John E. Groetsema, Sr.
May 31, 2006
John E. Groetsema, Sr. age 87, WWII Army Veteran, of Spring Grove, formerly of Berwyn; beloved husband of the late Ann Marie Groetsema, nee Zolnierczyk; fond father of John (Karen) E. Groetsema Jr. and Judy (Ron) Koziarz; dear grandfather of Kris (John) Gauger, Scott (Maureen) Koziarz and Joshua (Jill) Groetsema; great-grandfather of 5; brother of Eleanor Fitzgerald and Robert...
William Otto Krause
May 28, 2006
William Otto Krause, age 56 of Lockport, New York, formerly of Brookfield, IL. Beloved brother of Rev. Paul (Karren) Krause and Terry (Clara) Krause; dear uncle of 3; William was a Product Inspector for Delphi Thermal. Services were held at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Clarendon Hills, IL. Information...
Fred T. Werner, Jr.
May 22, 2006
Fred T. Werner, Jr. age 56, of Bridgeview, formerly of Berwyn. beloved son of the late Fred T. Werner, Sr, and Florence Werner, nee Crawford; fond brother of Wanda (Karol) Leonard, Dawn (Doug) Anderson and Bonnie (Tony) Cervone; dear uncle of 13; great-uncle of 3; Visitation Monday, May 22, 2006, 11 AM to time of Service 12 Noon at...
Carolyn Price, Nee Ervin
May 19, 2006
Carolyn Price, nee Ervin, age 65, a 40-year resident of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Pete Price; loving mother of David (Debbie) Price; loving grandmother of Dylan, Tabatha, Cole and Nick; dear sister to Jim Ervin of Ginger Creek, Rockford, IL and Connie Shanks of Bloomsfield, MO. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 3...
Susan Cipar, Nee Valusek
May 18, 2006
Susan Cipar, nee Valusek, age 90, of Oak Lawn. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Cipar. Loving mother of Debbie Cipar (Moustafa) Wassel. Visitation Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Brookfield. Will lie in state at Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church, Corner of 31st Street...
Helen Fermo, Nee Katz
May 18, 2006
Helen Fermo, nee Katz, age 82, of Lyons. Beloved wife of Michael Fermo; loving mother of James (Lorraine) Fermo; Graveside service Thursday, May 18, 2006; 2 P.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Fred J. Lopatka
May 15, 2006
Fred J. Lopatka, age 91, of Naperville formerly of Brookfield and North Riverside. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret A. Lopatka, nee Jirasek; loving father of Karen M. (Ken) Van Swearingen and Veronica A. (Frank) Piotrowski; brother of Arthur (Anne) Lopatka and the late Thaddeus (Elaine) Lopatka. Visitation Sunday, May 14, 2006, 2 PM to 9...
Joseph B. Vodraska
May 15, 2006
Joseph B. Vodraska, age 88, of Venice, FL. beloved husband of the late Eleanor M. Vodraska, nee Novak; loving father of Joseph C. (Joan) Vodraska and Robert L. (Donna) Vodraska; dear grandfather of Joseph R. Vodraska, Cyndi (Matt) Ryan, Jeffrey (Wendi) Vodraska and Robert J. (Jennifer) Vodraska; great-grandfather of Ashley, Rebecca, Joey, Justin, Zachery and Kristina; Visitation Sunday, May...
Mabel Laura Alma Scaturo, Nee Toepper
May 13, 2006
Mabel Laura Alma Scaturo, nee Toepper, age 91 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Scaturo: loving mother of Karen (Jerry) Heller and Douglas (Janis) Scaturo: grandmother of Daniel (Annamarie) Heller, Andrew (Mary Beth) Heller and Michael Scaturo: great grandmother of Cooper Hellersister of Marvin (the late Eleanor) Toepper and four deceased brothers and one deceased...
Anne O. “Auntie Anne” Strobel, Nee Ohler
May 12, 2006
Anne O. "Auntie Anne" Strobel, nee Ohler, age 97, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Strobel: sister of the late Chester (the late Florence) Ohler: sister-in-law of Margaret (the late Charles Sr.) Sigwalt: aunt of the late Daniel (Mary) Ohler, and Thomas (Sandra) Ohler: great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May...
Paul Belchak
May 11, 2006
Paul Belchak age 88, of Chicago, WW II Coast Guard Veteran. Lover of people, animals, nature and baseball. beloved husband of the late Marion Belchak, nee Vrba; fond father of Frank Belchak and Martin (Marijo) Belchak, Cathy (Robert) Geraghty and the late Paul Belchak JR. ; dear grandfather of Paul Belchak and Marty Belchak; Visitation Wednesday, May 10, 2006,...
William S. Sivak, Sr.
May 9, 2006
William S. Sivak, Sr., Age 88, WWII and Korean War Army Veteran; of Sun City Center, Florida formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Mildred Sivak, nee Borsuk; dear father of William S. (Sharon) Sivak Jr., and Daniel J. (Patricia) Sivak; grandfather of Jennifer, Mark, Laura, Elizabeth, Emily, Dana and Alex; uncle of Eileen Zitnik and Roberta Santino; cousin of...
Eleanor E. Krusec, Nee Davies
May 8, 2006
Eleanor E. Krusec, nee Davies, age 78, of Naperville formerly of Berwyn. Loving mother of Edward (Gail) Krusec, Henry (Desiree) Krusec, Robert Krusec, Ellyn (Richard) Jones and Carol (Thomas) Tedeschi; loving grandmother of Jennifer Krusec, Austin Krusec, Katherine Krusec, Richard Jones, Emily Krusec, Carol Jones, Camden Krusec, Kristen Jones, Daniel Tedeschi, Samuel Tedeschi, Rachel Krusec, Madison Krusec, Stefanie Krusec;...
Panagiota “Pat” N. Velisaris, Nee Georgiou
May 7, 2006
Panagiota "Pat" N. Velisaris, nee Georgiou, of Brookfield, was called to the Lord on May 7, 2006. Born in Assos, Corinth, Greece, she is the daughter of the late George Georgiou and Paraskevi Georgiou, nee Georga; devoted wife of the late Nicholas C. Velisaris; loving mother of Georgia Velisaris of Naperville and Chris (Mary) Velisaris of La Grange; adoring...
Virginia A. Kramer, Nee Kosowski
May 6, 2006
Virginia A. Kramer, nee Kosowski, age 83, of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late Fred C. Kramer; fond sister-in-law of Loretta Kosowski: Visitation Saturday, May 6, 2006, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. and at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Saturday 11 A.M. Interment Forest Home Cemetery; Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
James E. Short
Apr 29, 2006
James E. Short, age 83, of La Grange Park, Veteran. Beloved husband of Gladys Short, nee Turner. Visitation Friday, April 28, 2006, 2 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, April 29, 2006, 10:30 AM To 11 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, Funeral Saturday 11 AM. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com...
George J. Kuchta
Apr 27, 2006
George J. Kuchta, age 80, of Lyons, WW II Navy Veteran. beloved husband of Wanda M. Kuchta, nee Konieczny; fond father of Frances (Richard) Sotir, Lawrence Kuchta, Stephen (Brenda) Kuchta, Deborah (Neil) Church, Kenneth Kuchta and Mary (Patrick Sr.) Crowley; dear grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 5; brother of Lottie Beranek; Visitation Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 2 P.M. to...
William Joseph Johnson
Apr 20, 2006
William Joseph Johnson, age 72, Army Korean War Veteran, of Countryside. Beloved husband of Donna M. Johnson, nee Moran. Loving father of Debra (Dennis) Dunn, stepfather of Liza Munson, Kelly (Robert) Salvato and Erin (Eddie) Finch; grandfather of Ryan, Luke and Nicole Dunn; step grandfather of 5. Visitation Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday,...
Frank C. Rus
Apr 18, 2006
Frank C. Rus, Navy Veteran, age 76, of La Grange Park. Loving husband of Martha "Marti" A. Rus, nee Katich. Loving father of Frank C. (Randi) Rus Jr., Steven (Lynn) Rus, Debra "Debby" (Randy) Richey, Pamela "Pam" (Cliff) Haines and Laura Jean "Laurie" (Earl) Vraney. Loving Grandfather of Marideth Rus, Darren Rus, William "Billy" Richey, Frank C Rus III...
Stanley L. Czarnik
Apr 17, 2006
Stanley L. Czarnik, age 83, of Brookfield. WW II Navy Veteran. beloved husband of Shirley Czarnik, nee Legieza; fond father of Martha Ann (Lance) Thompson, Charity (William) Geary, Faith Czarnik and Hope (John) Scimeca; dear grandfather of 9; Visitation Sunday, April 16, 2006, 4 PM to 8 PM and Monday April 17, 2006, 8:30 AM to 9 AM at...
