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Marilyn Kresa, nee Rippel

February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Marilyn Rippel Kresa, 86, formerly of Western Springs, Hinsdale and Oak Brook, IL passed away on Feb. 26, 2013.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Eichler (d. 1977), John “Jack” Stout (d. 1989), brother Bradley (Patricia) Rippel and devoted son, Grant Eichler.  She is survived by her sons Kent Eichler (the late Mary Beth) of Chicago, IL, and Douglas Eichler of Boulder, CO, daughter Dr. Mary (Joseph) Tyree of Chicago, IL and grandchildren, Lindsay Eichler, Catherine Tyree, and Lauren Tyree.  Marilyn was born on February 12, 1927 in Oak Park, IL, to Frederick and Myrtle Rippel.  She attended Oak Park – River Forest High School and enrolled at MacMurray College at the age of 16.  While there, Marilyn developed a love for equestrian competition, which she passed down to her daughter Mary, and granddaughters Catherine and Lauren.

After graduating from college, Marilyn married Donald and together they raised their family in Western Springs, IL.  Widowed, Marilyn married Jack Stout in 1980 and moved to Hinsdale, IL where she became a longtime member of both the Hinsdale Golf Club and Hinsdale Garden Club.  Marilyn’s main treasure in life was her family.  She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Marilyn was a wonderful homemaker, an avid gardener and an exceptional seamstress who loved playing golf, tennis, and bridge.  She also had a great commitment to God and was both a member and volunteer at Christ Church of Oak Brook for over 30 years.  Marilyn will be remembered for her grace, style and love of God and family.  Throughout her life, Marilyn redefined the very definitions of integrity and character.

Funeral services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church of Oak Brook at 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, by calling (630) 654-1882, or online at www.cc-ob.org.  To celebrate Marilyn’s life, please visit: http://www.hitzemanfuneral.com/marilyn-kresa/    Arrangements made by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.  Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Mary Kowalsky, nee Negovan

February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Mary Kowalsky, nee Negovan, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Carl Kowalsky; fond mother of Deborah M. (Robert A.) DeGeorge; dear grandmother of Ashley (Jason) Barsema and Jason DeGeorge; sister of Helen (Jones) Hedge, the late Mike (Anne) Negovan, George (Alice) Negovan and Thomas Negovan; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Memorials to St. Thomas Hospice, 119 East Ogden Avenue, Suite 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Joan M. Kraul, nee Kautenburger

July 27, 2012 by 5 Comments

Joan M. Kraul, nee Kautenburger age 81, of La Grange Park, formerly of Berwyn and Galesburg. Beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Kraul; dear mother of William (Dawn) Kraul, Barbara Butts, Mary (Michael) Callaghan, Donald (Bonnie) Kraul, Constance (Mark) Sanders, Therese (Carl) Jessen; grandmother of Sarah (Chad) Cumba, Amy (Jason) Aguilera, Cyril Butts III, Anna (Andy) Whitmer, Brian Butts, Katie Kraul, Lauren (Kevin) Johnston, Phillip Kraul, Mark Sanders II, Karl Jessen, Matthew (Jada) Sanders, Patrick Callaghan (USAFA), Kathryn Callaghan (USCGA), Michael Sanders and Bridget Jessen; great grandmother of Mason Kraul, Angelina Aguilera and Madelyn Aguilera. Visitation Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 9:00 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. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg, IL. Member of St. Louise de Marillac Choir. Memorials appreciated to Westmont Convalescent Center, 6501 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559 and St. Thomas Hospice, 119 East Ogden Avenue, Suite 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Emma Mitchell, nee Paulin

July 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

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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James Robert “J.R.” Phillip, Sr.

June 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment

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

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Roy A. Andersen Jr.

November 21, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Roy A. Andersen Jr., age 66, of Westmont, formerly of Hinsdale.  Beloved father of Erika A. (Matthew Sr.) Joyner; dear grandfather of Matthew Joyner Jr., Stephen Joyner, Kaitlyn Joyner and Brandon Joyner; loving partner of Vikki Coglianese.  Visitation Friday, November 20, 2009, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 10 A.M. Interment Chapel Hill Garden West Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Alice Mary Klein, nee Jarvis

October 14, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Alice Mary Klein, nee Jarvis, age 82, formerly of Brookfield and Hinsdale. Beloved wife of the late Morrie Klein, loving mother of Matthew (Gaylen), Robert (Jane Bechle), devoted grandmother of Micaela, Geoff, Jeremy, Jessica, Aaron and Jennifer, and great –grandmother of Kaiyan. Dear sister of James Jarvis and the late Margaret Knauber, Robert Jarvis, Irene Vasa and Donald Jarvis. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Alice studied Civil Engineering at University of Minnesota (BS ’47, MS ’49). After graduating Alice worked as a professional engineer in Minneapolis, then at Greeley & Hansen, then Consoer Townsend in Chicago. Alice enjoyed music, gardening, walking in the woods, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was an active church member of United Methodist Church in Brookfield.

Visitation Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, from 4 – 9 P.M. and Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, from 10:30 – 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Memorial Service Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 11 A.M., followed by internment at Bronswood Cemetery, Hinsdale. Rev. Robert Klein and Rev. Jane Bechle will officiate. Memorial gifts requested to the Brookfield Zoo in lieu of flowers. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Lucille DiLullo, nee Kenny

April 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Lucille DiLullo, nee Kenny, of Hinsdale, formerly of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of the late Joesph DiLullo. Loving mother of Donald DiLullo and Nancy (Thomas) Cooney, loving grandmother of seven; loving great grandmother of 4; sister to Joseph (Ida) Kenny, and the late John Kenny, Thomas Kenny, Patrick Kenny, Catherine Hickey and William Kenny; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac Church, Corner of Raymond & 30th, LaGrange Park, IL 60526. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Lorraine A. Suhrbur, nee Bourke

December 11, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Lorraine A. Suhrbur, nee Bourke, age 91, of Hinsdale formerly of Brookfield and Cicero; beloved wife of the late Wilbert Suhrbur; dear mother of Janet (Donald) Mock, William Suhrbur, Thomas (Barbara) Suhrbur, Joseph (Elizabeth) Suhrbur, Larry Suhrbur, Theresa (Edward) Buk, and Edward (Stacie) Suhrbur; grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 15; fond sister of Geraldine Scanlon and Robert Bourke; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, December 10, 2007, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie instate Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from 9:30 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M. at St Barbara Church Brookfield. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery; Memorials to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL. 60607 appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Kenneth G. Doty

October 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Kenneth G. Doty, 88, beloved husband of Geri, loving father of Robert, Steve, Katelyn, and Elizabeth and loving grandfather of six, died September 28, 2007, at Manor Care, in Hinsdale, IL.  Ken was an 18 year resident of Hinsdale and former 32 year resident of Western Springs. 

      Ken was born in 1919 in Chicago.   He was a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran who flew 25 missions as the navigator in a B29.  After the war, he received his bachelor degree from Northwestern University.  Ken was a partner in Doty and Doty, CPA in Chicago for more than 20 years and owner of Kenneth G. Doty CPA in Western Springs and Countryside for many years.  He was a member of the AICPA for 60 years and long-time member of the LaGrange Country Club.  He was very proud of having three holes-in-one (two in the same year). 

      He is survived by his wife Geri of Hinsdale; his sons Robert (Jaclyn) of IL and Stephen (Vicki) of WI, and his daughters Katelyn Doty of OR and Elizabeth (David) Johnson of AZ; his sister Eva Doris McBeath of AZ; grandchildren Sean Doty, Erin Doty, Jennifer (Jonathan) Von Stroh, David Doty, Katherine Johnson, Rebecca Johnson.

      Memorial visitation will occur from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and a memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Hinsdale, 412 S. Garfield, Hinsdale, IL.  Interment will be at 1 P.M. at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.   Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd of Brookfield (information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com).

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 (www.kidney.org), the Heifer Project International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AZ 72202, Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709, or to your favorite charity.

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