Obituaries

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...

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,...

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 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 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,  ...

Oct 31, 2025

Ilse Seplak, née Nickel, at rest on October 31, 2025.  She was 96 years old.  During her lifetime, Ilse lived in Berwyn, IL; Grand Marais, MN; Fox Lake, IL; Oak Brook, IL; and finally at Meadowbrook Manor in La Grange, IL.

Ilse was the beloved daughter of William Nickel and Emy Kilian Nickel, born on August 8,...

Oct 31, 2025

Karol Franz Leonard of LaGrange Highlands, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 88 years old. Karol was well known for his patience, compassionate hugs, firm handshake, quick wit and quiet strength. He was an Army Veteran and spent his professional career as a draftsman. Karol is survived by his loving wife of 57...

Oct 30, 2025

Shawn Noble, age 60 of McCook, formerly of Brookfield.  Beloved father of Amber Noble; grandfather of Logan, Dakota, Levi and Miles; dear brother of Leslie (Dr. William Johnson) Noble, Holly (the late Paul) Noble-Zoch, Sandra (Tom Wright) Noble, Corey (Debbie) Noble, Lisa (Victor) Pietrobon and Melinda (Ray) Grzenia; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Shawn was a...

Oct 30, 2025

Bernard Paul Benda, age 72, of Naperville formerly of Berwyn.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia Benda, nee Wiercioch;  dear brother of Elizabeth A. (Guy) Beck; uncle of Daniel B. Beck.

Visitation Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 10 A.M. until time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Oct 20, 2025

Daniel Steven Janetka, age 82, of Brookfield, WI, formerly of Okauchee and Green Lake, WI, East Peoria and LaGrange Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dianne Marie Janetka (nee Pelka); loving father of James (Roseann Benson) Janetka, Jeffrey Janetka and the late David Janetka; brother of the late Alan Janetka; Uncle of Luce (Timothy) Burke, Lisa (Scott) and...

Oct 18, 2025

Linda Vebeck, age 77, of LaGrange Park. Beloved daughter of the late James C. Vebeck and Grace Vebeck, nee Lavorn and the late Robert Vebeck, who passed when Linda was young; dear cousin of Lynne Freehill and Annette Robson; friend to many, especially her Forest Road neighbors.

After a long illness, special thanks go to the staff...

Oct 18, 2025

Maureen K. Smetana, nee Delaney, age 93, of Brookfield. Former wife of the late Edward Smetana, Sr. and beloved companion of the late Robert Butler, Sr.; loving mother of Mary Jo (Randy) Yeater, Edward Smetana, the late Michael (Susie) Smetana, the late Steven Smetana and the late Susan (Bill) Butler; dear grandmother of Ryan (Karianne) Yeater, Jonathan (Mandy) Yeater,...

Oct 18, 2025

Janet Marie Samuel, nee Scheidt, age 94 of Plainfield, formerly North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Richard M. Samuel; fond mother of Karen (Eugene) Farina-Ploskonka, Judith (Jill Skole) Sutter and Barbara Matook; dear grandmother of Kimberly (Israel) Marcano, Sara (George) Buck, Joseph (Katie) Farina, Marie Sutter and Amanda Edmondson; great grandmother of Sadie, George and Tucker Buck and...

Oct 16, 2025

James R. Selig, age 73, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of 54 years to Mary Ann Selig, nee Herron; loving father of Jamie (Keith) Klempner and Kevin (Stephanie) Selig; devoted grandfather of Paul (Erin) Moorehouse, Abby Moorehouse, Cassidy Selig, Taylor Selig and Alex Selig; brother of Richard (Pam) Elrod, Fran (Eugene) Herron, Randall Selig; longtime family friend and ex-son-in law...

Oct 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Irene Spero (nee Moore), 80, of Rolling Meadows, IL and formerly of Burr Ridge, IL on Tuesday Oct. 14, 2025. A proud Irish gal through and through, Kathy was born in Oak Park, IL on July 12, 1945.

Kathy was the beloved mother of Angela...

Oct 13, 2025

Salvatore Leone, age 81, of Brookfield, formerly of Sicily.  Beloved husband of Pietra Leone; fond father of Phillip (Marta) Leone, Damiano (Shelby) Leone and Louis (Sara) Leone; grandfather of Giorgio Leone, Gloria Leone and Isabella Leone.

Visitation Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday, October 17, 2025 9:30 A.M to 10:00 A.M....

Oct 9, 2025

Robert E. Duran, age 71, of Countryside. Loving father of Krysta Duran and the late Robert E. Duran Jr.; brother of Richard A. (Margaret) Duran, Sharon A. (Robert) Appa and Vicki E. (Glenn) Stearns; uncle of many nieces and nephews; friend of many.

Memorial Visitation, Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:00 PM to time of service at 8:00...

Oct 4, 2025

Hanna L. Rovinskas nee Werder, age 93 of Batavia, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Oreginas Rovinskas; loving mother of Len (Janet) Rovinskas and Reni (the late Steven) Rovinskas-Bruner. Hanna has been predeceased by her siblings and their spouses Hilda (Harry) Nadolskis, Hedel (Karl) Haug and Anna Katherina; and also predeceased by her in-laws and their...

Sep 23, 2025

Edward L. Wilson, III, age 78 of Brookfield. Vietnam Veteran Beloved husband of Judy Wilson, nee Harbacek; dear father of Karen Vicary, Edward L. (Christi) Wilson IV, Sarah (Greg) Hribal, Mike (Meghan) Wilson; grandfather of Kimberly (Michael) Hoffman, Marcus Vicary, Samantha (Kirk) Remikis, Edward L. (Alayna) Wilson V, Victoria (Colin) Perry, Lukas Wilson, Trinity Wilson, Matthew Hribal, Ryan Hribal;...