Obituaries

Nov 15, 2011

Robert J. Kocek, age 86, of La Grange Park passed away on November 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Flak; fond father of Paul (Nancy), Linda (Jeff) Fayne, Glenn (Janice) and Kristine (Doug Hunter); dear grandfather of Alison, Daniel, Connor, Colette and Rachel. Golfing and bowling companion to many. In accordance with his wishes, no services...

Nov 14, 2011

Alison Robichaud, nee Kielp, age 40, of La Grange. beloved wife of the late Mark V. Robichaud, fond sister of Jeff (Jeannette) Kielp, Jason (Therese) Kielp, Laura (Jorge) Aguilar, Valorie (Giles) McCarthy and the late Robin Bansbch; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday, November 13, 2011, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, November 14, 2011, 9...

Nov 10, 2011

Betty Ann Burns, nee Ballard, age 81, of Sun City Center, FL. formerly of East Dundee, IL. Beloved wife of the late John G. Burns, loving mother of Nancy M. (Dr. Patrick) Marek, Thomas R. Burns, Mary C. (Chas.) Freemon, Jeffrey A. (Shirley) Burns, Keith W. Burns, Scott M. Burns and the late John E. Burns; grandmother of Todd...

Nov 3, 2011

Vivian A. Moticka, nee Charvat, age 93, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Edward C. Moticka; fond mother of Mary-Ann (the late Glenn) Hudson, Edward J. (Jane Adrian) Moticka, Joan (Michael) McGrath and John (Judy) Moticka; dear grandmother of Colleen (Daniel) Angaiak, Jeffrey McGrath, Thomas (Challe) Hudson, Juli Anna (Michael) Moticka Beddows, Anthony Hoegl, Paul Hudson, Gabrielle (Karl)...

Oct 29, 2011

Julia Kust, nee Prazak, age 93, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Edward N. Kust, Jr.; fond mother of Edward N. ( Mary Sandra) Kust, Jeffrey J. (Lynn Marie) Kust and the late Susan G. Kust; grandmother of Kerry L. (Anthony) Lemont, Kelly A. (Stephen) Laws, Rebecca L. (Aaron) Wagner-Goodwin and Arcadia L. Kust; great-grandmother of Joshua Lemont,...

Oct 28, 2011

Harriett A. Przewlocki, nee Jakubowski, age 98, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William M. Przewlocki; loving mother of Paul W. Preston of WI, Joan D. (Robert III) Gardiner, of MI and James A. Pierce, of Willow Springs, IL.; dear grandmother of Richard A. (Jennifer) Lichner Jr. of Plainfield, IL, Timothy G. (Michele) Lichner, of Elgin, IL, Victoria...

Oct 27, 2011

Edward William Frintner III, Korean War Veteran, Member of Iron Worker Local #63, age 78, of LaGrange formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Alberta Frintner, nee Ilg; loving father of Linda (Dean) Cada, Judy Frintner, Sharon (Paul) Ranieri, Steven (Mary) Frintner, David (Mary Pat) Frintner and Joan Timberlake; devoted grandfather of Kellene (Matthew) O'Connell, Katie (Jeff) Thiede, DeeDee Cada,...

Oct 24, 2011

Marie A. Soukup, nee Wagner, age 87, of Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Soukup; loving of mother Linda Tinsley and Charles ( Ruth ) Soukup; grandmother of Margaret and Annabelle; sister of the late Dolores Hylton; aunt of John Hylton, Donna Ritacco, Diane Alvarado and Paul "Billy" Soukup; great aunt of many. Visitation Sunday, October 23,...

Oct 24, 2011

Warren "Bud" V. Joyce Jr., age 70, of Brookfield. Loving father of Jeannine (Jacques) Fleurant, Sandra (Brian) Bakalich, Jennifer Joyce, Kevin (Jennifer) Joyce, Christopher (Kelly Borgias) Joyce, the late Warren V. Joyce III and Walter Jude Joyce; dear grandfather of Alexandra, Rachel, Brendon, Olivia and Collin; devoted brother of Dennis Joyce. Visitation Sunday, October 23, 2011, 3:00 P.M. to...

Oct 15, 2011

Marguerite Abrahamson – Willman, nee Boyd, age 93, of LaGrange Park, IL formerly of Palm Harbor, FL and Peru, IL; beloved wife of the late James Abrahamson and the late Curtis H. Willman, loving mother of Gary (Marguerite) Willman and Chuck Willman; mother-in-law of Maureen Fox; grandmother of Theresa (Mike) Smith, Michelle Willman, Laurie (Will) Dammeir, Katie (Joe Robinson)...

Oct 15, 2011

Stephen R. Hyzny, age 78, of Brookfield. Fond father of Stephen R. Hyzny Jr., Kris M. (Kimo) Rusing and the late Deborah Swanson; dear grandfather of Joseph Baneck and Jacob Swanson; brother of Victor (Irene) Hyzny and Michael (Lynn) Hyzny; uncle of Brittany, Taylor, Lisa and Nicole Kubik and many other nieces and nephews; Visitation Thursday, October 13, 2011...

Oct 13, 2011

Jessie Sophie Ewanika, age 99, of La Grange Park, formerly of Berwyn. Dear aunt of Donald Magura, Lawrence (Carol) Magura, great aunt of Nancy (Tim) Short, Christine (Scott) Frillman, and Stephen (Colleen) Magura; great-great aunt of Nicholas Frillman, Jason Frillman and Will Frillman; dear godmother of Greg Josefchuk . Visitation Thursday, October 13, 2011, 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M....

Oct 12, 2011

Robert "Bob" M. Held III, age 57, of Westchester, Beloved husband of Jean Held, nee Berngen; fond father of Robert M. Held IV; dear son of the late Robert D. Held Jr. and Mary Held, nee Pyszcyk; dear family friend Marcus Taite; Visitation Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from...

Oct 10, 2011

Walter F. Zobel, age 64, of Brookfield. Beloved Companion of Judy L. Kratville; loving father of Melissa Zobel, Kimberly (Anthony) Adamo, Jori Zobel and Courtney (Timothy Sullivan) Tarpein; grandfather Kaelyn Sullivan and Dino Adamo; devoted son of Joanne McHugh (nee Blum) and the late Frederick C. Zobel; brother of Karen (Peter) Caracci and Frances Weidman; uncle of Rebecca Weidman....

Oct 7, 2011

Catherine J. Mutke, age 93, of Oak Park, Beloved mother of Alan Mutke, Mary Ann Mutke, Patricia Mutke, John Mutke and Catherine Elizabeth Mutke; Funeral Friday, October 7, 2011, 10 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, 515 Franklin Ave. River Forest, IL 60305, Memorials appreciated to Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield....

Oct 6, 2011

Zvonimir Govic, age 65, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Vesna Govic, nee Vukelja; loving father of Allen Govic, Marina (Deni) Ordulj and Anthony Govic; dear grandfather of Kristian Ordulj, Nikolina Ordulj and Dominik Ordulj; devoted brother of Zdenka (Frna) Rupcic and Ivan Govic; uncle of many nieces and nephews; He will Lie in State Thursday, October 6, 2011 from...

Oct 1, 2011

Stanley J. Matoska, age 78, of Brookfield. Former National Guard Member, beloved husband of Jean E. Matoska, nee Haller; fond father of Stan (Sheryl) Matoska, Denyse Matoska, Allison Mac Phearson and Marlo Matoska; dear grandfather of Caityln Matoska and Tyler Matoska; brother of Vera Covenah; Funeral Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information...

Sep 28, 2011

Robert Klestil, age 88, of La Grange. Beloved husband of Marcella, nee Barta; loving father of Robert S. Klestil, Marcelline A. Klestil and Sharon (David) Martin. Member of the Ground Hog Club of Chicago, Western Springs Lodge A.F.A.M #1137and the La Grange Chapter #201 O.E.S. Visitation Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Wednesday, September...

Sep 26, 2011

Joan Marie Govic, nee Posavac, age 73, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Pero Govic; loving mother of Nadine Govic and Geri Govic; dear sister of Sharon (Lester) Pilipiak, Dolores Leshan, Leonard (Carol) Posavac, the late Carol (Anton) Wolf, Richard Posavac, Robert Posavac, Donald Posavac and Louis Posavac; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday, September, 25,...

Sep 26, 2011

Joan Marie Govic, nee Posavac, age 73, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the Pero Govic; loving mother of Nadine Govic and Geri Govic; dear sister of Sharon (Lester) Pilipiak, Dolores Leshan, Leonard (Carol) Posavac, the late Carol (Anton) Wolf, Richard Posavac, Robert Posavac, Donald Posavac and Louis Posavac; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September, 25, 2011,...