Violet Mae Zetlitz, nee Stempki age 81, of La Grange Park. Wife of the late Jack Zetlitz; dear mother of Christopher (Marge) Zetlitz; fond grandmother of Ben Zetlitz and Christina Zetlitz. Family gathering Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 9:30 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, Corner of 30th and Raymond Ave. La Grange Park. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac School, 1125 Harrison, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Karyl Elizabeth Harck, nee Thiele
May 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Karyl Elizabeth Harck, nee Thiele, age 86, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Theodore H. Harck; fond mother of Kenneth Harck, Richard (Lucy) Harck and the late Larry Harck; dear grandmother of Allison Harck, Richard Harck II, Sara Harck, David Harck, Luz Harck, Marshall Harck; great-grandmother of Krystal Harck; aunt of many nieces & nephews. Visitation, Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. and Monday, May 20, 2013, from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Service Monday 11 A.M. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Marvin C. Woeltje
May 7, 2013 by 4 Comments
Marvin C. Woeltje, 88, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Baptist Health Medical 
Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 1, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Ernst C. and Agnes Woeltje. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ethel Offrim Woeltje.
After graduating from Harris High School in 1942 he served in the United States Navy in the Pacific, aboard USS Holton DE 703, during WWII. Following his military service he was employed by GATX until his retirement in 1987. After retirement he traveled and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He moved to Little Rock in 2004 to be closer to his daughter and her family.
Marvin is survived by his daughter; Judy Anderson, grandchildren; Matt Anderson (Amanda) and Amy Anderson, as well as one great-grandson; Braydon Fletcher, all of Little Rock, and many close friends who loved him dearly.
Visitation Saturday 11:30 A.M. until Time of Service 1:00 P.M.at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., Brookfield, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oak Brook Terrace, IL. Memorials appreciated to: Christ Lutheran Church & School, 315 S. Hughes Street Little Rock, AR, 72205 or American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden Ave., Suite 3 South; Riverside, IL 60546. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Mary E. Bork, nee Ostrovecky
April 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Mary E. Bork, nee Ostrovecky, age 87, of Brookfield, formerly of Glassmere, PA. Former wife of the late Max Bork; beloved mother of Judith (David) Skurkis and Thomas Bork; loving grandmother of Kristin (Christopher) Bellinger and Lauren Skurkis; sister of the late John (the late Carol) Ostrovecky; aunt of Robert Ostrovecky and Roger (Laura) Ostrovecky. Visitation Sunday, April 28, 2013, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Monday, April 29, 2013, 9:00 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. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave., La Grange Park, IL 60526. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Lillian M. Jindra, nee Laga
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lillian M. Jindra, nee Laga, age 76, of Brookfield, formerly of Chicago and Lisle. Beloved wife of the late James J. Jindra; fond mother of Frank A., Kathann M. (Andy) Grimson, Scott W. (Carol) and Stephan J. (Julia) and the late Jeffrey J.; dear grandmother of Ashley (Justin) Vandenburg, Jason Honings, James and Rebecca Jindra; great-grandmother of Christian, Taylor and Payton Honings and Melissa Vandenburg; sister of Alice Matthews; aunt to many nieces and nephews. Active Alumni Farragut High School and Farragut Band. Funeral and interment private. Memorials to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd.Chicago, IL, 60607. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Arlene A. Roedel, nee Feher
April 19, 2013 by 16 Comments
Arlene A. Roedel, nee Feher, age 68, of Indian Head Park, formerly of La Grange Park. Dear mother of Jennifer (Brian) Maksa, Leslie (Mike) Ratliff and Erik (Jonna) Roedel; fond grandmother of David (Tammy) Maksa, Katie Maksa, Nick Maksa, Julia Roedel, Erik Jon Roedel, Josh Ratliff, Abby Roedel, Emma Ratliff and Nathan Ratliff; great-grandmother of Dylan Maksa and Delaney Maksa; sister of Andrew (Mary) Feher; aunt of Andrew Feher and Erica (Mark) Whitten. Visitation Sunday, April 21, 2013, 2:30 P.M. to time of Service 6 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment private. Memorials appreciated to GiGi’s Playhouse, (for Oak Forest Construction) 1069 West Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Carmela Musico, nee Priolo
April 18, 2013 by 5 Comments
Carmela Musico, nee Priolo, age 94, of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Steve Musico, Jr.; dear mother of Steve (Diane) Musico III. Visitation Monday, April 22, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Robert Edward Slifka
April 15, 2013 by 6 Comments
Robert Edward Slifka, age 90,of Riverside. WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Marlene J. Slifka, nee Godsel; loving father of Suzanne (Gordon) Marsh; future grandfather of ?; fond brother of Rosemarie (Kenneth) Zolecke, the late Eleanore (Louis) Lewis and Dorothy Slifka; brother-in-law of Eileen (the late Jerry) Buric; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, April 19, 2013, 2013, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 9:15 A.M. to St. Mary’s Church, Riverside, Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.
Joseph S. Kwit
April 13, 2013 by 23 Comments
Joseph S. Kwit, age 61, of Chicago, Vietnam War Marine Veteran. Loving life companion and mother of his children Georgiana Kwit, nee Socha; loving father of Anastasia Kwit and Samantha Kwit; fond brother of Anna (Chris) Karambelas, Rosie (Gene) Holubecki, John (Mary) Kwit, Anthony (Susan) Kwit, Robert (Celeste) Kwit, Peter (Francine) Kwit, Chester (Tammy) Kwit and the late Jimmie (Aniela) Kwit and Helen Kwit “ His Guardian Angel”; the Great Uncle Joe to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 8:15 A.M. to 8: 45 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 A.M. to St. Joseph Church, Summit, Mass 9:45 A.M. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Member of the American Legion Post #856. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to Chicago Toys For Tots, 3034 West Foster Ave., Chicago, IL. 60625. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com