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Earle F. Dabkey
Aug 2, 2009
Earle F. Dabkey, age 91, Born November 12, 1917, in Chicago, passed away comfortably on August 2, 2009, in the ICU at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Leona A. Dabkey, nee DeRuntz, married 61 years ago in Las Vegas. Loving father of Laurel Obert and Lee (Louise) Dabkey. Proud grandfather of John Dabkey,...
Donna M. Zayner, Nee Mungor
Aug 1, 2009
Donna M. Zayner, nee Mungor, age 72, of Brookfield, formerly of Walnut, IL. Beloved wife of Ted A. Zayner; fond mother of Christopher A. (Pamela Crouch) Zayner and Amanda M. (Jose F.) Hernandez; grandmother of William Scott, Rachel Scott, Theodore Hernandez, Zachary Hernandez and Mia Hernandez; sister of Diana Killeen and James Mungor; Visitation Monday, July 27, 2009, 3...
Edward V. Lukas
Aug 1, 2009
Edward V. Lukas, age 84, of Brookfield. WW II Navy Veteran. beloved husband of the late Madelon S. Lukas, nee Matook; fond father of Robert (Jan) Lukas and the late Victoria Lukas; dear grandfather of Peter Hassett; brother of Bob (Louise) Lukas, Ron (Sue) Lukas and the late Ervin (Vivian) Lukas; long time dear friend Mary Carr; Visitation Friday,...
Lawrence L. Magura
Jul 27, 2009
Lawrence L. Magura, age 77, of Oak Brook. Beloved husband of Carol M. Magura, formerly Bond. Loving father of Nancy (Tim) Short, Christine (Scott) Frillman and Stephen (Colleen) Magura; step father of Cliff (Kelly) Bond, Susan (Reuben) Berry, Katie (John) Moorshead; devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Jason and William; step grandfather of Ryan, Joshua, Joseph, Jessica and Donovan; brother to...
Agnes B. Kos, Nee Bernard
Jul 24, 2009
Agnes B. Kos, nee Bernard, age 93, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late John Kos; loving mother of Carole (Robert) Hanus, John (Joanne) Kos, Beverly (John) Scheer, and Robert (Cynthia) Kos; dear grandmother of Robert Hanus, Cheryl (Glenn) Davis, Sandra Hanus, Craig (Elizabeth) Kos, Robert (Danielle) Kos, Tyler Kos, and Amanda Kos; step grandmother of Keith (Lori) Scheer,...
Georgian Townsend, Nee Havlan
Jul 22, 2009
Georgian Townsend, nee Havlan, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late George E. Townsend; fond mother of Joan Young, Phyllis (John) Steindl and Judy Stanley; grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of 24; Chapel Service Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 1 P.M. at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Corner of Cermak Rd. and Des Plaines Ave. Forest Park, IL. Arrangements by...
Helen F. Wedeles, Nee Feifar
Jul 22, 2009
Helen F. Wedeles, nee Feifar, age 90 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late George P. Wedeles; loving mother of Bruce Wedeles and the late Karen Wedeles. Visitation Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 5 PM to time of service 8 PM. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Interment Private Bohemian National Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or...
Mary M Stephan, Nee Skodis
Jul 14, 2009
Mary M Stephan, nee Skodis, age 91, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Frank Stephan: dear mother of Robert (Patricia) and Susan (Robert) Topp and the late Mary Ann Stephan: devoted grandmother of Cynthia (Rich) Lambert, Catherine (Greg) Celeski, Michael Topp, Steven (Bethany) Topp, Lindsay Topp and Christopher (Vickie) Topp; great grandmother of 8. Visitation Sunday, July...
William Beck
Jul 12, 2009
William Beck, age 81, of La Grange Park, beloved son of the late William Beck and Eleanor Beck, nee Henney; dear friend of Kathy Zimmerman; honorary grandpa of Kelly (Todd) Stanich, Robert (Olga) Cole and Katrina (Sebastian M.) Maniscalco; honorary great-grandpa of Stacy L. Wallensack, Austin Wm. Cole, Taylor E. Cole, Montana H. Cole, Maverick C. Cole, Sebastian M....
Irene Kamba, Nee Klicpera
Jul 8, 2009
Irene Kamba, nee Klicpera, age 85, of La Grange Park, beloved wife of James J. Kamba; fond mother of Susan (Carl) Wahlstrom, Jim (Susan) Kamba and Sandy (Bob) Brown; devoted grandmother of Christopher Kamba, Stephanie Kamba, Sarah Brown, Carl James Wahlstrom, Josh Brown, David Brown and Hannah Brown; dear sister of John Klicpera, Don Klicpera, Bob Klicpera, the late...
Frank J. Baron, Sr.
Jul 8, 2009
Frank J. Baron, Sr., age 88, of Berwyn, World War II Navy Veteran Pacific Theater. Beloved husband of the late Anne T. Baron; dear father of John (Gerda) Kudelka, Chris (Bill) Sterms, Linda (Ron) Treamer; Frank (Mary) Baron, Jr.; and the late Anne Dickey; grandfather of John Kudelka, Jr.; Jeanette Williams, Joanne Bodnar, Donna Henry, Karen Sterms, David (Kim)...
Florence M. Liebrecht, Nee Kuxhouse
Jul 2, 2009
Florence M. Liebrecht, nee Kuxhouse, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late John F. Liebrecht; fond mother of the late Richard (Nilce) Liebrecht; grandmother of Vincent and Tanya Liebrecht; sister to Daniel (Jean) Kuxhouse and Ruth DeFoort. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Will Lie in State Thursday, July 2, 2009, from 10 A.M. to Time of Service 11...
Ronald P. Krause
Jun 30, 2009
Ronald P. Krause, age 83, of Bloomingdale, Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elaine R. Krause, nee Hass; fond mother of Linda S. Krause, uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, June 29, 2009, 3 PM to 8 PM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Will Lie in State Tuesday, June...
Helen M. Finer, M.D.
Jun 27, 2009
Helen M. Finer, M.D., nee Pilaszewski, age 87, of Evanston, Formerly of Bradenton, Florida and La Grange Park. Beloved mother of Paul (Clare) Finer and Joan (Gerald) Kelly; loving grandmother David Kelly. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass June 27, 2009, 11 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to...
Bruce Joseph Frisch
Jun 20, 2009
Bruce Joseph Frisch, age 66, of Santa Cruz, CA., formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Patricia C. Frisch, nee Roland; loving father of John Patrick Frisch. Preceded in death by parents Charlotte Kulik and Frank Frisch: loving brother of Frank (Phyllis) Frisch, Yvonne (Ronald) Fielmann, Charlene (Eugene) Byrne; uncle of 13 nieces and nephews and great uncle of 29...
Mary Ann Grevenites, Nee Libero
Jun 20, 2009
Mary Ann Grevenites, nee Libero, age 91 of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late John Grevenites; fond mother of Carolyn (James) Kastner, Sharon (Charles) Vesely, James (Leslie) Grevenites and the late Lucille Waychunas; dear grandmother of Matthew (Kim) Kastner, Michael (Alaine) Kastner, Melonee (Brian) Dowling, Christopher Grevenites, Thomas Vesely, William Vesely and the late Stephen Waychunas; great-grandmother of...
Maureen R. Fitzgerald, Nee Conroy
Jun 18, 2009
Maureen R. FitzGerald, nee Conroy, age 70, of LaGrange Park formerly of Oak Park, Beloved wife of the late Edmund FitzGerald; loving mother of Bridget (Robert) Hamilton, devoted grandmother of John Hamilton, Eileen Hamilton and Erin Hamilton; dear sister of the late William Conroy; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 3 P.M. to...
Christiane M. Fina
Jun 15, 2009
Christiane M. Fina, age 58, of La Grange Park, beloved daughter of Vera Fina, nee Mutzbauer and the late Paul E. Fina; fond sister of Emily (Richard) Friel and Paul (Robyn) Fina; dear aunt of John F. Friel, Anna F. Friel and Paul G, Fina; Visitation Monday, June 15, 2009 from 9 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M....
Jeffrey Joseph Jindra
Jun 12, 2009
Jeffrey Joseph Jindra, age 46. of Plainfield, formerly of Brookfield. beloved son of Lillian M. Jindra, nee Laga and the late James J. Jindra; dear father of Ashley R. Jackson; fond brother of Frank Jindra, Kathann (Andy) Grimson, Scott (Carol) Jindra and Stephan (Julia) Jindra; uncle of Jason Honings, James Jindra and Rebecca Jindra; great-uncle of Christian Honings, Taylor...
Carl J. Speer
Jun 12, 2009
Carl J. Speer, age 92, of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Violette M. Speer, nee Stransky; brother of the late Sophie Wollak, Arthur Speer, and Robert Speer: uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 11, 2009, 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. and Friday, June 12, 2009 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W....
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