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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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End of listing as of
July 29, 2010

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