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Robert Edward Kral

Robert Edward Kral

Jan 6, 2024

Robert Edward Kral, Navy Veteran, age 79, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Lynn Kral, nee Rogus; loving father of Kristin (James) Hilburger, Jeffrey (Katrina) Kral and Lauren Kral; devoted grandfather of Abby, Jackson, Megan, Charlie and Emily; brother of Anthony Michael (Vicki) Kral; brother in law of Judy (George) Martinet and John (the late Mary Beth) Rogus; uncle...

Dave Vahldick

Dave Vahldick

Jan 4, 2024

David J. Vahldick, age 74, of Brookfield. Loving son of Lois Vahldick, nee Seyl and the late Quintin J. Vahldick; brother of Quintin A. (Regina) Vahldick, Donald (Nancy) Vahldick and Lisa (Greg) Meyer; uncle of Gregory (Mona) Meyer, Jaley Vahldick, Samantha Vahldick, Miranda Meyer, Kristin (Trevor) Perkins and Lauren Vahldick; great uncle of Milo Meyer.

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Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny

Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny

Jan 3, 2024

Patricia A. Jerkatis, nee Kenny. Devoted wife of the late James C. Jerkatis, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2024. Daughter of the late William J. Kenny and Emily Kenny, nee Novak; dear mother of Kenneth (Maria), Karen, Paul and Gary; grandmother of Christopher and Danielle Krall, Kyle and Aaron Jerkatis, great grandmother of Damien and Liam Krall. A...

Shirley M. Hesek, Nee Branske

Shirley M. Hesek, Nee Branske

Jan 3, 2024

Shirley M. Hesek, nee Branske, age 86, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Hesek; loving mother of Frances (the late Arthur W.) Stringham and Rae Ann Vicario; loving grandmother of Martin Patock, Deanna Vicario and Amanda Stringham; loving great-grandmother of Alexandra and Madeline Patock and Riley Vicario-Johnson. Sister of 8; aunt of...

Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny

Patricia A. Jerkatis, Nee Kenny

Jan 3, 2024

Patricia A. Jerkatis, nee Kenny. Devoted wife of the late James C. Jerkatis, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2024. Daughter of the late William J. Kenny and Emily Kenny, nee Novak; dear mother of Kenneth (Maria), Karen, Paul and Gary; grandmother of Christopher and Danielle Krall, Kyle and Aaron Jerkatis, great grandmother of Damien and Liam Krall....

Bruce T. Levy

Bruce T. Levy

Dec 31, 2023

Bruce T. Levy, age 71, of Oak Brook, formerly of Glencoe, IL . Bruce passed away at home, on December 31, 2023 in Oak Brook IL. He had been diagnosed several years ago with frontotemporal lobe dementia. Beloved husband of Jane Levy, nee Susong; devoted father of Dustin (Cianan Lesley) Levy and Daniel Susong Levy; brother of Peter Levy; preceded...

Bruce T. Levy

Bruce T. Levy

Dec 31, 2023

Bruce T. Levy, age 71, of Oak Brook, formerly of Glencoe, IL . Bruce passed away at home, on December 31, 2023 in Oak Brook IL. He had been diagnosed several years ago with frontotemporal lobe dementia. Beloved husband of Jane Levy, nee Susong; devoted father of Dustin (Cianan Lesley) Levy and Daniel Susong Levy; brother of Peter Levy;...

Robert F. Drake Jr.

Robert F. Drake Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

Robert F. Drake Jr., age 78, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol Drake, nee Mazur; loving brother of Ann L. (Robert Radzak) Drake; brother in law of Christine (the late Fred) Wojciuch and  Tom (the late Kathy) Mazur; uncle to David (Brandy) Wojciuch and Ryan (Alicia) Wojciuch; great uncle of Alison, Luke, Aiden and Rowen. Visitation Wednesday, December 27, 2023...

Holiday Remembrance 2023

Holiday Remembrance 2023

Dec 24, 2023

Holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for someone who has experienced the death of a close family member or friend. Our Holiday Remembrance Tribute is intended to give honor to those that we have lost. We hope you have a blessed holiday season.

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Ann C Gerardi, Nee Preston

Ann C Gerardi, Nee Preston

Dec 22, 2023

Ann C. Gerardi, nee Preston, age 82, of Broadview. Longtime Annie of Hector Perez; sister or Harry (Charlotte) Preston and the late Georgy (the late Charlie) Lane and the late Ruby (the late Lou) Bowling; aunt of Machelle (Michael) Buehner and the late Michael Preston; great aunt of Molly Preston and Jacob Preston; great, great aunt of Skyler Preston; cousin...

Robert F. Drake Jr.

Robert F. Drake Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

Robert F. Drake Jr., age 78, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol Drake, nee Mazur; loving brother of Ann L. (Robert Radzak) Drake; brother in law of Christine (the late Fred) Wojciuch and  Tom (the late Kathy) Mazur; uncle to David (Brandy) Wojciuch and Ryan (Alicia) Wojciuch; great uncle of Alison, Luke, Aiden and Rowen.

Visitation Wednesday,...

Ann C Gerardi, Nee Preston

Ann C Gerardi, Nee Preston

Dec 20, 2023

Ann C. Gerardi, nee Preston, age 82, of Broadview. Longtime Annie of Hector Perez; sister or Harry (Charlotte) Preston and the late Georgy (the late Charlie) Lane and the late Ruby (the late Lou) Bowling; aunt of Machelle (Michael) Buehner and the late Michael Preston; great aunt of Molly Preston and Jacob Preston; great, great aunt of Skyler Preston;...

Anita Louise Horak, Nee Duczman

Anita Louise Horak, Nee Duczman

Dec 15, 2023

Anita Louise Horak, nee Duczman, age 88 of Hanover Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Milan John Horak, Sr; dear mother of Karen Lynn (Mario) Maiorano; Milan John (Brenda) Horak, Jr., Louis Dale (Deborah) Horak, Brian Michael Horak, Garry Todd (Mary Beth) Horak and the late David Mark Horak; fond grandmother of Michael (Chloe) Maiorano, Scott (Holly)...

Adam Weklar

Adam Weklar

Dec 14, 2023

Adam Weklar, age 84, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Zofia Weklar, nee Szudy; devoted father of Robert (Elizabeth) Weklar and Rich (Rachel) Weklar; loving grandfather of Matthew (Gina) Weklar, Sam Weklar, Margaret (Jonah) Salzer, Ryan Weklar and Abby Weklar; great grandfather of Finn Weklar; Adam was predeceased by Wladyslaw (the late Jadwiga) Weklar, Kazimierz (the late Lucyna) Weklar...

Nancy Ellen Schulze, Nee Marble

Nancy Ellen Schulze, Nee Marble

Dec 13, 2023

Nancy Ellen Schulze, nee Marble, age 68 of Riverside.  Beloved wife of Scott W. Schulze; loving mom to Freeloader and Snuffles; caregiver and friend to many. Visitation, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday December 14, 2023 9:30 A.M. to 10:00A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd 9445 W. 31 st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Service...

Catherine Csech, Nee Avino

Catherine Csech, Nee Avino

Dec 12, 2023

Catherine Csech, nee Avino, age 59 of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of Mark Csech, fond mother of Bailey (fiancé Nick Winter) Csech; dear sister of Christiana (Ken) Christensen and Connie (Phil) Mastrodonato; daughter of Carol Avino, nee Iacullo and the late John Avino; aunt of John Mastrodonato and Jacob Christensen. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:00 A.M. to time of...

Robert “Rob” Vincent Wilson

Robert “Rob” Vincent Wilson

Dec 10, 2023

Robert “Rob” Vincent Wilson, age 64 of Oak Brook. Beloved husband of Sandra Lee Wilson, nee Novy, fond father of Christopher James Wilson; loving son of Peggy M. Wilson, nee Stewart and the late John Vincent Wilson; brother of John Stewart (Diane) Wilson and Sandra (Vernon Eby) Wilson; brother in law of the late Janet (Paul Cartwright) Novy; uncle to...

Jean L. Voss, Nee Bowman

Jean L. Voss, Nee Bowman

Dec 9, 2023

Jean L. Voss, nee Bowman, age 90 of Berwyn.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Voss; fond mother of David (Heather) Voss, the late Stephen (Sandra) Voss and Deborah (Robert) Mankiewicz; dear grandmother of Emily (Ryan) Brick, Nathan (Aurora) Voss, Melissa Voss, Andrew (Emily) Voss, Joshua Mankiewicz, Lydia Mankiewicz and Elizabeth Voss; great grandmother of Christian Villegas, Mya Pizana, Liam...

Jose Santillan

Jose Santillan

Dec 9, 2023

Jose Santillan, age 92 of Cicero. Beloved husband of Elandia Valadez, nee Valadez; fond father of Michael Santillan, Richard Santillan and Ayten (Parry Doogan) Santillan; dear grandfather of John Michael Nunez, Melissa S. Santillan, Joshua Santillan, Jacqueline Lee Santillan, Michael Santillan, Richard Santillan, Marco Adrian Santillan, Yesenia Santillan, Carolina Santillan, Geovana Santillan, Aeryn J. Santillan and Nadia N. Garcia Santillan;...

Barbara A. Shereck, Nee Feeney

Barbara A. Shereck, Nee Feeney

Dec 9, 2023

Barbara A. Shereck, nee Feeney, age 80 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Michael W. Shereck, devoted mother of Kelly Shereck, Erin (Brian) Keohane, Daniel (Alicia) Shereck, Maureen (Mark) Wunderlich and the late Kathleen Mary Shereck; loving grandmother of Margaret, Brian Jr., Kathleen Mary, Maeve, Bridget, Seamus, Liam, Molly and Gavin; sister of Michael (Susan) Feeney, Brian (Karen) Feeney, Mary Louise...

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