Anne R. Oklepek
Nov 2, 2009
Anne R. Oklepek, age 94, of La Grange Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved sister of Susanne Kadlec and John Oklepek; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday, November 1, 2009, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Will Lie in State Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:30 A.M. to time...
Kayre L. Harvey, Nee Hartmann
Nov 1, 2009
Kayre L. Harvey, nee Hartmann, age 63, of La Grange. Loving mother of Beau Harvey and Nicholas (Kelli) Harvey; grandmother of Charlie Dicey and Max Harvey; sister of Karen (Alan) Coughlin, Michael Hartmann, Kathy (Tom) Chase, Kimberly (Leonard) Dudzik and Mark Hartmann; Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Cremation Private. Memorial to Histiocytosis Association...
Francis Lawrence
Oct 28, 2009
Francis Lawrence, WWII Army, Veteran, age 91, of Lyons. Beloved husband of the late Helen Lawrence, nee Borisuk; fond father of Christine (Richard) Chochola and Carol (Robert) Molek; dear grandfather of Steven Chochola, Brian (Leanna) Chochola, Jason Molek, Anthony Molek and Timothy Molek; Great-grandfather of Tyler Chochola, Cortney Hinrichs and Kyle Hinrichs, loving uncle to many nieces and nephews....
Howard Costello
Oct 27, 2009
Howard Costello, age 81, of Menomonie, WI formerly of Oak Brook, La Grange Park and Berwyn. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Costello, nee Mackay and Joan Costello, nee Mango; loving father of Brad (LuAnn) Costello, Linda Moses, Paul Moses, Jeff (Julie) Costello, Kelly (John) Stopper and Mark (Tracey) Costello, fond grandfather of 9; Visitation...
June E. Mccafferty, Nee Eilenfeldt
Oct 24, 2009
June E. McCafferty, nee Eilenfeldt age 88, of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the Late Robert McCafferty: loving mother of Cheryl (Norm) Hartigan and Kevin (Pamela) McCafferty: dear grandmother of Michelle (Ryan) Wilt, Timothy (Michelle) Hartigan, Erin (Jeff) Cooper and Kelly (Charley) Jacob: great-grandmother of Jessica Hartigan, Cassondra Hartigan, Abbigayl Hartigan, Ethan Wilt, Kaelyn Jacob, and...
Emily B. Bochte, Nee Kosta
Oct 22, 2009
Emily B. Bochte, nee Kosta, age 93, resident of La Grange Park for 61 years. Passed away peacefully in her home October 22, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Bochte; loving mother of Marilyn (Silvano) Garau and Kathy Vala; grandmother of Debora (Paolo) Serra, Alessio Garau, Jason Vala and Sally Vala; great-grandmother of 2; sister of the...
Lucille M. Vanecek, Nee Selcke
Oct 12, 2009
Lucille M. Vanecek, nee Selcke, age 91, of Western Springs, formerly of Warrenville; Graduate of Loyola University, Retired Registered Nurse, beloved wife of the late James C. Vanecek, Sr.; fond mother of James C. Vanecek, Jr., Robert (Kay) Vanecek, Mary Ann (Thomas) Livingston, Charles E. Vanecek, Jean Marie (Randy) Palumbo, Carol Lynn (M.J.) Kloet, and Judith A. (Richard) Kienitz;...
Esther M. Cervak, Nee Bast
Oct 9, 2009
Esther M. Cervak, nee Bast, age 90, WWII 8th Army Medical Corps Veteran, of Elmhurst, former 50 year resident of Brookfield. Esther graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a Bachelors Degree in Dietetics, putting her skills to use in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Charter member of St Louise de Marillac Church and The Brookfield Historical Society. After retiring...
Leonard F. Bares
Oct 8, 2009
Leonard F. Bares, age 86, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Arlene Bares, nee Ziller; loving father of Leonard C. (Shelby) Bares and Donna Slomski; grandfather of Justin Bares; brother to Sylvia (the late David) Steininger. Funeral Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Member of Elk's Club Park Ridge, IL. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com...
Ruth B. Friedl, Nee Mizar
Oct 6, 2009
Ruth B. Friedl, nee Mizar, age 81, a 23 year Resident of LaGrange, former 30 year resident of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Charles (Mary Lynn) Friedl and Nancy Fridrich; loving grandmother of Nathan Friedl, Martin Fridrich, Jaime Fridrich and Adam Friedl; dear sister of the late Mildred Mosna and Frank Mizar. Visitation Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 4 P.M....
Fabian J. Bayag
Oct 3, 2009
Fabian J. Bayag, age 74, of Miami, FL, formerly of Riverside, IL. Entered eternal rest on October 3, 2009 after a long struggle with heart disease. He will join his wife of 47 years, Joan Bayag, nee Kwekeboom, who preceded him in death three years ago. Proud father of Dane (Debbie) Bayag; Kristin (Joe) Mira, Brett (Deborah) Bayag, Dina...
Stanley C. Hanna
Sep 28, 2009
Stanley C. Hanna, age 61, of Downers Grove, Vietnam War Army Veteran, beloved son of Clarence Hanna and Mary Hanna, nee Peterson; fond brother of Mary (Rodney) Fritze, Gayle (David) Starkovich and the late Stephen (Genevieve) Hanna; dear uncle of Luke Starkovich, Kyle Starkovich and Nicole (Bart) Daly; Visitation Sunday, September 27, 2009, 3 P.M. and 8 P.M. and...
David A. Panko
Sep 22, 2009
David A. Panko, age 59, lifelong resident of Brookfield, dear brother of Steven M. (Dee) Panko; fond son of the late Norman P. Panko and Hildegarde M. Panko; cousin of Kathy (Steve) Nelson and Michael (Mary) Murphy; uncle of Robert Garapolo, Walter Keller, Elizabeth Keller and the late Joshua (Heidi) Murphy; Visitation Monday, September 21, 2009, 4 P.M. to...
Leonard M. Ruklic
Sep 21, 2009
Leonard M. Ruklic, age 88, of La Grange Park, formerly of Berwyn, WW II Coast Guard Veteran, beloved husband of Rite M. Ruklic, nee Kearney; dear brother of Erwin (Elizabeth) Ruklic. Visitation Monday, September 21, 2009 11 A.M. to time of Service 12 Noon. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery....
Alta E. Blasko, Nee Miller
Sep 19, 2009
Alta E. Blasko, nee Miller, age 83, of Brookfield; Beloved wife of the late Frank Blasko; dear mother of Maryanne (Leonard) Nolder and Kathleen (John) Herald; grandmother of Lorry Parker, Larry Spielman, Lesley Rangaswamy, and John Herald; great-grandmother of 10; sister of Mildred Imnormino, Katherine (Thomas) Forrester, and Barbara Gibson; Visitation Friday September 18, 2009, 6 P.M. to 8...
Frances Zwierzchowski
Sep 18, 2009
Frances Zwierzchowski, age 82, of Brookfield, formerly of Calumet City, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard Zwierzchowski, loving mother of Daniel (Debbie) Zwierchowski, Catherine (Patrick) Benjamin, Barbara (John) Steely and the late Joanne, Richard and Leonard Zwierzchowski; grandmother of 8. Services and Interment Private Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association, American...
Hazel Svoboda, Nee Neumann
Sep 14, 2009
Hazel Svoboda, nee Neumann, age 86, of Berwyn. Beloved wife of Otto Svoboda; loving mother of Chris Svoboda; dear grandmother of Cheri Svoboda; fond sister to Elaine (the late Irv) Stahl, Winnifred (the late Herbert) Uher, Donna Rae (the late Raymond) Jones, Claudia "Jackie" (the late Herbert) Jones, and the late Margaret (Frank) Eder, Wayne (Virginia) Neumann, and Bruce...
James C. Mckiernan Jr.
Sep 12, 2009
James C. McKiernan Jr., age 54, of Brookfield, Beloved husband of Lori L. McKiernan, nee Rosenwinkel; loving father of Jonathan McKiernan, Matthew McKiernan and Gillian McKiernan; caring grandfather of Gwyneth McKiernan and Jared McKiernan; fond son of James C. McKiernan Sr. and Ann McKiernan, nee Gee; dashing brother of Mike (Lori) McKiernan, Kay (George) Mooney and John (Nancy) McKiernan;...
Lillian M. Bartos, Nee Hamer
Sep 10, 2009
Lillian M. Bartos (nee Hamer), age 89 and a 56 year resident of LaGrange Park, died peacefully on September 10, 2009. Preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Jerome and her sister Marie Kalabza. Loving mother of Jerry (Carol) and John (Susan), dearest grandmother of Becky and Brad Bartos, caring sister of Adeline (Pat) Faulkender, and...
Diane Vesecky, Nee Trushenski
Sep 10, 2009
Diane Vesecky, nee Trushenski, age 54, resident of La Grange Park for over 52 years, Part owner of Vesecky's Bakery, Berwyn, IL. and former teacher Forest Road School, La Grange Park. Beloved wife of James Randall Vesecky; loving mother of Diane M. Vesecky and James D. Vesecky; dear daughter of the late Frederic Trushenski and Vera J. Trushenski, nee...
