to Jeffrey (Nancy) Jacobs: friend to many; Visitation Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and March 11, 2010 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 11 A.M. Interment Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers memorial to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
ANDERSEN
MaryAnn M. Andersen, nee Arlowski, age 64, of La Grange Park. beloved mother of Erika A. (Matthew Sr.) Joyner; dear grandmother of Matthew Joyner Jr., Stephen Joyner, Kaitlyn Joyner and Brandon Joyner; sister of Gloria Arlowski, Antoinette (Isidro) Albino and the late Albert (Patricia) Arlowski; Visitation Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and March 4, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 11 A.M. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
BABINSKY
Joseph Steven Babinsky, age 92, of Ellenton, FL, formerly of LaGrange Park, IL. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Eleanore Mary Babinsky, nee Schwab; loving father of Raymond Joseph (Maureen) Babinsky and Sharon Lynn (Richard) Knudsen; dear grandfather of Andrea (Anthony) Janke, Brandon (Kim) Babinsky, Katy (Glenn) Johnson and Kelly (John) Hartzell; great-grandfather of Dylan Babinsky, Devin Babinsky, Connor Janke, Deborah Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Valerie Johnson and Alivia Hartzell; brother of Steven (Dorothy) Babinsky and the late Frank Babinsky. Visitation Friday, May 28, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, May 29, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11 A.M. Entombment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Member of Westchester Masonic Lodge #995, Riverside Masonic Lodge #862, American Legion – Stickney Post #687 and Board of Examiners, Carpenters Council #54. Memorials appreciated to the Illinois Masonic Charities, Grand Lodge of Illinois, A. F. & A. M. Attn: Office of the Grand Secretary, 2866 Via Verde, Springfield, IL 62703 Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
BAYER
Gertrude E. Bayer, nee Carduck, age 87, of Brookfield, formerly of La Grange Park, Downers Grove and Morton. beloved wife of the late Robert J. Bayer Jr.; fond mother of Mary J. Krzos, Robert J. Bayer III, Jeffrey C. (Cathy) Bayer and Elizabeth A. Elkins; dear grandmother of John “Rob” R. (Dina) Krzos, Christopher Krzos, Jennifer (Kevin) Wong, Robert J. (Jessica) Bayer IV, Richard D. Bayer, Derek L. (Audrey) Bayer and Emilee L. Bayer; great-grandmother of 13; sister of John Carduck Jr.; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday. June 16, 2010, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Private. Past member of the Women’s Auxiliary Robert E. Coulter Jr. American Legion Post #1941. Memorials appreciated, to Ronald McDonald House. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
BENDA
Irene S. Benda, nee Skrusienski, of Brookfield. beloved wife of Frank J. Benda; fond mother of Carol Benda, Frank (Susan) Benda, Laurence (Carol) Benda and Christopher Benda, dear grandmother of Alexandra (Mark) Dickerson, Karen Benda, Frank Benda and Michelle Benda; Visitation Sunday May 23, 2010, 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, May 24, 2010, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
BRAZULIS
Dorothy R. Brazulis, nee Kurek, age 86, Resident of North Riverside for 58 years. The day of February 27, 2010 Dorothy left this world. The treasured and devoted mother of Donna M. Brazulis whom she loved so dearly her pride and joy forever. Wife of the late Walter L. Brazulis whom she loved from the day they met and were married for 60 years. The daughter of the late Clara and John Kurek, late brother John, late sisters Joanne (Charles) Lukasik and Clara (Richard) Vlastnik. Aunt and Godmother of Carole (Bill) Kamin, Nephews Scott, Steven (Anna), Nicole Kamin, Cousin Genevieve (Wally) Stelter, Dearest life long Friends Eleanor Francich, Mary (Arthur) Kleidon, Lorraine (Joe) Dvorak, Irene (Cyril) Gazarek and Agnes (Ken) Fron. Special nephews Christopher and Nicholas Fron and companion Martha Dudzinska. Many dear friends and neighbors especially on 10th and 11th Ave. in North Riverside. Music was a love in Dorothy’s life piano playing and singing. She had a lovely singing voice. She was a soloist in grade school at St. Blase Catholic Church and continued into High School in musicals and plays. Dorothy’s greatest goal in life was to be a devoted wife and mother, she achieved this all her life. She made their home a happy place to come home to; which Dorothy, Wally and Donna shared with much love and happiness. A Member of Mater Christi Church for over Fifty years, from when the first day Mass was said; was also a member of the choir for a while. She was a Co-Leader and helped to organize the first Girl Scout Troup in Mater Christi School. Visitation Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday, March 4, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 9 A.M. to Mater Christi Church, North Riverside, Mass 9:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.
BRUCE
Barbara A. Bruce, nee Green, age 82, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Bruce; fond mother of David (Joyce) Bruce, Catherine (John) Eberhardt, James Bruce and Patricia (James) Roman; dear grandmother of Jeremy (Jennifer) Eberhardt, Joshua Eberhardt, Violet Bruce, Chloe Bruce and Samuel Roman; great-grandmother of Angel Eberhardt and Isabell Eberhardt; sister of the late Betty Greaves and James Green; Memorial service June 19, 2010, 10 A.M. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, corner of Kensington Ave. and Elm Ave. La Grange. Memorials appreciated to Emmanuel Episcopal Church Music Fund. Member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church Choir. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
BRUNETTE
Martha M. Brunette, nee McCrery, age 60, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Kerry Brunette; loving mother of Meghan (Bob) Rogers; dear daughter of Betty M. McCrery nee Boggs and the late W. Bruce McCrery; sister of Lynn H. (Arley) McGill. Family and Friends gathering Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 4 P.M. to time of Service 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave - Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
CHARVAT
George J. Charvat, age 92, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 66 Years to Helene B. Charvat, nee Mizera; fond father of Carol (David Thomann) Kantor and Judith (William) Donovan; dear grandfather of Scott (Suzanne) Kantor, Marc (Jeanette) Kantor, Ryan Butler and Kelly Butler; great-grandfather of Rebecca Kantor, Kaelin Kantor, Rachel Kantor, Zachary Kantor, Avery Kantor and Cole Litzenberger; brother-in-law of Gene Mizera, Lee (Lynn) Mize, the late Harry (the late Irene) Janas, Ted (the late Virginia) Mizera, George (the late Bernice) Machacek and John (Irene) Mizera; Visitation Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of VFW Rhine Post #2729. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
CLARK
Donald R. Clark, age 80, of La Grange, formerly of Beverly. Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ginny Clark, nee Marcon; amazing father of Vince (Mary Beth) Clark, Gina (John) LaMantia, and Claudia Clark; loving grandfather and best friend to Aly, Brigid, Casey, Johnny, Ryan, Dominic, Sonny, Bella, and Keegan; dear brother of Georgia Clark, Marilyn (the late Sal) Esposito, Helen (Peter) Iosue, and the late Jean Hope and William Clark; favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, April 5, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield; Funeral Tuesday 9:15 A.M. to St. Francis Xavier Church, La Grange. Mass 10 A.M. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Accomplished musician. Masters in Music Composition from DePaul University. Former Vocalist and Choir Director at St. Anthony of Padua in Roseland, St. Barnabas in Beverly and St. Catherine of Alexandria in Oak Lawn. Taught military kids in Istanbul, Turkey. Science teacher, Komarek School in North Riverside. Long-time Principal at the former Ridge School in Oak Forest. Avid pilot and babysitter. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
FAY
Marilyn Fay, nee Kolacki, age 65 of Brookfield. Loving mother of Jennifer Piekut; dear sister of Linda Kolacki; friend of Katie, Soozie, Harley and Rocky. Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, June 18, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Celebration of Life Service to be held at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to P.A.W.S Chicago. www.pawschicago.org. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
FREITAG
Violet A. Freitag, nee Soukup, age 84, of Oak Brook, beloved wife of the late Marvin A. Freitag; fond mother of Lynn K. (Dale) Mitchell and the late Dawn E. Freitag; dear grandmother of Kyle R. Mitchell and Tyler C. Mitchell; Visitation Friday, April 2, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie instate Saturday, April 3, 2010, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Corner of 31st Street & Forest Road, La Grange Park, from 10:30 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
GASPARICH
Joseph R. Gasparich of Broadview passed away on March 1, 2010 aged 59 years. Joe was born to Joseph and Betty (nee Buckosky) Gasparich in Oakmont, PA. Joe was a avid sports fan, with particular following of both the Chicago Bears and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe loved camping and made serious business of tailgating. Joe treasured the many friends he made over the years at the Cordial Inn. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by his fiancee Paulette Esparza. His children Joseph C. (Elizabeth) and Christine (Benjamin) Elizarrarez, his mother Betty A. Bugajski. He is also survived by his siblings Donna (Clarence) Wessman, Kathleen Gasparich, John (Margaret) Coleman, Gregory Gasparich, sister-in-law Mary Pat Hamilton and grandchildren, Nicole & Megan Gasparich and Jacob & Joshua Elizarrazez. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph and brother David. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St Barbara's Catholic Church, Brookfield, Illinois. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St N.W., PO Box 97180, Washington DC 20090-7180 appreciated.
GIESE
Betty Louise Giese, nee Robertson, age 86, of Brookfield formerly of Central Stickney. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late John Giese: loving mother of Sharon Giese: sister-in-law of Edna Wonderly, Dina Robertson and Ed Beeson: aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, March 21, 2010, 6 PM to 8 PM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Sunday 8PM. Private Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Member of Advent Christian Church of Highlands, La Grange and Member of Women’s Auxiliary of VFW. Memorials to Brookfield Zoo, 300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513 or United State Olympic Committee, Development Office, 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
HABERCOSS
Carl Habercoss, age 82, Army Veteran, of Woodridge, Downers Grove and Cicero. Beloved husband of Pearl Woitas - Habercoss, nee Osterberger and the late Barbara Habercoss, nee Miller; devoted father of Carl (Rosemary) Habercoss, Maryann Habercoss and Eric (Karen) Habercoss; step father Kenneth (Mary) Woitas, Susan Woitas, Richard (Donna) Woitas, Kathleen (Thomas) Sieg and Jeffrey (Rebecca) Woitas; loving grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 6. Visitation Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, April 1, 2010, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Liturgy of the Word 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
HANNA
Clarence E. Hanna, age 86, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran, participated in Asiatic Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, Western Pacific, Battle of Peleliu, received Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Two Bronze Battle Stars and Liberation Ribbon One Bronze Star. Beloved husband of Mary P. Hanna, nee Peterson; fond father of Mary (Rodney) Fritze, Gayle (David) Starkovich, the late Stanley Hanna and Stephen (Genevieve) Hanna; dear grandfather of Luke Starkovich, Kyle Starkovich and Nicole (Bart) Daly; son of the late Leon Hanna and Birdie Hanna, nee Seneco; brother of the late Ralph Hanna; Visitation Monday, May 31, 2010, 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Parkholm Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
HAVENS
Michael J. Havens, age 63, of La Grange Park, Vietnam War Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Carolyn Havens, nee DiBenedetto; fond father of Jonathan (Nikki) Havens; son of Eileen Havens, nee Pinkleman and the late Leo Havens; brother of Kristen (Tim) Winkler and Leo Havens; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, July 27, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 11 A.M. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to American Cancer Society. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
HOTKO
Anna E. Hotko, nee Spelich, age 96, of North Riverside; beloved wife of the late Anton Hotko; fond mother of Anthony L. (Eleanore) Hotko and Wayne C. (Marlene) Hotko; dear grandmother of Anthony A. (Sylvia) Hotko, Tamara L. (Robert) Marlewski, Heather A. (Stacy) Phillips and Marc L. Hotko; great-grandmother of Amanda Nicole Marlewski, Robert Anthony Marlewski, Anthony James Hotko, and Jennifer Ann Hotko; sister of Erwin (Delores) Spelich, the late Louis Spelich, John Spelich, George Spelich, and Charles (Sunday) Spelich, and Betty Spelich Brate; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, April 22, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 11 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery; Please omit flowers memorials to Aging Care Connections Meals on Wheels appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
HRUBY
Evelyn Hruby, nee Blahut, age 97 of Burr Ridge formerly of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Laddie Hruby. Loving mother of Alan (Maria) Hruby; dear grandmother of Nicole Hruby. Visitation Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 1:30 P.M. till 2 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Graveside Service and Interment immediately following at Bohemian National Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
HUEDEPOHL
Alfred “Bud” W. Huedepohl, age 80, of Bull Head City, Arizona, formerly of Brookfield. Korean War Navy Veteran. Passed away April 29, 2010. Beloved husband of Joan Huedepohl, nee Martin; father of Christine “Tina” Biela and Michael (Gail) Huedepohl; grandfather of Jennifer, Michelle, Lisa, Laura and Michael Jr. great-grandfather of many; brother of Charles Huedepohl; and former wife Bernice Huedepohl, nee Wielondek; Visitation Saturday, May 29, 2010, 1 P.M. to Time of Service 2 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Former Director of Brookfield E.S.D.A. from 1973 to 1993 and American Red Cross 1958 to 1983. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
JANIGA
Pamela B. Janiga, nee Burdsall, age 61, of Brookfield, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, beloved wife of Philip A. Janiga; loving mother of Brett A. Janiga and Mark P. Janiga; fond Daughter of Doris Burdsall, nee Davis, and the late Theodore F. Burdsall; dear sister of Jeffrey (Donna) Burdsall, Cheryl (Jim) Gaston, Ted Burdsall, II and Amy (Atreyu) Rhoades. Visitation Friday, May 28, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9 A.M. Interment Parkholm Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to N.A.M.I., 218 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62704. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
JANTZ
Vernon C. Jantz, age 80, of Western Springs. Born at 3023 S. Kedvale Ave. Chicago, IL. Attended Grace Lutheran Church, Elementary School and Farragut High School. Joined the Naturals S.A.C. at age 16, and has continued to be a faithful member. Played hockey with the club past age 40, loved winter sports, snowmobiling in Michigan where he also rode ATV’s, spending happy days with family and friends. Vern owned and operated Milvern Heating in Berwyn for 51 years, retiring 4 years ago because of his health. Beloved husband of 57 years of Sharlene A. Jantz, nee Svec; loving father of Valerie Pizzi and Russell (Angela) Jantz; grandfather of Paul Pizzi, Daniel Pizzi and Amy Jantz; brother of the late Frieda E. Jantz; Visitation Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 11 A.M. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KAMINSKI
Steven T. Kaminski, age 55, of Brookfield, Dear friend of Laura A. Mueller, Linda Cirone-Mueller and Jane Mueller; Visitation Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7 P.M to Time of Service 8:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KEDROWSKI
Henry F. Kedrowski, age 74, of Brookfield. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary Kedrowski, nee Gorka; fond father of Steven Kedrowski; dear grandfather of Ian Kedrowski; brother of Joseph Kedrowski, Mary Schlagheck and Dorothy Peterson; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Funeral Mass Saturday August 14, 2010 at St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment private St. Adalbert Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac Church. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KELLY
Annie A. Kelly, age 88 , of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Native of Durless County Mayo Ireland. Sister to Margaret Conmy, Edward Kelly, Eileen Loye and the late Nora Hoban, Katherine Leech, Mary Martin and Michael Kelly. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 23, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillace, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KNELLER
La Vonne “Bonnie” Marilyn Kneller, nee Curboy, age 81, of La Grange Park, Beloved wife of James F. Kneller; fond mother of Thomas J. Kneller and Jerry D. (Shannon L. O’Meara) Kneller; Visitation Tuesday, April 27, 2010 3 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie instate Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at The Village Church of La Grange Park, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, La Grange Park. Cremation private Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to The Village Church of La Grange Park. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KOSNER
Richard J. Kosner, age 81, of LaGrange Park formerly of Cicero. Beloved husband of Dolores Kosner, nee Budka. Loving father of Pamela (Bryan) Closset; dear grandfather of Kayla and Kyle Closset; brother to Edward (Louise) Kosner, George (Phyllis) Kosner, Mildred (Victor) Pellegrini and the late Jerry (Blanche) Kosner; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, July 26, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 A.M. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KUCERA
Donald L. Kucera, age 76, of La Grange Park, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Mercedes Kucera, nee Chacon; loving father of Michelle C. Kucera; brother of Frank (Colette) Kucera, Lori McKernan and the late Michael Kucera; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, January 4, 2010, 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, Funeral Tuesday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Comboni Mission Center, appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
KUCERA
Mercedes Kucera, nee Chacon, age 78, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Donald L. Kucera; loving mother of Michelle C. Kucera; sister of Julieta (Dennis) Frantsve, Carlos Chacon and many deceased siblings; Aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Friday, March 19, 2010, 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Comboni Mission Center. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
LIS
Marlene H. Lis, nee Drog, age 72, of Willowbrook, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Lis; fond mother of Kathy (Rick) Gornik, Laurie (Jeff) Wilhoit and the late Christine Lis; dear grandmother of Lauren and Heather Gornik; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Former Teacher at St. Domitilla School and Gross School. Visitation Thursday, June 17, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, June 18, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, Funeral Friday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
LUCAS
Dean B. Lucas, WWII Army Veteran, age 88, of Mesa AZ. Formerly of Clarendon Hills, Il. Beloved husband of Dorothea L. Lucas, nee Zuehlke; loving father of Brad Lucas and Scott Lucas; dear grandfather of Brian Lucas and Lauren Lucas; brother to the late Keith (Gladys) Lucas, Maxine Lucas and Doris (Harry) Kellog. Visitation Monday, June 7, 2010 from 10A.M. to time of service 11A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Parkholm Cemetery, LaGrange Park. Memorials appreciated to Hinsdale Masonic Lodge No. 934, 40 S. Washington St., Hinsdale, IL 60521. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
MATHESON
June Matheson, age 84, of Brookfield. beloved daughter of the late Teresa Matheson, nee Connolly and Malcolm Matheson; loving sister of Malcolm (Mary) Matheson, and Pauline E. Matheson; Visitation Thursday, May 20, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday, 9 A.M. to St Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
MATOSKA
Stanley J. Matoska, age 78, of Brookfield. Former National Guard Member, beloved husband of Jean E. Matoska, nee Haller; fond father of Stan (Sheryl) Matoska, Denyse Matoska, Allison Mac Phearson and Marlo Matoska; dear grandfather of Caityln Matoska and Tyler Matoska; brother of Vera Covenah; Funeral Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
MITCHELL
Emma Mitchell, nee Paulin, age 89, of La Grange Park, formerly of Hinsdale. Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Mitchell; devoted mother of Frank (Joy) Mitchell and Rick (Tayna) Mitchell; loving grandmother of Scott (Cara) Mitchell, Laura (Frank) Greene, Amy (Matthew) Connolly, Susan (Jack) Gray, Michelle Mitchell and Brad (Mindy) Mitchell; great grandmother of David, Brittany, Jared, Isabell, Hannah, Liesel, Hollie, Ryan, Sarah, Bryan, Parker and Wyatt; Visitation Thursday, July 29, 2010, from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, July 30, 2010 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 11 A.M. Entombment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Parkinson Disease Association. Information 708-485-2000 or www.Hitzemanfuneral.com
NORTIER
James C. Nortier, age 92, of Brookfield. WW II Army Veteran, Retired truck driver for 38 years, School Crossing Guard for 23 years. Beloved husband of Marie R. Nortier, nee Steiner; fond father of James E. (Michelle) Nortier and Robert A. (Lisa) Nortier; dear grandfather of Brittny C. (Tony) Belsan, Ian A. Fitzgerald, James W. Nortier, Luke M. Nortier and Robbie A. Nortier; brother of Gertrude Nortier, Leona (the late Charles) Steiner and the late Charles J. (Virginia) Nortier; Visitation Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and July 8, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 11 A.M. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Brookfield V.F.W. Post #2868. Member of Teamsters Local 179 & 705. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
OKLEPEK
John Oklepek, age 94, of Aurora, formerly of La Grange Park, WW II Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Mildred Oklepek, nee Banyar; fond father of Dwayne Oklepek, Karyn (Paul) Bruckner and Darrall (Elenor Keyser) Oklepek: dear grandfather of Kim (Chris) Murr, Daniel (Shannon) Oklepek and Angela Oklepek: great-grandfather of Alexa Oklepek, Olivia Oklepek and Landon Murr: brother of Susanna Kadlec and the late Anna Oklepek: Visitation Sunday, July 25, 2010, 3 P.m. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will Lie Instate Monday, July 26, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. Berwyn United Lutheran Church, 2400 S. Harvey, Berwyn. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Alzheimer’s Cure Foundation, Inc. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
PADILLA
Ralph Padilla, age 57, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Linda D. Padilla, nee Totten; loving father of Joseph Padilla and Jessica Padilla; dear brother of Rosemary (Norman) Johnson and Robert (Linda) Padilla. Loved by all cousins, in-laws, many nieces and nephews and friends. Family Gathering Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11 A.M. to Time of Mass 11:30 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, corner of 30th and Raymond, La Grange Park. Memorials appreciated to Touch of Grace Hospice, 8250 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
PASQUESI
Faustina Pasquesi, nee Butvilas, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Pasquesi; fond mother of Marlene (Gene) Petrie, Donna (Eric) Hammarlund and Rick (Irene) Pasquesi; dear grandmother of Brian Petrie and Jessica Petrie; Visitation Friday, April 9, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Misericordia Home North. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
PETERSON
Donna DeNeault Peterson, 55 May 13, 2010, LaGrange - Loving wife, faithful sister, loyal friend, compassionate nurse, entertainer extraordinaire, world traveler, lover of life. Donna was born July 8, 1954 the elder child of LeRoy J. DeNeault and Beatrice Discipio DeNeault. She grew up in LaGrange, was a member of the Lyons Township High School Class of 1972, and a graduate of the Loyola University Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing in 1976. On April 25, 1980 she fell in love with and met the love of her life, Dana K. Peterson. They were married October 16, 1982 at Bond Chapel of the University of Chicago. Donna had a career as a registered nurse working in area hospitals, in case management and in administrative positions. She traveled the world with Dana and made friends wherever she went. She will be remembered for her ability to make everyone feel loved, her many parties and her open and generous heart. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and underwent many surgeries and treatments never losing her beautiful smile and her optimism always for the future. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law Robert Peterson. She is survived by her loving husband Dana, faithful brother Don, the Martin family of Paris, France, mother-in-law Bernice Peterson; brothers-in-law Dr. Donald Kjome and Mark Berg; sisters-in-law, Darcy Kjome and Gay Peterson-Berg; nieces Ariel and Maddie; nephews Jake (Kirsten), Sam (Linda), Peter, Nick and Elton; aunts Lee Rempert, Rita Stephen, Annette Palmieri; uncle Dr. Joseph Discipio; many cousins; the Just Innocent Readers Book Club and a family of friends around the globe. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the LaGrange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Avenue, LaGrange. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations are appreciated to Mission Lazarus, www.missionlazarus.org or P.O. Box 150524 Nashville, TN 37215 Other details please go to: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/Chardonnay. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. is assisting family with arrangements. Information 708-485-2000.
PFEIFER
Frank J. Pfeifer age 67, of La Grange Park, Formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Melba E. Pfeifer, nee Millegan; Loving father of Tracey L. (Christopher R.) Pavel; Visitation Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, June 7, 2010, From 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Member of American Radio Relay League, Call #K9QMJ. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
PHILLIP
James Robert “J.R.” Phillip, Sr., of Hinsdale and more recently Westmont, IL was born in Chicago on July 8, 1925 to James A. and Helen Phillip. Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2010 at the age of eighty-four. A navigator in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, J.R. graduated from Northwestern University with a commerce degree then joined his parents’ flower business, Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, founded in Cicero, IL in 1923, where he remained actively involved for 61 years, serving as Chairman Emeritus up to his passing. A floral designer and local entrepreneur, J.R. was a co-founder and director of the Bank of LaGrange Park, a co-founder of the Metro Chicago Florist Delivery Coop, and a member of the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF). A man of faith and family, J.R. was also a longtime member and past elder of Christ Church of Oak Brook. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary B. Phillip, sister Lee Phillip Bell of Chicago television fame, brother and business colleague Russell Phillip; children Jim (Gwen), Don (Sandy) and Baxter (Martha) Phillip, eight grandchildren; and one great grandson, many of whom are leading the family business forward into its fourth generation. A memorial service and celebration of faith in his honor, will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 7:15 P.M. at Christ Church of Oak Brook, corner of 31st Street and York Road, Oak Brook. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
POGWIZD
Amelia M. Pogwizd, nee Kurzawa, age 91, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus M. Pogwizd; loving mother of Tad (Grace) Pogwizd and Sharon (Rich) Vahlin; grandmother of Edward, Deborah, Jason and Aaron; sister to John Kurzawa, Celia Osysko and the late Stanley Kurzawa and Sophie Schracta; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, May 17, 2010 from 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9 AM to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 9:30 AM. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Past member of St. Louise Senior Friendship Club. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
POGWIZD
Thaddeus M. Pogwizd, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Amelia M. Pogwizd, nee Kurzawa: loving father of Tad (Grace) Pogwizd and Sharon (Rich) Vahlin: grandfather of Edward (Jill) Pogwizd, Debra Vahlin, Jason Pogwizd and Aaron Pogwizd: brother to seven siblings: Visitation Sunday, November 8, 2009, 3 PM to 8 PM and Monday, November 9, 2009, 10 AM to 10:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday, 10:30 AM to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 11 AM. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. St. Louise Usher, past member of St. Louise Senior Friendship Club and BEDS Program. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
PURL
Pat “Rosemarie” Purl, nee Patek, age 86, of La Grange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late William A. Purl; loving mother of Billy (Fiancé Judy Turilli) Purl, Tom (Linda) Purl, Donna (Darren) Vilmin, Jim (Lynn) Purl and the late Sandy Purl; dear grandmother of Tom (Kacie) Purl, Mike Purl, Ashley (Andy) Phelan, Lindsey Purl, Kelly Purl and Jamie Purl; sister of Eileen (the late William) Zubaty and the late Joseph (Trudy) Patek; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 9, 2010, 2 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9 AM to 9:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 AM to St Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 AM. Interment St. James at Sag Bridge Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to The Gold Badge Society or The Chicago Fire Department Chaplains Fund. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
PURL
Sandra E. Purl, R.N., M.S., A.O.C.N., Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, age 62, of Chicago, formerly of LaGrange Park. Loving daughter of Pat Purl, nee Patek and the late William A. Purl; loving and devoted sister of Billy (Fiancé Judy Turilli) Purl, Tom (Linda) Purl, Donna (Darren) Vilmin and Jim (Lynn) Purl, devoted aunt of Tom (Kacie) Purl, Mike Purl, Ashley (Andy) Phelan, Lindsey Purl, Kelly Purl and Jamie Purl; niece of Eileen (the late William) Zubaty, Trudy (the late Buddy) Patek and the late Genevieve (the late Raymond) White. Visitation Friday, June 18, 2010, 2 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, June 19, 2010, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Interment St. James at Sag Bridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Chicago Chapter Oncology Nursing Society (CCONS) P.O. Box 11073, Chicago, IL 60611 which Sandy was President – Elect. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
REED
Robert K. Reed, Vietnam Army Veteran, age 59, of Oak Brook. Loving son of Fred A Reed and Carol Reed nee Hoskins; brother of Linda (Lynn) Schacher; dear friend and valued advisor to many. Memorial gathering Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private in Baraga Michigan. Bob was known for his leadership and respected as a Certified Financial Planner, District Manager, Registered Principal and Mentor for 32 years with Amerprise Financial Inc., Oak Brook. Memorials appreciated to the Robert K. Reed Memorial Scholarship Fund, 100 Hemlock Street, Baraga, MI 49908. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
REMIAS
Shiela C. Remias , nee Conrad, age 72 of LaGrange Park. At peace with our Lord April, 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Milton Richard Remias; loving mother of John Remias and Mary Beth (George) Petrovich; cherished grandmother of Jovan, Gina and Jessica; fond sister of the late Lee (the late Rae) Conrad, Robert Conrad, and Judy (the late Donald) Mahoney; dear sister in law to Lillian Conrad and Barbara Mahoney. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 12 Noon to 3 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
SAMORA
Robert A. Samora, age 71, of Countryside. Beloved husband of Sharon A. Samora, nee Walach; fond father of Michael F. (Titi) Samora and Mark A. (Kim Nunez) Samora; dear grandfather of Christopher Gonzales, Viviana Gonzales and Gabriel Samora; brother of 5; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, June 14, 2010 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 A.M. to St. Francis Xavier Church, La Grange, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Member of St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus and Minister of Care. Memorials appreciated to St. Frances Xavier Church. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
SHANAHAN
Victoria Ann Shanahan, nee Lucidi, of Brookfield formerly of Oak Park. Beloved wife of the late Martin Edward Shanahan; loving mother of Mary (Dennis Murry) Shanahan, Maureen (Timothy) Kirk, William Shanahan, the late Thomas (Barbara) Shanahan and Mark (Maureen) Shanahan; dear grandmother of Michael (Carolyn), James (Dawn), Lucy, Matthew, Meghan, Mark Shanahan, Barbara (Tony) Cesario, Frank (Peggy) Walter, Marijean (Michael) Bauling, Katelyn, Martin, Amy Kirk, and the late Tommy Shanahan and Julie Ann Shanahan;great-grandmother of Danny and Nick Cesario, Madison, Riley Ann and Grace Mary Bauling, Brendan and Ryan Shanahan, Samantha Shanahan, Anthony and Alyssa Petrucci; sister of the late Gabriella (late Charles) Lopardo, Armand Lucidi and William Lucidi. Fond Aunt and friend of many. Visitation Monday June 14, 2010 from 3 PM to 9 PM and Tuesday June 15, 2010 10:00 AM to10:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday, June 15, 2010, St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 11:00 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac School. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
SHEPPARD
Sarah Sheppard, nee Byrne, age 90, of La Grange Park, born in Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland; beloved wife of Victor G. Sheppard; loving mother of Rodney “Pat” Sheppard and Pamela Sheppard; grandmother of Zoe Sheppard and Granger Sheppard; dear sister of Anne Wade of Ireland and Peggy Caldwell of N. Ireland; Visitation Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Dudes Making a Difference, Oak Park River Forest High School, Attn: Mr. Dorame / Granger Sheppard, 201 N. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 or Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, 550 W. Van Buren St., Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60607 www.bgcc.org. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
SKARITKA
John Skaritka, age 86, of Yorkville, formerly of Westmont, beloved husband of Anna Skaritka, nee Galik; fond father of Anne J. (Edward) Guettler , John S. (Janet) Skaritka and Betty A. (Curtis) Mitchell; dear grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 5; brother of Martin Skaritka, the late Steve Skaritka and Paul (Lorraine) Skaritka; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Friday, March 5, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, Will lie in state Saturday, March 6, 2010 9 A.M. to time of Service 9:30 A.M. at Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church, Corner of 31st Street and Des Plaines Ave, Riverside. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
STACK
Dorothy L. Stack, nee Smith, age 91, of La Grange Park; beloved wife of the late Frank Louis Stack; loving mother of Gloria J. (Edward) Sellers, Paul F. (Nea) Stack, Roger L. Stack, and Charles R. (Virginia) Stack; dear grandmother of Kenneth Ford, Kristen Ford, Nea Elizabeth Stack, and Sera Stack; sister of the late Frederick Smith; Visitation Friday, July 9, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, July 10, 2010, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11 A.M. Interment private Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Member of La Grange Park Women’s Club, American Legion Robert E. Coulter, Jr. Post #1941 Auxiliary and St Louise de Marillac Church. Memorials appreciated to The Brookfield Zoo. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
SZCZESNY
Carey J. Szczesny, age 49, of Brookfield, Former Member of Marine Corp Reserves. Fond father of Daniel J. Szczesny; former spouse of Annette L. Szczesny, nee Radtke; dear brother John T. Chesny, Dennis A. (Estelle) Szczesny, Peggy J. (Clint) Baker, Donald R. Szczesny, Sue Ellen Pierce and Michael L. Chesny; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, June 7, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Memorials to the family appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
TUCCI
John Tucci, Jr., age 79, Beloved husband of Marlene R. Tucci, nee Russell, for 60 years, dear father of John III (Nancy) Tucci, Debbie (Chris) Huffman, Richard (Amy) Tucci and Thomas (Carolyn) Tucci; grandfather of CJ, Jayson (Nicole), Mike (Megan), Jeff (Marci), Dan, Lauren, Tyler, Brian and Sara; great grandfather of Mason and Ella; brother of Jean (late John) Manak; uncle of 3. Korean War Navy Veteran, diehard Cub fan, longtime resident of LaGrange Park. Friend to many and will be missed by all. Visitation Friday, May 14, 2010 from 3 P.M. to time of Masonic Service 7 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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VALENTINE
Rosemarie Valentine, nee Kumzi, age 65, of La Grange Park, Beloved wife of Ronald J. Valentine; Loving mother of Jason E. Valentine and the late Jonathon A. Valentine; Fond sister of Ted (Susan) Kumzi, Ron (Marge) Kumzi, Arlene (Len) Erdahl and Carole (the late Roy) Carlson; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Friday, May 7, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, May 8, 2010, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield; Funeral Saturday 9:15 A.M. to St. Francis Xavier Church, La Grange. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Memorial would be appreciated to Vitas Health Care “Hospice” or American Cancer Society. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
VETROVEC
Laddie Albert Vetrovec, WWII Army Veteran, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Kyhas; loving father of Bruce (Jean) Vetrovec and the late Kenneth (Janet) Vetrovec; dear grandfather of David (Erika) Vetrovec, Brian (fiancée Angelica) Vetrovec, Paul Vetrovec, Kristin Vetrovec and Erik Vetrovec; great grandfather of Natalie Vetrovec; brother to the late Blanche Vetrovec. Visitation Sunday, May 16, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, May 17, 2009, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 11A.M. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
VLASEK
Mildred I. Vlasek, age 90, of Brookfield, Beloved wife of the late Antony; loving mother of Paul (Marianne) and the late Dean; dear grandmother of Christine (Ken) Schejbal and Laurel Perez-Orriols; great grandmother of Kyle and Michael Kiburz and Ryan and Jack Schejbal; devoted sister of Marie (Dave) Weiss; fond aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, July 29, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, July 30, 2010, 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 10:00 A.M. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
VYTISKA
Mildred Anastasia Vytiska, 93, of Springfield and formerly of Brookfield, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at River Birch Senior Living in Springfield. She was born April 4, 1917 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Frank J. and Marie (nee Vitek) Dvorak. On September 25, 1938 she married William J. Vytiska in Berwyn, IL. He preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Vytiska was a devoted wife, wonderful mother and doting grandmother. She loved her family, her gardens and hummingbirds. She was a long time member of the Hollywood-Brookfield Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lenore (Robert) Becker of Watervliet, MI and Nancy (Kenneth) Ruby of Springfield; three grandchildren, Michael Becker of Marianna, FL, Kathleen (Shawn) Holiday of Fort Myers, FL, and Jennifer (Anton) Llakmani of Chicago; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, July 23, 2010, from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 87 Sixteenth Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel. Springfield, IL. Sign the online guest book and send condolences at www.boardman-smith.net. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
WIERZBICKI
Lucille A. Wierzbicki, age 73, of Stickney, loving mother of Andrew (Linda) Riha, Theresa Wier and James (April) Wierzbicki; dear grandmother of Amanda Gerald, Jessica Wierzbicki, Luke Gerald, Joshua Wierzbicki, Austin Wierzbicki, Hope Wierzbicki, Logan Wierzbicki and Nathan Riha; devoted sister of Barbara Jacek and Nancy (Charles) Towler. Worked for over 30 years at Zurich American Insurance, as a supervisor. Visitation Monday, July 26, 2010, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday, 27, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to St. Pius X Church, Stickney, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
ZOGATA
Susan M. Zogata, age 52, of Indian Head Park, beloved daughter of Robert J. Zogata and Joan A. Zogata, nee Kec; fond sister of Diane M. (Daniel) Gilmartin and Christine M. Zogata; dear aunt of Elizabeth and Michael Gilmartin. Visitation Sunday, June 20, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, June 21, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Sue was an employee of Rush University Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery for over 30 years. Memorials appreciated to Brain Tumor Research Fund, Department of Neurosurgery Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W. Harrison, Suite 970, Chicago, IL 60612. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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