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Waller “Wally” Lakeberg
Aug 1, 2023
Waller "Wally" Lakeberg, age 59, of La Grange Park. Beloved son of Barbara P. Lakeberg, nee Wilkinson; and the late Frank W. Lakeberg; fond brother of Bill (Margie) Lakeberg, Kathy Lakeberg, Carolyn (Rick) Gross, and Thyllis (Bill) Drake; dear uncle of Robert Lakeberg, Jackie Lakeberg, Lauren Lakeberg, Cara Gross, Ashley Drake, Scott (Ruth) Henry, the late Dave Gross and...
Margaret “Marge” Mikel, Nee Pulec
Jul 31, 2023
Margaret "Marge" Mikel, nee Pulec, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late John A. Mikel; loving mother of Susan Lally, John R. (Julie) Mikel, the late Robert J. (Kathy) Mikel and the late Thomas Lally; dear grandmother of Pam (Brian) Bilek, Amanda (Keith) Ryan, Crissy (Jay) Hansen, Cindy (Wes) Devries and Nicholas...
Margaret “Marge” Mikel, Nee Pulec
Jul 30, 2023
Margaret “Marge” Mikel, nee Pulec, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late John A. Mikel; loving mother of Susan Lally, John R. (Julie) Mikel, the late Robert J. (Kathy) Mikel and the late Thomas Lally; dear grandmother of Pam (Brian) Bilek, Amanda (Keith) Ryan, Crissy (Jay) Hansen, Cindy (Wes) Devries and Nicholas Nolan;...
Renee M. Marion, Nee Deluzen
Jul 29, 2023
Renee M. Marion, nee DeLuzen; age 66, of Westchester, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of John D. Marion; sister of Nancy Donatowicz; aunt of Jennifer and Jeffrey Donatowicz; sister in law of Donald (the late Joanne) Marion; cousin of many.
Services and Interment Private.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West...
Marcella A. Klestil Nee Barta
Jul 28, 2023
Marcella A. Klestil nee Barta; age 94, of La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Robert Klestil, loving mother of Robert S. Klestil, Marcelline A. Klestil and Sharon (David) Martin.
Marcella was a loving mother of 3, who also loved her late poodle Jacques and would take every opportunity to walk him around her home and the...
Michael Albert Sabella
Jul 26, 2023
Michael Albert Sabella, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Sue Sabella (nee Detweiler), loving father to Susan (Jason) Kling and Elizabeth (Michael) Patti, grandfather of Jessica, Charles and Griffen Kling and Hudson, Makenna and Brooklyn Patti, brother of Albert (Marcia) Sabella, John...
Esther M. Hensel
Jul 26, 2023
Esther M. Hensel, age 81 of Mokena, formerly of Countryside, Beloved daughter of the late Henry Hensel and Pauline Hensel, nee Chromec; dear sister of the late Elizabeth Hensel, Ruth Hensel and William Hensel.
Esther will Lie in State on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church...
Michael Albert Sabella
Jul 26, 2023
Michael Albert Sabella, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Sue Sabella (nee Detweiler), loving father to Susan (Jason) Kling and Elizabeth (Michael) Patti, grandfather of Jessica, Charles and Griffen Kling and Hudson, Makenna and Brooklyn Patti, brother of Albert (Marcia) Sabella,...
Lowell L. Maiers
Jul 24, 2023
Lowell L. Maiers, age 85 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away on July 24, 2023. U.S. Army Veteran Lowell always believed in the power of helping others. His generosity seen and felt by his family, his community and his church. His stories would always leave you with a new perspective on life or a laugh. His family meant everything to...
Lowell L. Maiers
Jul 24, 2023
Lowell L. Maiers, age 85 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away on July 24, 2023. U.S. Army Veteran
Lowell always believed in the power of helping others. His generosity seen and felt by his family, his community and his church. His stories would always leave you with a new perspective on life or a laugh. His family...
John C. Rogers, Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
John C. Rogers, Jr., age 64 of LaGrange Park, IL. Beloved husband of Kathleen Rogers, nee Paratore; fond father of John “Jack” C. Rogers, III and Nicholas Rogers; son of Virginia Rogers, nee Oliver and the late John C. Rogers, Sr.; brother of Margaret (Patrick) Terry, Eileen (David) Langer, Paul (Terry) Rogers and Genevieve (Donald) Schmidt; uncle of many nieces...
John C. Rogers, Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
John C. Rogers, Jr., age 64 of LaGrange Park, IL. Beloved husband of Kathleen Rogers, nee Paratore; fond father of John "Jack" C. Rogers, III and Nicholas Rogers; son of Virginia Rogers, nee Oliver and the late John C. Rogers, Sr.; brother of Margaret (Patrick) Terry, Eileen (David) Langer, Paul (Terry) Rogers and Genevieve (Donald) Schmidt; uncle of many...
Patricia A. Alonzi, Nee Conte
Jul 21, 2023
Patricia A. Alonzi, nee Conte, formerly Horn; age 85, of Lyons. Passed peacefully at her daughter Tricia’s home in Homer Glen due to her ongoing medical conditions. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Alonzi. Loving mother of Deborah Horn, Edwin (Michelle, nee Milka) Horn Jr., Patricia, nee Horn (William, Sr.) Nixon; grandmother of William Nixon, Jr., Ashley Nixon, Allison...
Patricia A. Alonzi, Nee Conte
Jul 21, 2023
Patricia A. Alonzi, nee Conte, formerly Horn; age 85, of Lyons. Passed peacefully at her daughter Tricia's home in Homer Glen due to her ongoing medical conditions. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Alonzi. Loving mother of Deborah Horn, Edwin (Michelle, nee Milka) Horn Jr., Patricia, nee Horn (William, Sr.) Nixon; grandmother of William Nixon, Jr., Ashley Nixon,...
Robert “Bob” Wayne Porak
Jul 17, 2023
Robert “Bob” Wayne Porak was born December 30, 1947 and passed away on July 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Vivian Kandlik and Adolf Porak, and survived by his sister Marlene (Randy), brother Wesley (Pat), and nephews Brett, Brandon, Eric, Christopher, and Dustin. Bob graduated from Western Illinois University (1970) with a degree in Philosophy and...
Robert “Bob” Wayne Porak
Jul 17, 2023
Robert "Bob" Wayne Porak was born December 30, 1947 and passed away on July 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Vivian Kandlik and Adolf Porak, and survived by his sister Marlene (Randy), brother Wesley (Pat), and nephews Brett, Brandon, Eric, Christopher, and Dustin. Bob graduated from Western Illinois University (1970) with a degree in Philosophy...
Eleanor Byrne, Nee Engle
Jul 9, 2023
Eleanor Byrne, nee Engle, age 88, of Brookfield, IL; formerly of Omaha, NE. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Byrne; loving mother of Carey (Ernest Newmann) Byrne and the late Eric Byrne; grandmother of Andrew Newmann and Sarah Newmann; sister of the late James (Sharon) Thurman Engle; aunt of Debra Jo Engle, Kerrin (David) Holsteen and Kathryn Engle; cousin...
Eleanor Byrne, Nee Engle
Jul 9, 2023
Eleanor Byrne, nee Engle, age 88, of Brookfield, IL; formerly of Omaha, NE. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Byrne; loving mother of Carey (Ernest Newmann) Byrne and the late Eric Byrne; grandmother of Andrew Newmann and Sarah Newmann; sister of the late James (Sharon) Thurman Engle; aunt of Debra Jo Engle, Kerrin (David) Holsteen and Kathryn Engle;...
Jonathan Cook
Jul 8, 2023
Jonathan Cook, age 50 of La Grange. Beloved son of Rose Cook, nee Price and the late Michael Cook; dear brother of Sarah (William) Thomas and Aaron (Devon Hanley) Cook; dear uncle of Sophia, Olivia, Evelyn, Henry, Savoy and Verona. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring & Ogden, LaGrange,...
Jonathan Cook
Jul 8, 2023
Jonathan Cook, age 50 of La Grange. Beloved son of Rose Cook, nee Price and the late Michael Cook; dear brother of Sarah (William) Thomas and Aaron (Devon Hanley) Cook; dear uncle of Sophia, Olivia, Evelyn, Henry, Savoy and Verona.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring...
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