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Laura M. Gawron
Jan 27, 2007
Laura M. Gawron, age 90, of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn; sister of the late Adolph F. (the late Felicia) Gawron, John ( the late Anne) Gawron, Marie ( the late James) Jaros, and William (the late Dolores) Gawron; beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews; cherished friend to all who knew her; Visitation Friday, January 26, 2007, 3 P.M....
Stephanie A. Podczerwinski, Nee Zolnierczyk
Jan 25, 2007
Stephanie A. Podczerwinski, nee Zolnierczyk, age 84, of Brookfield, formerly of Cicero. beloved wife of the late Stanley "Hack" Podczerwinski; loving mother of Barbara Podczerwinski and James Podczerwinski; dear sister of the late Ann (John) Groetsema and Joseph (Helen) Zolnierczylk; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; Will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, kindness and wonderful sense of humor....
Ted Crawley
Jan 18, 2007
Ted Crawley, age 82, WWII Navy Veteran, of La Grange Park; beloved husband of Dorothy Crawley, nee Sazma; dear father of Lynne (Greg) Kraft, Gayle (Robert) Magruder, Patricia (Rick) Cavaliere, Therese (Lawrence) Coha, Randall (Marlene Kenney) Crawley, Lori (Thomas) Kennedy, and Mark (Linda) Crawley; grandfather of 16; great grandfather of 2; brother-in-law of Leonard (Margaret) Sazma; devoted friend of...
Richard C. Ronovsky
Jan 17, 2007
Richard C. Ronovsky, age 85, of La Grange Park, WW II and Korean War Navy Veteran. beloved husband of Elaine M. Ronovsky, nee Vrdsky; fond father of Kim E. (Kenneth) Brems and Richard A. (Peggy) Ronovsky; dear grandfather of Scott Brems, Joseph Ronovsky, Michael Brems and Jaclyn Ronovsky; Visitation Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and...
Anna P. Zubak, Nee Peknik
Jan 9, 2007
Anna P. Zubak, nee Peknik, age 76, of North Riverside; beloved wife of the late Anthony Zubak; dear mother of Barbara (Jim) Tolan and Joan (Tom) Schroeder; proud grandmother of Jay (Kelly) Tolan, Alison (Ryan) Harris, John Schroeder, and Jim Schroeder; Visitation Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st...
Mary B. Velk, Nee Havel
Jan 9, 2007
Mary B. Velk, nee Havel, age 82, of Brookfield, formerly of North Riverside; beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Velk; dear mother of the late Frank Hoff; Visitation Monday, January 8, 2007, 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral...
Mary B. Velk, Nee Havel
Jan 9, 2007
Mary B. Velk, nee Havel, age 82, of Brookfield, formerly of North Riverside; beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Velk; dear mother of the late Frank Hoff; Visitation Monday, January 8, 2007, 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral...
Charlotte E. Lorr
Jan 8, 2007
Charlotte E. Lorr, age 85, of Aurora, formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved sister of the Late Charles Lorr, Jr. and Hyacinthe Lorr: fond daughter of the late Charles Lorr and Marie Lorr, nee Pisacka; godmother of Charlann Wrlak; cousin to many; dear friend of Joyce C. Castaneda and friend of her final caregiver Stefanija Long. Will lie in...
Thomas J. Gallivan
Jan 8, 2007
Thomas J. Gallivan, age 74, of Brookfield. Korean War Army Veteran. beloved husband of Marlene Gallivan, nee Pembroke; fond father of Kyle A. (Susan) Gallivan, Korey C. (Kimberlee) Gallivan, Kent T. (Margaret) Gallivan; dear grandfather of 11; brother of John Gallivan, Richard Gallivan, David Gallivan, Michael Gallivan, Carolyn Gallivan, the late Gerald Gallivan and Robert Gallivan; Visitation Sunday, January...
Arthur Philip Pazzali
Jan 6, 2007
Arthur Philip Pazzali, age 86, of Tucson, AZ. Formerly of Lake Bluff and Chicago. WW II Army highly decorated Veteran, Flying Cross and Silver Star Recipient. Beloved husband of the late Goldie Pazzali, nee Buschmeier; dearest brother of Julia (the late Rocco) Pesce, the late Ernest (Jennie) Pazzali and the late Raymond (the late Maria) Pazzali; preceded in death...
George Robert Christine
Jan 3, 2007
George Robert Christine, age 73, Korean War Army Veteran, of La Grange; beloved husband of Barbara J. Christine, nee Kopacz; loving father of James Robert (Laura) Christine and Thomas Robert Christine; grandfather of Kyle, Patrick, and Meghan Christine; Visitation Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at...
Steve E. Walach
Dec 29, 2006
Steve E. Walach, age 66, of La Grange, formerly of Cicero; dear brother of Antoinette (Norbert) Gersch; uncle of Laura, Tom (Susan), and Cheryl Gersch; great uncle of Grace, Ben, and Sam Gersch; Visitation Thursday, December 28, 2006, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, December 29, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445...
George C. Koss
Dec 28, 2006
George C. Koss, age 91, of Brookfield, WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of the late Dorothy Koss; dear brother of the late Otto Koss; fond friend of Shirley Schmid; Visitation Wednesday, December 27, 2006, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, December 28, 2006, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street,...
Harry “Butch” C. Flenard
Dec 20, 2006
Harry "Butch" C. Flenard, age 62, of Brookfield, formerly of Broadview. beloved husband of Shirley A. Flenard, nee Belovar; fond father of Alan (Donna) Flenard and Amy Flenard; dear brother of Janet (Paul) Korycki, Robert (Karen) Flenard and Debbie (Mike) Koszyk; brother-in-law of Lori (Robert) Wapiennik; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 3 P.M....
Harold C. Goecks
Dec 19, 2006
Harold C. Goecks, age 91, WWII Air Force Veteran, of La Grange. Beloved husband of the late Marian Goecks, nee Maslek; devoted father of James H. Goecks and the late Larry A. Goecks; brother to Joseph Goecks, Rueben Goecks, Marvin Goecks, Carl Goecks and Caroline Goecks; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, December 19, 2006, from 4...
Anita L. Elmer, Nee Rempert
Dec 19, 2006
Anita L. Elmer, nee Rempert, age 86, of Brookfield, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of Kenneth C. Elmer and the late Bernard G. Kuhn; fond mother of Carl F. (Janet) Kuhn, Glenn B. (Christina) Kuhn and the late Robert W. (Debra) Kuhn; dear grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 1; sister of Elaine (Fred) Krug and June (Earl) Radford;...
Donald John Bala
Dec 16, 2006
Donald John Bala, age 77, Korean War Navy Veteran of Berwyn; loving father of Mark L. Bala and Matthew J. Bala; grandfather of Stephen L. Bala and Rachel N. Bala; brother of Brother Juniper Bala, O.F.M., Lawerence D. Bala, and Dorothy E. Basta; Visitation Friday, December 15, 2006, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, December 16, 2006, 8:15...
Ruth E. Jones, Nee Hughes
Dec 15, 2006
Ruth E. Jones, nee Hughes, age 79, formerly of La Grange, Lyons and Riverside. Fond mother of Jean (George) Brancato, Danny Jones, Jeffrey (Tammy) Jones and Mark (Terry) Jones: dear grandmother of Lisa (Nick) Truby, Todd (Melissa) Brancato, Wayne Jones, Adam Jones, Shawn Jones, Sheena Jones, Josh Jones and Bridget Jones: great-grandmother of Mitchell Truby and Griffin Truby: sister...
Leonard C. Jelinik
Dec 14, 2006
Leonard C. Jelinik, age 82, of North Riverside, beloved husband of Marian Jelinek; devoted father of Tom Jelinek, Dr. Christopher (Lori) Jelinek and Susan (Joel) Troppito; proud grandpa of Brad, Drew, Adam, Kara, Megan, and Alex; fond brother-in-law of Alice Kenar and Diane (Dale) Day; dear uncle of niece and nephews; Before his retirement, Mr. Jelinek worked as a...
Joseph G. Obracanik
Dec 12, 2006
Joseph G. Obracanik, age 81, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Stickney and Chicago. WW II Marine Veteran. beloved husband of June Obracanik, nee Grubich; fond father of Dawn Obracanik, Gayle Obracanik and Melanie (Peter) Stefan; brother of Mary (Henry) Gazo, Elsie (Frank) Stacisk, the late Vern Milkovich; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, December 11, 2006, 2...
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