Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Gordon R. Deal, Sr., age 95 of LaGrange.  Korean War Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Edna Jane Deal, nee Klingener, fond father of Edward (Barb) Deal, Diane (the late John) Myhre and Gordon (Deborah) Deal, Jr.; dear grandfather of Kimberly (Andrew) Weston, Matthew Deal, Elizabeth (Michael) Weinberg, Daniel Myhre and Carolyn Deal; great grandfather of Jessa Weston,...

Nov 27, 2023

Daniel T. Spacek, age 68, of Brookfield.  Beloved husband of Amanda Spacek, nee Curry; loving father of Jennifer (Frank Fuller) Spacek and Heather (Tony Esparza) Spacek; son of Marie (the late LeRoy) LeGros and the late James Spacek; brother of Dale Spacek.

A celebration of life will be announced at a future date and will be held...

Nov 26, 2023

John J. Debnar, age 93 of Oak Brook, formerly of Brookfield and Countryside. Air Force Veteran, Barber and Deacon at St. Barbara’s Church for 40 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Debnar, nee Byczek; fond father of Steven (Lynnette) Debnar, Jack (Julie) Debnar, Mary Ann Debnar, Tim (Sandi) Debnar and Chris (Lehua) Debnar; grandfather of Steve, Brad (Rebecca),...

Nov 25, 2023

Mary Diane Prinzhorn, nee Miller joined her eternal partner Fred on November 24, 2023.  A loving wife, mother, and friend, she was an avid birdwatcher, expert seamstress, dedicated homemaker, and regular member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside, the La Grange Park YMCA, and Morton Arboretum.

Born in a log cabin adjacent to the Tolt River in...

Nov 24, 2023

Josephine DeSantis, nee Carella, age 88, of Downers Grove, formerly North Riverside; beloved wife of the late Peter M. DeSantis; loving mother of Frank (Laura) DeSantis, Rocco (Andrea) DeSantis, Florence (Michael Ibarra) Pedecone, Victoria (Greg) Bink; proud grandmother of Dena (Jeremy) Fagan, Frank (Allanah) DeSantis, Ronnie (Lauren) Pedecone, Nikki Pedecone, Peter (Agnes) DeSantis, Danny (Kristen) Bink and Michael Bink; great-grandmother...

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Diane Prinzhorn, nee Miller joined her eternal partner Fred on November 24, 2023.  A loving wife, mother, and friend, she was an avid birdwatcher, expert seamstress, dedicated homemaker, and regular member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside, the La Grange Park YMCA, and Morton Arboretum. Born in a log cabin adjacent to the Tolt River in Carnation, Washington on...

Nov 23, 2023

John J. Debnar, age 93 of Oak Brook, formerly of Brookfield and Countryside. Air Force Veteran, Barber and Deacon at St. Barbara's Church for 40 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Debnar, nee Byczek; fond father of Steven (Lynnette) Debnar, Jack (Julie) Debnar, Mary Ann Debnar, Tim (Sandi) Debnar and Chris (Lehua) Debnar; grandfather of Steve, Brad...

Nov 21, 2023

Lynette M. Papadogianis, 56, died on Nov. 21, 2023. Born on Feb. 5, 1967, she was a soopermom to Dean, wife extraordinaire to Petey, West Suburban Shrine Club goddess, Boy Scout mom to Eagles Deanie, David, & Frankie, and DeMolay Cross of Honor mom to many. Her touch will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded by...

Nov 21, 2023

Lynette M. Papadogianis, 56, died on Nov. 21, 2023. Born on Feb. 5, 1967, she was a soopermom to Dean, wife extraordinaire to Petey, West Suburban Shrine Club goddess, Boy Scout mom to Eagles Deanie, David, & Frankie, and DeMolay Cross of Honor mom to many. Her touch will be missed by her family and friends.

She...

Nov 20, 2023

Josephine DeSantis, nee Carella, age 88, of Downers Grove, formerly North Riverside; beloved wife of the late Peter M. DeSantis; loving mother of Frank (Laura) DeSantis, Rocco (Andrea) DeSantis, Florence (Michael Ibarra) Pedecone, Victoria (Greg) Bink; proud grandmother of Dena (Jeremy) Fagan, Frank (Allanah) DeSantis, Ronnie (Lauren) Pedecone, Nikki Pedecone, Peter (Agnes) DeSantis, Danny (Kristen) Bink and Michael Bink;...

Nov 19, 2023

Brian Krol, age 44 of Brookfield, formerly of Brighton Park in Chicago.  Beloved husband of Tracy Krol, nee Headley; loving father of Kayla Krol  and stepfather to Michael Moran-Headley; dear son of Donald and Mary Krol, nee Paskvan; cherished bother of Julie Krol; son in Law of Kathy and the late Walter Headley; dedicated friend to many. A Memorial Visitation...

Nov 18, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margaret Kubacka, age 98, of Berwyn, IL., who peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by her family, just short of her 99th Birthday. Beloved wife of the late John T. Kubacka; she is survived by her two daughters Karen Kubacka and Laurie (Michael) Vitek; mourned by her grandchildren Michael...

Nov 18, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margaret Kubacka, age 98, of Berwyn, IL., who peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by her family, just short of her 99th Birthday. Beloved wife of the late John T. Kubacka; she is survived by her two daughters Karen Kubacka and Laurie (Michael) Vitek; mourned by her grandchildren...

Nov 17, 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,...

Nov 15, 2023

Brian Krol, age 44 of Brookfield, formerly of Brighton Park in Chicago.  Beloved husband of Tracy Krol, nee Headley; loving father of Kayla Krol  and stepfather to Michael Moran-Headley; dear son of Donald and Mary Krol, nee Paskvan; cherished bother of Julie Krol; son in Law of Kathy and the late Walter Headley; dedicated friend to many.

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Nov 15, 2023

Douglas R. Keller, age 76, Army Veteran, of Berwyn.  Beloved father of Katie Keller and Allison Keller; brother of the late Fred (Patty) Keller; uncle of Jeremy Cikan, Julie (John) Van Eijndt, Jamie (Steve) Ayers, Lea Kozar and the late David Kozar.

Services are Private.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445...

Nov 15, 2023

Allen W. Bernard, 76, of Brookfield, IL, passed away on November 15th. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J. Bernard and Helen (Krabec) Bernard, and his former wife, Linda.

Allen (Al) is the beloved father of Wendy (Steve) Dressel; grandfather of Jason Dressel and Eric Dressel; brother of Dale (Marianne) Bernard; uncle of Eric...

Nov 14, 2023

Michael O'Malley, age 86 of Bedford Park, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Ruthann Balciunas, nee Rubel and the late Etta A. O’Malley, nee Nilson; beloved step father of Jean (the late Joseph) Kralka, Eric Balciunas, Anita (Scotty) Taloff and the late Robert F. Enrietto, Jr.; grandfather of many; brother of Patricia (the late Nick) Veit, Mary Claypool, John O’Malley,...

Nov 11, 2023

Joyce Kathryn Jacks age 81 of LaGrange Park. Loving daughter of the late Joseph Jacks and Sally Jacks, nee Batkevich, devoted teacher and dear friend. Memorial Visitation Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:15 A.M. to time of Memorial Mass 11:15 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Interment Private Lithuanian National Cemetery, Justice. Joyce was a retired teacher...

Nov 10, 2023

Christina DiBenedetto, age 45, of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of West Linn, Oregon and Chicago, IL.  Beloved wife of Larry Rosenberg; loving mother of Quinn and Liam Rosenberg; also a loving mother to her bonus children Eamonn and Niall Rosenberg; dear sister Angela Layden; sister in law of Brian Layden and super cool aunt of Claire and Andrew Layden; fond grand...