Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Lucas Knudsen, age 31, of Western Springs. Beloved son of Derrick (Maria) Knudsen and Debbie (Timothy Metzger) Knudsen; grandson of Judith Knudsen, nee Boucek, Roger Knudsen and the late Lois Deno, nee Murray; brother of Jacob Metzger and Emily Metzger; step brother of Matt Metzger, Sarah Metzger and Andrew Metzger; nephew of Denise (Michael) Grazian and Dawn Kannon; cousin Maren...

Mar 9, 2024

Michael A. Spielman, Sr., age 75 of Brookfield. U.S. Naval Veteran. Beloved husband of Barbara Spielman, nee Kramer; fond father of Michael A. (Carla) Spielman, Jr., Daniel W. (Jennifer) Spielman and Mary L. (Jeremie) Kennedy; grandfather of Natalie, Ava, Claire, Cameron and John; dear son of late Lowell and the late Ann Spielman, nee Balich; brother of Carol Karel, Susan...

Mar 8, 2024

Richard A. Koprowski, age 79, Navy Veteran, of Brookfield.  Beloved Husband of Bernadine Koprowski, nee Unewitz ; loving father of Corinne (Frank) Ostrowski, Jeanette (Josh) King and Lauren (Brad) Cory; grandfather of Tavin and Grantley Ostrowski, Dylan, Brianna and Benji King, Lila and Lucy Cory; brother of Judy (Dick) Keslik and the late Clement  Koprowski ; uncle of many nieces...

Mar 7, 2024

Claudean A. Champagne, nee Chavers, age 87, of Burr Ridge, IL, formerly of Brookfield, IL,  Lafayette Colorado and Batesville, AR. Beloved wife of the late Jean Champagne; loving mother of Elaine (Mark) Pesavento, Tim Skarbonkiewicz, Sheila (Bruce) Allen and the late Alicia (Mike Koonce) Antoon; devoted grandmother of James Pesavento, Melissa (Chris) Bollinger, Robert (Dorothy Touponce) Pesavento, Andrew (Maureen) Pesavento,...

Mar 7, 2024

Lucas Knudsen, age 31, of Western Springs. Beloved son of Derrick (Maria) Knudsen and Debbie (Timothy Metzger) Knudsen; grandson of Judith Knudsen, nee Boucek, Roger Knudsen and the late Lois Deno, nee Murray; brother of Jacob Metzger and Emily Metzger; step brother of Matt Metzger, Sarah Metzger and Andrew Metzger; nephew of Denise (Michael) Grazian and Dawn Kannon; cousin...

Mar 7, 2024

Janet Olsen, nee Curda, age 84, lifelong resident of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Wilfred (Maureen) Olsen, Steven (Neuza) Olsen, Richard Olsen, Michael Olsen and Diane Olsen; beloved grandmother / Nana of Meaghan (Tim) Martinak, Timothy (Denika) Olsen, Catherine (Nick) Izzo, Shannon Olsen and Sean Olsen; great grandmother of Charlotte, Claire, Cleo and Isla.

Services & Interment Private...

Mar 6, 2024

Rosaline Wachowicz, nee Pacenti, age 101 of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Walter Wachowicz, Sr.; loving mother of Walter Wachowicz, Jr. and Judy (Tom) Vaile; dear grandmother of Jennifer Vaile and Allison Vaile; preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses Louis (Irene), Angelena (Albert), Joseph, Samuel (Ann), Jennie, John (Louise) and Dominic (Josephine); aunt of many...

Mar 4, 2024

Claudean A. Champagne, nee Chavers, age 87, of Burr Ridge, IL, formerly of Brookfield, IL,  Lafayette Colorado and Batesville, AR. Beloved wife of the late Jean Champagne; loving mother of Elaine (Mark) Pesavento, Tim Skarbonkiewicz, Sheila (Bruce) Allen and the late Alicia (Mike Koonce) Antoon; devoted grandmother of James Pesavento, Melissa (Chris) Bollinger, Robert (Dorothy Touponce) Pesavento, Andrew (Maureen)...

Mar 2, 2024

Richard A. Koprowski, age 79, Navy Veteran, of Brookfield.  Beloved Husband of Bernadine Koprowski, nee Unewitz ; loving father of Corinne (Frank) Ostrowski, Jeanette (Josh) King and Lauren (Brad) Cory; grandfather of Tavin and Grantley Ostrowski, Dylan, Brianna and Benji King, Lila and Lucy Cory; brother of Judy (Dick) Keslik and the late Clement  Koprowski ; uncle of many...

Mar 1, 2024

James Arthur Bruce, age 86, of Chicago. Air Force Veteran. Son of Arthur L. Bruce and Evelyn K. Bruce, nee Kirsch. Peacefully passed away at home surrounded with family and friends. Jim graduated from St. Philomena Grade School, St. Philips High School, Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Roosevelt University. He proudly served our nation in the Air Force, went...

Mar 1, 2024

Mark William Melzer, age 54, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Suzanne Warda; loving son of Kathleen and Paul Szachnitowski, nee Wagner and the late William Melzer; brother of Christopher (partner: Anne Peterson) and Jarrett (Sky) their children Zach and Nixie; stepbrother of Andrea (Dave Kelly); adored son in law of Robert Warda Sr. and the late Celeste Warda; brother...

Feb 29, 2024

Dorothy K. Husa, nee Knol, age 94 of Riverside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Robert Husa; loving mother of Robert (Rosemarie) Husa, Carol Kartje and Lorene (Larry) O’Connell; dear grandmother of Nicholas (Shannon) DeVincent, Elizabeth Kartje, Catherine Kartje, Charles O’Connell, Margaret O’Connell, Clare O’Connell; great grandmother of Ryder DeVincent and Rowan DeVincent; predeceased by all of her...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael A. Spielman, Sr., age 75 of Brookfield. U.S. Naval Veteran. Beloved husband of Barbara Spielman, nee Kramer; fond father of Michael A. (Carla) Spielman, Jr., Daniel W. (Jennifer) Spielman and Mary L. (Jeremie) Kennedy; grandfather of Natalie, Ava, Claire, Cameron and John; dear son of late Lowell and the late Ann Spielman, nee Balich; brother of Carol Karel,...

Feb 24, 2024

Dorothy K. Husa, nee Knol, age 94 of Riverside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Robert Husa; loving mother of Robert (Rosemarie) Husa, Carol Kartje and Lorene (Larry) O'Connell; dear grandmother of Nicholas (Shannon) DeVincent, Elizabeth Kartje, Catherine Kartje, Charles O'Connell, Margaret O'Connell, Clare O'Connell; great grandmother of Ryder DeVincent and Rowan DeVincent; predeceased by all of...

Feb 23, 2024

James Arthur Bruce, age 86, of Chicago. Air Force Veteran. Son of Arthur L. Bruce and Evelyn K. Bruce, nee Kirsch. Peacefully passed away at home surrounded with family and friends.

Jim graduated from St. Philomena Grade School, St. Philips High School, Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Roosevelt University. He proudly served our nation in the...

Feb 20, 2024

Bradley Schlueter, age 69 of Western Springs, Beloved husband of Linda Schlueter, nee Jeske; loving father of Amy Schlueter and Holly Schlueter; dear grandfather of Gabriel Hogan; brother of the late Gary Schlueter; Brad was predeceased by his parents Robert and JoAnn Schlueter; long time companion of Mylee (the family dog). Visitation Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 3 P.M. to...

Feb 17, 2024

Pietro DiPalomares, age 66 of Countryside. Beloved father of Pamella DiPalomares, Hannah DiPalomares, Peter DiPalomares, Paula DiPalomares; dear grandfather of Julian Martinez, Caspian DiPalomares and Maximus DiPalomares; former spouse of Yadira DiPalomares and Laura Hruska; missed by his large extended family in Mexico. Siblings: Catarino Palomares, Rogelio Palomares, Lidia Palomares (passed), Lucila Palomares, Martha Palomares, David Palomares, Sergio Palomares (passed),...

Feb 14, 2024

Bradley Schlueter, age 69 of Western Springs, Beloved husband of Linda Schlueter, nee Jeske; loving father of Amy Schlueter and Holly Schlueter; dear grandfather of Gabriel Hogan; brother of the late Gary Schlueter; Brad was predeceased by his parents Robert and JoAnn Schlueter; long time companion of Mylee (the family dog).

Visitation Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from...

Feb 13, 2024

Antoinette Gersch, nee Walach, age 88 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Norbert J. Gersch; fond mother of Laura Gersch, Tom (Susan) Gersch and Cheryl (Mike) Duffy; honorary mother of Terri Kopija; dear grandmother of Grace, Ben and Sam Gersch; sister of the late Steve Walach.

Visitation Thursday, February 15 , 2024, from 9:30...

Feb 10, 2024

Ann Linsner, nee Musgrove, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Charles Linsner; fond mother of Jennifer Linsner and Mark Linsner; Ann was predeceased by her brothers Robert (the late Nancy) Musgrove and William Musgrove; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Mass 11 A.M. at St. Barbara...