Elsie D. Thomas Yauk
Nov 19, 2013
Elsie D. Thomas Yauk, age 91, of Brookfield, formerly of Lisle. WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved mother of Janet Szuta, Cary Yauk, Kenneth (Carolyn) York and the late Curtis Yauk; dear mother-in-law of Mike Szuta; fond grandmother of Jaclyn (Michael) Milligan and Kyle Szuta; sister of five brothers; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, November 17, 2013,...
Jeanne Marie Riordan, Nee Stewart
Nov 16, 2013
Jeanne Marie Riordan, nee Stewart, age 82, of Oak Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late James P. Riordan; fond mother of Michael (Beatrice) Riordan, James Riordan, Theresa (Michael) Geimer, Jeannie (Lee) Zeitlin, William (Roxanne) Riordan, the late Mary Riordan and Maureen Riordan; fond grandmother of Megan Geimer, Emily Zeitlin, Matthew Geimer, Eric Zeitlin, Tomm Riordan, Kevin Riordan and...
Ted Cunningham
Nov 9, 2013
Ted Cunningham, a longtime resident of Chicago and Homewood until moving to Brookfield four years ago, passed last month just a few days after his 81st birthday. He was our father, but you might have known him as "the storyteller".  He was an avid storyteller with the Heartland Story League who carried his craft with a passion into local...
Gertrude A. Charvat, Nee Lewandowski
Nov 8, 2013
Gertrude A. Charvat, nee Lewandowski, age 96, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Melvin J. Charvat; loving mother of Diane (Alan) Blazek, Linda (Ken) Poteracki and Sandra (Dan) Nowakowski; dear grandmother of Ken (Jodi) Blazek, Steven (Alison) Poteracki, David Blazek, Kristine (Mark) Czaplicki, Kevin (Tanya) Nowakowski, Lisa Wood, Kimberly (Dan) Monahan, Jim (Missy) Blazek and Pamela (John) Fegan;...
Charles M. Gorgan
Nov 7, 2013
Charles M. Gorgan, age 82, of La Grange Park, Beloved father of Elizabeth L. Gorgan – Barnes; dear grandfather of Kyle Allen Barnes; fond brother of George J. Gorgan, Frank C. Gorgan, Marion M. Gorgan, the late Joseph (Lillian) Gorgan and Geraldine Gorgan; uncle of Joseph (Linda) Gorgan, Robert (Dawn) Gorgan, Deborah (Michael) Bernardi, Maureen (Frank) Scariot and Kathy...
Richard M. Zucca
Oct 30, 2013
Richard M. Zucca, age 79, of Chicago. Army Veteran. Beloved son of the late Albert Zucca and Mary Zucca, nee Duco; dear father of Joshua Zucca and the late Roger Zucca; fond brother of Dianne M. (Philip) Smith and the late Dennis Zucca. Visitation Wednesday, October 30, 2013, from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman...
Wayne R. Gaerlan, Sr.
Oct 28, 2013
Wayne R. Gaerlan, Sr., age 78, of La Grange Park, Army Veteran, and graduate of Lane Tech. Beloved husband of the late Diane C. Gaerlan, nee Olsen; dear father of Susan M. Gaerlan, Wayne (Becky) Gaerlan Jr., Anthony (Adrian) Gaerlan and Bradley (Rosalind) Gaerlan; fond grandfather of  Joshua Gaerlan, Naomi Gaerlan, Priscilla Deulen, Jeremiah Gaerlan, Sophia Gorzney, Colin Gaerlan,...
Marilyn D. Havlat, Nee Loeck
Oct 28, 2013
Marilyn D. Havlat, nee Loeck, age 86 of La Grange Park, formerly of Western Springs.. Beloved wife of the late Edward Havlat; dear mother of Lynn (Rex) Colbeck and Jim (Beth) Havlat; fond grandmother of John Colbeck, Tim and Emma Havlat. Visitation Sunday, October 27, 2013, 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Monday, October 28, 2013, 11  A.M. to...
George Helfrich
Oct 24, 2013
George Helfrich, age 95, of Hinsdale. WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Irene Helfrich, nee Zelenka and the late Genevieve Helfrich, nee Nichols; fond father of Judy (Rusty) Mellen, John (Laura) Helfrich, James (Lynn) Helfrich and Jackie (the late Thomas) Mueller; fond grandfather of Thomas Mueller, Cody Mueller, Kimberly Helfrich, Meryl Helfrich, Kevin Helfrich, Brian Helfrich, Pearl Helfrich...
Theodore H. Cunningham
Oct 24, 2013
Theodore H. Cunningham, age 81 of Brookfield formerly of La Grange Park and Beverly. Fond father of Stephen (Gloria) Cunningham; Daniel Cunningham and Timothy Cunningham; dear grandfather of 6, great-grandfather of 6; brother of Vance (Yvonne) Cunningham; dear friend of Barbara L. Hannah. Service and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street., Brookfield. Information...
James C. Vanecek Iii
Oct 23, 2013
James C. Vanecek III, age 35, of Berwyn, DeVry Graduate 1998. Beloved son of James C. Vanecek Jr. and Kathleen L. Vancek, nee Herbert; fond father of James C. Vanecek IV and Caleigh J. Vanecek; dear brother of Valerie L. (Peter Salerno Jr.) Vanecek, Victoria L. Vanecek and John A. Vanecek; uncle of three nephews and two nieces. Visitation...
Carl Joseph Veltmann
Oct 22, 2013
Carl Joseph Veltmann, age 85, of Justice, Illinois died on October 22, 2013. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on January 14, 1928. He was the son of Carl Fredrick Veltmann (b. 5/21/1901 – d. 5/31/1971) and Magdalene Mary Veltmann, nee Soukup (b. 5/13/1906 – d. 8/18/1989) He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Marie Veltmann nee...
Margaret O. Judd, Nee Harner
Oct 21, 2013
Margaret O. Judd, nee Harner, age 94, of La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Marcus A. Judd; dear mother of Elvira Ann (Frank) Kudia, Susan Mary (Fred Grimm) Judd, Mark (Sue) Judd, Thomas E. Judd and Daniel (Bernice) Judd; fond grandmother of Stephen (Shannon) Kudia, Fran (Sean) O'Connor, Anthony Kudia, Margaret (Michael) Wargo, Peter Grimm, Michael Grimm, Robert...
Arnold Proper
Oct 17, 2013
Arnold Proper, age 54 suddenly, of Riverside passed away on October 17, 2013. Beloved husband and best friend of Cindy, proud father of Nathan and Eric. Avid musky fisherman and Green Bay Packers fan. A celebration of Arnie's life will be held at the Brookfield VFW Post #2868. Please join the Family between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on...
Stanislawa Pieciak, Nee Nawrocki
Oct 16, 2013
Stanislawa Pieciak, nee Nawrocki,  age 91, of Brookfield. Holocaust survivor. Beloved wife of the late Onufry Pieciak; dear mother of Irene Helwig, Sabina (Walter) Ciesielski; grandmother of Laurelle (Steve Foley) Wallace, Kevin (Michelle) Helwig, Mark Ciesielski; great grandmother of  Madison Leigh Helwig; devoted sister Josephine Howell;  aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 3:00 P.M....
Miles G. Soumar
Oct 14, 2013
Miles G. Soumar, age 80, of Brookfield. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Ann C. Soumar, nee Vodak; fond father of Deb (Ron) Monsen, Miles B. (Kerri) Soumar, Camille (John) Fiordirosa, Daniel Soumar and the late Melissa Soumar; dear grandfather of Ryan Monsen, Kimberly Soumar, Kaleigh Soumar, Matthew Fiordirosa, Samantha Fiordirosa, Janine Fiordirosa and Benjamin Soumar; great-grandfather of Kaydin Siedlecki; brother...
Steven D. Marin
Oct 14, 2013
Steven D. Marin, age 20, suddenly of La Grange Park. Â Beloved son of Jose and April Marin, nee Lange; fond brother of Jeffrey (Kashi Everett) Marin; dear grandson of Soledad Marin, the late Reyes Duran, Muriel Lange and George Lange; nephew of Karl (Diane) Lange, Cergio Marin, Reyes Duran, Manuel Duran, Elvia Villa, Francisco Duran, Eduardo Duran, Hugo Duran...
Cassidy A. Fritsch
Oct 10, 2013
Cassidy A. Fritsch, age 17 of Brookfield. Beloved daughter of Kathleen A. (Robert Akbarally) Fritsch, Scott A. (Anna) Fritsch; dear sister of Jonathan M. Fritsch and Alexandra O. Fritsch; fond granddaughter of Betty (Robert) Allen, Robert Tyrrel, Zorina Zamir, Alfred Akbarally, Jean Mucha, Jan Mucha, the late Loyal Fritsch and Helen Tyrrel; niece of many; cousin to many; known...
Eunice S. Buck, Nee Rodriguez
Oct 10, 2013
Eunice S. Buck, nee Rodriguez, age 44, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Stephen D. Buck; loving mother of Oscar V. Rodriguez, Evelyn Buck and the late Andrea Buck; dear daughter of Felicitas Rodriguez; sister of Maria (Sergio) Monarrez, Juan (Enrique) Rodriguez, Argelia (Jesus) Leon and the late Jaime Rodriguez; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, October 9,...
Lorraine P. Novak, Nee Haydock
Oct 9, 2013
Lorraine P. Novak, nee Haydock, age 92, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Raymond J. Novak; dear mother of Paul R. (Yvonne) Novak; Visitation Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31 st Street, Brookfield, Funeral Wednesday 11 A.M. Interment Woodlawn...
