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William “Bill” A. Christopher

William “Bill” A. Christopher

Jul 20, 2012

William "Bill" A. Christopher, retired Chicago Police Officer, age 72 of Brookfield formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Joan Christopher, nee Holtz; loving father of Vanessa (Alexander) Wilczak; devoted grandfather of Rachel and Nathan Wilczak; brother of the late Catherine (Charles) Zemeckis. Visitation Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, July 20, 2012 from...

Richard H. Schmidt

Richard H. Schmidt

Jul 18, 2012

Richard H. Schmidt, age 68, of Westmont, formerly of Brookfield. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Schmidt, nee France; dear father of Keary Schmidt and Daniel Schmidt.  Visitation Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL. 60513. He will Lie in State Wednesday, July...

William R. Bardauskas

William R. Bardauskas

Jul 13, 2012

William R. Bardauskas, age 73, of Cicero. Beloved son of the late William Bardauskas and Mary Bardauskas-Zilinskas, nee Rozevicus. Private services and committal entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Evelyn J. Munzak

Evelyn J. Munzak

Jul 13, 2012

Evelyn J. Munzak, age 89, of La Grange Park and formerly of Brookfield, Loving daughter of the late Ernest Munzak and Julia Munzak, nee Schwarz and beloved friend of many. Visitation Friday, July 13, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. until time of service 9:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Entombment Bohemian National Cemetery. Information...

Jean E. Schiefelbein

Jean E. Schiefelbein

Jul 12, 2012

Jean E. Schiefelbein, age 91, of La Grange Park, formerly of Western Springs, beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Schiefelbein; fond mother of John (Kathy) Schiefelbein, Susan Schiefelbein and Scott Schiefelbein; dear grandmother of 5; Graveside service Monday 11 A.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1725 N. Washington Street, Janesville, WI. 53548 Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445...

Drake C. Autarch, Aka Franklin E. Kirchner

Drake C. Autarch, Aka Franklin E. Kirchner

Jul 9, 2012

Drake C. Autarch, formerly Franklin E. Kirchner age 65, of La Grange Park. Veteran. Beloved husband of Lefkothea Beletsi; dear son of the late Herbert O. Kirchner and the late Ruth L. Kirchner, nee Berg. Interment Private. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com .

Ruth D. Hollingsworth, Nee Peckat

Ruth D. Hollingsworth, Nee Peckat

Jul 9, 2012

Ruth D. Hollingsworth, nee Peckat, age 90, of Sparks, NV., formerly of the Brookfield area. Dear mother of Sharron McMikel and the late Craig Mikesell; grandmother of Jessie Hatfield and Dzuhan Mikesell.  Graveside services will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oak Brook Terrace. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, have...

William M. Lundeen

William M. Lundeen

Jul 3, 2012

William M. Lundeen, age 68, of La Grange Park.  Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Lori Lundeen, nee Nepil; dear father of Kristin (Chris) Maynard, Kelly (Brian) Sisco and Lisa (Dan) Mullen; grandfather of Caden Maynard, Brandon, Connor and Kylee Sisco, Quinn and Cooper Mullen; devoted brother of Lester (Marilu) Lundeen;  uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Monday, July...

Gale L. Friedman, Nee Galbraith

Gale L. Friedman, Nee Galbraith

Jun 30, 2012

Gale L. Friedman, nee Galbraith, age 64, of Hanover Park. Beloved wife of Alan Friedman; dear mother of Eric (Tracy) Raketic; dear grandmother of Evan Raketic and Carrigan Raketic; aunt of many nephews. Visitation Saturday, June 30, 2012, 3:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday at 7:30 P.M. Interment...

Lorraine Marinich

Lorraine Marinich

Jun 27, 2012

Lorraine Marinich, nee Coufal, age 87, of McCook, formerly of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Marinich; dear sister of Stanley Coufal, Josephine Gora and Blanche Robinson; fond aunt of Bob (Jean) Gora; great-aunt of Kimberly (Keith) Krestan and Cynthia (James) Powers; great-great-aunt of Allysa Krestan, Katie Krestan and Sedona Powers; Visitation Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 10:30...

June I. Henry, Nee Hardy

June I. Henry, Nee Hardy

Jun 25, 2012

June I. Henry, nee Hardy, age 85, of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Henry; dear mother of Susan (William) Trischank; devoted sister of Lillian Goff, Ronald "Buddy" (June) Hardy and Linda (Peter Hall) Hardy; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family greeting friends on Monday June 25, 2012, from 10:00 A.M. to time of Memorial Mass...

Virginia Lucille Toppett, Nee Filas

Virginia Lucille Toppett, Nee Filas

Jun 23, 2012

Virginia Lucille Toppett, nee Filas, age 92 of LaGrange, formerly of Arizona.  Beloved wife of the late John O. Toppett; loving mother of Robert (Barb) Daggy, Sr., James (Betty) Daggy and the late Betty Lou Daggy; mother-in-law of Doris J. Daggy; grandmother of Robert James Daggy, Debbie (James) Skowron, Dawn Mangerson, Robert (Carol) Daggy, Jr., Darlene (Andrew) Peters, Michael...

Mary Stukel, Nee Zimmerman

Mary Stukel, Nee Zimmerman

Jun 23, 2012

Mary Stukel, nee Zimmerman, age 93, of LaGrange Park.  Beloved wife of the late James B. Stukel; loving mother of Lucile (Thomas) Nichol; devoted grandmother of  Elizabeth (Erik) Burke, James (Jessica) Nichol, Molly (Eric) Neuman, Thomas (Merri) Nichol and Christopher (Nicole) Nichol; great grandmother of 13; sister to Claude (Pat)  Zimmerman and the late Abbie Hussey, Jerome Zimmerman, Clement...

Robert E. Walker

Robert E. Walker

Jun 20, 2012

Robert E. Walker, age 82, of Westchester, IL. and Cambridge, WI. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 14, 1929 to the late Raymond Walker and the late Susan Walker, nee Burns. Beloved husband of Marcella J. Walker, nee Murphy for 56 years; loving father of Johanna Walker of Marietta, GA., Robert (Anne) Walker, Sr. of Golf, IL., Amanda Walker...

Chester F. Gomolinski

Chester F. Gomolinski

Jun 16, 2012

Chester F. Gomolinski, age 82, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Dorothy Gomolinski, nee Urbaniec; dear father of Dawn M. (Robert) Olmstead, Mary E. (Cynthia Schaadt) Gomolinski and the Honorable William E. (Joyce) Gomolinski; grandfather of Robert (Lisa) Olmstead, Edward Simanek, Nicholas Olmstead, Ryan Olmstead, William M. Gomolinski, Anne E. Gomolinski and Samuel B. Gomolinski ; devoted brother...

Fred N. Glaser

Fred N. Glaser

Jun 14, 2012

Fred N. Glaser, age 95, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Zofia Grodzka-Glaser and the late Anna Glaser, nee Dolezal; brother of the late John (Marlene) Lohrmann. Visitation Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com...

June Mildred Obracanik

June Mildred Obracanik

Jun 14, 2012

June Mildred Obracanik, nee Grubich, age 81, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Stickney and Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Obracanik; beloved mother of Dawn Obracanik, Gayle Marie Obracanik and Melanie Robbin (Peter) Stefan; devoted sister of Ann Petricig, George Grubich and Silvia Grubich; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday June, 13, 2012 from 2:00 P.M....

Stanley F. Wulkowicz

Stanley F. Wulkowicz

Jun 13, 2012

Stanley F. Wulkowicz, age 90, of Elgin formerly of Brookfield . WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ann Wulkowicz, nee Kulak; loving father of Irene (Roy) Strejc and Gregory (Beverly) Wulkowicz; dear grandfather of Lisa (Aaron) Styles, Timothy (Robin) Strejc, Linda (Joseph) Nail and Kristen Wulkowicz; great-grandfather of Anna Marie Nail, Ian James Styles and Sean...

Sylvia V. Bombick, Nee Simak

Sylvia V. Bombick, Nee Simak

Jun 11, 2012

Sylvia V. Bombick, nee Simak age 93, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Frank L. Bombick;  dear mother of Alan F. (Dianne) Bombick; fond grandmother of Lauren (John Slump) Bombick and Michael Bombick; great-grandmother of Johnathan Slump; devoted sister of Anne (the late Elmer) Sommer and the late Frank (the late Evelyn) Simak;  loving aunt of many nieces...

Frederick T. Mclaughlin

Frederick T. Mclaughlin

Jun 11, 2012

Frederick T. McLaughlin, age 88, WWII Navy Veteran of North Riverside formerly of LaGrange Park.  Lifelong friend and ex-husband of Mary McLaughlin; devoted father of Maureen (Fred) Aikens, Linda (Tom) Purl, Muffy (Brian) O'Donnell; dear grandfather of Tom (Kacie) Purl, Michael Purl, Ashley (Andrew) Phelan, Brandon Aikens, Sean O'Donnell and Mac O'Donnell; great grandfather of Tommy Purl; brother of...

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