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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 &...

Rex W. Eineman

Rex W. Eineman

Jun 2, 2006

Rex W. Eineman, age 71, 10 year Veteran of the Unites States Air Force; 29 year resident of Brookfield, IL. Beloved husband of H. Jeane Eineman; loving father of Larry (Nancy) Eineman and Carol; fond grandfather of Matthew, Rachael and the late Louisa. Rex's children and grandchildren all currently reside in England. Rex was a purchasing manager in California...

John E. Groetsema, Sr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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