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Lorraine Marie Neudecker, Nee Landis
Mar 2, 2013
Lorraine Marie Neudecker, nee Landis, age 94, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Neudecker, loving mother of Steven (Patricia) Neudecker and Gary (Janet) Neudecker; devoted grandmother of Mary (Christopher) Wicklein, Julie Neudecker, Scott Neudecker, Kristine (Andrew) Britten and Lisa (Jason) Smith; great grandmother of Mason, Noah and Grace Wicklein, Nathan and Owen Britten,...
Marie J. Hosek, Nee Horak
Feb 27, 2013
Marie J. Hosek, nee Horak age 98, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late George J. Hosek; dear mother of Daniel G. (Susan M.) Hosek and Judy A. (Frank J.) Siblik; grandmother of Timothy M. (Peggy B.) Hosek, Laura K. (Michael J.) Yates, Michael J. Siblik, Megan A. (Steven C.) Hodgden; great grandmother of Grace E. Hodgden, Emma E....
Marilyn Kresa, Nee Rippel
Feb 26, 2013
Marilyn Rippel Kresa, 86, formerly of Western Springs, Hinsdale and Oak Brook, IL passed away on Feb. 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Eichler (d. 1977), John "Jack" Stout (d. 1989), brother Bradley (Patricia) Rippel and devoted son, Grant Eichler. She is survived by her sons Kent Eichler (the late Mary Beth) of...
David J. Abram
Feb 25, 2013
David J. Abram, age 75, of Brookfield, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Stella J. Abram, nee Fransen; fond father of Todd A. (Julia) Abram and Douglas J. Abram; grandfather of John D. Abram; brother of late Jacqueline Barry. He used his skills as an advertising artist to develop layout and design for the 1994 book 'Brookfield, Illinois: A History'. ...
Bertha M. Galanek, Nee Stancel
Feb 19, 2013
Bertha M. Galanek, nee Stancel, age 93, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late John Galanek; loving mother of Joseph John (Cheryl Vargas-Galanek) Galanek and Mary (Dennis) Schroeder; devoted grandmother of John (Joanna) Galanek, Vincent (Megan) Galenek, Alexandria Schroeder and the late Stevan Galanek, Visitation Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 8 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman...
John C. Mateja
Feb 18, 2013
John C. Mateja, age 94, WWII Army Veteran, of North Riverside formerly of Berwyn and Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Daisy Mateja, nee Crbut. Loving father of Phyllis Meisner, John (Josephine) Mateja, Daniel (Sandy) Mateja, Gail Mateja, Linda Fonte, Kenneth (Sue) Mateja, William (Maria) Mateja, Laurie Mateja and the late James Mateja; grandfather of 20; great grandfather of...
Mildred Mihalik, Nee Durkovic
Feb 16, 2013
Mildred Mihalik, nee Durkovic, age 99 of Westmont, formerly of Brookfield and North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Peter Mihalik; loving mother of Robert (Jan) Govenat and the late Richard Govenat; step mother of Paul (Dolores) Mihalik and the late Frances Gerard; grandmother of Michael (Diane) Govenat, Kristin (Ryan) Cantrell; great-grandmother of Cade Cantrell, Matthew Cantrell, Emma Govenat...
Roy T. Klimas
Feb 15, 2013
Roy T. Klimas, age 67, of La Grange Park. Beloved son of the late Victor Klimas and Margaret J. Klimas, nee Rafac; dear cousin of many. Lifetime resident of La Grange Park, and longtime employee of Metropolitan Sanitary District. Visitation Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and Friday, February 15, 2013 from 10:30 A.M. to...
Stanley A. Kumiega, Sr.
Feb 11, 2013
Stanley A. Kumiega, Sr., age 88, of Brookfield, WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Helen V. Kumiega, nee Kirby; fond father of Kathleen (Mark) Joiner, Stanley A. Kumiega Jr., Susan (Thomas) Malas and Nancy Malas; dear grandfather of Brian Joiner, Bradley Joiner, Kyle Kumiega, Andrea Kumiega, Jeremy Malas and Tyler Malas; brother of Marianne Yasak, Barbara Balitewicz, Peter...
Kenneth R. Lipinski
Feb 9, 2013
Kenneth R. Lipinski, age 69, of Westchester. He was Legislative Assistant to Mike Zalewski, State Representative 21st District, Retired Personnel Manager for Armstrong Tool for many years. Ken enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and spending time with his family, especially his grandson Gavin. Beloved husband of Kathleen Lipinski, nee O'Regan; devoted father of Keith (Ryan) Lipinski and Karen (Richard)...
Edward S. Mara
Feb 9, 2013
Edward S. Mara, age 84 , Army National Guard Veteran, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Eva D. Mara, nee Tintori; devoted father of Gail E. (Donald W.) Green; loving grandfather of Michael and Megan Green. Visitation Friday, February 8, 2013 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday February 9, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home,...
Joseph “Jay” J. Silvio
Feb 8, 2013
Joseph "Jay" J. Silvio, age 56, of Richmond, VA, formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved father of Anthony D. Silvio; fond son of the late Dominic J. Silvio and Albina M. Silvio, nee Di Iorio; dear cousin of Mark, Frank, Matt, Sam, Dan and David Di Iorio. Visitation, Tuesday, February 12, 2012, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday,...
Thaddeus “Ted” S. Bochniarz
Feb 8, 2013
Thaddeus "Ted" S. Bochniarz , age 86, of Westchester formerly of Brookfield. WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Navy Aviation Veteran. Beloved husband of Dolores Bochniarz, nee Triner; loving father of Fran (Richard) Jacobs, Paul Bochniarz, Philip (Susan) Bochniarz, Marian Knudsen and Anne (Vasun) Netisingha; grandfather of Sarah (Rustin) King, Kristen (Nathan) Dant, Katie Knudsen, Kelly Netisingha, Peter Netisingha,...
Marion E. King, Nee Olson
Feb 5, 2013
Marion E. King, nee Olson, age 97, 1916 -2013, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. King Sr.; loving mother of Paul E. King Jr.; fond daughter of the late George Olson and Elin Olson, nee Johnson; dear sister of the late Elna (William) Cummings and Ralph Olson. Visitation Thursday, February 7, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to Time...
Mildred Dreffein, Nee Melichar
Feb 2, 2013
Mildred Dreffein, nee Melichar, age 93, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Walter Dreffein, dear mother of Thomas (Deborah) Dreffein and Susan (Daryl) Frank; preceded by one brother Joseph Melichar; devoted friend of Robert Hankett; loving grandmother of Wendy (Robert) Garrett, Amy (Jacob) Nichols and Ryan Kurth; cherished great grandmother of Taylor, Trent, Kylee, Emma and...
Mary Kowalsky, Nee Negovan
Feb 1, 2013
Mary Kowalsky, nee Negovan, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Carl Kowalsky; fond mother of Deborah M. (Robert A.) DeGeorge; dear grandmother of Ashley (Jason) Barsema and Jason DeGeorge; sister of Helen (Jones) Hedge, the late Mike (Anne) Negovan, George (Alice) Negovan and Thomas Negovan; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by...
Angel R. Dorta
Jan 29, 2013
Angel R. Dorta, age 47 of Brookfield. Dear father of BriAna Olson, Angel T. Dorta and Madelyn Dorta-Schaummann; fond brother of Myra Enzenbacher, Marilyn Lugo, Damarie Oster and Omar J. Cox. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 215 Thomas More Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 Mass 1:00 PM. Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral...
Neal R. Rammacher
Jan 24, 2013
Neal R. Rammacher, age 64, of Brookfield. Beloved son of the late Raymond W. Rammacher and Mildred L. Rammacher, nee Eppsteiner; dear brother of Amy (Michael) Fredericksen; fond uncle of Jennifer (Steven) Rodgers; great-uncle of Bryce Fredericksen, Blaine Rodgers, Mia Rodgers and Sierra Rodgers; Visitation Friday, January 25, 2013, 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman...
Marilyn J. Brinkman, Nee Rock
Jan 23, 2013
Marilyn J. Brinkman, nee Rock, age 84, of Westchester. Beloved wife of George Brinkman; dear mother of Mark (Tomomi) Brinkman and Sandra McCurdy; fond grandmother of six. Interment Private Irving Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Robert “Zid” M. Zidarich
Jan 21, 2013
Robert "Zid" M. Zidarich, age 60, of Brookfield, Retired La Grange Mail Carrier. Fond father of Elliot R. Zidarich; dear brother of Louis (Betty) Zidarich and Barbara Jacobsen; loving friend of Mary Ellen Muth; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 3 P.M. to Time of Service 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445...
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