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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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