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Pietro Dipalomares
Feb 8, 2024
Pietro DiPalomares, age 66 of Countryside. Beloved father of Pamella DiPalomares, Hannah DiPalomares, Peter DiPalomares, Paula DiPalomares; dear grandfather of Julian Martinez, Caspian DiPalomares and Maximus DiPalomares; former spouse of Yadira DiPalomares and Laura Hruska; missed by his large extended family in Mexico. Siblings: Catarino Palomares, Rogelio Palomares, Lidia Palomares (passed), Lucila Palomares, Martha Palomares, David Palomares, Sergio Palomares...
Ann Linsner, Nee Musgrove
Feb 7, 2024
Ann Linsner, nee Musgrove, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Charles Linsner; fond mother of Jennifer Linsner and Mark Linsner; Ann was predeceased by her brothers Robert (the late Nancy) Musgrove and William Musgrove; aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Mass 11 A.M....
Howard Franklin Kapso
Feb 5, 2024
Howard Franklin Kapso, age 90, of Berwyn, IL. Navy Veteran. Dear brother of Allan (Sally) Kapso; beloved uncle of Laura West; great uncle of Jake and Stella; predeceased by his parents Michael Frank Kapso and Josephine Kapso, nee Kusta.
Services and Interment Private Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral...
Mary W. Nulick, Nee Majka
Feb 5, 2024
Mary W. Nulick, nee Majka, age 105, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Nulick; cherished mother of Diane (Kevin McPartlin) Nulick; dear grandmother of the late Raymond McPartlin; Mary predeceased all of her siblings and their spouses Valvi (Alfred), Adeleine (William), Stanley (Dorothy), Edward (Maxine), Alfreda, Eric and Elmer (Bertha); aunt and great aunt of many...
Loraine Yetter, Nee Barnes
Feb 5, 2024
Loraine Yetter, nee Barnes, age 94, of Berwyn, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Yetter; loving mother of Sandra (Paul) Law, David (Lynn) Yetter and Carol (Stuart) Vitsos; dear grandmother of David (Dawn) Yetter, Jr., Stephanie (Daniel) Carey, Alisa (Steven) Ruff, Alexandra (Marios) Tryparoli, Matthew Law, Mary Loraine (Nikita) Psyllaki and Dionysis Vitsos; great grandmother of Taylor Carey,...
William E. “Bill” Gomora Jr.
Jan 31, 2024
William E. “Bill” Gomora Jr., age 78 of LaGrange Park. Vietnam Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda Gomora, nee Carlson. Proceeded in death by his parents the late William and Irene Gomora, nee Mulligan and his mother-in-law Florence Carlson, nee Nelson; friend to many. Visitation, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman...
Barbara Bruzan, Nee Mattia
Jan 31, 2024
Barbara Bruzan, nee Mattia, age 87, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Norbert Bruzan; loving mother of Philip (Susan) Bruzan, Anthony Bruzan, Tim (Pat) Bruzan and Vince (Laura) Bruzan; dear grandmother of Katherine Farina, Nicholas Bruzan, Tom Bruzan, Matt Bruzan, Jim Bruzan, Jake Bruzan, Jaxson Bruzan and Boston Bruzan; great grandmother of Audrey Farina, Jonah Bruzan and Hunter Bruzan....
Arthur J. Platek
Jan 24, 2024
Arthur J. Platek, age 75 of Libertyville, formerly of Cicero. Dear son of the late Joseph and Catherine Platek, nee Trojanowski; dear brother of Joseph (the late Arlene) and the late Theresa B. Vana; uncle of Jolene Kappes (Robert), Debra Kozerski (David), William Platek (Gail), Phillip Vana (Sharon), Glenn Vana (Janet), Laura Shapiro (the late Hal); great uncle of Aaron...
William E. “Bill” Gomora Jr.
Jan 24, 2024
William E. "Bill" Gomora Jr., age 78 of LaGrange Park. Vietnam Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda Gomora, nee Carlson. Proceeded in death by his parents the late William and Irene Gomora, nee Mulligan and his mother-in-law Florence Carlson, nee Nelson; friend to many.
Visitation, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 11:00...
Roland Pulaski
Jan 21, 2024
Roland Pulaski, Korean War Army Veteran, age 90, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Marilyn Pulaski, nee Miller; loving father of Susan (Ronald) Bleck and John (partner Tess Nakulski) Pulaski; grandfather of Ashley (Timothy) Peota, Ryan Bleck and Sydney Pulaski; great grandfather of Theodore “Teddy” Peota; Roland has predeceased all of his siblings Helen (the late Harry) Bronk, Sophie (the...
Margaret Pachter
Jan 20, 2024
Margaret Pachter, nee Burke, age 88 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved mother of Susan Pachter and Mary (the late Christian) Cotie; loving grandmother of Sylvia Cotie, Alex Cotie, Jasmine Hayles and Jenna Hayles; great grandmother of Calum King; sister of Michael Burke and the late Ruth Ann (the late Skip) Church, Thomas (Shirley) Burke, Ellen Burke and Joseph Burke;...
Roland Pulaski
Jan 18, 2024
Roland Pulaski, Korean War Army Veteran, age 90, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Marilyn Pulaski, nee Miller; loving father of Susan (Ronald) Bleck and John (partner Tess Nakulski) Pulaski; grandfather of Ashley (Timothy) Peota, Ryan Bleck and Sydney Pulaski; great grandfather of Theodore "Teddy" Peota; Roland has predeceased all of his siblings Helen (the late Harry) Bronk, Sophie...
Joseph James Struhar
Jan 12, 2024
Joseph James Struhar, age 87, of Berwyn. Loving son of the late Joseph Struhar and Antonette Struhar, nee Polak; dear cousin to many; great friend of the late Lillian Bartos and her son John and his wife Susan Bartos.
Services & Interment Private, St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd....
Arthur J. Platek
Jan 12, 2024
Arthur J. Platek, age 75 of Libertyville, formerly of Cicero. Dear son of the late Joseph and Catherine Platek, nee Trojanowski; dear brother of Joseph (the late Arlene) and the late Theresa B. Vana; uncle of Jolene Kappes (Robert), Debra Kozerski (David), William Platek (Gail), Phillip Vana (Sharon), Glenn Vana (Janet), Laura Shapiro (the late Hal); great uncle of...
Margaret Pachter
Jan 11, 2024
Margaret Pachter, nee Burke, age 88 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved mother of Susan Pachter and Mary (the late Christian) Cotie; loving grandmother of Sylvia Cotie, Alex Cotie, Jasmine Hayles and Jenna Hayles; great grandmother of Calum King; sister of Michael Burke and the late Ruth Ann (the late Skip) Church, Thomas (Shirley) Burke, Ellen Burke and Joseph...
Robert Edward Kral
Jan 6, 2024
Robert Edward Kral, Navy Veteran, age 79, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Lynn Kral, nee Rogus; loving father of Kristin (James) Hilburger, Jeffrey (Katrina) Kral and Lauren Kral; devoted grandfather of Abby, Jackson, Megan, Charlie and Emily; brother of Anthony Michael (Vicki) Kral; brother in law of Judy (George) Martinet and John (the late Mary Beth) Rogus; uncle...
Dave Vahldick
Jan 4, 2024
David J. Vahldick, age 74, of Brookfield. Loving son of Lois Vahldick, nee Seyl and the late Quintin J. Vahldick; brother of Quintin A. (Regina) Vahldick, Donald (Nancy) Vahldick and Lisa (Greg) Meyer; uncle of Gregory (Mona) Meyer, Jaley Vahldick, Samantha Vahldick, Miranda Meyer, Kristin (Trevor) Perkins and Lauren Vahldick; great uncle of Milo Meyer.
Services are...
Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny
Jan 3, 2024
Patricia A. Jerkatis, nee Kenny. Devoted wife of the late James C. Jerkatis, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2024. Daughter of the late William J. Kenny and Emily Kenny, nee Novak; dear mother of Kenneth (Maria), Karen, Paul and Gary; grandmother of Christopher and Danielle Krall, Kyle and Aaron Jerkatis, great grandmother of Damien and Liam Krall. A...
Shirley M. Hesek, Nee Branske
Jan 3, 2024
Shirley M. Hesek, nee Branske, age 86, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Hesek; loving mother of Frances (the late Arthur W.) Stringham and Rae Ann Vicario; loving grandmother of Martin Patock, Deanna Vicario and Amanda Stringham; loving great-grandmother of Alexandra and Madeline Patock and Riley Vicario-Johnson. Sister of 8; aunt of...
Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny
Jan 3, 2024
Patricia A. Jerkatis, nee Kenny. Devoted wife of the late James C. Jerkatis, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2024. Daughter of the late William J. Kenny and Emily Kenny, nee Novak; dear mother of Kenneth (Maria), Karen, Paul and Gary; grandmother of Christopher and Danielle Krall, Kyle and Aaron Jerkatis, great grandmother of Damien and Liam Krall....
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