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Margaret V. Soucek, Nee Boghasen

Margaret V. Soucek, Nee Boghasen

May 27, 2008

Margaret V. Soucek, nee Boghasen, age 86, of Berwyn; beloved wife of Robert A. Soucek; dear mother of Elizabeth (Bruce Covich) Oplatka; step-mother of Robert Soucek and Thomas (Irene) Soucek; step grandmother of Brian Soucek; sister of Rose Boghasen and Aroxie (Samuel) Feldman; aunt of Ann (Thomas) Feldman Perille and William Feldman; Great Aunt of Elizabeth, Laura, and Maria...

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Forshey

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Forshey

May 25, 2008

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Forshey, age 75, of La Grange; beloved husband for 50 years of Florence Forshey, nee Williams; brother of Ron (Pat) Forshey; brother-in-law of Emily Byrd and Price (Anita) Williams; Jerry is also survived by his 6 nieces and nephews, their children, and many dear friends; Visitation Saturday, May 24, 2008, 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at...

Charles H. Balling

Charles H. Balling

May 24, 2008

Charles H. Balling, age 84, of St. Pete Beach, Florida, formerly of Chicago, WW II Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Patricia "Aspasia" A. Balling, nee Pappas died peacefully in Bayfront Medical Center surrounded by family on May 24. Loving father of Gwenn (Richard) Rausch, Meryl (Ronald) Klages, Charles T. (Marlene) Balling, Gary (Susan) Balling, Karen (Michael) Stanich,...

Lillian N. Vesecky, Nee Novotny

Lillian N. Vesecky, Nee Novotny

May 23, 2008

Lillian N. Vesecky, nee Novotny, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Vesecky; fond sister of the late Frank Novotny, James Novotny, Albert Novotny, Mary Jenicek, George Novotny, John Novotny, Silvia Jirku and Anna Novotny; aunt of George Novotny, Dolores Johnson, Maryann Dawson, Vivian Pilarski, James Jirku, Ronald Novotny, Laurelle Jirku, Arlene Ware, John Novotny, Annette...

Evelyn T. Mccann, Nee Pavlet

Evelyn T. Mccann, Nee Pavlet

May 21, 2008

Evelyn T. McCann, nee Pavlet, age 93, formerly of Downers Grove, IL. Beloved wife of the late Jerome McCann. Loving mother of Dennis (Nancy) McCann, Brian (Peggy) McCann, Marcey (Bill Starzyk) McCann, and Timothy McCann; grandmother of Robin (Joe Trias) McCann, Michael (Ana) McCann, Tracey (Dan) Keenan, and Kevin (Tessa) McCann; great grandmother of Christopher Keenan, Lauren Keenan, Jane...

Mary Rozmarin, Nee Derfler

Mary Rozmarin, Nee Derfler

May 19, 2008

Mary Rozmarin, nee Derfler, age 87, of Berwyn; beloved wife of the late Frank Rozmarin; dear mother of Judy (Ronald) Pavel; dear grandmother of Emily Pavel and Elaine (Frank) Dyke; dear sister of George (Sheila) Derfler, and the late Anton (the late Emily) Derfler, Anne (the late James) Mack, William (Elsa) Derfler, Jerry (the late Lorraine) Derfler, and Frank...

Lillian M. Denatale

Lillian M. Denatale

May 17, 2008

Lillian M. DeNatale, age 83 of Dallas, GA. formerly of Norridge, IL. died Saturday May 17, 2008. Mrs. DeNatale was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Dallas. Beloved wife of the late Nick DeNatale; Survivors include, daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and James Hammonds of Dallas; grandchildren and spouses, James and Nikole Hammonds and Nicola and...

Beryl E. Christin, Nee Wheeler

Beryl E. Christin, Nee Wheeler

May 16, 2008

Beryl E. Christin, nee Wheeler, age 88 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late John Arthur Christin, loving mother of Linda (Reese) Evans and Alice (Cliff) Kleinke; grandmother of Emily Evans, Brandon Kleinke and Brett Kleinke; Aunt of Judy Brucato, Nancy Essig and Larry Wheeler. Visitation Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, May...

Ramona “Mona” Sarapata

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

Emil Richard Kanak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.,...

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