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Mary Ann Frazier, Nee Maynard

Mary Ann Frazier, Nee Maynard

Jun 14, 2014

Mary Ann Frazier, nee Maynard, age 77, of North Riverside, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Harold Thomas Frazier; devoted companion of James Reese for 20 years, loving mother of Gail (Ceaser) Johnson; loving grandmother of Tommy O'Halloren, Clare O'Halloren, Nick Johnson. Sister of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday,...

James J. Janota

James J. Janota

Jun 14, 2014

James J. Janota, age 77, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Berwyn, Illinois, passed away on June 14, 2014. He was born on August 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. Jim loved NASCAR, the Chicago Bears and was a sports enthusiast. He played softball in the Senior league for many years and was also an avid boater. Jim is survived...

Cheri A. Brizz, Nee Armentrout

Cheri A. Brizz, Nee Armentrout

Jun 11, 2014

Cheri A. Brizz, nee Armentrout, age 70, of Sandwich. Former spouse of Alan "Lanny" Brizz; beloved mother of Joe (France) Brizz and Paul (Renee) Brizz; dear grandmother of Mia Brizz, Charlie Brizz and Bella Brizz; sister of Candi Armentrout. Visitation Thursday, June 12, 2014, 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield,...

Ann V. Newton, Nee Skodis

Ann V. Newton, Nee Skodis

Jun 8, 2014

Ann V. Newton, 97, Wausau, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born February 4, 1917 in Chicago, Daughter of the late Walter and Mary Skodis. On April 13, 1935, she married Albert Newton in Wayne City, Michigan. He preceded her in death. Ann worked as a secretary for...

Charles Andrew Matuska

Charles Andrew Matuska

Jun 6, 2014

Charles Andrew Matuska, age 80 of North Riverside. Army Veteran. Loving fiancée of the late Yvonne M. Pierce: dear brother to Maryann Singer, Linda J. (Jack) Skolnik, Robert C. (Gloria) Matuska and the late George Matuska: uncle to Anthony (Susan) Matuska, Randall J. Singer and Marc A. Singer; great uncle to Steven Matuska. Visitation Thursday, June 5, 2014, 3...

Mark Stephen Gosciniak

Mark Stephen Gosciniak

Jun 2, 2014

Mark Stephen Gosciniak, age 57, of La Grange Park, beloved husband of the late Donna M. Gosciniak, nee Koziol; fond father of Gregory Gosciniak and James Gosciniak; dear son of the late Thaddeus Gosciniak and Delores Gosciniak, nee Perion; brother of John Gosciniak; brother-in-law of Julie (Carl) Nauert and John (Debbie Hill) Koziol Jr.; nephew of Lillian Bernis; uncle...

Betty Lou Wernert, Nee Pearson

Betty Lou Wernert, Nee Pearson

May 30, 2014

Betty Lou Wernert, nee Pearson, age 87, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Wernert; devoted mother of Ken (Jeanette) Wernert, Donna (Steve) Newton, Bill (Henrique) Wernert and John (Pam) Wernert; loving grandmother of Michelle (Joshua) Mattson, Kelley, Stacey and Michael Wernert; Bethany, Chris and Shelley Newton; Eric, Kirsten and Luke Wernert; Kevin and Michael Wernert;...

William E. Dau

William E. Dau

May 29, 2014

William E. Dau, age 87, of La Grange Park, WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Adele M. Dau, nee Denman for 64 years. Fond father of Deborah A. (Michael) Bokios and Keith A. (Catherine) Dau; dear grandfather of Michelle (Adam) Kleinheinz, Nicholas (Kelly) Bokios, Lisa (John) Bisset, Victoria Bokios, Kristin Dau, David Dau and Mathew Dau; great-grandfather of...

Blanche M. Grimes, Nee Bolek

Blanche M. Grimes, Nee Bolek

May 22, 2014

Blanche M. Grimes, nee Bolek, age 81, of Brookfield. Born in Cicero, Illinois and attended Burnham Grammar School, Morton High School and Morton Jr. College. Predeceased by her mother, Theresa Kulousek Bolek and her father Joseph Anton Bolek and brother Charles Bolek; survived by husband, Robert M. Grimes; daughters Cheryl (Greg) Feltz, Kathleen (David) Dvorak, Connie Vizek, Barbara Dimonte;...

Dorothy Mcgoldrick

Dorothy Mcgoldrick

May 19, 2014

Dorothy McGoldrick, age 88, of Sterling, VA, formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late John C. McGoldrick; loving mother of John (Judith Stokey) McGoldrick and Mary (Gerard) Charleza; dear grandmother of Jacqueline McGoldrick; fond sister of the late Lawrence (the late Rose) Kersnowsky; Visitation Monday, May 19, 2014, 11 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M....

Rita Marie Smetana, Nee Dantzer

Rita Marie Smetana, Nee Dantzer

May 14, 2014

Rita Marie Smetana, nee Dantzer, age 85, of Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Edward H. Smetana; fond mother of Lawrence E. (Susan) Smetana, Thomas A. (Debra) Smetana, Nancy M. (John) Heroldt, Kathleen A. Harding and Susan E. (Todd) Alliss; dear grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 5; sister of the late Albert Dantzer, aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Daniel Ray Williams Jr.

Daniel Ray Williams Jr.

May 13, 2014

Daniel Ray Williams Jr. age 59, of North Riverside, Beloved husband of Deborah L. Williams, nee Zabel; fond father of Daniel (Carole) R. Williams III and Douglas (Tracy) M. Williams; dear grandfather of Daniel R. Williams IV, Lucas A. Williams, Mackenzie N. Williams and Sadie E. Williams; loving son of Shirley Williams, nee Sondregger and the late Daniel R....

Clarence Emil Urban

Clarence Emil Urban

May 12, 2014

Clarence Emil Urban, age 88, of Broadview, WW II Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen L. Urban, nee Sours; fond father of Kenneth (Martha) Urban; dear grandfather of Daniel Urban and Michael Urban; great grandfather of Melody Urban; brother of Dorothy Moncrieff, the late William Urban, Frank Urban, George Urban, Raymond Urban, Ruth Bergonzini and Alfred Urban;...

Cleopatra Vachulcik, Nee Vlahos

Cleopatra Vachulcik, Nee Vlahos

Apr 30, 2014

Cleopatra Vachulcik, nee Vlahos, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late James Vachulcik; fond mother of Eric (Liz) Vachulcik and Karen (John Mroczka) Vachulcik; loving grandmother of Carissa Werner and Marissa Werner. Resting Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 11 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral 11:30...

Frances Mary Janacek

Frances Mary Janacek

Apr 26, 2014

Frances Mary Janacek, age 72, of Brookfield. Beloved daughter of Olga Janacek, nee Miketchuk and the late Frank Janacek; fond sister of Anthony M. (Ann) Janacek; dear aunt of Jennifer Janacek and Allison Janacek. Memorial Mass Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, Corner of Raymond Avenue & 30th, La Grange Park. Interment Private...

Arthur P. Kovarik

Arthur P. Kovarik

Apr 22, 2014

Arthur P. Kovarik age 84, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Alice Kovarik, nee Kapitanek; dear father of Kathleen (Wayne) Kraus, Janice (Keith) Adkins, Terrie (Larry) Wierciak, Linda (Charlie) Wind, Nancy (Dan) Brown; grandfather Amy (Eric) Thye, Alison Kraus, Phil (Tammy) Wierciak, Adam (Anna) Wierciak, Amanda Wind, Denny Wind, Timothy (Abby) Brown, Erik Brown, Colleen Brown; great grandfather...

Arthur William Hambel

Arthur William Hambel

Apr 19, 2014

Arthur William Hambel, age 87, of North Riverside. WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Hambel, nee Krusel; fond father of Kimberly (John) Schaeffer; grandfather of Kathryn Sharp and Laura Sharp; brother of the late Mel Hambel, Dolores Willson and Glenn Hambel. Memorial Service Saturday, April 19, 2014, 11 A.M. at The Scottish Home, 2748 S....

William A. Wollensak

William A. Wollensak

Apr 17, 2014

William A. Wollensak, WW II Marine Veteran, age 88, of Westchester. Beloved husband of Anna "Pat" Wollensak, nee Shea; fond father of Nancy (Jeff) Carpenter, Bruce (Kate) Wollensak and the late Daniel (Sue) Wollensak; grandfather of Beth (Travis) Eliason, Alec (Liz) Wollensak, Connor Wollensak and Paige Wollensak; brother of Marylou (the late Harry) Robinson, the late Walter Wollensak, Paul...

Anne L. Schmidt, Nee Whanger

Anne L. Schmidt, Nee Whanger

Apr 16, 2014

Anne L. Schmidt, nee Whanger, age 73, of La Grange Park, formerly of Brookfield.  Fond mother of Herbert W. Schmidt III and the late Heidi C. Schmidt; dear sister of John K. (Susan L.) Whanger; cousin of many.  Lying in state Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, from 10:30 A.M...

Frank J. Bily

Frank J. Bily

Apr 8, 2014

Frank J. Bily, age 89, WWII Army Veteran, of Westchester. Beloved husband of Joyce M. Bily, nee Sandquist; dear brother of Helen Newbury; fond uncle of Jeffrey, Roberta and Ivan Beller. Visitation Friday, April 11, 2014, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st...

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