Raymond H. Vogt
Nov 16, 2012
Raymond H. Vogt, 90 years young of Encinitas, California, formerly of La Grange Park; WWII Veteran of the Army gently passed away at home on 11/16/2012. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Vogt, nee Bruno; loving father of Joan (John) Norman and Jean (Stuart) Triolo; dear "Grand PaPa" of Tracy Norman and Emily Norman; and fond brother-in-law of...
Robert Allen Eshoo
Nov 13, 2012
Robert Allen Eshoo age 76, of Bridgeview. Former husband of Marilyn Eshoo, nee Getz; dear father of Leanne Rae (Terrence) Palmer, Eileen Robinson, Allen (Regina) Eshoo; beloved grandfather of Craig Alan Robinson, Mark Allen Robinson, Zakari Allen Eshoo; devoted brother of Patricia (Harold) Walters, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, November 12, 2012 from 3:00 P.M. to...
Thelma Ford, Nee Kahler
Nov 12, 2012
Thelma Ford, nee Kahler, age 73, of Brookfield; beloved wife of Gerald "Jerry" Edwin Ford; dear mother of Melanie Dawn (Roger Lee) Summers, Daniel Evan (Kim Yvonne) Ford, and the late Rory Ford; grandmother of James Lee Summers, Chantilly Dawn Summer, Sebastian Robert Shafer Ford, Kaitlyn Mae Ford, Nathan Elliot Ford and Ryan Evan Ford; sister of Wilma Smith,...
Joseph F. Hatak
Nov 9, 2012
Joseph F. Hatak, age 63, of Stickney, formerly of Cicero. Beloved husband of Diane Hatak, nee Shields; fond father of Ruth (Mark) Phillips and the late Joseph J. Hatak; dear grandfather of Christine Phillips, Robert Phillips and Anthony Phillips; brother of James (JoAnne) Hatak, Joyce (Ken) Marik and Jeanne (the late Dave) Doughten; uncle of many nieces and nephews;...
Emily Petranek, Nee Klapp
Nov 8, 2012
Emily Petranek, nee Klapp, age 94, of Brookfield, Beloved wife of the late Charles Petranek; fond mother of Pamela S. (Lawrence) Keillor and the late Susan M. (Mark) Matuck; dear grandmother of Aimee Keillor, Tyler (Kari) Keillor and Margaret (Frank) Panatera; great-grandmother of Cole, Sam, Mary and Gabriel; sister of the late Bessie Anton and Rose Fricek; Visitation Thursday,...
Carol A. Crosby, Nee Close
Nov 7, 2012
Carol A. Crosby, nee Close, age 77, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Patrick C. Crosby; loving mother of Patrick Crosby and Michael (Cynthia) Crosby; dear grandmother of Jack Crosby and Sarah Crosby; devoted sister of Kevin (Christine) Close, James (Loretta) Close and the late Jack Close, aunt of many nieces and nephews; longtime companion of Joseph Tamborski....
Helen Marie Olisar, Nee Smrz
Nov 7, 2012
Helen Marie Olisar, nee Smrz, age 85, of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late Edward R. Olisar; fond mother of Joyce Olisar, Susan (the late Charles) Fugger, Scott (Betty) Olisar, Lisa Michela, and Sandra (Anthony) Garvey; grandmother of 8; Visitation Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield;...
Chester S. Ludwinski
Nov 6, 2012
Chester S. Ludwinski, age 84, of North Riverside, formerly of Cicero. Dear friend of Frank B. Lach; Visitation Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 9 A.M. to Time of Service 10 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Edward Joseph Kedzuch
Nov 5, 2012
Edward Joseph Kedzuch, age 89, of La Grange Park. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Kedzuch, nee Cihlar; dear father of Timothy (Cherry) Kedzuch, Donna (Donald) Sebestyen, Thomas (Melanie) Kedzuch, Gregory (Cathy) Kedzuch, Philip (Karen Marie) Kedzuch and John (Elise) Kedzuch; grandfather of Michael (Jennifer) Sebestyen, Jill (Patrick) Cullinan, Kristen (Steve) Sebestyen, Jason (Lisa) Loster, Jason...
John R. Barney
Nov 5, 2012
John R. Barney, age 50, of Brookfield. Loving son of Richard W. Barney and Carol Barney, nee Madden; dear brother of James Barney, Joan (Michael) Donovan, Jeffrey Barney and Joel (Judy) Barney; uncle of Ryan Bardy, Hailey Donovan, Courtney Barney, Timothy Barney, Brendan Barney, Kylie Barney and Darian Barney. Visitation Monday, November 5, 2012 from 11 A.M. to time...
Paul D. Sorensen
Nov 2, 2012
Paul D. Sorensen, age 68, of Naperville. Fond father of Kristen (Paul) Kangas, Robb (Mary) Sorensen and Jill (Bill) Cooley; dear grandfather of Benjamin Kangas, Luke Kangas, Evie Kangas, Soren Cooley, Meg Sorensen, Sophia Cooley, Joseph Sorensen and William Sorensen; loving son of Iola Sorensen, nee Hansen and the late George Sorensen; brother of Sue Ellen (Gary) Griffin and...
Lois L. Deno, Nee Murray
Oct 29, 2012
Lois L. Deno, nee Murray age 70, of Downers Grove, formerly of North Riverside. Dear mother of Debbie (Timothy Metzger) Knudsen; grandmother of Lucas Knudsen, Jacob Metzger and Emily Metzger; step grandmother of Matthew Metzger, Sarah Metzger and Andrew Metzger. Interment Private Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or...
Kyle Dillon Tosh
Oct 26, 2012
Kyle Dillon Tosh, age 20, of Brookfield, Loving son of Terri Son, nee Pogue and the late John E. Tosh; grandson of Jean Pogue and the late Leon Pogue; his half brother Christopher Gunn; nephew of Teena (Robert) Startk; cousin of Jason, Chris, Scott and Ryan; uncle of Kayleigh and Kaiden; There are many more loving family members that...
Lillian E. Sejnost, Nee Cerny
Oct 26, 2012
Lillian E. Sejnost, nee Cerny, age 86, of Western Springs, Beloved wife of Robert J. Sejnost; fond mother of Deborah L. (Chris) Zitny and Laurie R. Sejnost; dear grandmother of Brooke A. Zitny, Brett C. (Elizabeth) Zitny and Alex M. Cannella; sister of the late Lt. Col. Edward V. Cerny; aunt of four nephews; Visitation Thursday. October 25, 2012,...
Elsie Margaret Farwell, Nee Wick
Oct 22, 2012
Elsie Margaret Farwell, nee Wick age 88, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Roy L. Farwell; dear mother of Deborah K. (Frank) Tallerico, Jeffrey A. (Jeanette) Farwell; grandmother of Jeffrey Farwell, Matthew (Amy) Tallerico, Valerie (Kosta) Antonopoulos, Meghan (Gary) McDermed, Douglas (Fiancé Nicole) Tallerico, Clarissa Farwell; great-grandmother of Tanner Tallerico; devoted sister Katherine Brown and William Wick; aunt...
Bruce L. Wedeles
Oct 22, 2012
Bruce L. Wedeles, age 71, of Darien formerly of Brookfield. Beloved son of the late George Wedeles and Helen Wedeles, nee Feifar; loving brother of the late Karen Wedeles, fond nephew of Theodore A. Feifar; cousin to William Feifar, Richard Feifar, Pete Wedeles, Paula Wedeles, Sandy Bensch; Visitation Monday, October 22, 2012, from 3 PM to time of service...
Casimer Waleska
Oct 21, 2012
Casimer Waleska, 96, of Westchester, formerly of Cicero passed away on October 21, 2012. Cherished husband of the late Estelle V. Waleska, nee Kokocki for 50 years, beloved father of Veronica (David) Trepina, Christine (John) Badagliacco, and Rosemarie (Timothy Kelleher) Waleska; loving grandfather of Matthew (Amanda) and Michael Trepina, Steven, Brett, and Elana Schmidt, Maura, Brianna, and Michael Kelleher,...
William Joseph Zalatoris
Oct 19, 2012
William Joseph Zalatoris, 89, died October 19, 2012. Â He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret (nee Barrett); sons Richard (Catherine) of Plano, TX, Mark (Renee) of Glenview, IL, Paul (Caroline) of Clarendon Hills, IL; grandchildren William Zalatoris, Scott and Joanne Zalatoris, Ellen and Anne Zalatoris; brother Edward (Betty) Zalatoris of McHenry, IL, and many nieces...
Stephanie L. Maslanka, Nee Stelmach
Oct 18, 2012
Stephanie L. Maslanka, nee Stelmach, age 95, of La Grange Park and River Forest, whose ever cheerful spirit inspired those around her.  She passed peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Raymond Maslanka; dear mother of Michael Maslanka; beloved grandmother of Matthew (Tiffany) Maslanka and Andrew Maslanka; sister of the late Jean (the late...
Patrick Kevin Gurschke
Oct 17, 2012
Patrick Kevin Gurschke, age 17, of Brookfield. Loving son of Jessica L. Lukas and Kenneth C. Gurschke; dear brother of Ken, Ashley, Alexis and Kaylynn; grandson of Mary Gurschke and Kathryn Gabriel and the late Charles Gurschke and John Lukas; Nephew of four aunts and four uncles; Cousin to many; Visitation Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 3 P.M. to 8...
