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Gary Frantzen

Gary Frantzen

May 14, 2024

Gary J. Frantzen, age 70, of Chicago; dear husband of Nancy Frantzen, nee Macmillan; beloved father of Heather Swierk; grandfather of Nathan Swierk; brother of Wayne Frantzen and the late Bruce Frantzen; uncle of Mindy (Jason) Feldheim and Brent Frantzen; loving son of the late Harold P. Frantzen and the late Merle Frantzen, nee Siemsen.

A Memorial...

Cheryl L. Frese

Cheryl L. Frese

May 13, 2024

Cheryl L. Frese, age 64, of Gardner. Beloved daughter of the late Donald Frese and Charlotte Frese, nee Slak; dear sister of Mark (Debra) Frese; aunt of Kassandra Frese; cousin of Cindy (Mark) Reynolds and Jill (Bill) Grommes.

Visitation, Monday May 13, 2024 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445...

Joseph R. "Bob" Piekarz

Joseph R. "Bob" Piekarz

May 13, 2024

Joseph R. “Bob” Piekarz, age 82 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of 44 years to Gwendolyn A. Piekarz, nee Czoski; dear brother of the late Ronald (the late Judith) Piekarz and the late Richard Piekarz; brother in law of the late Robert (Ingrid) Czoski and the late John (the late Josephine) Czoski; fond uncle of one...

Father Michael P. Ahlstrom

Father Michael P. Ahlstrom

May 3, 2024

*** INFORMATION UPDATE ***

Attention Guests of Fr. Michael Ahlstrom:

Anticipating a larger gathering for Fr. Mike, please see the updated information below the obituary.

Fr. Michael Patrick Ahlstrom, born to Martin and Mary (Murphy) Ahlstrom, on April 7, 1942, entered eternal life on May 3, 2024,...

Kenneth Skisak

Kenneth Skisak

May 2, 2024

Kenneth Skisak, age 69 of Brookfield formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved father of Lindsay (Justin) Pezen, Haley (Matthew) Jurjovec and Dan Skisak; dear grandfather of Theodore Pezen, Sonja Pezen and Wesley Jurjovec; brother of Larry (Linda) Skisak, Chris Skisak and Barbara (Gary) Jacklin; uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Ken was predeceased by his parents Frank Skisak and Rose...

Edna Lorr

Edna Lorr

May 1, 2024

Edna M. Lorr, age 90 of Brookfield formerly of Riverside. Edna was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses George (Beatrice) Lorr, Jr. and Patricia (Richard) Torp; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Committal Service will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024; 2 P.M. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Memorials appreciated...

Robert John Dremak

Robert John Dremak

Apr 26, 2024

Robert John Dremak, age 83, Vietnam Era Army Veteran, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Janice Dremak, nee Bartling; loving father of Andrea (Ron) Vojik, Andrew (Heather) Dremak and Adam (Elizabeth) Dremak; devoted grandfather of Charlotte, Vincent, Dominic, Aspen, Acadia, Michael and Sloane; brother of Arlene (Milton) Gardiner and James (Nadia) Dremak; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Frederick R. Knaack

Frederick R. Knaack

Apr 24, 2024

Frederick R. Knaack, age 90, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Forest Park and Western Springs. Army Veteran  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Knaack, nee Micheletti and Elaine Knaack, nee Petersohn; dear father of Susan Knaack and Karen Knaack; stepfather of William Kobernus, Peter (Sheri) Kobernus, Karen (Phil) Gibboney and Karl (Laura) Kobernus; step grandfather of Katrina (Adam) Nausid,...

Robert John Dremak

Robert John Dremak

Apr 22, 2024

Robert John Dremak, age 83, Vietnam Era Army Veteran, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Janice Dremak, nee Bartling; loving father of Andrea (Ron) Vojik, Andrew (Heather) Dremak and Adam (Elizabeth) Dremak; devoted grandfather of Charlotte, Vincent, Dominic, Aspen, Acadia, Michael and Sloane; brother of Arlene (Milton) Gardiner and James (Nadia) Dremak; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

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Philip Brickner

Philip Brickner

Apr 22, 2024

Philip Brickner, age 60, of Brookfield, formerly Tiffin OH. Beloved son of the late Kenneth Brickner and Marilyn Brickner, nee Lucius; dear brother of Daniel (Doris) Brickner, Theresa (Gregory) Roberts, Angela (Terry) Helmer and Louis Brickner; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment Pending Ohio.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation...

Philip Brickner

Philip Brickner

Apr 20, 2024

Philip E. Brickner, age 60, of Brookfield, Illinois, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio. Born May 29th, 1963, deceased April 20th, 2024. Beloved son of the late Kenneth Brickner and Marilyn Brickner, nee Lucius; dear brother of Daniel (Doris) Brickner, Theresa (Gregory) Roberts, Angela (Terry) Helmer and Louis Brickner; uncle of many nieces and nephews and their children....

Matthew J. Clancy

Matthew J. Clancy

Apr 19, 2024

Matthew J. Clancy, age 35 of Big Lake, AK formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Katarzyna “Kat” Clancy; loving father of Jocelyn, Isabella (Bella) and Anaiah, dear son of Deb and Rob Denneny and his sisters. Once a friend always a friend/family. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at St. Barbara Church,...

Philip Bergstrom

Philip Bergstrom

Apr 19, 2024

Philip Bergstrom, age 87, of Naperville, formerly of the Northern Illinois Area and Hemet, CA. Phil was a retired Minister of the United Methodist Church after 36 years of Pastoral Service. Beloved husband of Rue Bergstrom, nee Sedivy; loving father of Paul (Geniel Kemper) Bergstrom and Cathy Bergstrom; father by marriage of Deanne (the late Paul) Marek, David Greco...

Frederick R. Knaack

Frederick R. Knaack

Apr 17, 2024

Frederick R. Knaack, age 90, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Forest Park and Western Springs. Army Veteran  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Knaack, nee Micheletti and Elaine Knaack, nee Petersohn; dear father of Susan Knaack and Karen Knaack; stepfather of William Kobernus, Peter (Sheri) Kobernus, Karen (Phil) Gibboney and Karl (Laura) Kobernus; step grandfather of Katrina (Adam) Nausid,...

Matthew J. Clancy

Matthew J. Clancy

Apr 16, 2024

Matthew J. Clancy, age 35 of Big Lake, AK formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Katarzyna "Kat" Clancy; loving father of Jocelyn, Isabella (Bella) and Anaiah, dear son of Deb and Rob Denneny and his sisters. Once a friend always a friend/family.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at...

Maria Niemyjska, Nee Dziura

Maria Niemyjska, Nee Dziura

Apr 15, 2024

Maria Niemyjska, nee Dziura, age 85 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Jozef Niemyjska; dear mother of Bozena (the late Tadeusz) Toczek and Mirka (Adam) Burger; dear grandmother of Christina (Patrick) Sparks, Marta Burger, Maria Niemyjska-Toczek and Aleksandra Niemyjska-Toczek; dear great grandmother of Brandon Dowling and Kyle Malik; sister of Emilia (Stanislaw) Szewczyk and the late Franciszek Dziura;...

Stacy A. Devereux, Nee Stoldt

Stacy A. Devereux, Nee Stoldt

Apr 14, 2024

Stacy A. Devereux, nee Stoldt, age 62 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Leh; loving mother of Meghan Devereux, Ben Devereux, Kate (Angelo) Nero and Sarah (fiancé Vincent Ambrosio) Devereux; fond step mother of Andrew Leh, Brian Leh and Christopher (fiancé Stacy Redhead) Leh; dear grandmother of Aubrey Devereux; sister of Timothy Stoldt and the late Terry Stoldt; daughter of...

Laural Chabak, Nee Smola

Laural Chabak, Nee Smola

Apr 12, 2024

Laural Chabak, nee Smola, age 73 of Las Vegas, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Joseph Chabak, dear sister of Linda (Frank) Wenk; aunt of Kristen (Ray) Rios and Robert (Marisol) Wenk; great aunt of Kyle Wenk, Matthew Rios and Rachel Rios; cousin and friend to many. Visitation Friday, April 12, 2024 from 10 A.M. to time of Mass...

Lois Satala, Nee Vodraska

Lois Satala, Nee Vodraska

Apr 12, 2024

Lois Satala, nee Vodraska, age 87, of Westmont, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of 68 years to the late Edward J. Satala, Sr.; dear mother of Edward J. Satala, Jr., Sheryl (John) Grever and Mark (Stacy) Satala; grandmother of Matthew (Bridget) Grever, Philip Satala, Laura (Nicholas) Roth, Adam Satala, Kristen Satala, Tara Satala and Anna Satala; great grandmother of...

Gisela Erika Wahler, Nee Beissert

Gisela Erika Wahler, Nee Beissert

Apr 11, 2024

Gisela Erika Wahler, nee Beissert, age 88, of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Wahler; loving mother of Gordon (Virginia) Wahler; grandmother of Andrew Wahler, Nathan Wahler and Katherine Pacilli; sister of Gerda Beissert (the late Reinhold Semmler), Horst (Magdalene) Beissert, and the late Rudolph Beissert, the late Heinrich (the late Erna) Beissert, the late Walter (the late Ingetraud)...

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