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Helen Marie Mcwhirter, Nee Jeffers

Helen Marie Mcwhirter, Nee Jeffers

Sep 19, 2006

Helen Marie McWhirter, nee Jeffers; age 84, of Jensen Beach, FL. died Tuesday, September 19, 2006, after a short illness. She was a secretary at Electro-Motive a division of G.M., La Grange, IL. retired in 1973. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. McWhirter; Survivors include her son, two daughters, two stepchildren, nine grandchildren and twelve and a half...

Arlene C. Hartl, Nee Cureton

Arlene C. Hartl, Nee Cureton

Sep 16, 2006

Arlene C. Hartl, nee Cureton, age 82 of Lake Villa, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Hartl: sister of Harry (Shirley) Cureton: aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Visitation Saturday, September 16, 2006, 10:30 AM to time of service 11:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st...

Catherine Laverne Wurl (Hafkey) Nee Ryan

Catherine Laverne Wurl (Hafkey) Nee Ryan

Sep 13, 2006

Catherine Laverne Wurl (Hafkey) nee Ryan, A fifty-year resident of Brookfield, Catherine Laverne Wurl , 75, died Sept. 13, 2006 at her home in Brookfield surrounded by her family following a long illness. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 17, 2006, from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, September 18, 2006, 9 A.M to 9:30 A.M at Hitzeman...

Stella Shurchay, Nee Gorecki

Stella Shurchay, Nee Gorecki

Sep 11, 2006

Stella Shurchay, nee Gorecki, age 88, of Westchester, beloved wife of Nick Shurchay; fond sister of Emily Szybist, Jean Maslanka, the late Chester Gorecki, Edward Gorecki and Ann Gorecki; cousin to many; Visitation Monday September 11, 2006, 10:30 AM to time of Service 11 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials...

William Nugent

William Nugent

Sep 5, 2006

William Nugent, Veteran, of Brookfield; beloved husband of Christine Nugent. Visitation Monday, September 4, 2006, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, September 5, 2006, 10:15 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 10:45 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield; Mass 11:15 A.M. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or...

David Laurie

David Laurie

Aug 28, 2006

David Laurie age 78, of Wilmington, formerly of Brookfield. WW II Navy Veteran. beloved husband of Marian Laurie, nee Blum; fond father of Bonnie Pelland, Melinda "Lindy" (William) Breymeyer and David E. Laurie; dear grandfather of Jason (Angie) Pelland, Josh (Tomoko) Pelland, Laura-Lee Pelland, Amanda (John) Schmid, Monica Breymeyer and William Breymeyer Jr.: great-grandfather of Kobe Pelland; Will Lie...

Stanley V. Sramek

Stanley V. Sramek

Aug 15, 2006

Stanley V. Sramek, age 82, of Brookfield. WW II Army Veteran. Purple Heart Recipient. beloved husband of June E. Sramek, nee Vosyka; fond father of Denise Sramek (Frank) Kavenik and Mark C. (Jill) Sramek; dear grandfather of Jack Sramek, Nathan Kavenik, Christy Kavenik and Mardi Rose Sramek; extended family of Francisco Sanchez; Memorial Gathering of friends and family Monday,...

Alex L. Baratta

Alex L. Baratta

Aug 12, 2006

Alex L. Baratta, age 84, of North Riverside, beloved husband of the late Carmella K. Baratta, nee Rizzo; fond father of Michael (Lynda) Baratta, Anna Marie (the late Dominick) Zitella and Frances Richied; dear grandmother of Michael (Kelley) Baratta, Dominick (Gina) Zitella, Martin (Sarah) Richied and the late Anthony Baratta; great-grandmother of five; Visitation Friday, August 11, 2006, 3...

Gerald Edward Miller, Sr.

Gerald Edward Miller, Sr.

Jul 31, 2006

Gerald Edward Miller, Sr., Korean War Army Veteran age 76, of Mayslake, Oak Brook formerly of Brookfield; beloved husband of the late Vivian A. Miller, nee Castelluccio; fond father of Michelle (Marius) Knudsen, Gerald Jr. (Sherrie) Miller, and Christine (Richard) Chaput; grandfather of Melissa Parks, Bridget (Rene) Chavez, Billy Knudsen, Stephanie Knudsen, Jason Miller, Brian Remsik, Megan Bellavia, Richard...

Elaine E. Sternad, Nee Lesak

Elaine E. Sternad, Nee Lesak

Jul 31, 2006

Elaine E. Sternad, nee Lesak, age 89, resident of North Riverside for 28 years and former 54 year resident of Berwyn. WW II Army WAAC Veteran. Beloved wife of the late Clarence R. Sternad. Loving mother of Marjorie J. Sternad, Thomas C. (Nancy) Sternad and Carl J. Sternad: grandmother of Brett, Lauren, Jason and Justin: Sister of Roy Lesak:...

Terry L. Demchuck

Terry L. Demchuck

Jul 29, 2006

Terry L. Demchuck, age 46, of Brookfield. beloved father of Jeffrey R. Demchuck; fond son of Sharon L. Demchuck, nee Smith and the late George L. Demchuck; dear brother of Jennifer A. Demchuck and Michelle (Garry Kays) Demchuck-Kays; uncle of Megan M. Kays and Travis J.G. Kays; family and friends gathering Saturday, July 29, 2006, 1 PM to 2...

Catherine C. Wisch, Nee Stack

Catherine C. Wisch, Nee Stack

Jul 29, 2006

Catherine C. Wisch, nee Stack, age 81 of La Grange Park, beloved wife of the late Robert C. Wisch; fond mother of Robertine Wisch, William P. Wisch and the late Sharon L. (Robert) Gribben; dear grandmother of Robert, Valerie, Sean, Sharon, Brett, Jennifer, Corey, Nicole, Catherine, William, Amy, William, Trudy, Robert, Crissy and Dawn; great-grandmother of 20; sister of...

Evadna J. Dennis, Nee Coburn

Evadna J. Dennis, Nee Coburn

Jul 28, 2006

Evadna J. Dennis, nee Coburn, age 81, of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late Charles Henry Dennis; fond mother of Cindy S. (Walter) Onysio and Tricia A. (Eric) Wahlstrom; dear grandmother of Amanda Onysio, Bobby Onysio, Carl Wahlstrom and Anna Wahlstrom; sister of Aline Jeffers, Warren (Mary) Coburn, Marjorie (Ernest) Gunser, Marilyn (Harry) Kasch the late Bob Coburn and...

Hildagarde M. Sedlar, Nee Kucaba

Hildagarde M. Sedlar, Nee Kucaba

Jul 27, 2006

Hildagarde M. Sedlar, nee Kucaba, age 91, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Joe Sedlar. Loving mother of Mike (Laura) Sedlar of Walnut, CA., Jim Sedlar of Brookfield, IL., and the late Maryfran Smith. Loving grandmother of Michele Smith of Spokane, WA., Christopher Smith of Chandler, AZ., Christina (Chad) Owens of Placentia, CA., Daniel (Jackie) Ochoa of Glendora,...

Edward H. Krusec

Edward H. Krusec

Jul 25, 2006

Edward H. Krusec, Air Force Veteran, age 73, of Berwyn. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Krusec, nee Davies and the late Marjorie Krusec, nee Urban. Loving father of Edward (Gail) Krusec, Henry (Desiree) Krusec, Robert Krusec, Ellyn (Richard) Jones, Carol (Thomas) Tedeschi and Ann M. Krusec; loving grandfather of Jennifer Krusec, Austin Krusec, Katherine Krusec, Richard Jones, Emily...

Thomas J. Cerkez

Thomas J. Cerkez

Jul 25, 2006

Thomas J. Cerkez, age 87, WW II Navy Veteran, formerly of La Grange Park and Berwyn, beloved husband of the late Elaine J. Cerkez, nee Fleishman. Loving father of Thomas J. III (Mary) Cerkez and Elaine M. (Gary) Raymond;. dear grandfather of Samantha Cerkez, Nathan Raymond, Samuel Raymond, Tova Raymond; brother to the late Lillian (the late Clarence) Cizek;...

Kristine S. Schwendt, Nee Swano

Kristine S. Schwendt, Nee Swano

Jul 15, 2006

Kristine S. Schwendt, nee Swano, age 71, of Brookfield. beloved wife of 52 years to Edwin Schwendt; loving mother of Jill (William) Pruett, Thomas (Eileen) Schwendt and Susan (Michael) Hull; cherished grandmother of Emma Pruett, Erich Pruett, Evan Pruett, Kevin Schwendt and Colin Schwendt; treasured sister of Peter (Fran) Swano, William (Linda) Swano, Ann (Russell) Jablonski, and Kay (Michael)...

Florence Mueller, Nee Kamowske

Florence Mueller, Nee Kamowske

Jul 14, 2006

Florence Mueller, nee Kamowske, of Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Fred "Vic" Mueller; loving mother of Donald (Patricia) Mueller and Marilyn Mueller, loving grandmother of Elizabeth (Ordell) Walker and Paul (Mandy) Mueller; great grandmother of Elijah Walker. Sister to the late Mildred (the late Edward) Frank. Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2006 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M and...

John J. Gurke

John J. Gurke

Jul 10, 2006

John J. Gurke, age 89, of Berwyn. Beloved husband of the late Frances F. Gurke, nee Fredel; loving father of Carole Gurke, David (Karen) Gurke, Debra Jelinek and the late John Joseph (Fabienne) Gurke, Jr.; grandfather of John, Philip (Stephanie) and Tony (Jodi) Gurke, Jerry and Brad Jelinek, Amanda and Adam Gurke; great-grandfather of 4. Brother of George (Virginia)...

James “Jim” L. Mcdaniel

James “Jim” L. Mcdaniel

Jul 7, 2006

James "Jim" L. McDaniel, Korean War Army Veteran, age 77, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Dolores "Dolly" McDaniel, nee Stejskal; loving father of Amy (Gregor) Mitrenga; loving grandfather of Paige & Gavin; dear brother to Carolyn (Henry) Musal; Uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Thursday, July 6, 2006, from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, July 7,...

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