Obituaries

Mary A. Mandarich, Nee Dujmovic

May 30, 2013

Mary A. Mandarich, nee Dujmovich, longtime resident of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late George S. Mandarich; loving mother of Maryann (Jerry) Babiar and Stephen (Michelle) Mandarich; dear grandmother of Abigail Babiar, Jessica Babiar, Melissa Babiar, Scott Mandarich and Maggie Mandarich; beloved companion of James Vuchetich. A Private committal service was conducted by a Priest from St....

Violet Mae Zetlitz, Nee Stempki

May 23, 2013

Violet Mae Zetlitz, nee Stempki age 81, of La Grange Park.  Wife of the late Jack Zetlitz; dear mother of Christopher (Marge) Zetlitz; fond grandmother of Ben Zetlitz and Christina Zetlitz.  Family gathering Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 9:30 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, Corner of 30th and Raymond Ave. La...

Karyl Elizabeth Harck, Nee Thiele

May 20, 2013

Karyl Elizabeth Harck, nee Thiele, age 86, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Theodore H. Harck; fond mother of Kenneth Harck, Richard (Lucy) Harck and the late Larry Harck; dear grandmother of Allison Harck, Richard Harck II, Sara Harck, David Harck, Luz Harck, Marshall Harck; great-grandmother of Krystal Harck; aunt of many...

Diane C. Gaerlan, Nee Olsen

May 11, 2013

Diane C. Gaerlan, nee Olsen, age 73, of La Grange Park.  Beloved wife of Wayne R. Gaerlan, Sr.; dear mother of Susan M. Gaerlan,  Wayne (Becky) Gaerlan Jr., Anthony (Adrian) Gaerlan and Bradley (Rosalind) Gaerlan; fond grandmother of  Joshua Gaerlan, Naomi Gaerlan, Pricilla Deulen, Jeremiah Gaerlan, Sophia Gorzney, Colin Gaerlan Susanna Gaerlan, Logan Gaerlan, Jermemy McIntyre, Joel Gaerlan, Katie...

Marvin C. Woeltje

May 7, 2013

Marvin C. Woeltje, 88, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 1, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Ernst C. and Agnes Woeltje. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ethel Offrim Woeltje.

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Mary E. Bork, Nee Ostrovecky

Apr 29, 2013

Mary E. Bork, nee Ostrovecky, age 87, of Brookfield, formerly of Glassmere, PA.  Former wife of the late Max Bork; beloved mother of Judith (David) Skurkis and Thomas Bork; loving grandmother of Kristin (Christopher) Bellinger and Lauren Skurkis; sister of the late John (the late Carol) Ostrovecky; aunt of Robert Ostrovecky and Roger (Laura) Ostrovecky.  Visitation Sunday, April 28,...

Lillian M. Jindra, Nee Laga

Apr 23, 2013

Lillian M. Jindra, nee Laga, age 76, of Brookfield, formerly of Chicago and Lisle. Beloved wife of the late James J. Jindra; fond mother of Frank A., Kathann M. (Andy) Grimson, Scott W. (Carol) and Stephan J. (Julia) and the late Jeffrey J.; dear grandmother of Ashley (Justin) Vandenburg, Jason Honings, James and Rebecca Jindra; great-grandmother of Christian, Taylor...

Eleanore A. Meyer, Nee Szydlowski

Apr 23, 2013

Eleanore A. Meyer, nee Szydlowski, age 95, of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of the late Albert F. Meyer; devoted mother of Ronald (late Frances) Meyer, James P. (Candice) Meyer and Karen M. (late Thomas M.) Long Sr. and the late Dorothy (the late Norman) Halupka; loving grandmother of William L. Halupka, Terry Lynn Meyer, David Meyer, Kimberly (Alexander) Kennedy, the...

Arlene A. Roedel, Nee Feher

Apr 21, 2013

Arlene A. Roedel, nee Feher, age 68, of Indian Head Park, formerly of La Grange Park.  Dear mother of Jennifer (Brian) Maksa, Leslie (Mike) Ratliff and Erik (Jonna) Roedel; fond grandmother of David (Tammy) Maksa, Katie Maksa, Nick Maksa, Julia Roedel, Erik Jon Roedel, Josh Ratliff, Abby Roedel, Emma Ratliff and Nathan Ratliff; great-grandmother of Dylan Maksa and Delaney...

Rita Gene Kearney Gibson, Nee Hay

Apr 20, 2013

Rita Gene Kearney Gibson, nee Hay, age 88, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Indianhead Park.  Beloved wife of Jack F. Gibson and the late Edward Kearney; dear mother of David (Patricia) Kearney, Robert (Elaine) Kearney, James (Catherine) Kearney, Lawrence (Cynthia) Kearney, Timothy (Susan) Kearney, Daniel (Gail) Kearney, John (Malinda) Gibson, Karen (Robert) May the late Patrick (Marge) Kearney; fond...

Carmela Musico, Nee Priolo

Apr 18, 2013

Carmela Musico, nee Priolo, age 94, of Chicago.  Beloved wife of the late Steve Musico, Jr.; dear mother of Steve (Diane) Musico III.  Visitation Monday, April 22, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Lillian C. Schalk

Apr 17, 2013

Lillian C. Schalk, age 91, of Westchester.  Loving daughter of the late Rose and John Schalk; fond sister of the late Eleanor  E. Schalk, Elmer (the late Anne) Schalk, Walter (the late Amanda) Schalk, Erwin (the late Frances) Schalk, Martin (the late Evelyn) Schalk, Myrtle (the late William) Harrington, and Howard Schalk;  Aunt of nieces and nephews.  Visitation Tuesday,...

Joseph S. Kwit

Apr 17, 2013

Joseph S. Kwit, age 61, of Chicago, Vietnam War Marine Veteran. Loving life companion and mother of his children Georgiana Kwit, nee Socha; loving father of Anastasia Kwit and Samantha Kwit; fond brother of Anna (Chris) Karambelas, Rosie (Gene) Holubecki, John (Mary) Kwit, Anthony (Susan) Kwit, Robert (Celeste) Kwit, Peter (Francine) Kwit, Chester (Tammy) Kwit and the late Jimmie...

Robert Edward Slifka

Apr 15, 2013

Robert Edward Slifka, age 90,of Riverside.  WW II Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Marlene J. Slifka, nee Godsel; loving father of Suzanne (Gordon) Marsh; future grandfather of ?; fond brother of Rosemarie (Kenneth) Zolecke, the late Eleanore (Louis) Lewis and Dorothy Slifka; brother-in-law of Eileen (the late Jerry) Buric; uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday, April 19,...

Cheryl R. Jackson, Nee Allman

Apr 15, 2013

Cheryl R. Jackson, nee Allman, age 63, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Michael K. Jackson; fond mother of John J. Jackson, Erin K. (Gregory) Gardner and Mary Kate O. Jackson; dear grandmother of Mason C. Jackson; Daughter of Wayne Allman and the late Mary Allman, nee Steele; sister of Marsha (Randy) McCaulley. Visitation Sunday, April 14, 2013,...

Tyler Francis Lee Blatt

Apr 13, 2013

Tyler Francis Lee Blatt, age 13, of Lyons. Beloved son of Nancy (Charles) Toribio and Christopher Blatt; dear brother of Kiley Blatt; loving grandson of Linda Lanham, Richard (Carolyn) Blatt, Carol Blatt, Charles and Ruth Toribio; nephew to many aunts and uncles.  Visitation Friday, April 12, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday April 13, 2013, 10:30 A.M....

Daniel Poulos

Apr 12, 2013

Daniel Poulos, age 61, of Lyons. Dear brother of Lauren Hurt; fond uncle of Joseph Hurt and Stephanie (Scott) Verzal; Memorial Service Friday, April 12, 2013, 2 P.M at First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange , 150 South Ashland Ave. La Grange, IL 60525.  Interment private Montrose Cemetery, Chicago.  Memorials appreciated to NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness , P.O....

Harry David Foster

Apr 12, 2013

Harry David Foster, age 93, of La Grange Park, Army Air Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene M. Foster, nee Zeman for 62 years; dear father of April Foster, Diana Foster, David (Lynette) Foster and Paul (Gale) Foster; grandfather of Becky Zacha, Liz (Derek) Porter, Erica, Parker and Jamie; great grandfather of Emelia Zacha; brother of Teri...

Herbert George Marks

Apr 6, 2013

Herbert George Marks, age 81, of North Riverside, formerly of Boulder, Colorado, Navy Veteran. Dear brother of Karl Marks and the late Robert Marks Sr.; fond uncle of Martin (Krista) Marks, Robert (Dawn) Marks Jr. and Gerald Marks; great-uncle of 7. Visitation April 10, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445...

John R. Hoffman

Apr 6, 2013

John R. Hoffman, age 78 of Bradenton FL, formerly of Oak Lawn.  Navy Veteran.  Beloved Husband of Susanne Hoffman, nee Wickersham; loving father of Beverly (Rob) Asbury and John (Nanci) Hoffman; devoted grandfather of Katie Hoffman; brother of the late Marilyn (Mel) Vis and Arthur (Charlotte) Hoffman; uncle to many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law of Robert Wickersham, Dorothy Wickersham,...