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
Diane C. Gaerlan, nee Olsen
May 11, 2013 by 2 Comments
Diane C. Gaerlan, nee Olsen, age 73, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Wayne R. Gaerlan, Sr.; dear mother of Susan M. Gaerlan, Wayne (Becky) Gaerlan Jr., Anthony (Adrian) Gaerlan and Bradley (Rosalind) Gaerlan; fond grandmother of Joshua Gaerlan, Naomi Gaerlan, Pricilla Deulen, Jeremiah Gaerlan, Sophia Gorzney, Colin Gaerlan Susanna Gaerlan, Logan Gaerlan, Jermemy McIntyre, Joel Gaerlan, Katie McIntyre, Cassie McIntyre and the late Sarah Gaerlan; great grandmother of Matthew, Isabella, Michael, Isaac and Marshall; fond sister of Sister Collen “Judy” Olsen, Thomas (Lola) Olsen, Mary (Ken) Vari the late Charles (Phyllis) Olsen, Sally (Art) Witzke and William Olsen; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield; Visitation Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10 A.M. to Time of Mass 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Ogden Ave. and Spring, La Grange, Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial appreciated to 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
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
Cheryl R. Jackson, nee Allman
April 10, 2013 by 46 Comments
Cheryl R. Jackson, nee Allman, age 63, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Michael K. Jackson; fond mother of John J. Jackson, Erin K. (Gregory) Gardner and Mary Kate O. Jackson; dear grandmother of Mason C. Jackson; Daughter of Wayne Allman and the late Mary Allman, nee Steele; sister of Marsha (Randy) McCaulley. Visitation Sunday, April 14, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, April 15, 2013, 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. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Entombment private Resurrection Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Harry David Foster
April 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Harry David Foster, age 93, of La Grange Park, Army Air Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene M. Foster, nee Zeman for 62 years; dear father of April Foster, Diana Foster, David (Lynette) Foster and Paul (Gale) Foster; grandfather of Becky Zacha, Liz (Derek) Porter, Erica, Parker and Jamie; great grandfather of Emelia Zacha; brother of Teri Welker, the late Richard Foster and Norman Foster; brother in law of Marie (the late Robert) Landberg, Dolores (the late Andrew) Schneider and the late Bernice (the late Walter) Wright; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of La Grange Art League. Visitation, Thursday, April 11, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday, April 12, 2013, 9:30 A.M. to 10 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to La Grange Art League, 122 Calendar Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.
Kenneth E. Wood
April 1, 2013 by 4 Comments
Kenneth E. Wood, age 81, of La Grange Park, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Shirley A. Wood, nee Small; fond father of Deborah (Dave) Bark, Kenneth (Pam) Wood II, Michael (Tam) Wood and Susan (Lawrence) Kusch; dear grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 4; brother of James (Mary Jo) Wood and the late Frank Wood. Visitation Wednesday April 3, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, April 4, 2013, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac, B.E.D.S. Program, 1144 Harrison Avenue, La Grange Park, Il. 60526. Former Cub Scout leader, Little League Coach and Beds Program. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Phyllis J. LeBan, nee Kukielski
March 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Phyllis J. LeBan, nee Kukielski, age 82, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. LeBan; loving mother of Karen LeBan (Michael) Gibbons, James (Mary) LeBan, John (Paula) LeBan, Joseph (Donna) LeBan; fond grandmother of Brooke (Grant) Smith, Erin LeBan, Morganne LeBan, Alex Gibbons, Shelley LeBan, Scott LeBan; sister of the late Robert Kukielski. Visitation Friday, March 29, 2013, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, March 30, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11:00 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Phyllis was a long time member of the Kiwanis, St. Louise Catholic Women’s Organization and the Neighborhood Women’s Card Club. Memorials appreciated to American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden Ave. Suite 3 South, Riverside, IL 60546. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Bessie F. Trepina, nee Benda
March 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bessie F. Trepina, nee Benda, age 91, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late George L. Trepina; fond mother of George (Milda) Trepina, Gary (Debbie) Trepina and David (Veronica) Trepina; dear grandmother of six; great-grandmother of five. Visitation Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Entombment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Longtime member of the CSA Fraternal Life Organization. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to your favorite Charity or the local Humane Society. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com