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Louise E. Block, Nee Klafker
Dec 29, 2005
Louise E. Block, nee Klafker, age 94, of Brookfield. beloved wife of the late Otto W. Block: fond mother of Ruth (John) Smat, Cynthia (Darryl) Garbars and Carl (Joanna) Block: dear grandmother of Kurt (Kathleen) Garbars, Kevin (Kelly) Garbars, David (Tina) Smat, Jeffrey Smat, Justin Block and Allison Block: great-grandmother of 6: Visitation Wednesday, December 28, 2005, 3 PM...
Aloysuis J. Miziura, Aka Lloyd J. Mizura
Dec 24, 2005
Aloysuis J. Miziura, aka Lloyd J. Mizura, U.S. Army Air Corp. 54th Troop Carrier Wing, Vet. WWII, age 80, of Countryside, IL, formerly of Cicero, IL, December 24, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Violet Mizura, nee Angelucci; loving father of Lloyd J. Mizura , Mark (Nancy) Mizura, Ann (Tom) Banaszak, Deborah (James) Borden; devoted grandfather of Jennifer Banaszak,...
James J. Jindra
Dec 23, 2005
James J. Jindra, age 69, of Brookfield, formerly of Lisle. beloved husband of Lillian M. nee Laga; fond father of Frank A., Kathann M. (Andy) Grimson, Jeffrey J., Scott W. (Carol) and Stephan J. (Julia); dear grandfather of Ashley Jackson, Jason Honings, James and Rebecca Jindra; great-grandfather of Christian, Taylor and Payton Honings; brother of William (Barbara) Jindra; Member...
Beatrice M. Rada, Nee Francl
Dec 22, 2005
Beatrice M. Rada, nee Francl, age 91 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Joseph Rada; loving mother of Robert (Barbara) Rada and Jeannette Leverenz; loving grandmother of Mark Leverenz, Patrick Rada, Bryan (Annee) Rada, Jennifer (David) Pincuspy; loving great grandmother of Alyssa and Courtney Pincuspy; dear sister to Lillian (the late Frank) Losser and James (Louise) Francl. Aunt of many...
Ruth R. Dau, Nee Vobruba
Dec 20, 2005
Ruth R. Dau, nee Vobruba, age 81, of Berwyn. beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Dau; fond mother of the late William Stastny; step-mother of Dawn (Paul) Jenkins; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of two; dear sister of Evelyn (the late Henry) Koeritz; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Monday, December 19, 2005, 3 PM to 8 PM...
Catherine L. Fischer, Nee Emsel
Dec 19, 2005
Catherine L. Fischer, nee Emsel, age 91, of Brookfield. beloved wife of the late Anton Fischer; fond mother of Arlene (Donald) Steinhagen, William (Inge) Fischer and Robert (Pamela) Fischer; dear grandmother of Jon Steinhagen, Donna (Michael) Roth, Steven Steinhagen, Patrick (Julie) Fischer and Jennifer Fischer; great-grandmother of Jackson Roth; Visitation Monday, December 19, 2005, Noon to 2 PM at...
William A. Purl
Dec 19, 2005
William A. Purl, age 85, of La Grange Park, formerly of Chicago. WW II Navy Veteran. Deputy District Chief and Chicago Fire Fighter for 30 Years. beloved husband of Pat Purl, nee Patek; best dad of Sandy Purl, Billy (Fiancé Judy Turilli) Purl, Tom (Linda) Purl, Donna (Darren) Vilmin and Jim (Lynn) Purl; dear grandfather of Tom Purl, Mike...
Frank E. Druszkowski Jr.
Dec 12, 2005
Frank E. Druszkowski Jr., age 79, of Brookfield, WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of Matilda Druszkowski, nee Obhlidal; fond father of Barbara (James) Liska and Michael (Dawn) Svacha; dear grandfather of 7; great-grandfather of 2; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday, December 11, 2005, 2 PM to 9 PM and Monday, December 12, 2005, 10:30 AM...
Steven A. Galanek
Dec 9, 2005
Steven A. Galanek, age 20, of Homer Glen, formerly of La Grange, beloved son of Joseph John Galanek and Blanca Aurora Galanek, nee Arroyo; fond brother of John Joseph Galanek and Vincent Karl Galanek; dear grandson of Bertha Galanek, nee Stancel, John Galanek, Aurora Arroyo, nee Huerta and the late Candelario Arroyo; and close friend to many; Visitation Thursday,...
Edward J. Bielanski
Dec 7, 2005
Edward J. Bielanski, age 68, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Joan Bielanski, nee Sliwinski: loving father of Edward (Judy) Bielanski, Robert Bielanski and David (Holly) Bielanski: proud grandfather of Brett, Mark, Josef and Julianna: dear brother of Eugene (Betty) Bielanski, Robert (Carol) Heywood and Arlene (William) Sage: fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday, December 5,...
Margaret A. Lopatka, Nee Jirasek
Dec 5, 2005
Margaret A. Lopatka, nee Jirasek, age 86, of Brookfield formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of Fred J. Lopatka for 57 years. Loving mother of Karen M. (Ken) Van Swearingen and Veronica A. (Frank) Piotrowski; sister to Anne (John) Kelly, Rose Marie Jirasek and the late Arnold and Frank Jirasek . Visitation Sunday, December 4, 2005 from 2 P.M....
Eugenia “Jean” M. Grusz
Dec 1, 2005
Eugenia "Jean" M. Grusz, age 88, of La Grange Park, loving sister of the late Theodosia "Tess" Grusz, Daniel Grusz and Leona S. Grusz; fond aunt of Janice K. (Walter) Feulner, great-aunt of Jason Grusz and Tara Miller; Visitation Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Thursday, December 1, 2005, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at...
Jennifer M. Henrickson
Nov 25, 2005
Jennifer M. Henrickson, age 28, Suddenly of Brookfield. beloved daughter of Marianne Henrickson, nee Albrecht, and the late Roy N. Henrickson; dear sister of Roy N. (Lisa) Henrickson II; fond niece to many aunts and uncles; Family gathering Friday, November 25, 2005, 1 P.M. to time of Service 3 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street,...
Titiana ”Jean” J. Brejcha, Nee Sparks
Nov 24, 2005
Titiana "Jean" J. Brejcha, nee Sparks, slipped away peacefully on November 24, 2005. Attaining the age of 89, Jean missed celebrating her 90th birthday by a matter of days. She was a resident of North Riverside since 1955, more recently of Tinley Park, IL. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Mylo, in 1976. She leaves behind her...
Mary Frances Isherwood, Nee Walsh
Nov 23, 2005
Mary Frances Isherwood, nee Walsh, age 85, of Westchester, formerly of La Grange Park. beloved wife of John Joseph Isherwood; fond mother of Michael (Michele) Isherwood, Kelli (Paul) Dunn and Pam (Robert) Kosner; dear grandmother of Anthony Isherwood, Adam Isherwood, Kathryn Kosner, John Kosner and Anne Kosner; sister of the late John L. (Rita) Walsh II, Raymond (the late...
Mary Jane Vogt, Nee Bruno
Nov 18, 2005
Mary Jane Vogt, nee Bruno, age 79, of LaGrange Park; devoted wife and best friend of Raymond Vogt; loving mother of Joan (John) Norman and Jean (Stuart) Triolo; dear grandmother of Tracy and Emily Norman; sister of Millie (the late Mike) Sutera and Sarah (the late Joe) Gross. Visitation Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 3P.M. to 9 P.M. and...
Theodore W. Jage
Nov 16, 2005
Theodore W. Jage, age 71, of Brookfield. Air Force Korean War Veteran. beloved husband of Judith G. Jage, nee Srb; fond father of Anthony (Eva) Jage, Michael (Markie) Jage, Catherine Higgs and David Higgs; dear grandfather of Jax Jage, Jayden Jage, Jazor Jage, Kendalyn Jage, Kenzlee Jage and Nichole Higgs; brother of Margaret Budz, Shirley Huff and the late...
John F. “Cj” Krolicki
Nov 16, 2005
John F. "CJ" Krolicki, Vietnam Army Veteran, age 63, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Linda M. Krolicki, nee Konecki. Loving father of John A. Krolicki, Joseph A. Krolicki and Frank L. Krolicki. Dear brother of Annamarie Krolicki and Audrey Krolicki. Brother-in-law of Leonard Konecki, Jr. and Mildred Gniadek. Uncle of Christine (Jordan) Platt and Cheryl (Michael) Toohey. Longtime best...
Jean P. Bucci, Nee Pennino
Nov 15, 2005
Jean P. Bucci, nee Pennino, age 93, of Brookfield. beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Bucci; fond mother of Angelo (Diane) Bucci; dear grandmother of Dr. Angela (Dr. Tim) Bucci-Budnik, Donna (Tom) Yehl and John (fiancé Amy Reis) Bucci; great-grandmother of Samantha Serafin, Richard Budnik, Emma Yehl, Morgan Reis, Alexander Budnik, Evan Budnik, Grace Yehl and Joseph Bucci;...
Loretta Vranek, Nee Zatorski
Nov 12, 2005
Loretta Vranek, nee Zatorski, age 73, of Riverside. beloved wife of the late Jaroslav "Jerry" C. Vranek; fond mother of Stephen A. (Marianne) Vranek, Robert J. Vranek, Lawrence J. Vranek and William J. (Aprille) Vranek; proud grandmother of Ashley Vranek, Taylour Vranek, Kaitlyn Vranek, Olivia Vranek, Ryan Vranek, Samantha Kendell, Ian Vranek and Emily Vranek; sister of Fred (Lydia)...
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