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. 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...
Bernice H. Masunas, Nee Kishkunas
Oct 17, 2012
Bernice H. Masunas, nee Kishkunas, age 99 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Masunas; loving mother of Gerald (Carmen) Masunas, Marilyn (Robert) Cavanagh and Judy Oswald; grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 10; sister of the late George (the late Jane) Kishkunas and Betty (the late Walter) Tadjus; Visitation Tuesday, October 16, 2012 3 P.M....
Loraine Schulz
Oct 14, 2012
Loraine Schulz, age 93, of La Grange Park, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 14, 2012. She is joined in death by her parents Emil and Olga and her only brother Carl Schulz. Loraine worked in the television industry, producing Romper Room and other shows. She loved to paint and won an award for her paintings. Loraine...
Milton L. Miller
Oct 13, 2012
Milton L. Miller, WWII U.S. Coast Guard, age 92, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Charlotte M. Miller, nee Walsh; loving father of Dianne (Michael) Landeros, Gail (Walter Matisiak) Jones, Peggy (the late Peter) Maiken, Pamela (Rick) Lee, Larry (Pam) Miller; grandfather of Zachary Jones, Laura (Brian) Clear, Lisa (Dan) Ward, Harrison Jones, Samantha Lee, Max Maiken, Katie Landeros,...
Vera G. Kutchan, Nee Lupac
Oct 1, 2012
Vera G. Kutchan, nee Lupac, age 87, of Hot Springs, Arkansas formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Kutchan; loving mother of Barbara (Raymond) Koca and Janet (Hammett) Lilly; dear grandmother of Laura (Patrick) Irelan, Kathleen (Scott) Jackson, Sheryl (Stan) Matoska and Bryon (Ellen) Anderson; great grandmother of 9, sister of the late Robert Lupac; Visitation...
Violette M. Speer, Nee Stransky
Sep 29, 2012
Violette M. Speer, nee Stransky, age 94, of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Speer; dear sister of the late Otto Stransky and Frank Stransky; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, September 29, 2012, 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 10 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery....
Raymond A. Divis
Sep 29, 2012
Raymond A. Divis, age 95, of Chicago. Beloved son of the late Anton Divis and Barbara Divis, nee Novak; dear brother of the late Grace LaCrosse; cherished uncle of Barbara (Bill) Donofrio; great-uncle of Melissa (Tom) Stuit, Mark (Amanda) Donofrio and Amanda R. (JD) Cameron: great great uncle of Katherine Stuit and Evan Stuit. Visitation Saturday, September 29, 2012,...
Joann E. Jantze
Sep 27, 2012
JoAnn Elizabeth Jantze drifted away Thursday morning Sept.27th, 2012 at age 84 with her family at her side. Holding her hands were her husband of 65 years, Clyde, and son Mark.
Born on November 9, 1927 in Woodburn Oregon, JoAnn Elizabeth Tweedie was the daughter of Gertrude (Brown) Tweedie & Le Roy Tweedie. Her family moved to...
Frank Benda
Sep 24, 2012
Frank Benda, age 82, of Brookfield. Korean War Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene S. Benda, nee Skrusienski; loving father of Carol Benda, Frank (Susan) Benda, Laurence (Carol) Benda and Christopher Benda; grandfather of Alexandra (Mark) Dickerson, Karen (Christopher Burcham) Benda, Frank Benda and Michelle Benda. Visitation Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M....
Dolores L. Warczak Nee Hanzlik
Sep 24, 2012
Dolores L. Warczak nee Hanzlik age 86, of McHenry formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Warczak; dear mother of Charles (Laurinda) Warczak Jr., Nancy (David) Roberts and Carol Weiner; grandmother of Lisa (Dave) Knutson and Bonnie (Michael) Nichols; great grandmother of Ryan Knutson; sister of the late Donald (Helen) Hanzlik; Visitation Monday, September...
John Edward Fontana
Sep 22, 2012
John Edward Fontana, WWII Army Veteran, age 88, of Oakland FL, formerly of Plainfield, IL. Beloved husband of 65 years to Virginia Fontana, nee Sbragia; dear father of Rick Fontana, Karina Fontana, Joanne (Mark) Domanico; loving grandfather of Mark Anthony Domanico, Matthew Domanico and Dema Fontana; devoted brother to 15 brothers and sisters; uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Jared Lewis “Jerry” Marsh
Sep 22, 2012
Jared Lewis "Jerry" Marsh, of Brookfield, born April 15, 1933, in Logansport, IN, and then called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 22, 2012 at Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of JuDee Marsh, nee Rajsky; fond father of Randy (Julie) Marsh, Teri (Warren) Souders and Fur Baby Jebediah; step-father...
Vivian K. Porak, Nee Kandlik
Sep 22, 2012
Vivian K. Porak, nee Kandlik, age 92, of Orland Park, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Adolph Porak; loving mother of Robert Porak, Marlene (Randall) Barthel and Wesley (Patricia) Porak; devoted grandmother of Brett (Lindsay) Porak, Brandon (Deanna) Barthel, Eric (Alyson) Porak, Christopher (Shiri) Barthel and Dustin Porak; great grandmother of 5; sister of the late Charles...
Jeanne Acke, Nee Munro
Sep 21, 2012
Jeanne Acke, nee Munro, age 81, of Indian Head Park, formally of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late of John A. Acke; loving mother of Mary Jo (Joseph) Ramicone and Helen (Michael) Mc Comiskey; devoted grandmother of James, Jonathan, Catie, and Colleen Ramicone; sister of Maureen (Hector) Langhi and the late Marybeth Munro; sister-in-law of the late...
Richard J. Tlusty
Sep 21, 2012
Richard J. Tlusty, age 78, of Brookfield. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Carole Tlusty, nee Polk and the late Charlotte Tlusty, nee Fajfar; dear father of Tim (Holly) Tlusty, Debbie (Shawn) Bingham; step father of Jim (Lynn) Jarog, Philip (Diane) Jarog and Deborah (Thomas) Stawinoga; loving grandfather of: Tyler and Dylan Tlusty; Ryan Bingham; Jennifer, Anna Marie and Brittany...
Frank J. Rock, Jr.
Sep 17, 2012
Frank J. Rock, Jr. WW II Marine Veteran, age 89, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of the late Blanche L. Rock, nee Vach; fond father of Sharon Rock, Katherine (Thomas) D'Onofrio, Richard (Victoria) Rock and Linda (Rick Miller) Rock; dear grandfather of Katy (Jon) Cook and Nicholas D'Onofrio; loving great grandfather of Jackson and Cameron Cook; brother of...
Richard Macnar
Sep 17, 2012
Richard Macnar, age 49, of La Grange Park. Dear brother of Christine (Daniel) O'Brien; loving uncle of Lucas O'Brien and Jake O'Brien. Visitation Sunday, September 16, 2012, 3:00 P.M. and Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday, 11:00 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church,...
