Emil Richard Kanak
May 9, 2008
Emil Richard Kanak, age 94, of Brookfield; beloved husband of the late Mildred Rose Kanak, nee Holecek; dear father of Dale (Roberta) Kanak and Sandra Kanak; grandfather of Kimberly (James) Odekirk, Kristopher (Yvonne) Kanak, Keith (Mary) Kanak, Jeremy Kanak, Andrew Kanak, and Ashley Kanak; great grandfather of Breanne, Kristopher, Shannon, Samantha, Jacob, and Halley Kanak; Funeral and interment private;...
Ramona “Mona” Sarapata
May 9, 2008
Ramona "Mona" Sarapata, age 57, of Brookfield. Loving daughter of the late Henry W. Sarapata and Violet M. Sarapata. Longtime companion of Nicholas Barren. Dear friend of Patricia Fossier. Service Private. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Evelyn B. Gilleran, Nee Kogstad
May 6, 2008
Evelyn B. Gilleran, nee Kogstad, age 85, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Naples Florida. Beloved wife of James A. Gilleran; loving mother of James D. (Rebecca) Gilleran, Gregory (Renee) Gilleran, Gary (Kim) Gilleran, Nancy Northam, John (Ellen) Gilleran and Carol (Jack) McGuinn; Loving grandmother of 16 and predeceased by 2; loving great-grandmother of 7. Visitation Monday, May 5, 2008...
Gladys Vodicka, Nee Konvicka
Apr 30, 2008
Gladys Vodicka, nee Konvicka, age 88, of Brookfield. beloved wife of the late Henry Vodicka; fond mother of Linda (Stanley) Gorman and Robert (Elvira) Vodicka; grandmother of Robert A. Vodicka, Jacqueline Vodicka and Jessica Vodicka; sister of Joseph Konvicka and the late Mildred Matuska; Visitation Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, April 30, 10:30...
Laura J. King, Nee Hartsell
Apr 30, 2008
Laura J. King, nee Hartsell, age 50, of Brookfield. During a spring storm, Laura ended a long and courageous struggle with cancer and made her transition. She was an excellent wife and mother, proud employee at Grayhill in La Grange, and known to many young adults in School District 95 as a lunch supervisor. Devoted wife of Gordon K....
Frank J. Witkowski
Apr 28, 2008
Frank J. Witkowski, age 87, of Brookfield. beloved husband of the late Tillie Witkowski, nee Evanuk; dear father of Frank J. Witkowski; fond son of the late John Witkowski and Anna Witkowski, nee Musial; brother of Lottie Pawel the late Joseph Wolski and Helen Niewiedzial; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd....
Joseph C. Virruso
Apr 27, 2008
Joseph C. Virruso, age 91, of La Grange Park, beloved wife of Geraldine Virruso, nee Martin; fond father of Michael Virruso; Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Irene M. Foster, Nee Zeman
Apr 25, 2008
Irene M. Foster, nee Zeman, age 90, of La Grange Park for 58 years; beloved wife of Harry David Foster for 62 years; dear mother of April Foster, Diana Foster, David (Lynette) Foster, and Paul (Gale) Foster; grandmother of Becky (Eric) Zacha, Liz, Erica, and Parker; great grandmother of Wayne and Emilia Zacha; sister of Marie (the late Robert)...
Mildred Rose Kanak, Nee Holecek
Apr 24, 2008
Mildred Rose Kanak, nee Holecek, of Brookfield; beloved wife of Emil R. Kanak; dear mother of Dale (Roberta) Kanak and Sandra Kanak; grandmother of Kimberly (James) Odekirk, Kristopher (Yvonne) Kanak, Keith (Mary) Kanak, Jeremy Kanak, Andrew Kanak, and Ashley Kanak; great grandmother of Breanne, Kristopher, Shannon, Samantha, Jacob, and Halley Kanak; sister of the late Jerry Holecek; Funeral and...
William V. Leban, Jr.
Apr 18, 2008
William V. Leban Jr. age 61, of Westchester. Dean of Curriculum , DeVry University, beloved husband of Donna J. Leban, nee Niemiec; fond father of Gregory W. (Lisa) Leban and Todd W.(Fiancee Jennifer Miller) Leban; dear grandfather of Abigail Leban and Ashley Leban; brother of Ronald J. (Caroline) Leban and Theodore W. (Cynthia) Leban; Visitation Thursday, April 17, 2008,...
Anthony Dennis Lagoski
Apr 18, 2008
Anthony Dennis Lagoski, age 52, of Brookfield, beloved son of the late Anthony Lagoski and Bernice Lagoski, nee Bacius; fond nephew of Genevieve Klockow; dear cousin to many; Cemetery Chapel Service Friday, April 18, 2008, 1:15 P.M. at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery, 4401 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.,...
Mildred Dejovine, Nee Chrastek
Apr 17, 2008
Mildred (Chrastek) DeJovine of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Martin L. DeJovine and Jerome A. Chrastek: preceded in death by her loving son Jerry Chrastek; loving mother to Cheryl Hammel, Scott DeJovine, Marlene Salata and Darby (Michael) O'Hara: loving grandmother of Jason (Brooke) Hammel, Brian DeJovine, Dan DeJovine and Jim DeJovine: great-grandmother of Shiloh and Dakota:...
Elizabeth Krepelka, Nee Mihalko
Apr 15, 2008
Elizabeth Krepelka, nee Mihalko, age 86, longtime Berwyn Resident. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Krepelka; dear mother of Thomas A. (Patricia) Krepelka; grandmother of Thomas P. (Danielle) Krepelka, Alice (Robert) Nelson, Paul Krepelka; great grandmother of Ashton, Peter and Benjamin. Visitation Monday, April 14, 2008, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 8:30 A.M. to...
Leo K. Rooney Jr.
Apr 12, 2008
Leo K. Rooney Jr. age 50, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Roberta "Bobby" Lorenz; fond brother of Patrick (Rhonda) Rooney; dear uncle of Sarah, Lindsay, Kaylee Rooney; Zach, Gabriel, Mary and Elizabeth Thomas; son of the late Leo K. Rooney Sr. and Florence P. Rooney, nee Muky; son-in-law of Roberta and Ron Lorenz; brother-in-law of Rose (Jerry) Thomas, Renee...
Marie D. Rozich, Nee Sisto
Apr 11, 2008
Marie D. Rozich, nee Sisto, age 90 of Indian Head Park, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Rozich, Jr., loving mother of LeeAnnette (Ronald) Sommers, Donna (Randall) Erwin, Denise (the late Guy) Miska and Frank (Gail) Rozich; loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, April 10,...
Rose R. Navers, Nee Kosmatka
Apr 10, 2008
Rose R. Navers, nee Kosmatka, age 95, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late John Navers; dear mother of Eileen (the late Bud) Benson; grandmother of Eileen (Steven) Immerman and Kathleen Benson; great grandmother of Alison Knauer, Douglas (Jessica), Andrew, and Matthew Immerman; great great grandmother of Caleb Immerman; sister of Harry (the late Mickey) Kosmatka and Russell...
Lucille Dilullo, Nee Kenny
Apr 10, 2008
Lucille DiLullo, nee Kenny, of Hinsdale, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Joesph DiLullo. Loving mother of Donald DiLullo and Nancy (Thomas) Cooney, loving grandmother of seven; loving great grandmother of 4; sister to Joseph (Ida) Kenny, and the late John Kenny, Thomas Kenny, Patrick Kenny, Catherine Hickey and William Kenny; loving aunt of many nieces and...
George J. Kostris
Apr 8, 2008
George J. Kostris, age 102, of North Riverside, died April 8, 2008; beloved husband of the late Mildred Kostris, nee Krivanek; dear father of Joanne M. (Robert) Brown and George R. (Marilyn) Kostris; cherished grandfather of Kevin (Kim) Brown, Matthew Kostris, and Michael Kostris; great grandfather of Kinsley Brown and Katie Brown; brother of the late Joseph Kostohryz, James...
Marion Hammerschmitt, Nee Zuetel
Apr 8, 2008
Marion Hammerschmitt, nee Zuetel, age 95 of Brookfield, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Hammerschmitt; fond mother of Phillip (Carolyn) Hammerschmitt, Marilyn Zastresek, Bruce (Linda) Hammerschmitt, and the late Patricia (Melvin) Niziolek; dear grandmother of Scott (Liz) Niziolek, Julie (Louis) Jones, Wade Niziolek, Cary Niziolek, Gayle (Rick) Freeman, Beth (Tom) Kraus, Timothy (Toni) Hammerschmitt, Douglas (Emmanuelle) Hammerschmitt, Amy...
Richard H. Mueller
Apr 7, 2008
Richard H. Mueller, age 51, of North Riverside, passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of Patricia Mueller, nee Bono; loving father of Adam, Bradley and Craig Mueller; Son of Rita Mueller, nee Kennedy and the late Henry Mueller; Dear Brother of Diane Anderson, Kathy (Keith) Pacini, Marcy (David) Lockard, Mimi (George) Anderson, Frederick (Colleen) Mueller, and Christine (Steve) Blum; beloved...
