Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Robert W. Bretz, age 86, of Berwyn.  Beloved husband of Geraldine Bretz, nee Capalbo; loving father of Robert Bretz Jr., William (Charmaine) Bretz, Maria (Frank) Beran, Michael (Nicole) Bretz and James Bretz; grandfather of Stephanie (Jack) Mantooth, Susan (Andy) Picker, Jacqueline (Mark) Haraburda, Lisa Bretz, Michael Bretz, Nicholas Bretz, Gianna Beran and Nina Bretz; great grandfather of Gina Bretz, Jacob...

Oct 8, 2023

Jerome Douglas Bleck, Army Veteran, age 92 of La Grange Illinois, formerly of South Bend Indiana and Michigan City Indiana. Beloved husband to the late Carol Bleck, nee Engstrom; loving father of Christie (Dave) Mastric, Julie (Bill) Paulson, Jennifer (Michael) Evon and Jack Bleck; grandfather of Anna Paulson, Jack Paulson, and Joseph Paulson; brother of the late Eugene "Gene"...

Oct 6, 2023

Robert W. Bretz, age 86, of Berwyn.  Beloved husband of Geraldine Bretz, nee Capalbo; loving father of Robert Bretz Jr., William (Charmaine) Bretz, Maria (Frank) Beran, Michael (Nicole) Bretz and James Bretz; grandfather of Stephanie (Jack) Mantooth, Susan (Andy) Picker, Jacqueline (Mark) Haraburda, Lisa Bretz, Michael Bretz, Nicholas Bretz, Gianna Beran and Nina Bretz; great grandfather of Gina Bretz,...

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Carroll-Jacques, age 81, of La Grange, passed away on October 5th surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 22, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Mary was the beloved daughter of Patrick and Beatrice Carroll and stepdaughter of Ellen Carroll. One of nine siblings, she grew up in a large, close-knit family rooted in strong values, deep...

Oct 5, 2023

Lyle Curtis Stock, age 84, of Brookfield.  Beloved husband of Marian Petrovich; loving father of Cecile (Daniel) Benson, Michael (Mara) Stock, Andrew (Lynn) Stock and the late Ray Stock; grandfather of Jason, Greg and Jake Benson, Brice, Kylie, Isabelle, Alexander and Makayla Stock; great grandfather of Blake Benson; brother of Roger (Shirley) Stock, Gary (Deni) Stock, Jennifer (Brian) Kohn;...

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Theresa Joyce, age 79, of La Grange Park, formerly of Oak Park and the west side of Chicago. Beloved mother of Bridget (Patrick Sheahan) Fitzgerald and M. John (Heather) Fitzgerald; cherished daughter of the late John and Bridget Joyce, nee Heneghan of Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland; loving grandmother of Declan Sheahan; fond sister of Michael (the late Patricia)...

Sep 28, 2023

Agnieszka Ewa Michalak, age 57 of Downers Grove. Beloved mother of Joanna and Natalia Zienkiewicz. Loving daughter of Pawel and Krysia Michalak; sister of Kasia and Basia Michalak; friend to many Memorial Visitation, Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M and Friday September 29, 2023 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445...

Sep 28, 2023

Ed Kirk, beloved husband to Noel Kirk nee Rentka, quietly passed away from this earth on Saturday September 28, shortly after his 55th birthday and following recent health complications.

Ed was the youngest of 8 siblings. Loving brother to Chester (Patricia) Kirk, the late Art (Halina) Kirk, Janet (Gregory) Biedron, Bernard (Donna) Kirk, Patricia Reyes, Maria (Scott)...

Sep 24, 2023

Paul J. Laz, age 70, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Laz, nee Nepil; loving father of Dana (Nick) Birch, Amy (Bill) Hurt, Daniel (Ally) Laz and Jill (Adam) Czubak; dear grandfather of Everett, Holly, Colette, Iris, Emma and April; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 P.M. to time of...

Sep 23, 2023

Janice C. Lasch, 76, longtime resident of Oak Park, at rest September 23, 2023. She was born in Chicago to Sanford and Dorothy Cruse. Beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Christopher (Molly) Lasch and Jessica Lasch; dearest grandmother of Caroline and Thomas Lasch; dear sister of Susan (Bill) Richards, Shirley (John) Handy, the late Gerald (Mary) Cruse, the late...

Sep 23, 2023

Janice C. Lasch, 76, longtime resident of Oak Park, at rest September 23, 2023. She was born in Chicago to Sanford and Dorothy Cruse. Beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Christopher (Molly) Lasch and Jessica Lasch; dearest grandmother of Caroline and Thomas Lasch; dear sister of Susan (Bill) Richards, Shirley (John) Handy, the late Gerald (Mary) Cruse, the...

Sep 22, 2023

Helen Wargo, nee Varhol, age 92 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late John R. Wargo, fond mother of Michael (Margaret) Wargo; dear grandmother of Amy and Joseph; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend of many. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring & Ogden, LaGrange, IL 60525,...

Sep 22, 2023

John W. Wahlstrom, Jr., age 80 of Westmont formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Mary Wahlstrom; loving father of 4; devoted grandfather 9; great grandfather of 3; brother of 3; father-in-law, grandfather-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend of many throughout his life

Services Private.

Interment Private All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines

Memorials...

Sep 22, 2023

Agnieszka Ewa Michalak, age 57 of Downers Grove. Beloved mother of Joanna and Natalia Zienkiewicz. Loving daughter of Pawel and Krysia Michalak; sister of Kasia and Basia Michalak; friend to many

Memorial Visitation, Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M and Friday September 29, 2023 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home &...

Sep 15, 2023

Helen Wargo, nee Varhol, age 92 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late John R. Wargo, fond mother of Michael (Margaret) Wargo; dear grandmother of Amy and Joseph; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend of many.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring & Ogden,...

Sep 14, 2023

Jeanne M. Halama, age 87 of La Grange, formerly of Waukesha, WI. Beloved sister of Kathleen (Mark) Stevens, Vicki (Timothy) Hunkins, and Rosie Halama; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment private.

Jeanne was very active in the community with playing music. She was known for her artwork, poetry, writing books and playing...

Sep 14, 2023

Paul J. Laz, age 70, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Laz, nee Nepil; loving father of Dana (Nick) Birch, Amy (Bill) Hurt, Daniel (Ally) Laz and Jill (Adam) Czubak; dear grandfather of Everett, Holly, Colette, Iris, Emma and April; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 P.M....

Sep 12, 2023

Edward J. Perelka, age 89 of Northlake, formerly of Chicago. U.S. Army Veteran Was born in Chicago, IL on 4/25/1934 and at rest on 9/12/2023. Beloved son of Joseph Perelka and Victoria Perelka, nee Majca; brother of late Frances Kocanda, the late Walter Perelka and the late Michael Perelka; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services and Interment Private...

Sep 12, 2023

Wendy M. Albanese, nee Meisner, age 48 of Woodridge, formerly of North Riverside. Daughter of the late Richard and the late Phyllis Meisner. Beloved mother of Gabriella Albanese and Angelina Albanese; dear sister of Patricia (Donald) Markus and Linda Gorgan; dear aunt of Amy (Richard) Bain, Brittany (Eric) Campbell, Kellie (Joseph) Williams, Michelle (Christopher) Kulawiak, Donald (Brittany) Markus, Jr.,...

Sep 12, 2023

Edward J. Perelka, age 89 of Northlake, formerly of Chicago. U.S. Army Veteran Was born in Chicago, IL on 4/25/1934 and at rest on 9/12/2023. Beloved son of Joseph Perelka and Victoria Perelka, nee Majca; brother of late Frances Kocanda, the late Walter Perelka and the late Michael Perelka; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services...