Articles

At Hitzeman Funeral Home, we have had the opportunity to be highlighted in local newspapers and articles around town throughout the years. We have written some articles as well.

Please feel free to click on the links below to see the latest news and events that have involved Hitzeman Funeral Home and the community.

Women Of The Year

Sue Hitzeman was named the 2013 Women of the Year, by the St. Louise de Marillac Woman’s Organization. “I am so grateful and humbled by this award, I am so thankful”, said Sue at the Luncheon in her honor, May 18, 2013 at Elmcrest Banquets by Biancalana in Elmwood Park, IL. Here is a brief synopsis of Sue’s history with St. Louise de Marillac and the Community: • Member of St. Louise de Marillac Parish since birth. • Graduated from… Read complete articles here

West Suburban Concert Band

The Hitzeman Family is excited to be sponsoring a night of music and ice cream in La Grange Park on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. We would like to invite you as well as your family and friends to attend this free concert, to come out and listen to the West Suburban Concert Band play patriotic as well as other thrilling songs. The concert series is put on by the Community Park District of La Grange Park and is held at… Read complete articles here

Articles & Media

Hitzeman Funeral Home Celebrates 110 Years of Serving Community! In an increasingly impersonal world dominated by voice and electronic mail, industry consolidation, multi-national companies and corporate-owned funeral homes, one hundred ten year-old Hitzeman Funeral Home proves that by providing compassionate and personalized service, a family business can survive and flourish. “Our long family tradition provides the continuity and stability that people really appreciate during grieving times,” said Todd Hitzeman, the great-grandson of the founder and President of Hitzeman Funeral Home.… Read complete articles here

Family (Business) Portraits: Crain’s Chicago Business

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield Author: Samantha Stainburn Charles T. “Chuck” Hitzeman, 25, great-great-grandson of the 100-year-old company’s founder, joined the family business as a funeral director two years ago. He plans to take over when the current owner and president – his father, Todd Hitzeman, 49 – retires. Nationally, only 10% of family businesses remain in the family for three generations. How did yours make it to the fifth generation? Todd: In a lot of businesses, the first and second… Read complete articles here