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Howard Costello

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Cecil Wilson

Cecil Wilson

Sep 6, 2009

Cecil Wilson, age 85, of Mesa, AZ., formerly of Hillside, IL. passed away September 6, 2009. Cecil was the loving husband of Vera for 5 years and the loving father of Kathy (David) Morin of Glen Ellyn, IL. and dear grandfather of Brad. Cecil was the loving husband of Shirley Wilson, nee Lipske for 54 years prior to her...

August Nautch

August Nautch

Sep 5, 2009

August Nautch, age 92, of La Grange Park, beloved husband of Jovila Nautch, nee Vorobey; fond father of Gintaras A."Gene" (Barbara) Naucas and Irene Nautch; dear grandfather of Michael Naucas, Alyssa Wei, Olivia Edwards and Ariel Edwards; great-grandfather of Danica Wei, Alexa Wei and Benjamin Wei; Memorial Service Saturday, September 5, 2009, 11 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church of...

Mary M. Bacchi, Nee Mcelligott

Mary M. Bacchi, Nee Mcelligott

Sep 4, 2009

Mary M. Bacchi, nee McElligott, age 91, long time resident of Broadview, past 3 year resident of Houston, TX. Beloved wife of the late Benedict Bacchi. Loving and treasured mother of Raymond Bacchi, Fr. Robert Bacchi, Richard Bacchi, Maureen Bacchi and the late Edward Bacchi; sister to Helen Horne, Thomas (Kay) McElligott and the late William (the late Mary)...

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