Lillian C. Schalk, age 91, of Westchester. Loving daughter of the late Rose and John Schalk; fond sister of the late Eleanor E. Schalk, Elmer (the late Anne) Schalk, Walter (the late Amanda) Schalk, Erwin (the late Frances) Schalk, Martin (the late Evelyn) Schalk, Myrtle (the late William) Harrington, and Howard Schalk; Aunt of nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 3 PM to 8 PM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street. Brookfield. Will Lie in State Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 10:30 AM to time of service 11 A.M at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, corner of Park and Grant, Brookfield. Interment Concordia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Elizabeth “Betty” Rosenberg, nee Bluder
Elizabeth “Betty” Rosenberg, nee Bluder, age 90, of Brookfield passed away on January 4, 2013 at LaGrange Memorial Hospital.
She was the beloved mother of Donna (Hank) Bongers, Wayne (Terri) Rosenberg and John (Lin) Rosenberg, grandmother of Sean Tormey, Emily Rosenberg, Evan Rosenberg and Aaron Rosenberg and great-grandmother of Kyle Miller-Tormey, Nicole Tormey and Gage Grant.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond O. Rosenberg, brother Ken Bluder and sisters Joan Galla, Darlene Stoppenbach, Marion Erickson and Bernice Darby.
She is survived by sisters Dorothy (Ed) Rickert, Grace Shipp and Carolyn “Dolly” Krabec, brother Raymond (Betty) Bluder and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was born on January 19, 1922, and was a resident of Brookfield almost her entire life, spending the majority of it two blocks away from where she grew up. She graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1940 and married in 1947. Before having children, she worked for Electro Motive in McCook. She sang in her church choir for 60 years, spent countless summers tending to her vegetable garden and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. She was able to travel more later in life but never flew in an airplane or drove a car.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 6, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. At Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield.
She will lie in State Monday, January 7, 2013, 9:30 A.M. to time of Service 10 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield, followed by internment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Stickney.
Memorials can be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Robert G. A. Frick
Robert G. A. Frick, age 92, of La Grange Park, formerly of Waterloo. Retired partner of Wagner Sims and Co. Beloved husband of Doris M. Frick, nee Mars; Dear brother of Wilfrid (Elvira) Frick, Marian Frick, Sylvia Baldwin, Helen Wehmeyer, Anita (Rev. Erhart) Bauer, Evelyn (William) Becker, the late Ralph (Elsie) Frick; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday, January 12, 2013, 1 P.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment was private at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Adeline L. Lynch, nee Nasinec
Adeline L. Lynch, nee Nasinec, age 97, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late James W. Lynch; dear sister of the late Blanch Sipler, Viola Moyzes and Eleanor Ginder; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday, August 2, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 11:00 A.M. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Park & Grant, Brookfield, IL. 60513. or your favorite charity appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Dorothy Struck, nee Crowe
Dorothy Struck, nee Crowe, age 98, of Brookfield, beloved wife of the late Edwin W. Struck ; fond mother of James A. Struck, Edwin L. (Jean) Struck and the late Mike Struck; dear grandmother of Michele (Aaron) Hayes; sister of the late Ruth Scala, Helen Mottolow and Frederick Crowe Visitation Monday, December, 19, 2011, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie in state Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Corner of Park Ave and Grant Ave., Brookfield, Entombment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Irene F.L. Wascher, nee Wrobbel
Irene F.L. Wascher, nee Wrobbel, age 72 of Lyons. Beloved wife of Charles Wascher; loving mother of Charles (Rose) Wascher, Charisse (Michael) Doody, Christopher (Melanie) Wascher, Christa (Karl) Strenge and Charridan (Erin) Wascher; devoted grandmother of 16 and preceded by 1 granddaughter. Sister of Gerald (Elaine) Wrobbel, Audrey (Tom) Kennedy, Shirley (the late Harvey) Pagelsdorf and the late Howard (the late Charlotte) Wrobbel, Arlyne (the late Paul) Steuer, and John (the late Alberta) Wrobbel; aunt and great aunt to many. Visitation Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. Will Lie in State Monday, December 5, 2011 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs, IL. Memorials Appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield assisting family with arrangements. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Wilhelm Moltzan
Wilhelm Moltzan, age 83, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Stella Moltzan, nee Molzahn; fond father of Erika (James) Sipchen and Heidi (Daniel) Orth; grandfather of Ryan Orth, Conor Orth and Nolan Orth; brother of Amanda (the late Wilhelm) Kraass, Renate (the late Manfred) Feld, Elizabeth (Albert) Ferfers, Heinrich (Anita) Moltzan and Martha (Rudi) Wiese. Will Lie in State Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, corner of Park and Grant Ave. , Brookfield. Interment Concordia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Park & Grant Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Eleanor E. Hinkle, nee Haering
Eleanor E. Hinkle, nee Haering, age 95, of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Charles Hinkle and Franklin J. Tepper; fond mother of Franklin (Jim) A. (Nancy) Tepper; dear grandmother of Deborah Hettinger; great-grandmother of Katelyn Hettinger and Cody Hettinger; sister of Luella Stauber; aunt of Rae Murphy; Will lie in state Saturday September 10, 2011, from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Corner of Park Ave. and Grant Ave. Brookfield. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Ralph C. Wackrow
Ralph C. Wackrow, age 79, of Plainfield, preceded in death by his parents Anna & Arnold Wackrow; sister Margaret Sowinski and brother Richard (Harriett) Wackrow,; beloved brother of Florence Slezak, Arnold Wackrow, Janet (Chester) Luby, Ida Ann Ray; uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews; friend to many. Ralph leaves his “Family” at Bethesda Lutheran Group Home in Plainfield where he resided for many years. Will Lie in State, Monday, March 28, 2011 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Park & Grant Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Helen B. Janoch, nee Bernahl
Helen B. Janoch, nee Bernahl, age 89, of Brookfield, Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Janoch Sr., loving mother of Joseph E. (Karen) Janoch Jr., and Barbara A. (Robert) Hall Sr.; dear grandmother of Robert (Elizabeth) Hall Jr., Rebecca (John) Tingley and Tanya (Josh) Peloquin; Visitation Friday, November 5, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11:00 A.M. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com