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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,...

George William Barrington, Jr.

George William Barrington, Jr.

Jul 6, 2006

George William Barrington, Jr., age 97, of Church Creek, Arlington Heights; formerly of Mt. Prospect and Westchester. Beloved husband of Estella Barrington, nee Gogla and the late Elvira A. Barrington, nee Pittelkow; father of Diana Lukes and George William (Nancy) Barrington III. Grandfather of 2 and great-grandfather of 4. Visitation Thursday, July 6, 2006 from 10:30 A.M. to time...

Ingrid Winther, Nee Salvesen

Ingrid Winther, Nee Salvesen

Jul 5, 2006

Ingrid Winther, nee Salvesen, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and three daughters on July 5, 2006. Ingrid was a survivor, who courageously battled cancer for over 16 years. She was born in July 1930 at the lighthouse her father operated in Langesund, Norway. She was the sixth of seven children and is survived by her brother...

Edward Kestley

Edward Kestley

Jul 3, 2006

Edward Kestley, age 78, of Brookfield, Korean War Army Veteran. beloved son of the late Charles Kestley and Anna Kestley, nee Samel; fond brother of Irene (the late Robert) Cast; dear uncle of Corinne (Michael) Mc Corkle, Thomas (Carla) Cast and Michael Cast; great-uncle of Alex Mc Corkle, Christopher Mc Corkle and Daniel Cast; Memorial gathering Monday, July 3,...

Peter C. Tenuto

Peter C. Tenuto

Jul 2, 2006

Peter C. Tenuto, age 82, WWII Marine Corp Veteran, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Frances T. Tenuto, nee DiZonno; devoted father of Jim Tenuto and Jerrold (Mary) Tenuto; loving grandfather of Christie, Jimmy, Nick and Peter; great-grandfather of Kaitlyn; brother to Vincent (Josephine) Tenuto and the late Rachael Tenuto. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday...

Alicia G. Santana-Krause

Alicia G. Santana-Krause

Jun 29, 2006

Alicia G. Santana-Krause, age 45, of Berwyn; beloved wife of Arthur Krause; loving mother of Matthew and Isabella; Dear daughter of Maura Meza-Castaneda and the late Guillermo Felipe Santana; sister of Ivonne Castaneda, Lourdes Santana-Meza, and Carlos Castaneda; Visitation Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday, June 29, 2006, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at...

Walter Roman

Walter Roman

Jun 27, 2006

Walter Roman, age 70, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Bette Roman, nee Schwarz; fond father of David (Cindy Ann) Roman, Debra (Steven) Wieland and Cindy Roman; dear grandfather of 3; brother of Edmond (Janet) Roman; Visitation Monday, June 26, 2006, 3 PM to 9 PM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Will Lie in State...

Karen Lynn Baldwin, Nee Koch

Karen Lynn Baldwin, Nee Koch

Jun 27, 2006

Karen Lynn Baldwin, nee Koch, age 65, of Westchester; beloved wife of the late Wayne L. Baldwin; dear mother of Kristyn Dautovski, Kevin (Georgia) Baldwin, and Beth (Clyde) Howard; fond Grandmother of Robert Dautovski, Kyle Howard, Cory Howard, Cody Howard and Jackie ; sister of Russell (Gloria) Koch; sister-in-law of Robert Baldwin; Visitation Monday June 26, 2006, 3 P.M....

Gregory T. Dryz

Gregory T. Dryz

Jun 26, 2006

Gregory T. Dryz, age 90, of Lisle, formerly of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Dryz, nee Schweiger; fond father of Marge Rossman, Patricia (Ron) Simpson, Mary Louise (Ben III) Shipper, Roberta DeCillo, Jean (Patrick) Chapin, Donna (Rick) Broquet, Maureen Dvorak and the late Gregory Joseph Dryz; dear grandfather of Theresa...

Dorothy Ruth Loehman, Nee Holubik

Dorothy Ruth Loehman, Nee Holubik

Jun 22, 2006

Dorothy Ruth Loehman, nee Holubik, age 79, of Brookfield, formerly of Broadview; beloved wife of the late Fred H. Loehman; loving mother of William (Susan) Loehman; sister of Charles (the late Dolores) Holubik, Richard Holubik, and the late Robert (Lillian) Holubik and Marilyn Holubik; aunt of many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; Visitation Wednesday, June 21,...

Marten Van Beveren

Marten Van Beveren

Jun 21, 2006

Marten Van Beveren, age 80, of La Grange, WW II Marine Veteran. Owner of C.J. Dorff Mfg. beloved husband of Patricia L. Van Beveren, nee Dorff; fond father of Marten (Mary Jane) Van Beveren III, Howard P. Van Beveren, Steven (Julie) Van Beveren, Gerald (Donna) Van Beveren and Dale Van Beveren; dear grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of 2; brother...

Manuel Gonzalez Sr.

Manuel Gonzalez Sr.

Jun 14, 2006

Manuel Gonzalez Sr., age 98, of Chicago, formerly of Brookfield. beloved husband of the late Trinidad Gonzalez, nee Hernandez; fond father of Sylvia (the late Sam) Martinez, the late Oscar (Mercedes) Gonzalez, Haime (Beatrice) Gonzalez and Hector (Maria) Gonzalez; dear grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 22; great-great-grandfather of 6; Visitation Wednesday, June 14, 2006, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM...

Carol K. Brunette, Nee Killeen

Carol K. Brunette, Nee Killeen

Jun 10, 2006

Carol K. Brunette, nee Killeen, age 82, of Melrose Park, formerly of Wheaton and North Riverside; beloved wife of the late William T. Brunette; dear mother of W. Kerry (Martha) Brunette, Mark S. Brunette, and Brian (Jill) Brunette; grandmother of Kiel Brunette, Meghan Brunette, Kory Brunette, Bridget Brunette, and Kaitlin Brunette. Visitation Monday, June 10, 2006 from 10 A.M....

Mary R. Hickey, Nee Hennigan

Mary R. Hickey, Nee Hennigan

Jun 9, 2006

Mary R. Hickey, nee Hennigan, age 99, of Westchester, formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late William L. Hickey; loving mother of Mary Norine (the late Richard) Ceplecha and the late Ann Ellen Hickey; dear grandmother of Joseph Ceplecha, Richard (Karen) Ceplecha and James (Susan) Ceplecha; great-grandmother of Nicole Neuman, James Neuman, Lauren Ceplecha, Brandon Ceplecha,...

Veta Romolt

Veta Romolt

Jun 7, 2006

Veta Romolt, age 89 of Bolingbrook, formerly of Brookfield and Joliet. Loving sister of Oscar (Evelyn) Romolt and the late Abe Romolt, Ben Romolt, Clara Cornick. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 10 A.M. to time of service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Westlawn...

Patricia Earl, Nee Boxlightner

Patricia Earl, Nee Boxlightner

Jun 3, 2006

Patricia Earl, nee Boxlightner, age 67, of Cicero, formerly of Chicago; dear mother of Edward (Janet Kalderon) Earl, Dan (Linda) Earl, and Deborah (Anthony) Earl-Wunsh; grandmother of Jacob Wunsh; sister of Fred (Karen) Boxlightner, Theresa Baldwin; life long friend of Raymond Schneider; former spouse of Ralph Earl; Interment, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside; Family &...

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