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Ruth M. Woods, Nee Raaum

Ruth M. Woods, Nee Raaum

Oct 26, 2004

Ruth M. Woods, nee Raaum, age 85, of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late James R. Woods; fond mother of James L. (Charlotte) Woods, Larry (Peggy) Woods, and Cheryl Boscamp; grandmother of Vicky Strumillo, Shelley Boscamp, Kelly (Jamie) Waller, Dottie Boscamp, Mandy (Chris) Cloud, and Ashley Woods; great grandmother of Ethan: Sister of Mildred Thompson and Clifford Raaum; aunt...

Clarence Backus

Clarence Backus

Oct 25, 2004

Clarence Backus, age 80, WWII 2nd Division Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary Backus, nee Uher. Loving father of Philip (Stacey) Backus and John Backus. Grandpa of four. Brother to Francis Helems, and the late Lorriane Willmore, Helen McGrath, Neva Logdson and Philip Backus. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 24, 2004 from 2 P.M. to...

Mary A. Kovarik, Nee Hnatovic

Mary A. Kovarik, Nee Hnatovic

Oct 23, 2004

Mary A. Kovarik, nee Hnatovic, age 90, of Georgetown, TX; formerly of Lyons and Berwyn; beloved wife of the late James Kovarik; fond mother of James F. (Charlene) Kovarik; dear aunt of Marion (Richard) Dusek, John (Barbara) Hnatovic, and Robert Hnatovic; Visitation Friday, October 22, 2004, 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday, October 23, 2004, 8:45 A.M. to...

Olga Goles, Nee Daubek

Olga Goles, Nee Daubek

Oct 22, 2004

Olga Goles, nee Daubek, age 93, of Poplar Grove, formerly of La Grange Park. beloved wife of the late George N. Goles; loving mother of David Paul (Pamela) Goles and the late Dr. Gordon George Goles; dear grandmother of Laura Jean Goles Fabian, Mark Gordon (Karen) Goles, Kristine Michelle (David) Gustafson, Edward Robert (Apple) Goles, David Scott (Kathy) Goles,...

Georgiana B. Klaud, Nee Kostka

Georgiana B. Klaud, Nee Kostka

Oct 21, 2004

Georgiana B. Klaud, nee Kostka, passed on October 21, 2004 at the age 89, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, formerly of Brookfield; beloved wife of the late George R. Klaud; dear mother of Stuart (Cheryl) Klaud and the late Michael (Nancy) Klaud; grandmother of Blake Klaud, Lisa Klaud, and Lindsay Klaud; sister of Louise Kostka, James Kostka, Antony Kostka, Jerry Kostka,...

Emma Marie Lilly

Emma Marie Lilly

Oct 16, 2004

Emma Marie Lilly, age 11, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of Brookfield and Addison. beloved daughter of Keith F. Lilly and Joelle V. Lilly, nee Straniero; loving granddaughter of Frank Lilly, Helen Lilly, nee Malysiak, and Angelo Straniero and Velia Straniero, nee Arquilla; dear nieces of many aunts and uncles; Visitation Friday, October 15, 2004, 3 PM to 9...

Berryle D. Handy, Nee Gruner

Berryle D. Handy, Nee Gruner

Oct 16, 2004

Berryle D. Handy, nee Gruner, age 99, of Lombard, formerly of Broadview. Beloved wife of the late Willis Handy. Loving mother of Barbara (the late Eugene) Frank. Loving grandma of Michael (Vivian) Frank, Julie (Joseph) McNulty, Steven (Cathy) Frank. Great-grandmother of 10. Loving sister to the late William (Lenora) Gruner. Memorial Gathering, Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 1:00 P.M....

Frank P. Linkus

Frank P. Linkus

Oct 13, 2004

Frank P. Linkus, age 85, of Brookfield, formerly of Roseland, IL. WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of Josephine D. Linkus, nee Zikas; fond father of Ken Linkus, Lorraine (Ken) Lipinski and Ann (Tom) Lukas;Dear grandfather of Laurel (Dan) McMahon, Jesse Lukas, Ryan Lukas and Lindsey Lukas; brother of the late Al Linkus and Joe Linkus; uncle of many...

Laurie M. Baranowski, Nee Okrzesik

Laurie M. Baranowski, Nee Okrzesik

Oct 12, 2004

Laurie M. Baranowski, nee Okrzesik, age 88, of La Grange Park, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late John Baranowski. Loving mother of Bernardien (Bert) Austin PhD., Cynthia Baranowski (Randal) Ligocki and Connie Schwanz. Loving grandmother of B.J. (Lisa) Austin, Geoffrey Austin, Kim (John, Jr.) Franczyk, Chris (Amanda) Austin, Valeri (Marc) LeBeau, Dan (Kelsey) Austin, Julie (John, Jr.)...

Edith G. Hayes, Nee Haubrock

Edith G. Hayes, Nee Haubrock

Oct 11, 2004

Edith G. Hayes, nee Haubrock, age 85, of Brookfield, Beloved wife of John H. Hayes; fond sister of Frances (the late George) LaBine; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Sunday, October 10, 2004, 3 PM to 9 PM and Monday, October 11, 2004, 10:30 AM to 11 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield....

Lottie Skowron, Nee Wiercioch

Lottie Skowron, Nee Wiercioch

Oct 11, 2004

Lottie Skowron, nee Wiercioch, age 92, of Downers Grove, formerly of La Grange Park. beloved wife of the late Frank A. Skowron; fond mother of Dolores (Charles) Bradley, Raymond (Janice) Skowron and Linda (Robert) Smetana; Dear grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 5. Visitation Sunday, October 10, 2004, 6 PM to 9 PM and Monday, October 11, 2004, 8:30...

Mary Kouba, Nee Vlcek

Mary Kouba, Nee Vlcek

Oct 7, 2004

Mary Kouba, nee Vlcek, age 98, of Brookfield, formerly of Chicago. beloved wife of the late Hynek Kouba; loving mother of Marion (Max) Grizzard, Dolores (Jacob) Jindela and Vera (the late Paul) Bayer; dear grandmother of Donna (Benny) Van Rijn, Tom (Amy) Bayer, Laura (Dan) Kehoe, Bill Bayer, James Jindela and Lisa (David) Santarelli; proud great-grandmother of 8; fond...

William Leon Preston M.D.

William Leon Preston M.D.

Oct 6, 2004

William Leon Preston M.D., age 56, of La Grange Park. beloved husband of Rebecca C. Preston M.D., nee McDonald; fond father of William Andrew Preston and Ellen Marie Preston; dear son of Mary (Bob Cowan) Preston, nee Stringham and the late Billie Preston; brother of Donald (Lillian) Preston, Marcia (Mark) Graham and Amber (Dennis) Smith; uncle of many nieces...

Katherine Lyzun, Nee Szybowska

Katherine Lyzun, Nee Szybowska

Oct 2, 2004

Katherine Lyzun, nee Szybowska, age 82, of Aurora, formerly of Westchester. beloved wife of Walter Lyzun; fond mother of Myron Lyzun and Eugene (Francesca) Lyzun; dear grandmother of Cinnamon Bergeron, Jessica Lyzun, Michael Lyzun, Nicole Noah and Jonathan Lyzun; great-grandmother of 4; Memorial Service Saturday, October 2, 2004, 3 PM, at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 6300 Bentley, Willowbrook. In...

George Edward Lange

George Edward Lange

Sep 30, 2004

George Edward Lange, age 79, of Brookfield; WWII and Korean War Navy Veteran; beloved husband of Muriel D. Lange, nee Feddersen; loving father of April (Jose) Marin and Karl (Diane) Lange; dear grandfather of Ashley Lange, Jeffrey Marin, and Steven Marin; brother of Ethel Goss and the late Pearl Habiger; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Wednesday, September...

Margaret “Peg” Sering, Nee Pahlman

Margaret “Peg” Sering, Nee Pahlman

Sep 30, 2004

Margaret "Peg" Sering, nee Pahlman, age 95, of Villa Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Adolph E. Sering; fond mother of Karen (Duane) Rapp; stepmother of the late Audrey (Bill) Laurent; dear grandmother of Jason (Jonda) Maus, Randy (Jenny) Maus, Sheri (Dennis) Malek, Vince (Theresa) Laurent, Michelle Perkins, Dawn (Mike) Roberts, Dan (Diane) Rapp, Doug (Lisa) Rapp and...

Clarence G. “Lefty” Honath

Clarence G. “Lefty” Honath

Sep 27, 2004

Clarence G. "Lefty" Honath, age 91, of Chicago. WW II Army Veteran. beloved husband of the late Celia Honath, nee Pasciak; fond father of Susan (Alec) Tutt-Parsons; dear grandfather of Josh (Jamie) Tutt and Jillian Tutt; Visitation Sunday, September 26, 2004, 3 PM to 9 PM and Monday, September 27, 2004, 11 AM to 11:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral...

William Lusthoff

William Lusthoff

Sep 23, 2004

William Lusthoff, of Riverside, WW II Veteran. beloved husband of Ruth Lusthoff; fond father of Craig (Alice) Lusthoff an and Ruth Ann (James) Brendemuhl; dear grandfather of James Brendemuhl and Erika Lusthoff; brother of Lucille (Robert) Seyl and the late Herbert A. Lusthoff. Visitation Wednesday, September 22, 2004, 3:30 PM to 9 PM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445...

Frank Jaske

Frank Jaske

Sep 23, 2004

Frank Jaske, age 88, of North Riverside. WWII Marine Corp. Veteran .Beloved husband of the late Rose L. Jaske, nee Lindaur: fond father of Pamela (Mike) Preucil, Audrey (Bob) Douglass and Wayne Jaske: dear grandfather of John Preucil, Christy (Shawn) Trumble, Gary (Chris) Douglass, Grant Douglass, Jennifer (Tom) Brooks, Kate Douglass and Jessica Douglass: great-grandfather of 9. Visitation Wednesday,...

Chien Sheng Liang

Chien Sheng Liang

Sep 22, 2004

Chien Sheng Liang, age 79, of La Grange Park, born in Beijing, China. Retired Police officer of Taiwan. Beloved husband of Helena Liang, nee Wu; fond father of Katy (Shuli Zhou) Lu, Jennifer (Elias) Frigerio and Linda Liang; dear grandfather of Alexandra Frigerio, Valerie Frigerio and Sophia Frigerio; Visitation Tuesday, September 21, 2004, 3 PM to 8 PM and...

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