William E. “Bill” Gomora Jr.
Jan 31, 2024
William E. “Bill” Gomora Jr., age 78 of LaGrange Park. Vietnam Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda Gomora, nee Carlson. Proceeded in death by his parents the late William and Irene Gomora, nee Mulligan and his mother-in-law Florence Carlson, nee Nelson; friend to many. Visitation, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman...
Barbara Bruzan, Nee Mattia
Jan 31, 2024
Barbara Bruzan, nee Mattia, age 87, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Norbert Bruzan; loving mother of Philip (Susan) Bruzan, Anthony Bruzan, Tim (Pat) Bruzan and Vince (Laura) Bruzan; dear grandmother of Katherine Farina, Nicholas Bruzan, Tom Bruzan, Matt Bruzan, Jim Bruzan, Jake Bruzan, Jaxson Bruzan and Boston Bruzan; great grandmother of Audrey Farina, Jonah Bruzan and Hunter Bruzan....
Arthur J. Platek
Jan 24, 2024
Arthur J. Platek, age 75 of Libertyville, formerly of Cicero. Dear son of the late Joseph and Catherine Platek, nee Trojanowski; dear brother of Joseph (the late Arlene) and the late Theresa B. Vana; uncle of Jolene Kappes (Robert), Debra Kozerski (David), William Platek (Gail), Phillip Vana (Sharon), Glenn Vana (Janet), Laura Shapiro (the late Hal); great uncle of Aaron...
William E. “Bill” Gomora Jr.
Jan 24, 2024
William E. "Bill" Gomora Jr., age 78 of LaGrange Park. Vietnam Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda Gomora, nee Carlson. Proceeded in death by his parents the late William and Irene Gomora, nee Mulligan and his mother-in-law Florence Carlson, nee Nelson; friend to many.
Visitation, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 9:00 A.M. to time of Service 11:00...
Roland Pulaski
Jan 21, 2024
Roland Pulaski, Korean War Army Veteran, age 90, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Marilyn Pulaski, nee Miller; loving father of Susan (Ronald) Bleck and John (partner Tess Nakulski) Pulaski; grandfather of Ashley (Timothy) Peota, Ryan Bleck and Sydney Pulaski; great grandfather of Theodore “Teddy” Peota; Roland has predeceased all of his siblings Helen (the late Harry) Bronk, Sophie (the...
Margaret Pachter
Jan 20, 2024
Margaret Pachter, nee Burke, age 88 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved mother of Susan Pachter and Mary (the late Christian) Cotie; loving grandmother of Sylvia Cotie, Alex Cotie, Jasmine Hayles and Jenna Hayles; great grandmother of Calum King; sister of Michael Burke and the late Ruth Ann (the late Skip) Church, Thomas (Shirley) Burke, Ellen Burke and Joseph Burke;...
Roland Pulaski
Jan 18, 2024
Roland Pulaski, Korean War Army Veteran, age 90, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Marilyn Pulaski, nee Miller; loving father of Susan (Ronald) Bleck and John (partner Tess Nakulski) Pulaski; grandfather of Ashley (Timothy) Peota, Ryan Bleck and Sydney Pulaski; great grandfather of Theodore "Teddy" Peota; Roland has predeceased all of his siblings Helen (the late Harry) Bronk, Sophie...
Joseph James Struhar
Jan 12, 2024
Joseph James Struhar, age 87, of Berwyn. Loving son of the late Joseph Struhar and Antonette Struhar, nee Polak; dear cousin to many; great friend of the late Lillian Bartos and her son John and his wife Susan Bartos.
Services & Interment Private, St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd....
Arthur J. Platek
Jan 12, 2024
Arthur J. Platek, age 75 of Libertyville, formerly of Cicero. Dear son of the late Joseph and Catherine Platek, nee Trojanowski; dear brother of Joseph (the late Arlene) and the late Theresa B. Vana; uncle of Jolene Kappes (Robert), Debra Kozerski (David), William Platek (Gail), Phillip Vana (Sharon), Glenn Vana (Janet), Laura Shapiro (the late Hal); great uncle of...
Margaret Pachter
Jan 11, 2024
Margaret Pachter, nee Burke, age 88 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved mother of Susan Pachter and Mary (the late Christian) Cotie; loving grandmother of Sylvia Cotie, Alex Cotie, Jasmine Hayles and Jenna Hayles; great grandmother of Calum King; sister of Michael Burke and the late Ruth Ann (the late Skip) Church, Thomas (Shirley) Burke, Ellen Burke and Joseph...
Robert Edward Kral
Jan 6, 2024
Robert Edward Kral, Navy Veteran, age 79, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Lynn Kral, nee Rogus; loving father of Kristin (James) Hilburger, Jeffrey (Katrina) Kral and Lauren Kral; devoted grandfather of Abby, Jackson, Megan, Charlie and Emily; brother of Anthony Michael (Vicki) Kral; brother in law of Judy (George) Martinet and John (the late Mary Beth) Rogus; uncle...
Dave Vahldick
Jan 4, 2024
David J. Vahldick, age 74, of Brookfield. Loving son of Lois Vahldick, nee Seyl and the late Quintin J. Vahldick; brother of Quintin A. (Regina) Vahldick, Donald (Nancy) Vahldick and Lisa (Greg) Meyer; uncle of Gregory (Mona) Meyer, Jaley Vahldick, Samantha Vahldick, Miranda Meyer, Kristin (Trevor) Perkins and Lauren Vahldick; great uncle of Milo Meyer.
Services are...
Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny
Jan 3, 2024
Patricia A. Jerkatis, nee Kenny. Devoted wife of the late James C. Jerkatis, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2024. Daughter of the late William J. Kenny and Emily Kenny, nee Novak; dear mother of Kenneth (Maria), Karen, Paul and Gary; grandmother of Christopher and Danielle Krall, Kyle and Aaron Jerkatis, great grandmother of Damien and Liam Krall. A...
Shirley M. Hesek, Nee Branske
Jan 3, 2024
Shirley M. Hesek, nee Branske, age 86, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Hesek; loving mother of Frances (the late Arthur W.) Stringham and Rae Ann Vicario; loving grandmother of Martin Patock, Deanna Vicario and Amanda Stringham; loving great-grandmother of Alexandra and Madeline Patock and Riley Vicario-Johnson. Sister of 8; aunt of...
Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny
Jan 3, 2024
Patricia A. Jerkatis, nee Kenny. Devoted wife of the late James C. Jerkatis, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2024. Daughter of the late William J. Kenny and Emily Kenny, nee Novak; dear mother of Kenneth (Maria), Karen, Paul and Gary; grandmother of Christopher and Danielle Krall, Kyle and Aaron Jerkatis, great grandmother of Damien and Liam Krall....
Bruce T. Levy
Dec 31, 2023
Bruce T. Levy, age 71, of Oak Brook, formerly of Glencoe, IL . Bruce passed away at home, on December 31, 2023 in Oak Brook IL. He had been diagnosed several years ago with frontotemporal lobe dementia. Beloved husband of Jane Levy, nee Susong; devoted father of Dustin (Cianan Lesley) Levy and Daniel Susong Levy; brother of Peter Levy; preceded...
Bruce T. Levy
Dec 31, 2023
Bruce T. Levy, age 71, of Oak Brook, formerly of Glencoe, IL . Bruce passed away at home, on December 31, 2023 in Oak Brook IL. He had been diagnosed several years ago with frontotemporal lobe dementia. Beloved husband of Jane Levy, nee Susong; devoted father of Dustin (Cianan Lesley) Levy and Daniel Susong Levy; brother of Peter Levy;...
Robert F. Drake Jr.
Dec 27, 2023
Robert F. Drake Jr., age 78, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol Drake, nee Mazur; loving brother of Ann L. (Robert Radzak) Drake; brother in law of Christine (the late Fred) Wojciuch and Tom (the late Kathy) Mazur; uncle to David (Brandy) Wojciuch and Ryan (Alicia) Wojciuch; great uncle of Alison, Luke, Aiden and Rowen. Visitation Wednesday, December 27, 2023...
Holiday Remembrance 2023
Dec 24, 2023
Holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for someone who has experienced the death of a close family member or friend. Our Holiday Remembrance Tribute is intended to give honor to those that we have lost. We hope you have a blessed holiday season.
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Ann C Gerardi, Nee Preston
Dec 22, 2023
Ann C. Gerardi, nee Preston, age 82, of Broadview. Longtime Annie of Hector Perez; sister or Harry (Charlotte) Preston and the late Georgy (the late Charlie) Lane and the late Ruby (the late Lou) Bowling; aunt of Machelle (Michael) Buehner and the late Michael Preston; great aunt of Molly Preston and Jacob Preston; great, great aunt of Skyler Preston; cousin...
