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Rose H. Grzeskowiak, Nee Kowalski
Apr 11, 2009
Rose H. Grzeskowiak, nee Kowalski, age 90, of Brookfield formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Leo Grzeskowiak; loving mother of Bernadette (the late William) Maciejewski and Paulette (Lawrence) Ulrich; dear sister to Joseph (Irene) Kowalski; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and Interment are Private at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W....
Robert D. Miller
Apr 10, 2009
Robert D. Miller, formally of Brookfield, and who resided in Scottsdale, AZ since 1987, died on April 10, 2009, at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Mariangela Santo-Miller; son Robert A. (Elaine) Miller of Virginia, daughter Jean E. (Richard) Straka of Maryland; daughter-in-law Sharon Miller (Slosar) of California; step-son William Santo of...
Fidel Duran
Apr 10, 2009
Fidel Duran, age 86, of Brookfield. beloved husband of the late Irene H. Duran, nee Medrano; fond father of Victoria I. (James) Norman; dear grandfather of Shannon (David) Weisblatt and Marady Norman; great-grandfather of Maxwell Weisblatt; survived by one brother and two sisters; Visitation was Friday, April 10, 2009, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.,...
Alexander A. Siemienkiewicz
Apr 8, 2009
Alexander A. Siemienkiewicz, age 89, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Florence A. Siemienkiewicz, nee Fabianski; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral...
Elsie R. Williams, Nee Pravda
Apr 7, 2009
Elsie R. Williams, nee Pravda, age 86, of Downers Grove, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Williams; fond mother of Lee Williams, Susan Williams and Jayne Williams; dear sister of Lillian Haas, Sylvia Arndt, the late James Pravda, Joseph Pravda, Mary D'Ercoli, William (Nancy) Pravda and Tillie Wehry: Funeral Mass Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10...
Doris R. Horner, Nee Schech
Apr 6, 2009
Doris R. Horner, nee Schech, age 83, of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Horner; dear mother of Robert (Judith) Horner, Nancy (James) Arient, and Diane (William) Wise; dear grandmother of William (Heather Carver) Horner, Kelly (Eric) Schmit, William (Jodie) Wise, Alissa (Brett) Gemske, and Kimberly (Greg) Parsons; great-grandmother of Tricia and Eleanor Carver-Horner, Jacob and Chloe...
Eugene J. Hannah
Apr 6, 2009
Eugene J. Hannah, age 77, of Brookfield, beloved husband of Barbara L. Hannah, nee Newell; fond father of Beth (Jerry) Miller and Michael J. Hannah; dear grandfather of Kristina "Bob" Alter and Alison Cockman; great-grandfather of Brett Cockman; Funeral Private. Memorials to the Brookfield Library appreciated. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000...
Craig M. Marecek
Apr 6, 2009
Craig M. Marecek, age 61, of La Grange Park, Vietnam Army Veteran member of the Old Guard, Washington D.C. Beloved husband of Linda A. Marecek, nee Witt; fond and loving father of Heidi Lynn Marecek and Matthew Craig Marecek; dear grandfather of Paige Brianna Marecek; brother of LaVonne (Norbert) Mudra, Bryan (Sharon) Marecek and the late Bruce Marecek; uncle...
Katherine Hodul, Nee Yezo
Apr 2, 2009
Katherine Hodul, nee Yezo, age 90, of New Haven, Missouri, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late John Hodul; loving mother of George (Joyce) Hodul and Joyce (Edward) Svancara; grandmother of Jill (Dan) Leary and Pamela Hodul; great grandmother of Emma and Alexander Leary. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 9...
Robert Randall Gipson
Mar 28, 2009
Robert Randall Gipson, age 62, of Brookfield. Loving father of Heather (Brian Carlson) Gipson: dear grandfather of Charles Robert Carlson: loving companion of Diane Patricia Phillips. Interment Private. 32 year retired Beer Driver in Local #744, Chicago. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or wWw.HitzemanFuneral.com
Jeannette C. Dvorak, Nee Pettey
Mar 28, 2009
Jeannette C. Dvorak, nee Pettey, age 72, of Westchester formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Dvorak; fond mother of Linda (Chuck) Bruder, Debby (George) Schickel, Mary Ellen Shanahan, Karen (Jeff) Volmut, Frank E. (Mariannina) Dvorak, the Twins Larry and Laura Dvorak, David Dvorak and Melody Hamer; dear grandmother of Mary Lin, Rusty, Eric, Heather, Christina,...
Eleanor S. Jochum, Nee Krchniak
Mar 27, 2009
Eleanor S. Jochum, nee Krchniak, age 85, of La Grange Park. beloved wife of the late Clarence J. Jochum. fond mother of Cathy (Charles) Foster, John (Linda) Jochum and Jean (Raymond) Bates; grandmother of six; great grandmother of 3; sister of the late Sylvia (Louis) Pesut. Visitation, Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday,...
Dolores A. Grygo, Nee Wojnicki
Mar 24, 2009
Dolores A. Grygo, nee Wojnicki, age 82, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Grygo; loving mother of Paul Grygo, Barbara (Gary) Sedlacek and Gloria Ott; dear grandmother of James Sedlacek, Jennifer Ott, Julie (Eric) Paitl and Ryan Ott; great grandmother of Kevin and Karen Paitl; dear sister of Irene (Bill) Muszynski; aunt of many nieces...
Audrey D. Kramer, Nee Zablotny
Mar 18, 2009
Audrey D. Kramer, nee Zablotny, age78, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Louis J.Kramer; dear mother of Paul (Kathleen) Kramer, loving grandmother of Erik Kramer and Kelly Kramer; Visitation Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral and Interment Private. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Marjorie “Marge” M. Fischer, Nee Jaros
Mar 9, 2009
Marjorie "Marge" M. Fischer, nee Jaros, age 90, Brookfield resident for 55 years. Beloved wife of 60 years to Elmer "Al" A. Fischer: loving mother of Sandra (Nicholas) Sempowicz: dear grandma of Nicholas A. Sempowicz and Mitchell L. Sempowicz: sister of Lester (Grace) Jaros and the late Elmer (Lee) Jaros: aunt of two nephews. Visitation Sunday, March 8, 2009,...
Verona J. Mclaren, Nee Adamson
Mar 7, 2009
Verona J. McLaren, nee Adamson, age 68, of Suring, WI. Formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of John J. McLaren; loving mother of John McLaren, Kevin (Suzanne) McLaren and Patricia (Ray) Mizura; sister to David (Maryann) Adamson, Laura (Frank) Desider and the late Patricia; sister in law to George and Alexander McLaren; grandmother of Vikki, Mary, Ray, Jimmy, Jack, Jane,...
Donald G. Galivan
Mar 7, 2009
Donald G. Galivan, age 80, of La Grange, beloved husband of the late Eileen F. Galivan, nee Schraub; fond father of Donald (Jean) Galivan, Eileen (Michael) McCloskey, Michael (Lynda) Galivan, Trish Galivan and Daniel (Beth) Galivan; dear grandfather of Kristen McCloskey, Michael Galivan, Daniel McCloskey, Brooke Galivan, Tracy Galivan, Michael McCloskey, Kevin Galivan, Nolan Galivan, Kelly McCloskey, Neil Galivan,...
Matilda B. Druszkowski, Nee Obhlidal
Mar 2, 2009
Matilda B. Druszkowski, nee Obhlidal, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Svacha and Frank E. Druszkowski Jr,; loving mother of Barbara (James) Liska and Michael (Dawn) Svacha; dear grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 2; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, March 1, 2009, 3 PM to 8 PM and March 2, 2009,...
Leroy “Lee” A. Crane
Feb 28, 2009
Leroy "Lee" A. Crane, WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran, age 90, of Brookfield; Beloved husband of the late Dorothy D. Crane, nee Doubek; loving father of Judy (Denny) Meminger and Cathy (Mike) Geske; devoted grandfather of Shannon Meminger, Kristen (Levi) Thomas, Jason Meminger, Scott Geske and Jonathan Geske; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Past Master of the Riveside...
Catherine Koukl, Nee Simon
Feb 26, 2009
Catherine Koukl, nee Simon, age 96, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Koukl: loving father of JoAnn (Dr. Tom) Chamberlain: dear grandfather of Trevor (Hollis) Chamberlain, Joanna (Jay) Healy and Bryony Chamberlain: great-grandfather of Hayley Chamberlain, Marissa Chamberlain, Alexandra Chamberlain, Shannan Healy, and Dylan Healy: sister of the late Raymond (Violet) Simon, Marie (the late...
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