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James Robert “J.R.” Phillip, Sr.

James Robert “J.R.” Phillip, Sr.

Jun 22, 2010

James Robert "J.R." Phillip, Sr., of Hinsdale and more recently Westmont, IL was born in Chicago on July 8, 1925 to James A. and Helen Phillip. Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2010 at the age of eighty-four. A navigator in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, J.R. graduated from Northwestern University with a commerce degree then joined his...

Susan M. Zogata

Susan M. Zogata

Jun 21, 2010

Susan M. Zogata, age 52, of Indian Head Park, beloved daughter of Robert J. Zogata and Joan A. Zogata, nee Kec; fond sister of Diane M. (Daniel) Gilmartin and Christine M. Zogata; dear aunt of Elizabeth and Michael Gilmartin. Visitation Sunday, June 20, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, June 21, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M....

Sandra E. Purl

Sandra E. Purl

Jun 19, 2010

Sandra E. Purl, R.N., M.S., A.O.C.N., Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, age 62, of Chicago, formerly of LaGrange Park. Loving daughter of Pat Purl, nee Patek and the late William A. Purl; loving and devoted sister of Billy (Fiancé Judy Turilli) Purl, Tom (Linda) Purl, Donna (Darren) Vilmin and Jim (Lynn) Purl, devoted aunt of Tom (Kacie) Purl, Mike Purl,...

Barbara A. Bruce, Nee Green

Barbara A. Bruce, Nee Green

Jun 19, 2010

Barbara A. Bruce, nee Green, age 82, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Bruce; fond mother of David (Joyce) Bruce, Catherine (John) Eberhardt, James Bruce and Patricia (James) Roman; dear grandmother of Jeremy (Jennifer) Eberhardt, Joshua Eberhardt, Violet Bruce, Chloe Bruce and Samuel Roman; great-grandmother of Angel Eberhardt and Isabell Eberhardt; sister of the late Betty...

Marlene H. Lis, Nee Drog

Marlene H. Lis, Nee Drog

Jun 18, 2010

Marlene H. Lis, nee Drog, age 72, of Willowbrook, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Lis; fond mother of Kathy (Rick) Gornik, Laurie (Jeff) Wilhoit and the late Christine Lis; dear grandmother of Lauren and Heather Gornik; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Former Teacher at St. Domitilla School and Gross School. Visitation Thursday, June 17, 2010,...

Marilyn Fay, Nee Kolacki

Marilyn Fay, Nee Kolacki

Jun 17, 2010

Marilyn Fay, nee Kolacki, age 65 of Brookfield. Loving mother of Jennifer Piekut; dear sister of Linda Kolacki; friend of Katie, Soozie, Harley and Rocky. Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, June 17, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Celebration of Life Service to be held at 7...

Gertrude E. Bayer, Nee Carduck

Gertrude E. Bayer, Nee Carduck

Jun 16, 2010

Gertrude E. Bayer, nee Carduck, age 87, of Brookfield, formerly of La Grange Park, Downers Grove and Morton. beloved wife of the late Robert J. Bayer Jr.; fond mother of Mary J. Krzos, Robert J. Bayer III, Jeffrey C. (Cathy) Bayer and Elizabeth A. Elkins; dear grandmother of John "Rob" R. (Dina) Krzos, Christopher Krzos, Jennifer (Kevin) Wong, Robert...

Victoria Ann Shanahan, Nee Lucidi

Victoria Ann Shanahan, Nee Lucidi

Jun 15, 2010

Victoria Ann Shanahan, nee Lucidi, of Brookfield formerly of Oak Park.  Beloved wife of the late Martin Edward Shanahan; loving mother of Mary (Dennis Murry) Shanahan, Maureen (Timothy) Kirk, William Shanahan, the late Thomas (Barbara) Shanahan and Mark (Maureen) Shanahan; dear grandmother of Michael (Carolyn), James (Dawn), Lucy, Matthew, Meghan, Mark Shanahan, Barbara (Tony) Cesario, Frank (Peggy) Walter, Marijean...

Robert A. Samora

Robert A. Samora

Jun 15, 2010

Robert A. Samora, age 71, of Countryside. Beloved husband of Sharon A. Samora, nee Walach; fond father of Michael F. (Titi) Samora and Mark A. (Kim Nunez) Samora; dear grandfather of Christopher Gonzales, Viviana Gonzales and Gabriel Samora; brother of 5; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, June 14, 2010 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Tuesday,...

Carey J. Szczesny

Carey J. Szczesny

Jun 8, 2010

Carey J. Szczesny, age 49, of Brookfield, Former Member of Marine Corp Reserves. Fond father of Daniel J. Szczesny; former spouse of Annette L. Szczesny, nee Radtke; dear brother John T. Chesny, Dennis A. (Estelle) Szczesny, Peggy J. (Clint) Baker, Donald R. Szczesny, Sue Ellen Pierce and Michael L. Chesny; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, June...

Frank J. Pfeifer

Frank J. Pfeifer

Jun 7, 2010

Frank J. Pfeifer age 67, of La Grange Park, Formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Melba E. Pfeifer, nee Millegan; Loving father of Tracey L. (Christopher R.) Pavel; Visitation Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, June 7, 2010, From 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W....

Dean B. Lucas

Dean B. Lucas

Jun 7, 2010

Dean B. Lucas, WWII Army Veteran, age 88, of Mesa AZ. Formerly of Clarendon Hills, Il. Beloved husband of Dorothea L. Lucas, nee Zuehlke; loving father of Brad Lucas and Scott Lucas; dear grandfather of Brian Lucas and Lauren Lucas; brother to the late Keith (Gladys) Lucas, Maxine Lucas and Doris (Harry) Kellog. Visitation Monday, June 7, 2010 from...

Marian Noland Nee Schweitzer

Marian Noland Nee Schweitzer

Jun 5, 2010

Marian Noland nee Schweitzer, age 82 , of Janesville formerly of Brookfield, , Beloved wife of the late Herbert, loving mother of Barbara (Terry) Emard and Beverly (Peter) Hoefer. dear grandfather of two. Visitation Saturday, June 5, 2010, 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday at 5:00 P.M.. Interment...

Robert K. Reed

Robert K. Reed

Jun 5, 2010

Robert K. Reed, Vietnam Army Veteran, age 59, of Oak Brook. Loving son of Fred A Reed and Carol Reed nee Hoskins; brother of Linda (Lynn) Schacher; dear friend and valued advisor to many. Memorial gathering Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private in...

Thomas Cheehy

Thomas Cheehy

Jun 3, 2010

Thomas Cheehy, age 77, of Cicero, Vietnam Conflict Veteran, beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Cheehy, nee Grabiec; loving fiancée Kathy Fiore; fond father of Renee Cheehy and Paul (Linda) Cheehy; dear grand father of Melissa Cheehy and John Cheehy; brother of Larry (Rose) Cheehy and the late Bob ( the late Betty) Cheehy Visitation Wednesday, June 2,...

Clarence E. Hanna

Clarence E. Hanna

Jun 1, 2010

Clarence E. Hanna, age 86, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran, participated in Asiatic Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, Western Pacific, Battle of Peleliu, received Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Two Bronze Battle Stars and Liberation Ribbon One Bronze Star. Beloved husband of Mary P. Hanna, nee Peterson; fond father of Mary (Rodney) Fritze, Gayle (David) Starkovich, the late...

Pamela B. Janiga, Nee Burdsall

Pamela B. Janiga, Nee Burdsall

May 29, 2010

Pamela B. Janiga, nee Burdsall, age 61, of Brookfield, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, beloved wife of Philip A. Janiga; loving mother of Brett A. Janiga and Mark P. Janiga; fond Daughter of Doris Burdsall, nee Davis, and the late Theodore F. Burdsall; dear sister of Jeffrey (Donna) Burdsall, Cheryl (Jim) Gaston, Ted Burdsall, II and Amy (Atreyu) Rhoades. Visitation...

Joseph Steven Babinsky

Joseph Steven Babinsky

May 29, 2010

Joseph Steven Babinsky, age 92, of Ellenton, FL, formerly of LaGrange Park, IL. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Eleanore Mary Babinsky, nee Schwab; loving father of Raymond Joseph (Maureen) Babinsky and Sharon Lynn (Richard) Knudsen; dear grandfather of Andrea (Anthony) Janke, Brandon (Kim) Babinsky, Katy (Glenn) Johnson and Kelly (John) Hartzell; great-grandfather of Dylan Babinsky, Devin Babinsky, Connor...

Martha M. Brunette, Nee Mccrery

Martha M. Brunette, Nee Mccrery

May 25, 2010

Martha M. Brunette, nee McCrery, age 60, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Kerry Brunette; loving mother of Meghan (Bob) Rogers; dear daughter of Betty M. McCrery nee Boggs and the late W. Bruce McCrery; sister of Lynn H. (Arley) McGill. Family and Friends gathering Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 4 P.M. to time of Service 8 P.M. at...

Martha M. Brunette, Nee Mccrery

Martha M. Brunette, Nee Mccrery

May 25, 2010

Martha M. Brunette, nee McCrery, age 60, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Kerry Brunette; loving mother of Meghan (Bob) Rogers; dear daughter of Betty M. McCrery nee Boggs and the late W. Bruce McCrery; sister of Lynn H. (Arley) McGill.  Family and Friends gathering Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 4 P.M. to time of Service 8 P.M. at...

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