Obituaries

Jan 1, 2026

Florence Blazek, nee Borowiak, age 102, of Aurora, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Blazek; dear mother of Edward (the late Peggy) Blazek and Robert (Lynn) Blazek; grandmother of Ryan (Teri Lynn) Blazek, Timothy (Kristine) Blazek, Adam (Kaitlin) Blazek, Alex (Stefanie) Blazek; great grandmother of nine; sister of the late Edwin (the late Edna) Borowiak...

Dec 16, 2025

Milan “Miles” A. Zamco, 89, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Springfield. The son of immigrants, he was born on March 10, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Steven “John” and Marie (Zajicek) Zamco, and they preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Geraldine Fricek, on July 8, 1961, and she preceded...

Dec 29, 2025

Ellen R. Cone, nee Rowland, age 89 of Broadview. Beloved wife of Sherman A. Cone; dear mother of Eric K. Cone; sister of four; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend to many including all those she worked with at the Salvation Army and the Broadview Food Pantry.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the near future at Broadview...

Dec 26, 2025

George Czerwonka, age 80, Army Veteran of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Judith M. Czerwonka, nee Windt; loving father of Cynthia (Jeff) Bryski, Anthony (Suzy) Czerwonka, Kristin Barnes and David (Brenda) Barnes; devoted grandfather of Scott Czerwonka, Chase Czerwonka, Jack Szymczak, Sam Szymczak, Julia Szymczak, Bryana (Steve) Maggio and Jacob Barnes; brother of Raymond Czerwonka and the late Henry Czerwonka; uncle...

Dec 24, 2025

Thomas J. Bork, age 74, of Brookfield. Loving son of the late Mary E. Bork, nee Ostrovecky and the late Max Bork; dear sister of Judith (David) Skurkis; uncle of Kristin (Christopher) Bellinger and Lauren Skurkis; cousin of Roger (Laura) Ostrovecky and great cousin or Anyssa Ostrovecky.

Visitation Monday, December 29, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday, December...

Dec 23, 2025

Gregory “Greg” A. Molinari, age 54 of LaGrange formerly of LaGrange Park and Brookfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 23, 2025.

Greg spent his childhood years in Brookfield and always remembered his Elementary School friends from Lincoln School. He spent his high school and college years in LaGrange Park and is a graduate of...

Dec 7, 2025

Kathleen Ann Chase, 69 (Kathy to many), formerly of Chicago and Brookfield passed away quietly and comfortably in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, December 7th, 2025.

She is survived by her son, Phil Chase; her stepdaughter Charity (Tom) Gjersoe; grammie to: PJ, Payton, Brandon, and Carter; auntie grandma to: Eli, Addie, and Ezra; her sister, Kris (Steve) Kahn;...

Dec 7, 2025

Ruth B. Schech, nee Boehmke, age 96, of Portage MI, formerly of Darien, IL. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Schech; loving mother of Suzanne (Charles) Dale and David Schech; grandmother of Daniel Dale, Ashley Dale, Dane Shiltz, Erin Shiltz, Kristin Dale-Waldhauser, Tyler Schech and Sydney Schech; great grandmother of Sloan, Samantha Ruth, Dylan, Cameron, Isaiah, Brayden and Sabrina; sister...

Dec 7, 2025

Wayne Van Jaske, 71, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 7, 2025. Born in Chicago, Wayne grew up in North Riverside, where he formed lifelong friendships and developed the easygoing, lighthearted nature that would define him throughout his life. He graduated from Riverside Brookfield High School and went on to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he played...

Dec 1, 2025

Violet B. Zaklan, nee Peroutka, age 83 of Riverside. Beloved wife of Michael John Zaklan, Jr.; fond mother of Juli Ann Zaklan and Lisa Ann Zaklan; sister of the late Frank (the late Bernice) Peroutka; aunt of Gregory Peroutka (Sylvia) and Francis "Chip" Peroutka (Joanne) and great aunt of four.

Violet was born in Chicago and spent her formative years growing...

Nov 29, 2025

Ronald Peter Kurzawski, 78, of La Grange, Illinois, passed away peacefully November 29, 2025. Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Veronica (née Vilcek) Kurzawski and the late William Kurzawski. He married JoAnn Kurzawski (née Vitale) on December 5, 1971 and was the proud father of Aimee (Jeffrey) Chevalier and David Kurzawski and proud grandfather of Alyssa, Kyle...

Nov 25, 2025

Shirley A. Czarnik, nee Legieza, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Stanley L. Czarnik; fond mother of Martha Ann (Lance) Thompson, Charity (William) Geary, Faith (Michael Bensfield) Czarnik and Hope Scimeca; dear grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 1; Shirley was predeceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Visitation Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 2 P.M. to...

Nov 21, 2025

Bernie Darmetko, age 79, of Riverside. Army and Marine Combat Veteran. Born and raised in Wyandotte, Michigan, an Eagle Scout and high school hockey player. Beloved husband of Mary Rose Mangia; dear son of the late Anthony Darmetko and Louisa Darmetko, nee Noring; brother of Anthony (Rose) Darmetko and the late Edward (Lorraine) Darmetko; son-in-law of Rose Marie Mangia, nee...

2025

Geraldine "Geri" A. Govic, age 58, of Brookfield. Loving daughter of Pero and the late Joan Marie Govic, nee Posavac; dear sister of Nadine Govic; best friend to Anita Govic; cousin and friend to many.

Services and Interment are Private

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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2025

Bertha C. Magaña, nee Cortez, age 92, of Berwyn. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Jose Luis Magaña; loving mother of Deborah Magaña, Yolanda (Roger) Marcus, Amelia (Rick) Morales, Jose L. (Martha) Magaña, Jr., Anna Magaña, Sophia (Scott) Hopman, Andrew Magaña, Christopher (Sonia) Magaña; grandmother of Jillian, Garrett, Ricky, Nicky, Louie, Jake, Mallory, Joseph, Halie, Matthew, Julie, Alyssa,...

2025

Dennis Sobota, age 83 of Brookfield. Dear brother of Alison (Jim) Harascsak, Kimberly (Ralph Tate) Kilarski and the late Ronald Sobota; cousin of many; life long friend of the five: Don, Dave, Tom N. and Tom S.

Dennis retired from AT&T. He loved fishing in Wisconsin, visiting casinos and attending and showing his car in many car shows. His most...

Nov 3, 2025

Oriano "Ron" J. Nomellini, Army Veteran, age 94 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Mary Szynal Nomellini and the late Arlene Nomellini, nee Janiak; loving father of Anne (Ken) Miglieri and Mark (Mary) Nomellini; step father of Lorie (Robert) Kaiser and David (Jennifer) Szynal; proud Poppa to his 13 grandchildren Jack, Matthew and Ben Miglieri, John, Emmett, Mark, Mary Arlene...

Nov 3, 2025

With great sadness, we share the passing of Lillian Weirauch, who departed this life on November 3, 2025 at the age of 98. She passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Lil was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother known for her warmth, generosity and dedication to family. She touched the lives of many with her kindness and...

Nov 3, 2025

Rosemary “Rosey” Domanchuk, nee Wnek, age 81 of North Riverside, Illinois passed away peacefully November 3, 2025 with her daughters at her side.

She was a loving mother of Laura (Marvin) Gordon, Lynda Kruep; loving grandma of Tiffany (Cody) Diggins, Brittany Kruep (Will Price) and Michaela Gordon; loving great grandma “Gigi“ of Ava; sister of late Eleanor (John) Gaydusek and the...

Nov 2, 2025

Delilah A. Kowske, nee Domrese, age 99 of Naperville, formerly of Lisle, Willowbrook and Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Kowske; fond mother of Janice Vorel and Lynn (Lawrence) Fullerton; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Dr. Joseph) Beyler, Allison (John) Nugent, Matthew Fullerton and Amy (David) Jasinski; great grandmother of Jacob Beyler, Emma Beyler, Avrie Beyler, Elizabeth Nugent,  ...