Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Charles J. Stasica, age 79 of Brookfield.  Vietnam Army Veteran.   Beloved husband of Sue Stasica, nee Price; dear son of the late Casimer C. Stasica and Agnes M. Stasica, nee Neary; dear father of Lauren (Joe) Tortorich and Adam (Meghan) Stasica; dear grandfather of Frankie, Ethan, Jude, Claire Tortorich and Wilder and Rory Stasica; brother of the late Terry...

Oct 16, 2023

Patrick Dean Benjamin, 61, of Brookfield, Illinois passed away on October 16, 2023.  He was born in 1961, in Oak Park, Illinois to David Fisher and Virginia Ruth Benjamin.  Patrick left this Earth with the love of his family and multitude of friends.

Patrick was a graduate of Glenbard East High School in 1979 and received his...

Oct 15, 2023

Cynthia L. Bonfiglio, nee Senese, age 71 of LaGrange Park.  Beloved wife of Joseph Bonfiglio, fond mother of Joseph (Erin) Bonfiglio and Christopher Bonfiglio; dear grandmother of Faye Bonfiglio and Claire Bonfiglio; sister of Louis (Jean) Senese, Frank (Annette) Senese, and Rillia (David) Alshanski; aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment Private....

Oct 14, 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) Joyce,...

Oct 13, 2023

Octavio Fabián. Age 60 of Chicago. Beloved son, dear brother, and loving uncle to the extended Fabian Family. Visitation Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and   Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31 st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M....

Oct 13, 2023

Denise A. DeLaurentis, retired Cook County Sheriff Sergeant, age 66, of Chicago. Beloved sister of Sam (Dorene) Delaurentis, Jr. and Lori De Laurentis; fond aunt of Samuel (Jacquelyn), Timothy, and Leonard; niece of many aunts and uncles, friend to all.

Visitation Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445...

Oct 13, 2023

Eleazar "Al" Trevino, age 79, of Westmont.  Beloved husband of Nancy Trevino, nee Firlick; loving father of Bryan (Kristin) Trevino and Jason (Renee) Trevino; grandfather of Hailey and Ella Trevino; dear son of the late Humberto Trevino and the late Eloisa Trevino, nee Fuentes; brother of the late Eglantina Salgado; dearest brother in law of Susan (the late Art)...

Oct 12, 2023

Octavio Fabián. Age 60 of Chicago. Beloved son, dear brother, and loving uncle to the extended Fabian Family.

Visitation Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and   Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31 st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral...

Oct 11, 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; uncle...

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...