William Lewis, age 92, of Lombard. WWII Marine Veteran. Private Funeral Services held, Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Jared Lewis “Jerry” Marsh
September 23, 2012 by 6 Comments
Jared Lewis “Jerry” Marsh, of Brookfield, born April 15, 1933, in Logansport, IN, and then called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 22, 2012 at Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of JuDee Marsh, nee Rajsky; fond father of Randy (Julie) Marsh, Teri (Warren) Souders and Fur Baby Jebediah; step-father of Gina (Gregory) Meyer, Darci (Patrick) Lanaghan and Jared (Katie) Schensky; loving grandfather of Charles Cooper, Sarai Williams-Sock, Shelby Williams-Sock, Lucia Ruiz, Luca Bressler, Nathaniel Lanaghan, Matthew Lanaghan, Olivia Lanaghan, Anna Souders and Faith Souders; great-grandfather of 7; Visitation Sunday, September 30, 2012, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, October 1, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 11 A.M., Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Founder of Jerry’s Gun Shop, Brookfield, IL which in 1998 became Friendship Trade Company, LLC. Jerry was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church of Friendship, IN, where he was saved, baptized and married JuDee. He faithfully attended La Grange Bible Church of La Grange, IL. Memorials appreciated to the La Grange Bible Church, 850 S. 7th Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, World Vision, P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063-9716 or the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, New York, 10023-7505. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Catherine Lorraine Ulmer
August 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
Catherine Lorraine Ulmer, age 85, of Elmhurst formerly of Brookfield, WW II Veteran. Died August 9, 2012. Loving daughter of the late Joseph Ulmer and Eva Ulmer, nee Koller. Services and committal private. Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Lloyd F. Getz
August 9, 2012 by 5 Comments
Lloyd F. Getz, WWII Navy Veteran, age 90, of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Estella Getz, nee Johnson and the late Margaret Getz, nee Bergman; devoted father of Ronald (Cathy) Getz, Sr.; step father of Mary Ellen Schmitt; grandfather of Charlene Getz, Ronald (Carmela) Getz, Jr. and KathyJo Smith; great grandfather of Aiden, Cayley and Carolina; brother of Verlyn (the late Paul) Larsen, Marcy (Hank) Sachen, Marvin (Rose) Getz, Darrel (Rosalie) Getz and the late Ronald Getz and the late Wilmer (Ann) Getz; uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Genie Lewicki. Visitation Monday, August 13, 2012, from 8 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Monday 9:15 A.M. to St. Pius X Church, Stickney, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Private in South Dakota. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Richard H. Schmidt
July 14, 2012 by 32 Comments
Richard H. Schmidt, age 68, of Westmont, formerly of Brookfield. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Schmidt, nee France; dear father of Keary Schmidt and Daniel Schmidt. Visitation Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL. 60513. He will Lie in State Wednesday, July 18, 2012, from 12:30 P.M. to time of service, 1:00 P.M. at New Apostolic Church, 3509 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, IL. 60513. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Stanley F. Wulkowicz
June 11, 2012 by 6 Comments
Stanley F. Wulkowicz, age 90, of Elgin formerly of Brookfield . WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ann Wulkowicz, nee Kulak; loving father of Irene (Roy) Strejc and Gregory (Beverly) Wulkowicz; dear grandfather of Lisa (Aaron) Styles, Timothy (Robin) Strejc, Linda (Joseph) Nail and Kristen Wulkowicz; great-grandfather of Anna Marie Nail, Ian James Styles and Sean Alexander Styles; dear friend of Chris Nail; brother of Elizabeth “Betty” M. (the late Joseph) Smuda, Sister Mary Stanislaus, the late Genevieve Grabowski, Matthew (Anne) Wulkowicz and Edward Wulkowicz: uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 3 PM to 9 PM and Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave., La Grange Park, IL 60526 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 . Founding Member and Head Usher of St. Louise de Marillac Church, Brookfield Police Auxiliary and of Graphic Arts International Union from 1947 to 2012. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Donald G. Rodewald
June 5, 2012 by 8 Comments
Donald G. Rodewald age 76, of Stickney. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Rodewald, nee Lewis; dear father of Dawn (Kevin) Kahmark, Mike (Gina) Rodewald and Beth (Tim) Stach; grandfather of Abigail Rodewald, Joseph Rodewald, Ryan Stach, Alex Kahmark, Anna Kahmark and Ben Kahmark; brother of Linda Allen. Memorial Visitation Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. until time of Service at 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private. Don had worked for Woolworths in Chicago’s Little Village Community and Brodsky Candies. Notably Don had several Toy and Hobby Shops of different names most remembered Road n’ Rail; from the Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, 26th and Pulaski, to Riverside, Naperville, LaGrange Park and Brookfield. Most recently owning A World of Die Cast in Brookfield. Memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Frederick T. McLaughlin
June 5, 2012 by 25 Comments
Frederick T. McLaughlin, age 88, WWII Navy Veteran of North Riverside formerly of LaGrange Park. Lifelong friend and ex-husband of Mary McLaughlin; devoted father of Maureen (Fred) Aikens, Linda (Tom) Purl, Muffy (Brian) O’Donnell; dear grandfather of Tom (Kacie) Purl, Michael Purl, Ashley (Andrew) Phelan, Brandon Aikens, Sean O’Donnell and Mac O’Donnell; great grandfather of Tommy Purl; brother of the late Dr. James (Kay) McLaughlin; uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Fran Crowley. Visitation Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday June 11, 2012 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Fred was a member of the Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society of the Chicago Police Department, American Legion Coulter Post 1941 and the North Riverside VFW Post 2378. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Joseph Schordje
May 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Joseph Schordje, age 90, WWII Army Veteran, of Elgin, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Mary Schordje, nee Kulak; fond uncle of 11, great uncle of 18 and great great uncle of many. Visitation Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, May 14, 2012 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 10 A.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Victor A. Carlberg
April 28, 2012 by 7 Comments
Victor A. Carlberg, age 85, WWII Army Veteran, of Westmont formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Dorothy R. Carlberg, nee Bartos; loving father of Sandy (Gary) Jacobson, Tom Carlberg, John (Sheila) Carlberg, Tim (Maureen) Carlberg, Sue Lilly and the late 
Geoffrey Carlberg; grandfather of Vanessa, Erica, Matthew, Anne, Aeryn, Jennifer and David; great grandfather of 8; brother of the late Joan (the late Ray) Cislack; uncle of Diane Janes, Karen Chase, Eileen Cislak and Alan Cislak. Visitation Monday, April 30, 2012 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday May 1, 2012 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral 11 A.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Vic was a longtime member of the Brookfield-LaGrange Park Lions Club, serving many positions as well as president. He had a longtime involvement with the LaGrange Park Little League, serving as coach and manager for his three sons; his name appears regularly in the 2004 history of that organization, “Touching all the Bases.” Served the St. Louise de Marillac Church for many years in several capacities. Vic also served as Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster for the Cub Scout Pack 111 in La Grange Park. Vic was an avid high-handicap golfer for most of his adult life, rain, snow or shine. He also enjoyed traveling to Wisconsin on his son’s annual fishing trips, working on his car or other tinkering and was an avid reader and cruciverbalist. Memorials appreciated to the Brookfield – LaGrange Park Lions Club, P.O. Box 156, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com