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Leroy Krueger

Leroy Krueger

Feb 6, 2008

LeRoy Krueger, age 87, of Brookfield, WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gladys M. Krueger, nee Petersen; devoted father of Lawrence (Theresa) Krueger and Glenn (Christine) Krueger; grandfather of Matthew Krueger, Daniel Krueger, Emily Krueger and David Krueger. Visitation Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W....

Georgia E. Petranek, Nee Moore

Georgia E. Petranek, Nee Moore

Feb 3, 2008

Georgia E. Petranek, nee Moore, age 90, of Arlington Heights; beloved wife of the late Emil J. Petranek, Jr; Loving mother of Karen Parker, Sandra (Doug) Jamieson, and Steve (Debbie) Petranek; grandmother of Dawn, Damon, Rachel, Bethany, Dan, Sara, and Patrick; great grandmother of Hannah; sister of Laura Stover; Visitation Sunday, February 3, 2008, 2 P.M. to time of...

Joshua B. Murphy

Joshua B. Murphy

Feb 1, 2008

Joshua B. Murphy, age 31, of Downers Grove, formerly of Brookfield. Loving husband of Heidi Murphy, nee Wilharms; dear son of Michael (Mary) Murphy; brother to Walter Keller and Elizabeth Keller; dear nephew of Steve (Kathy) Nelson; cousin to David Panko and Steven (Dee) Panko. Visitation Friday, February 1, 2008 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday 10:30...

Jacqueline Marie Hansen

Jacqueline Marie Hansen

Jan 31, 2008

Jacqueline Marie Hansen, age 20, of Berwyn, beloved daughter of Gary (Jill) Hansen of Woodridge, IL. and Sophia (Randy) Rogers of Flower Mound, Texas; loving sister of Bridgette Christina Hansen; step-sister of Brad Rogers and Kady Rogers; fond grand-daughter of Louis (the late Helen) Hansen and Christ (Phyllis) Markou; niece of Christine (David) Thill, Tom (Sue) Markou, John Markou...

Ervin J. Kopecky

Ervin J. Kopecky

Jan 29, 2008

Ervin J. Kopecky, age 91, of Western Springs, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Captain 1941-1946. Co-Owner of A Kopecky & Sons, builder of many local churches, schools, business and residences. beloved husband of Violet A. Kopecky, nee Polivka; fond father of Robert (Lois Stedl) Kopecky and the late Diane Kopecky; dear grandfather of Alex Kopecky and Catherine Kopecky; brother...

Arlene R. Vojak, Nee Krebs

Arlene R. Vojak, Nee Krebs

Jan 28, 2008

Arlene R. Vojak, nee Krebs, age 80, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Edward T. Vojak; dear mother of Pamela (Jerry) Folkens and Bruce (Debbie) Vojak; loving grandmother of Brad (Sara) Folkens, Chris Folkens, Trent Folkens, Andrew Vojak; sister to Lois (John) Tornberg. Visitation Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, January 28, 2008...

Joe T. Stuart

Joe T. Stuart

Jan 26, 2008

Joe T. Stuart, age 75, of Woodhaven, MI, formerly of Lyons. Navy Korean War Veteran. beloved husband of Marilyn Joann Stuart, nee Randolph, and the late Carole Stuart, nee Goldthwaite: fond father of Brian (Elizabeth) Stuart, Michael Stuart, Bonnie Lamb, step-father of Mark (Sabrina) Adamson and Rene (Doc) Lavelle; dear grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 4; brother of Oliver...

Anna Fajnor, Nee Bzdusek

Anna Fajnor, Nee Bzdusek

Jan 26, 2008

Anna Fajnor, nee Bzdusek, of Westchester; beloved wife of the late Martin Fajnor; dear mother of Betty (Thomas) Force and Debbie Jech; grandmother of Tanya and Trevor; Visitation Friday, January 25, 2008, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Will Lie in State Saturday, January 26, 2008, 10:30 A.M. to Time...

Patrick M. Kearney

Patrick M. Kearney

Jan 25, 2008

Patrick M. Kearney, age 60 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Margaret Kearney, nee Rohmann. Loving father of Elizabeth, Michael and Mary Kearney; dear son of Rita (Jack) Gibson and the late Edward Kearney; brother to Dave (Patricia), Rob (Elaine), Jim (Caty), Larry (Cindy), Tim (Sue) and Dan (Gail) Kearney; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 24,...

Ethel M. Hawkins-Jehlicka, Nee Stolle

Ethel M. Hawkins-Jehlicka, Nee Stolle

Jan 24, 2008

Ethel M. Hawkins-Jehlicka, nee Stolle, age 105, formerly of Westchester; beloved wife of the late Edward Hawkins and late Ludvik Jehlicka; dear sister of the late Pearl Birkhaug and the late Roy Stolle; aunt of Gloria Dearmore, Fred Birkhaug, Sharon Bacon, and Ronald Stolle; great aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 6 P.M. to...

Victor Klimas

Victor Klimas

Jan 18, 2008

Victor Klimas, age 90, of La Grange Park. beloved husband of the late Margaret Klimas, nee Rafac; dear father of Roy Klimas; Visitation Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 9 P, M. and Friday, January 18, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday 9 A.M....

Thomas B. Lally

Thomas B. Lally

Jan 17, 2008

Thomas B. Lally, age 50, of La Grange Park. Loving father of Pam (Brian) Bilek and Amanda (friend Keith Ryan) Lally; loving grandfather of Logan and Peyton Bilek; brother to Michael (Lily) Lally, Paul (Susan) Lally and Steven (Kim) Lally. Loving son of the late Michael (Margaret) Lally. Loving son-in-law of Margaret Mikel and the late John Mikel. Uncle...

Henrietta M. Ludwig, Nee Jilek

Henrietta M. Ludwig, Nee Jilek

Jan 15, 2008

Henrietta M. Ludwig, nee Jilek; age 91, of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late Henry J. Ludwig, Jr., dear mother of Edward (Marilyn) Ludwig and the late Steven (Margaret) Ludwig; grandmother of Lisa (Thomas) Drost, Kristin Ludwig, and Jon (Jenny) Ludwig; great grandmother of Braydon and Ryan Ludwig, Kate Drost and the late Lauren and Elliot Drost; Visitation Tuesday,...

Thomas J. Lantvit

Thomas J. Lantvit

Jan 14, 2008

Thomas J. Lantvit, age 70, of Lyons; beloved husband of Arlene Lantvit, nee Bettin; dear father of Timothy (Michele) Lantvit, Daniel Lantvit, and Alicia (Robert) Blair; grandfather of Tyler, Zachary, Morgan, Jacob, Madyson, and Sarah; brother of Patricia (Joseph) Schramek; Visitation Sunday, January 13, 2008, 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, January 14, 2008, 11 A.M. to 11:30...

Rosemary Babich, Nee Kendzierski

Rosemary Babich, Nee Kendzierski

Jan 14, 2008

Rosemary Babich, nee Kendzierski, age 78, of Brookfield; beloved wife of Louis Babich; dear mother of Donna (Rick) Lavin and the late Nancy Lynn Babich; grandmother of Katie, Ricky, Chelsea, Haley, Hanna, and Joey Lavin; sister of Alice (the late George) Oswalt, Florence Kendzierski, Irene (Robert) McDonnell, and Bernice (Stephen) Laughrin; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday,...

Esther M. Lundgren, Nee Macik

Esther M. Lundgren, Nee Macik

Jan 11, 2008

Esther M. Lundgren, nee Macik, age 84, of Woodridge, formerly of Santa Clara, CA. Loving mother of Kathleen A. (William) Taylor and William F. (Debbie) Lundgren; dear grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 6; sister of Albert Macik. Visitation Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, January 11, 2008 from 10:30 A.M. to time of...

Marjorie A. Keliher, Nee Morgan

Marjorie A. Keliher, Nee Morgan

Jan 6, 2008

Marjorie A. Keliher, nee Morgan, age 84, Longtime resident of Brookfield, Passed away at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital on January 6, 2008, WW II Navy WAVES Veteran. Retired postal clerk Brookfield Post Office. beloved wife of the late James E. Keliher; fond mother of Sandy Keliher, Neil Keliher, Sherry Keliher, the late Kenneth (Carolyn) Keliher and Kevin (Phyllis) Keliher; dear...

Victoria J. Kruk, Nee Grendys

Victoria J. Kruk, Nee Grendys

Dec 31, 2007

Victoria J. Kruk, nee Grendys, age 87, of Naperville, formerly of Lyons; beloved wife of the late Lester J. Kruk; dear mother of Ron (Carol) Kruk; grandmother of Michael (Diana) Kruk and Jennifer (Mark) Langton; great grandmother of Matthew Kruk; sister of Louis (Eleanor) Konieczny, Wanda (Victor) Kaminski, and the late Frank (the late Julia) Grendys. Visitation Sunday, December...

Laverne P. Yurka, Nee Huebner

Laverne P. Yurka, Nee Huebner

Dec 27, 2007

LaVerne P. Yurka, nee Huebner, age 83, of Naperville, formerly of Brookfield. beloved wife of the late John R. Yurka; fond mother of Thomas Yurka and Linda Yurka; sister of Wallace (Loreley) Huebner; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Thursday, December 27, 2007, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield....

Bernice M. Paitl, Nee Tetik

Bernice M. Paitl, Nee Tetik

Dec 21, 2007

Bernice M. Paitl, nee Tetik, age 89 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Paitl. Loving mother of Edward J. (Beverly) Paitl; dear grandmother of Christine (Joseph) Deditz, Cynthia (Daniel) Deditz, Eric (Julie) Paitl; great grandmother of Joseph Deditz, Stephanie Deditz and Kevin Paitl; sister to Gilbert Tetik. Visitation Thursday, December 20, 2007...

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