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Irene S. Benda, Nee Skrusienski

Irene S. Benda, Nee Skrusienski

May 24, 2010

Irene S. Benda, nee Skrusienski, of Brookfield. beloved wife of Frank J. Benda; fond mother of Carol Benda, Frank (Susan) Benda, Laurence (Carol) Benda and Christopher Benda, dear grandmother of Alexandra (Mark) Dickerson, Karen Benda, Frank Benda and Michelle Benda; Visitation Sunday May 23, 2010, 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, May 24, 2010, 9 A.M. to 9:30...

June Matheson

June Matheson

May 21, 2010

June Matheson, age 84, of Brookfield. beloved daughter of the late Teresa Matheson, nee Connolly and Malcolm Matheson; loving sister of Malcolm (Mary) Matheson, and Pauline E. Matheson; Visitation Thursday, May 20, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral...

Sarah Sheppard, Nee Byrne

Sarah Sheppard, Nee Byrne

May 19, 2010

Sarah Sheppard, nee Byrne, age 90, of La Grange Park, born in Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland; beloved wife of Victor G. Sheppard; loving mother of Rodney "Pat" Sheppard and Pamela Sheppard; grandmother of Zoe Sheppard and Granger Sheppard; dear sister of Anne Wade of Ireland and Peggy Caldwell of N. Ireland; Visitation Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 6 P.M. to 9...

Amelia M. Pogwizd, Nee Kurzawa

Amelia M. Pogwizd, Nee Kurzawa

May 17, 2010

Amelia M. Pogwizd, nee Kurzawa, age 91, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus M. Pogwizd; loving mother of Tad (Grace) Pogwizd and Sharon (Rich) Vahlin; grandmother of Edward, Deborah, Jason and Aaron; sister to John Kurzawa, Celia Osysko and the late Stanley Kurzawa and Sophie Schracta; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May...

Laddie Albert Vetrovec

Laddie Albert Vetrovec

May 16, 2010

Laddie Albert Vetrovec, WWII Army Veteran, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Kyhas; loving father of Bruce (Jean) Vetrovec and the late Kenneth (Janet) Vetrovec; dear grandfather of David (Erika) Vetrovec, Brian (fiancée Angelica) Vetrovec, Paul Vetrovec, Kristin Vetrovec and Erik Vetrovec; great grandfather of Natalie Vetrovec; brother to the late Blanche Vetrovec. Visitation Sunday, May...

John Tucci, Jr.

John Tucci, Jr.

May 14, 2010

John Tucci, Jr., age 79, Beloved husband of Marlene R. Tucci, nee Russell, for 60 years, dear father of John III (Nancy) Tucci, Debbie (Chris) Huffman, Richard (Amy) Tucci and Thomas (Carolyn) Tucci; grandfather of CJ, Jayson (Nicole), Mike (Megan), Jeff (Marci), Dan, Lauren, Tyler, Brian and Sara; great grandfather of Mason and Ella; brother of Jean (late John)...

Donna Deneault Peterson

Donna Deneault Peterson

May 13, 2010

Donna DeNeault Peterson, 55 May 13, 2010, LaGrange – Loving wife, faithful sister, loyal friend, compassionate nurse, entertainer extraordinaire, world traveler, lover of life. Donna was born July 8, 1954 the elder child of LeRoy J. DeNeault and Beatrice Discipio DeNeault. She grew up in LaGrange, was a member of the Lyons Township High School Class of 1972, and...

George J. Charvat

George J. Charvat

May 12, 2010

George J. Charvat, age 92, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 66 Years to Helene B. Charvat, nee Mizera; fond father of Carol (David Thomann) Kantor and Judith (William) Donovan; dear grandfather of Scott (Suzanne) Kantor, Marc (Jeanette) Kantor, Ryan Butler and Kelly Butler; great-grandfather of Rebecca Kantor, Kaelin Kantor, Rachel Kantor, Zachary Kantor,...

Rosemarie Valentine, Nee Kumzi

Rosemarie Valentine, Nee Kumzi

May 8, 2010

Rosemarie Valentine, nee Kumzi, age 65, of La Grange Park, Beloved wife of Ronald J. Valentine; Loving mother of Jason E. Valentine and the late Jonathon A. Valentine; Fond sister of Ted (Susan) Kumzi, Ron (Marge) Kumzi, Arlene (Len) Erdahl and Carole (the late Roy) Carlson; fond of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Friday, May 7, 2010, 3 P.M....

Alfred “Bud” Huedepohl

Alfred “Bud” Huedepohl

Apr 29, 2010

Alfred "Bud" Huedepohl, age 80, of Bull Head City, Arizona, formerly of Brookfield. Korean War Navy Veteran. Passed away April 29, 2010. Beloved husband of Joan Huedepohl, nee Martin; father of Christine "Tina" Biela and Michael (Gail) Huedepohl; grandfather of Jennifer, Michelle, Lisa, Laura and Michael Jr. great-grandfather of many; brother of Charles Huedepohl; and former wife Bernice Huedepohl,...

La Vonne “Bonnie” Marilyn Kneller, Nee Curboy

La Vonne “Bonnie” Marilyn Kneller, Nee Curboy

Apr 28, 2010

La Vonne "Bonnie" Marilyn Kneller, nee Curboy, age 81, of La Grange Park, Beloved wife of James F. Kneller; fond mother of Thomas J. Kneller and Jerry D. (Shannon L. O'Meara) Kneller; Visitation Tuesday, April 27, 2010 3 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will lie instate Wednesday, April 28, 2010...

Steven T. Kaminski

Steven T. Kaminski

Apr 28, 2010

Steven T. Kaminski, age 55, of Brookfield, Dear friend of Laura A. Mueller, Linda Cirone-Mueller and Jane Mueller; Visitation Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7 P.M to Time of Service 8:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Private. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Ralph Padilla

Ralph Padilla

Apr 24, 2010

Ralph Padilla, age 57, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Linda D. Padilla, nee Totten; loving father of Joseph Padilla and Jessica Padilla; dear brother of Rosemary (Norman) Johnson and Robert (Linda) Padilla. Loved by all cousins, in-laws, many nieces and nephews and friends. Family Gathering Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11 A.M. to Time of Mass 11:30 A.M. at St....

Vernon C. Jantz

Vernon C. Jantz

Apr 21, 2010

Vernon C. Jantz, age 80, of Western Springs. Born at 3023 S. Kedvale Ave. Chicago, IL. Attended Grace Lutheran Church, Elementary School and Farragut High School. Joined the Naturals S.A.C. at age 16, and has continued to be a faithful member. Played hockey with the club past age 40, loved winter sports, snowmobiling in Michigan where he also rode...

Faustina Pasquesi, Nee Butvilas

Faustina Pasquesi, Nee Butvilas

Apr 10, 2010

Faustina Pasquesi, nee Butvilas, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Pasquesi; fond mother of Marlene (Gene) Petrie, Donna (Eric) Hammarlund and Rick (Irene) Pasquesi; dear grandmother of Brian Petrie and Jessica Petrie; Visitation Friday, April 9, 2010, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at...

Ethel G. Weeks, Nee Robertson

Ethel G. Weeks, Nee Robertson

Apr 10, 2010

Ethel G. Weeks, nee Robertson, age 92 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Glenn D. Weeks; fond mother of the late Dayle (Marilyn) Weeks; grandmother of Randy (Michelle) Weeks and the late Kimberly Weeks. Sister of Nicole (Jeff) McClanahan.  Visitation Friday, April 9, 2010, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:30 to 11:00 A.M....

Shiela C. Remias, Nee Conrad

Shiela C. Remias, Nee Conrad

Apr 8, 2010

Shiela C. Remias , nee Conrad, age 72 of LaGrange Park. At peace with our Lord April, 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Milton Richard Remias; loving mother of John Remias and Mary Beth (George) Petrovich; cherished grandmother of Jovan, Gina and Jessica; fond sister of the late Lee (the late Rae) Conrad, Robert Conrad, and Judy (the late Donald)...

Evelyn Hruby, Nee Blahut

Evelyn Hruby, Nee Blahut

Apr 6, 2010

Evelyn Hruby, nee Blahut, age 97 of Burr Ridge formerly of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Laddie Hruby. Loving mother of Alan (Maria) Hruby; dear grandmother of Nicole Hruby. Visitation Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 1:30 P.M. till 2 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Graveside Service and Interment immediately following at Bohemian...

Donald R. Clark

Donald R. Clark

Apr 6, 2010

Donald R. Clark, age 80, of La Grange, formerly of Beverly. Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ginny Clark, nee Marcon; amazing father of Vince (Mary Beth) Clark, Gina (John) LaMantia, and Claudia Clark; loving grandfather and best friend to Aly, Brigid, Casey, Johnny, Ryan, Dominic, Sonny, Bella, and Keegan; dear brother of Georgia Clark, Marilyn (the...

Violet A. Freitag, Nee Soukup

Violet A. Freitag, Nee Soukup

Apr 3, 2010

Violet A. Freitag, nee Soukup, age 84, of Oak Brook, beloved wife of the late Marvin A. Freitag; fond mother of Lynn K. (Dale) Mitchell and the late Dawn E. Freitag; dear grandmother of Kyle R. Mitchell and Tyler C. Mitchell; Visitation Friday, April 2, 2010, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st...

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