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Robert “Bob” Vida

Robert “Bob” Vida

Sep 5, 2008

Robert "Bob" Vida, age 71, of La Grange Park, beloved husband of Alice , nee Simmons; devoted father of Dr. Rita (Karl) Odegaard, Robert "Jeff"(Julie) Vida, Renee (Paul) Brizz and Joseph (Michele) Vida; cherished "PaPa" of Dan, Sarah and Bobby Vida; Mia, Charlie and Bella Brizz; Nikki and Erik Odegaard; loving brother of Joseph (Joan) Vida; fond uncle of...

Albina C. Ganofsky, Nee Cudecki

Albina C. Ganofsky, Nee Cudecki

Sep 3, 2008

Albina C. Ganofsky, nee Cudecki, age 82, of North Riverside, beloved wife of the late John R. Ganofsky; fond mother of Robert (Jennifer) Ganofsky, Kerry (Beverly) Ganofsky; grandmother of Emily, Peter, Sabrina and Steven; loving sister to Cecelia (the late Joe) Grzeskowiak and the late Emily (the late Frank) Krucki; aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews....

Emily C. Krucki

Emily C. Krucki

Aug 30, 2008

Emily C. Krucki, age 90, of North Riverside, formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Krucki; loving sister of Albina ( the late John) Ganofsky and Cecelia (the late Joe) Grzeskowiak; aunt to Robert Ganofsky, Kerry Ganofsky, Marlene Brzoska and Sharon Neyrinck; great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 29, 2008...

Drew Walker

Drew Walker

Aug 28, 2008

Drew Walker, age 97, of Park Ridge, Formerly of Brookfield and Mountain Home, Arkansas. Beloved husband of the late Emelyn Walker, nee Odell; fond father of Barbara K. (David) Lewis, Beverly W. (Thomas) Tabern, Nancy M. (Vincent) Roberts and the late David Walker; dear grandfather of 3; Visitation Thursday, August 28, 2008, 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman...

Clara Geschke, Nee Penrod

Clara Geschke, Nee Penrod

Aug 27, 2008

Clara Geschke, nee Penrod; age 84, of Downers Grove, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Henry W. Geschke, Jr.; fond mother of Joyce Cunningham, Jill Geschke, and the late Jack Geschke; dear grandmother of Michael Cunningham, Kelley (Peter) Grieshop, Tracy (Eric) Raketic, and Kevin Geschke. Great-grandmother of four; dear sister of Cleve (Valerie) Bundy. Visitation Tuesday, August...

Carolyn M. Kuehn, Nee Iaccino

Carolyn M. Kuehn, Nee Iaccino

Aug 8, 2008

Carolyn M. Kuehn, nee Iaccino, age 82 of Northlake and Leyden Township. Loving mother of Linda (Paul) O'Brien – Cox, Diane (Bill) Collins and the late Kathy Kuehn and Billy Kuehn; loving grandmother of Sean O'Brien, Marsha (Al) Stegall, Sheila (Scott) Mitchell and Kelly O'Brien; dear step grandmother of many and beloved Nana of many great grandchildren; sister to...

Anne A. Genovese, Nee Damiani

Anne A. Genovese, Nee Damiani

Aug 6, 2008

Anne A. Genovese, nee Damiani, age 97, of Timoniun, Maryland, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Genovese: loving mother of Mary Ann Bruha and her husband August: cherished grandmother of James A. Bruha: dear sister of Melaine Banti and the late John Damiani. Visitation Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 3 PM to 9 PM and Wednesday,...

Florence Lukavsky, Nee Bilek

Florence Lukavsky, Nee Bilek

Aug 2, 2008

Florence Lukavsky, nee Bilek, age 91, of Brookfield formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel Lukavsky: fond mother of Mary Ann (Ronald) Orzech, Florence (the late Robert) Pavlis and the late Emanuel E. (Patricia) Lukavsky: dear grandmother of eight: great-grandmother of 25: sister of Robert (the late Mary) Bilek and the late Edward (the late Adalein) Bilek...

John Paul Bernat, Jr.

John Paul Bernat, Jr.

Aug 2, 2008

John Paul Bernat, Jr., age 56 of Kingsport, TN, formerly of Chicago & Jacksonville, Fl. Loving husband of Lynette, nee Wolf; Adoring father of Michael John Bernat and Alicia Jayne Bernat: brother of Madeline Bernat, Jacqueline Judith Bernat and Kathy Bernat. Loving uncle to many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Memorial Mass 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 2, 2008, at St....

Joseph Altman

Joseph Altman

Aug 1, 2008

Joseph Altman, age 86 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Adleta Altman. Brother to Vratislav (Lidus') Altman. Brother in-law to Amalie (Charles) Moravec, Agnes (the late Raymond) Rice and the late Adolph (Betty) Altman. Loving Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, August 1, 2008 from 8:45 A.M....

Robert Desmond Gribben

Robert Desmond Gribben

Jul 26, 2008

Robert Desmond Gribben, born in Keady Armaugh, Ireland; Vietnam Marine Veteran, age 65, of La Grange, formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Sharon Lee Gribben, nee Wisch; dear father of Robert J. Gribben, Sean K. (Kelly) Gribben, Brett S.(Georgene) Gribben, Corey W. Gribben, and Catherine K. Gribben; brother to Margaret Thomson; Family and Friends gathering Saturday, July...

Erwin G. Kienzle

Erwin G. Kienzle

Jul 24, 2008

Erwin G. Kienzle, Korean War Army Veteran, age 79, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Goedel Kienzle, nee Siebenmark. Dear father of Walter Kienzle; brother to the late Johanna Klein. Visitation Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Forest Home Cemetery, Forest...

Helen M. Chromicky, Nee Macharek

Helen M. Chromicky, Nee Macharek

Jul 21, 2008

Helen M. Chromicky, nee Macharek, age 94, of Westmont, beloved wife of the late Emrich Chromicky; dear mother of Millie (Ralph) Koller and Alice (the late Ron) Toth; loving grandmother of Ken (Terri) Koller, Kathy (Joe) Mrkvicka and Tricia Toth; great-grandmother of Kayla, Kyle and the late Jenna Koller; sister to Anna (Joseph) Medek, Emily (Frank) Gilotti and the...

Joseph F. Koukl, Jr.

Joseph F. Koukl, Jr.

Jul 19, 2008

Joseph F. Koukl, Jr., WWII Army Veteran, age 91, of North Riverside. Beloved husband of 66 years to Catherine Koukl, nee Simon. Loving father of JoAnn (Dr. Tom) Chamberlain; dear grandfather of Trevor (Hollis) Chamberlain, Joanna (Jay) Healy and Bryony Chamberlain; great grandfather of Shannan Healy, Hayley Chamberlain and Marissa Chamberlain; brother to Eleanore (the late Frank) Hainrihar, James...

“Casey” Casimer P. Stock

“Casey” Casimer P. Stock

Jul 19, 2008

"Casey" Casimer P. Stock, WWII Army Veteran, age 94 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Anne Stock, nee Folwarski; brother to Marie (the late Conrad) Golonka and the late John (the late Stella) Stock, Sylvester (the late Georgia) Stock, Frances (the late John) Wilson and Irene Stock. Uncle of many caring nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 18, 2008...

John Wisz

John Wisz

Jul 12, 2008

John Wisz, WWII Army Veteran, age 90, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of the late Sophie A. Wisz, nee Piatek; loving father of Carol (Rick) Rovella; dear grandfather of Lauren, Michael and Jonathan Rovella. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Saturday July 12, 2008 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st...

Sallie L. Golom, Nee Nijoka

Sallie L. Golom, Nee Nijoka

Jul 11, 2008

Sallie L. Golom, nee Nijoka, resident of Westchester for 55 years. Beloved wife of Stanley Golom. Loving mother of David (Adrienne) Golom. Sister of Francis Nijoka and the late Leo, Chester and Edward. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sallie was a friend to many. Visitation Friday, July 11, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral...

Frank C. Drazan

Frank C. Drazan

Jul 11, 2008

Frank C. Drazan, WWII Army Veteran, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Georgia Ann Drazan, nee Drahorad; loving father of Georgia (Richard) Albertsen, Karen (the late Steven) Ryden and Patsy (John) Larson; grandfather of Dawn (William) Daly, Michael (Cheryl) Albertsen, Elizabeth (John) Cassano, Thyra (David) Diaz, Derek Sinclair, Thomas (Monica) Ryden; great grandfather of 10. Preceded...

Mildred Kiehl, Nee Burgher

Mildred Kiehl, Nee Burgher

Jul 8, 2008

Mildred Kiehl, nee Burgher, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Harold T. Kiehl; loving mother of Joan (the late Donald) Younker and David (Grace) Kiehl and the late James (Delores) Kiehl; grandmother of Bradley (Sandy) Kiehl, Linda (Mike) Fielding, Kelly (Glenn) Hiscock, Steven (Jennifer) McDonald, David (Lida) Kiehl, Cynthia (fiancé Al Kaczorowski) Kiehl and the late...

Nick Dibenedetto

Nick Dibenedetto

Jul 5, 2008

Nick DiBenedetto, WWII Army Veteran, age 87, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of the late Arlene DiBenedetto, nee Johnson. Loving father of Carolyn (Michael) Havens, Dave DiBenedetto, and Elizabeth (Rob) Watts. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Nikki) Havens, Amanda Watts and Hannah Watts. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M....

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