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
Shirley Ann Briones, nee Narlow
Shirley Ann Briones, nee Narlow, age 77, of Westchester, beloved mother of Debra (Tony) Starosta, Brian Briones, Sandra (Jeff) Bergstrom, David (Maria) Briones, Patrick (Tracy) Briones, Carol (Wayne) Zahrobsky and Sharon Briones; dear grandmother of Jay Starosta, Jamie (Mike) Porter, Bryan Briones, Kathryn DeMaire, Samantha Briones, Krystal Bergstrom, Jennifer Briones, Dustin Bergstrom, Lauren Briones, Amanda Briones, Alissa Briones, Megan Briones and Ryan Briones; fond great-grandmother Michael Porter, Grace Chrapkowski and Myles Porter; sister of the late Eunice (Tony) Flak, Arletta (Ervin) Kudrna, Leland (June) Narlow and Kenneth (Marie) Narlow; Visitation Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 3 P.M. to time of Service 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Brookfield. Interment private Elmwood Cemetery, Antigo, WI. Memorials appreciated to St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Ave, Suite 111., Hinsdale, IL 60521. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Mildred Mihalik, nee Durkovic
Mildred Mihalik, nee Durkovic, age 99 of Westmont, formerly of Brookfield and North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Peter Mihalik; loving mother of Robert (Jan) Govenat and the late Richard Govenat; step mother of Paul (Dolores) Mihalik and the late Frances Gerard; grandmother of Michael (Diane) Govenat, Kristin (Ryan) Cantrell; great-grandmother of Cade Cantrell, Matthew Cantrell, Emma Govenat and William Govenat; sister of the late Louis Durkovic; aunt of Richard (Diane) Durkovic, great aunt of Lynn (Donn) Nelson and Karen (Anthony) Sepe. Visitation Saturday, February 16, 2013, 10 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Member of Sokol USA 39-40W and SAA Ladies Auxiliary. Memorials appreciated to Annette Pingatore Memorial Fund, St. Joseph High School, 10900 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Thaddeus “Ted” S. Bochniarz
Thaddeus “Ted” S. Bochniarz , age 86, of Westchester formerly of Brookfield. WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Navy Aviation Veteran. Beloved husband of Dolores Bochniarz, nee Triner; loving father of Fran (Richard) Jacobs, Paul Bochniarz, Philip (Susan) Bochniarz, Marian Knudsen and Anne (Vasun) Netisingha; grandfather of Sarah (Rustin) King, Kristen (Nathan) Dant, Katie Knudsen, Kelly Netisingha, Peter Netisingha, Jamie Netisingha and Allison Kison; great grandfather of Elizabeth and Jacob King, Carter and Wyatt Dant; preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 7, 2013, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, February 8, 2013 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday, 11 A.M. to Divine Providence Church, Westchester. Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Ted was a retired 30 year Commercial Airline Pilot for United Airlines. Memorials appreciated to the Brookfield-LaGrange Park Lions Club, P.O. Box 156, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Kenneth R. Lipinski
Kenneth R. Lipinski, age 69, of Westchester. He was Legislative Assistant to Mike Zalewski, State Representative 21st District, Retired Personnel Manager for Armstrong Tool for many years. Ken enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and spending time with his family, especially his grandson Gavin. Beloved husband of Kathleen Lipinski, nee O’Regan; devoted father of Keith (Ryan) Lipinski and Karen (Richard) Iaccino; loving grandfather of Gavin and Evelyn Lipinski; brother of William (RoseMarie) Lipinski; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February 8, 2013, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, February 9, 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. Hugh Church, Corner Joliet Ave and 43rd , Lyons, IL 60534. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to St. Hugh Church, 7939 W. 43rd St., Lyons, IL 60534. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Marilyn J. Brinkman, nee Rock
Marilyn J. Brinkman, nee Rock, age 84, of Westchester. Beloved wife of George Brinkman; dear mother of Mark (Tomomi) Brinkman and Sandra McCurdy; fond grandmother of six. Interment Private Irving Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Casimer Waleska
Casimer Waleska, 96, of Westchester, formerly of Cicero passed away on October 21, 2012. Cherished husband of the late Estelle V. Waleska, nee Kokocki for 50 years, beloved father of Veronica (David) Trepina, Christine (John) Badagliacco, and Rosemarie (Timothy Kelleher) Waleska; loving grandfather of Matthew (Amanda) and Michael Trepina, Steven, Brett, and Elana Schmidt, Maura, Brianna, and Michael Kelleher, great-grandpa of Abigail and Ella Trepina. His quiet strength was an inspiration to all. Casimer was born in Poland. He was a tremendously generous, committed, and giving person. He escaped Poland at the outbreak of WWII and joined the French Army in the Middle East. After France’s fall, he joined the British Army in Palestine to continue to fight against Nazi Germany and defend Poland as part of the Polish Independent Carpathian Brigade. He saw action in North Africa, including Tobruk. As part of the Polish II Corps, he fought at Monte Cassino in Italy. He spent over six years in front line combat. After WWII, with the fall of the Iron Curtain he could not return to his beloved country, Poland. Casimer lived in England until he immigrated to his new country, the United States, in 1951, where he married and had his family. He was a great dad, husband, and friend – helping many Polish immigrants succeed. He worked for Scot Forge for over 20 years as a lathe operator and supervisor. Casimer was a wonderful man who lived with simplicity and grace, never angered by the challenges he faced in life. He will always be loved. Visitation Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 A.M. to Divine Providence Church, Westchester, Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial appreciated in the form of Masses, Divine Providence Church. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Genevieve Juday, nee Golba
Genevieve Juday, nee Golba, age 96, a woman dedicated to her family, church and friends, died August 4 in Westchester Health and Rehabilitation Center, Westchester, IL. Genevieve was born on May 28, 1916, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late John Golba and Aurelia Markowski. On June 5, 1937, Genevieve married the late Loys “Bud” Juday at St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka. They made their home in Mishawaka. Genevieve’s surviving family includes her son, Donald and his wife Nancy; grandchildren Holly (David Bielanski), David (Theresa) and Kevin (Lisa); and great grandchildren, Josef & Julia Bielanski, Tia & Calleigh Juday, Reagan Juday and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert; her sister Mary Wawrzynczak and her brothers Frank, Raymond and Stanley Golba. Genevieve was an active member of the Saint Monica School Mothers Club and a “Room Mother” for many years. She also was a member of the Rosary Society of the parish. She was a member and officer of the Mishawaka Council of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Visitation is Thursday, August 9 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Saint Monica Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, IN. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. at Saint Monica Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Hospice, P.O. Box 130, Hinsdale, IL 60522 or Gibault Children’s Services, 6401 S. US Hwy 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Robert E. Walker
Robert E. Walker, age 82, of Westchester, IL. and Cambridge, WI. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 14, 1929 to the late Raymond Walker and the late Susan Walker, nee Burns. Beloved husband of Marcella J. Walker, nee Murphy for 56 years; loving father of Johanna Walker of Marietta, GA., Robert (Anne) Walker, Sr. of Golf, IL., Amanda Walker of Westchester, IL. and Paul Walker of Clarendon Hills, IL.; devoted grandfather of Christopher McMurtagh, Angela McMurtagh, Robert Walker, Jr., Caroline Walker, Jack Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Sophia Walker and Shane Walker; great grandfather of Walker S. McMurtagh; brother to Frances (the late Boyd) Bailey of Scottsdale, AZ., Susan (the late Thomas) Ryan of Janesville, WI. and Beatrice (Wayne) Rohloff of Janesville, WI; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 A.M. to St. Francis Xavier, LaGrange, IL. Mass 11 A.M. Committal Service and Interment Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Janesville, WI. Bob graduated from Janesville High School and then served his Country in the Air Force during the Korean War. A University of Wisconsin Madison, School of Mining Engineering, graduate, led him to be a ”Giant” in the Excavation Business and spent a lifetime working in that field, past member of Illinois Home Builder’s and Illinois Road Builders, Irish Engineer’s & Contractor’s, Phi Kappa Fraternity at U of W Madison, Edgewood Valley CC., Cambridge CC., a Five Decade Member at St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange, IL. Sports Enthusiasts and Coach, Men’s, Husband & Wife, Father & Son Golf Championships. Bob spent 60 years in the field and often stated he never worked a day in his life! Memorials appreciated to the Loyola University Health System, Patrick Scanlon MD Cardiovascular Research Fund, in memory of Mr. Robert E. Walker, Loyola University Health System, Office of Development, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153-9911 or Loyola Home Care & Hospice, 2 Westbrook Corp. Center, Suite 600, Westchester, IL 60154. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Susan K. McSwine
Susan K. McSwine, age 67, of Westchester. Born January 14, 1945, passed away June 7, 2012. Beloved wife of Jerry P. McSwine, loving mother of Michael (Amy) DiSanto, Deborah (Clint) Brom, Stephen (Houssal) DiSanto and Andrew (Colleen) DiSanto; grandmother of Anthony, Vincent, Lillian, Morgan, Keegan and Conner; daughter of Lillian Boucek, nee Vehlow and the late Emil Boucek; sister to Judith Knudsen, Sandra (Norman) Gurgel, Emil (Michelle) Boucek, Jr., Jean (the late James) Evan and Daniel (Amy) Boucek; aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 5:00 P.M. at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to the Adventist St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521, American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden Ave., Suite #3 South, Riverside, IL 60546 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com