Mary Rita "Marita" Diaz
May 6, 2026
Mary Rita "Marita" Diaz, nee Varkonyi, age 62, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Daniel Diaz; loving mother of Daniel (Miranda Molaro) Diaz and Anthony Diaz; loving grandmother of Daniel, Angelina and Evelyn; dear sister of Photini (Eric) Varkonyi and the late Genevieve Varkonyi; loving aunt of Selena Varkonyi and Ronald Casteel.
Visitation Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 2 P.M. to...
Larry R. Lemon
May 8, 2026
Larry R. Lemon, age 85 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Victoria E. Lemon, nee Sciarra; fond father of Tracie (John Mackey)Lemon, Brent (Debbie) Lemon, Brad (Lynette) Lemon; stepfather James (Jamie) Wilson and Michael Wilson; grandfather of Shawna (Marc) McCullocgh, Alyshsa (Mike) Samkey, Ryan (Kaylea) Miller, Claire (Ryan) DeSalvio, Carlie (Roger) Veome, Christopher Wilson; great grandfather of Haddie, Hailey, Paitynn...
Mary P. Davis
Mar 3, 2026
Mary Patricia Davis (née Gibbons), age 90, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in North Riverside, Illinois.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mary lived a life marked by adventure, exploration, curiosity, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for learning, beauty, and faith. Over the course of her life she made homes in Chicago, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. Cloud, Minnesota;...
Miriam June Berardino
May 7, 2026
Miriam June Berardino, nee Shlemon, age 84, of Brookfield.
Services are Private
Private Entombment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Ann Walkowski Waters
May 6, 2026
Ann Walkowski Waters, age 92, of Brookfield, formerly of Kent Ohio. Beloved mother of George (Kitty Huffman) Waters, Helen (Peter Lloyd) Waters and Robert (Antra Sinha) Waters; grandmother of Annaliese Waters and Samuel Waters; friend and mentor to many.
Services and Interment Private.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Information 708-485-2000 or www. HitzemanFuneral.com
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Gwyn Jones
Apr 25, 2026
Gwyn Jones, age 83, of La Grange. Beloved mother of Melissa R. (Bert Bishop) Boughner and Susannah L. Owens; dear grandmother of Savannah Bishop; friend to many.
Services and Interment Private.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
As a long time volunteer and supporter, Gwyn would appreciate memorials to: West Suburban Humane Society 1901 W. Ogden...
Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II
Apr 13, 2026
Ernest "Ted" Theodore Lams II, age 82, beloved husband of Nancy Lams, nee Mueller; devoted father of Todd (Carolyn) Lams, Natalie (George) Lazarz, Erich (Jenny) Lams, loving grandfather of Erica (Eric) Davis, Julia (Alex) Hermansen, Steven (Brittany) Lams, Ashley (Jacob) Lutsch, Morgan, Jacob, Amanda, and Matthew Lams, and Valerie Kleier, great-grandchildren Wyatt Davis, Theo Hermansen, and Tate Davis; brother of...
Debra Hamera
Apr 11, 2026
Debra Hamera, age 65, of Berwyn, formerly of LaGrange Park. Loving mother of James Hamera and Nick (Troy Derks) Hamera; daughter of Joan (the late James) Watson, nee Yannazzo; sister of Denise Simon and the late Donna Camacho; friend to many.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 A.M. at Holy Guardian Angels Parish, St....
Gerald Alan "JT" Tarbox
Apr 10, 2026
Gerald Alan "JT" Tarbox, 74, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Park Ridge, Illinois.
JT was a talented on-air radio personality and voice-over artist known for his smooth and mellifluous voice. He was also a gifted artist, singer and actor.
JT will be lovingly remembered by his surviving family - wife, Beverly Tarbox (née Hicks); son, Nico Tarbox; brothers-in-law, David...
James "Randy" Randall Vesecky
Apr 9, 2026
James “Randy” Randall Vesecky, age 71, of LaGrange Park, was the loving son of James Vesecky and Ruth Vesecky, née Kruse.
Beloved husband of Cathy Vesecky, née Schleicher, and the late Diane Vesecky, née Trushenski; devoted father of Diane Michelini and James (Lela) Vesecky; and cherished stepfather of Shannon (Andreu) Martinez. He was a proud and caring grandfather to Makenzie Michelini,...
Kenneth Robert Frait
Apr 9, 2026
Kenneth Frait, age 74, of Brookfield. Beloved brother of Larry (Diane) Frait, Linda (Dan) Moss, Deb (Steve) Mathews, Patti (Terry Chatton) Brooks and Laura (Bobby) Barnes; dear uncle of Justin (fiancé Bethani Hincherick) Frait, Kyle (Lindsay) Frait, Colin (Kasey) Moss, Katie (Mike) Brazee, Brian (Michelle) Brooks, Becky (Spencer) Whitman, Zach (Dina) Mathews, Mallory Mathews, Jason Mathews, Alex (fiancé Margaret Boos)...
Robert E. Marsh, Sr.
Apr 7, 2026
Robert E. Marsh, Sr. age 87, Army Veteran of LaGrange Park, formerly of Oak Park and Marshfield, WI. Beloved husband of Kathryn Marsh, nee Wiedow; devoted father of Robert (Michele) Marsh, Jr., Alicia (Michael) Austin and William (Elizabeth) Marsh; brother of David (Pamela) Marsh and the late James (Beverly) Marsh. Grandfather to Kaitlyn, Anne, Joseph, Mackenzie and Grace Marsh; T.J....
Salvatore A. Haller
Apr 4, 2026
Salvatore A. Haller, Marine Veteran, age 83, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol Haller, nee Walsh, loving father of Julie Haller and Karen (Russell) Arakawa; grandfather of George (Suzanne) Arakawa, Kevin (Natalie) Arakawa, Kelly (Matt Vidal) Lyons, Alex (Brandi Gee) Arakawa, Nicklaus (Bria Langworthy) Arakawa, Zachary Arakawa, Julianne Pursh, Ryan (Ruby) Pursh, Kailee Pursh and the late Thomas Pursh; great...
Betty Lou Paisker
Apr 3, 2026
Betty Lou Paisker, nee Fern, was born into this earthly life on October 28, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, and was welcomed into the family of faith through Christian baptism at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on November 29, 1931. From her earliest days, Betty’s life was firmly rooted in faith, family, and love for others.
She attended Luther North High School, graduating...
Christine M Janiak
Mar 30, 2026
Christine Marie Janiak (née Kuras), lovingly known as "Kissy Grandma," passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in McHenry, Illinois, at the age of 83. Born on October 28, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Christine lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and faith.
Christine was the cherished daughter of Michael and Pauline Kuras, who preceded her...
Mary Louise Sasuta
Mar 27, 2026
Mary Louise Sasuta, nee Crossken, age 94, of Willowbrook formerly of Lombard and Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Sasuta; loving mother of Susan (Terry) Robb, Nancy (James) Brown, James Sasuta and Janet (John) Broussard; grandmother of Chris (Lauren) Robb, Beth (Thomas) O'Hare, Matt Robb, Daniel (Liz) Robb and Laura Brown; great grandmother of Olivia, Charlotte, Allison, Autumn, Samantha and...
Bulfrano Quezada
Mar 25, 2026
Bulfrano Quezada, age 73 of Waukegan, IL. Beloved husband of Juana Quezada, nee Moreno; loving father of Jacinto Quezada, Ignacio (Yadira) Quezada, Fidel (Lorena) Quezada, Margarita (Rafael) Martinez, Jose (Janice) Quezada, Janneth Quezada (Higinio Cardenas); devoted grandfather of 21, great grandfather of 4.
Visitation Monday, March 30, 2026 from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 10:30...
Timothy Paul Bueneman
Mar 25, 2026
Timothy Bueneman, 76, of Chicago, Illinois. Beloved son of the late Arthur Bueneman and Florence Bueneman, nee Peck; dear brother of Dawn Bueneman and the late Thomas Bueneman and Daniel Bueneman; dear brother-in-law of Cynthia Bueneman; uncle of Thomas and Carrie.Private service and Inurnment.Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Information 708-485-2000 or...
Camille Bessie Vanek
Mar 24, 2026
Camille Bessie Vanek, nee Stepanek, age 96 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Miroslav Vanek; fond mother of Gary (Marsha) Vanek and Paul (Sue) Vanek; dear grandmother of Morgan Christine (Adam) Loete, Kristyn Nicole (Eric) Schramm, Lindsay Kathleen (Joseph) Sanchez, Kathleen Bess (Bryan) Wilson, Nicholas Bret (Amanda) Vanek; great grandmother of Brayden, Avery, Carmie, Ryen, Colton, Milo, Brooks,...
Janet Eve Korycki
Mar 17, 2026
Janet Eve Korycki, age 84, of Broadview. Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Korycki; loving mother of Anthony "Tony" Korycki, Lisa (James) Provenzano, Kenneth Korycki, Michelle Korycki and Paula (Dwight Beard) Korycki; dear grandmother of Michael Torres, Daryl "DJ" Pointer, Brittany Korycki, Darren Pointer, James Provenzano, Anthony Provenzano and Nicole Pointer; great grandmother of Adam Herrera and Savannah Korycki;...
