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Ann F. De Dera, Nee Saher

Ann F. De Dera, Nee Saher

Jul 26, 2011

Ann F. De Dera, nee Saher, age 94, of La Grange Park, excellent homemaker and extraordinary baker. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. De Dera; fond mother of Robert (Sandra) De Dera, Sharon (Steve) Adochio, Kathleen (Frank) Mangan and the late Mathew De Dera; dear grandmother of Bill (Rebecca) Adochio, Mike (Sarah) Adochio, Cara De Dera, Elissa De...

Frank S. Czerwien

Frank S. Czerwien

Jul 25, 2011

Frank S. Czerwien, age 84, of Brookfield. WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of Dolores Czerwien, nee Marciniak fond father of Mary Joe (Paul) Kasanders, Terry (George) Likar, John F. (Lida) Czerwien, Stanley J. (Catharine) Czerwien, and the late Paul Czerwien; dear grandfather of Rebecca Kasanders, Stephanie (fiancée Frank Amore) Kasanders, Rachel (Ryan) Paterson, Alexandra Czerwien, Lauren Kasanders, Paul...

Florence A. Siemienkiewicz, Nee Fabianski

Florence A. Siemienkiewicz, Nee Fabianski

Jul 25, 2011

Florence A. Siemienkiewicz, nee Fabianski, age 85, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Alexander A. Siemienkiewicz; devoted sister of Robert (Dolores) Fabianski; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday, July 24, 2011, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Monday, July 25, 2011, 9:45 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West...

Laverne Evelyn Liska

Laverne Evelyn Liska

Jul 20, 2011

LaVerne Evelyn Liska, nee Pankrac, age 85, of Stickney. Beloved wife of the late James C. Liska Jr.; loving mother of James Edward (Barbara) Liska; dear grandmother of Gregory (Camille) Liska, Mark (Laura) Liska, Kevin Liska and the late Thomas Liska; great grandmother of Ethan, Aidan and Makayla; devoted sister of LeRoy (Mildred) Pankrac; fond aunt of Wendy.

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Laverne Evelyn Liska, Nee Pankrac

Laverne Evelyn Liska, Nee Pankrac

Jul 20, 2011

LaVerne Evelyn Liska, nee Pankrac, age 85, of Stickney. Beloved wife of the late James C. Liska Jr., loving mother of James Edward (Barbara) Liska; dear grandmother of Gregory (Camille) Liska, Mark (Laura) Liska, Kevin Liska and the late Thomas Liska; great grandmother of Ethan, Aidan and Makayla; devoted sister of LeRoy (Mildred) Pankrac; fond aunt of Wendy. Visitation...

William C. Krizenecky

William C. Krizenecky

Jul 18, 2011

William C. Krizenecky, age 48, of La Grange Park, Beloved father of Jessica Krizenecky and Lauren Krizenecky; fond son of Charles Krizenecky and Audrey Krizenecky, nee Tomas; nephew of Chuck Tomas; cousin to Leslie Tomas, Tracy (Jeff) Lappin and Laura (J.D.) Allen. Visitation Sunday, July 17, 2011, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday July 18, 2011, 10:30 A.M....

David F. Kressmann

David F. Kressmann

Jul 16, 2011

David F. Kressmann, age 50, of La Grange Park, beloved husband of Suzanne P. Kuehn; fond father of Joseph D. Kressmann and Michael P. Kressmann; dear son of Jean T. Kressmann, nee Taylor and the late Frank A. Kressmann; brother of Steven Kressmann, Susan (John) Green and Drew (Lynda) Kressmann; uncle of four; Visitation Saturday, July 16, 2011, 3...

Fred D. Sacchi

Fred D. Sacchi

Jul 16, 2011

Fred D. Sacchi, age 79, of Fairfield Glade, TN. Formerly of La Grange Park, Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Jean Sacchi, nee Barberi; fond father of Sharon (Scott) Simmons, Glenn (Kimberly) Sacchi and Scott (Jovy) Sacchi; grandfather of Lauren, Zachary and Alexandra;  brother of Lonnie Sacchi. Visitation Friday, July 15, 2011, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and...

Norma Ann Sorini, Nee Mazzetti

Norma Ann Sorini, Nee Mazzetti

Jul 9, 2011

Norma Ann Sorini, nee Mazzetti, age 83, beloved wife of Duilio (Duke) Sorini, loving mother of Paulette Sorini and Ron (Desiree Tucker) Sorini; adoring grandmother of Jeff (Margaret) Pigatto, Dana (Brett) Sharrett, Kirk (Mandy) Pigatto; Christopher, Leah and Marissa Sorini; treasured by her nine great grandchildren Thomas, Charles and Francesca Pigatto; Hunter, Sadie and Ava Sharrett; Abigail, Benjamin and...

Tadeusz Zagrodnik

Tadeusz Zagrodnik

Jul 7, 2011

Tadeusz Zagrodnik, age 84, of La Grange, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Anna Zagrodnik, nee Olbinska; fond father of Thomas T. Zagrodnik, Patricia J. (Michael) Steben and Paul J. Zagrodnik; Visitation Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday, July 7, 2011, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West...

Mary L. Wainer, Nee Ardente

Mary L. Wainer, Nee Ardente

Jul 6, 2011

Mary L. Wainer, nee Ardente, age 68, of Temecula, CA, formerly of Brookfield, IL. Beloved wife of James G. Wainer, Sr.; dear mother of James G. (Cynthia) Wainer Jr.; fond grandmother of Claudia, Clayton and Catherine Wainer; daughter of the late Carmine and Emma Ardente, sister of Josephine Munnich, John Ardente and Roseann Rendl; sister-in-law of Pete, Joan, Donald,...

Thomas E. Murphy

Thomas E. Murphy

Jul 6, 2011

Thomas E. Murphy, age 81, of Westchester. Beloved Husband of Geraldine "Geri." J. Murphy, nee Jablonski: dear father of Diane L. Murphy and Thomas R. Murphy; fond brother of Marcella J. (Robert) Walker; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 8:45 A.M....

Bernice “Curly” M. Butkiewicz

Bernice “Curly” M. Butkiewicz

Jul 5, 2011

Bernice "Curly" M. Butkiewicz, age 83, of Brookfield formerly of Stickney. Beloved wife of the late Julius "Whitey" J. Butkiewicz: fond mother of Patrice C. Al-Saden and the late Kathleen J. Butkiewicz: dear grandmother of Iman M. Al-Saden; sister of Kenneth Zack and Carolyn Bianchin.

Visitation Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 8 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman...

Patricia A. Pettrone

Patricia A. Pettrone

Jul 1, 2011

Patricia A. Pettrone, nee Caputo, age 77 , of Lyons formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Pettrone; loving mother of Leonard (Nancy Strait) Pettrone and Lawrence (Julienne) Pettrone and Charles (Pamela) Pettrone; grandmother of Trish Pettrone, Chas (Mellissa) Pettrone, Michael Pettrone, Chad Pettrone, Jeanine Pettrone, Larry Jr. Pettrone and Michael Pettrone; great-grandmother of 2; sister of...

Arlene J. Blauw, Nee Kick

Arlene J. Blauw, Nee Kick

Jul 1, 2011

Arlene J. Blauw, nee Kick, age 74, of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Willis A. Blauw; dear mother of Liane J. (Alex Stamenkovic) Blauw and Laurie J. Blauw; fond sister of Patricia (Alan) Weber; sister-in-law to the late John (Margaret) Blauw fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Thursday, June 30, 2011, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Melvin J. Charvat

Melvin J. Charvat

Jul 1, 2011

Melvin J. Charvat, age 95, of Brookfield. WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Gertrude A. Charvat, nee Lewandowski; fond father of Diane (Alan) Blazek, Linda (Ken) Poteracki and Sandra (Dan) Nowakowski; dear grandfather of Ken (Jodi) Blazek, Steven Poteracki, David Blazek, Kristine (Mark) Czaplicki, Kevin Nowakowski, Lisa Wood, Kimberly (Dan) Monahan, Jim (Missy) Blazek and Pamela (John) Fegan;...

Benjamin X. Cepican, Sr.

Benjamin X. Cepican, Sr.

Jun 30, 2011

Benjamin X. Cepican, Sr., Vietnam Marine Veteran; age 60, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Denise Cepican, nee Mojica; loving father of Jay (Ana) Johnson, Ben (Tara) Cepican, Jr., Randy (Jama) Zebrauskas; grandfather of Justin Cepican and Brian Johnson; loving son of Theresa Cepican, nee Roy and the late Benjamin Cepican; brother to Ralph (the late June) Cepican. Visitation...

Russell R. Rohmann

Russell R. Rohmann

Jun 28, 2011

Russell R. Rohmann, age 91, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Hilda B. Rohmann, nee Baldacci; devoted father of Margaret (the late Patrick) Kearney, Christine (John) Joniak and the late Linda Jean Rohmann; loving grandfather of Dan (Teresa) Joniak, Matt Joniak, David Joniak, Christina Joniak, Michelle Joniak, Beth Kearney, Mike Kearney and Mary Kearney; great grandfather of Dean Joniak; uncle...

Mark R. Kirby Iii

Mark R. Kirby Iii

Jun 27, 2011

Mark R. Kirby III, age 64 of Chicago. Beloved brother of Helen V. (Stanley) Kumiega and the late Ann (the late Roy) Jacobson, uncle of Karen Hlava, Kathleen (Mark) Joiner, Stanley Kumiega, Susan (Thomas) Malas, Raymond (Eva) Jacobson, Scott Jacobson and Nancy Malas and great uncle of many. Visitation Monday, June 27, 2011, 10:00 A.M. to time of service...

Virginia Howe, Nee Costenaro

Virginia Howe, Nee Costenaro

Jun 25, 2011

Virginia Howe, nee Costenaro, of La Grange Park, age 95, Beloved wife of the late Frederic H. Howe; dear mother of Frederic (Linda) Howe, William D. (Susan) Howe and Margaret "Peggy" Howe; fond grandmother of Michael (Kathleen) Howe, Karin Howe, Jacqueline (Raymond) Adams and Jeffery Howe; great grandmother of Megan Howe, Stephen Howe, Conall Adams and Sean Adams; devoted...

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