Lillian A. Batek, Nee Gryzik
Dec 9, 2013
Lillian A. Batek, nee Gryzik, age 95 of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Charles Z. Batek; dear mother of Arlene Batek, Kathleen (Kenneth) Veselik and Sharon (George) Novak; fond grandmother of Kimberly (Brad) Wolfert, Sarah (Rick) Veselik Heinrich, Scott (Deanna) Novak and Kevin (Jen) Novak, great grandmother of Brian Wolfert, Cassandra Morris, Kathryn Wolfert, Evan Wolfert, Samantha...
Donald Jonas Sr.
Dec 9, 2013
Donald Jonas Sr., age 88, of Brookfield, WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Doris T. Jonas, nee Diener; dear father of Donald (Jean) Jonas, Jr. and Debra (Larry Harvey) Jonas-Ph.D.; fond grandfather of Kristin Jonas and David Jonas; brother of John Jonas. Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2013, 3 PM to 8 PM and Monday, December 9,...
Donald E. Recht
Dec 5, 2013
Donald E. Recht, age 80, of Michigan City, IN. formerly of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Recht, nee Galanis; dear father of Donald A. (Joyce) Recht, Paul S. Recht, Elizabeth (Leslie) Recht-Johnson and Suzanne R. (Tony) Soluri; fond grandfather of Rachael R. Recht, W. Max Recht, Sophia R. Soluri and Isabella V. Soluri; dear brother of Joanne A....
Norma Rose Throckmorton, Nee Ropp
Dec 3, 2013
Norma Rose Throckmorton, nee Ropp, age 91, of Western Springs. Active member of the First Congregational Church of Western Springs, long time member the choir, Woman's Society and church secretary. Trained soprano who loved music and family. Beloved wife of the late George W. Throckmorton; dear mother of Ron (Claudia) Throckmorton and Ken Throckmorton; grandmother of Miriam. Visitation Tuesday,...
Richard J. Land
Nov 29, 2013
Richard J. Land, age 61, of Brookfield, Vietnam Marine Veteran. Beloved son of Mabel Land, nee Emard and the late William Land; fond brother of Linda (Frank) Zankl and Diane (Jon Meents) Goltz; dear uncle of Gail Zankl, Mike (Connie) Zankl, David Goltz, Tina (Richard) Blain and Brian Goltz; great-uncle of many. Visitation Friday, November 29, 2013, from 5...
Raymond J. Kirk
Nov 22, 2013
Raymond J. Kirk, age 88, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Air Force, Electrical Engineer for 40 Years for WGN TV. Beloved husband of the late Anne C. Kirk, nee Lorenz; fond father of Timothy (Karyn) Kirk, Steven (Kathryn) Kirk and Laura Kirk; dear grandfather of Andrew Kirk, Rebecca Kirk, Brian Kirk and Jason Kirk; brother of the...
Eugene “Gene” F.Chadwick
Nov 20, 2013
Eugene F. Chadwick, age 87, of La Grange Park. WWII Marine Purple Heart Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Marie S. Chadwick, nee Sorrentino; dear father of Jean (James) Higgins, Frances (Tom) Griep, Leslie Chadwick (Roy Kimura), Andrea Chadwick, Carmel (David) Raney and John Chadwick; foster father of George Surles; fond grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of two; brother of...
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...
