Barbara R. Laconte, Nee Balaja

Barbara R. LaConte, nee Balaja, age 78 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Frank LaConte; fond mother of Michael J. LaConte; daughter-in-law Karen LaConte; dear Nana of Matthew M. LaConte and Brayanna M. LaConte; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 18, 2014, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 A.M. to St. Leonard Church, 3318 Clarence Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402. Mass 10:00 A.M. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Owner and Operator of Rose's Catering, Berwyn, long time member of the United Moravian Societies and Volunteer at St. Leonard's Church Food Pantry. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com