Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Richard P. Chlapecka, age 91 of Hines, IL, formerly of Warrenville, IL passed away April 19th 2023. Richard was a US. Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late Martin Chlapecka and Anna Chlapecka, nee Krca. Preceded in death by his Daughter, Tracey Wilson, nee Chlapecka. Cousin of Violet and Ed Broschka, and John and Valerie Broschka. Grandfather of...

Apr 13, 2023

Michael Wahler, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Gisela Erika Wahler, nee Beissert; loving father of Gordon (Virginia) Wahler; grandfather of Andrew Wahler, Nathan Wahler and Katherine Pacilli; brother of the late Resi, Anton and Willie. Visitation Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, April 14, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. to Time of Service...

Apr 13, 2023

Algimantas Vaiciulis, age 89, of Chicago, born in Lithuania immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 15. Proud to be an Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Julia Vaiciulis, nee Rumps; dear father of Richard (Kelly) Vaiciulis, Thomas (Sheila) Vaiciulis and Anthony Vaiciulis; grandfather of Luke, Katherine, Abigail, Claire and John; brother of Jonas (Aurelija) Vaiciulis;...

Apr 12, 2023

Algimantas Vaiciulis, age 89, of Chicago, born in Lithuania immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 15. Proud to be an Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Julia Vaiciulis, nee Rumps; dear father of Richard (Kelly) Vaiciulis, Thomas (Sheila) Vaiciulis and Anthony Vaiciulis; grandfather of Luke, Katherine, Abigail, Claire and John; brother of Jonas (Aurelija) Vaiciulis; uncle...

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Wahler, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Gisela Erika Wahler, nee Beissert; loving father of Gordon (Virginia) Wahler; grandfather of Andrew Wahler, Nathan Wahler and Katherine Pacilli; brother of the late Resi, Anton and Willie.

Visitation Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, April 14, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. to...

Apr 8, 2023

Dick “Swede” Klang, MP Veteran for the National Guard, Army Reserves and Army, age 86 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Joy Klang, nee Nagl; fond brother of Carl (Edda) Klang and Linda-Lou (Bob) Rompala; brother in law of Danny (Jolene) Nagl, the late Terry R. (Marge)Nagl and Bobby Lee Nagl. Visitation, Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 9 A.M. to time...

Apr 6, 2023

Jeannette T. Barczak, age 70, of La Grange Park. Loving mother of Elizabeth Schmidt and Bill (Jeanine) Schmidt; grandmother of Olivia Schmidt and Mila Schmidt; sister of Annette (Jim) Coughlin, Mia (Michael) Klingele and Tony Barczak; aunt of Jackie (Chris) Rowe, Ryan Coughlin, Shannon (Jason) Plummer, Tony (Jill) Barczak, Kyle (Amy) Klingele, Maria Klingele and Nicole Barczak; great aunt of...

Apr 6, 2023

Guenther Karl Brucha, resident of La Grange Park, IL, passed away peacefully, on April 6, 2023 at age 89. Born on June 22,1933, Guenther grew up in southern Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1957. A lifelong adventurer, Guenther and his dear wife, Anita, traveled with tireless enthusiasm. Together they experienced the many cultures and landscapes of Asia,...

Apr 6, 2023

Arthur W. Hergenrother, Vietnam Army Veteran, age 77 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Antonia C. Hergenrother, nee Daniele; fond father of Jason (Nancy) Hergenrother, Dana (Eduardo) Palomares and the late Joshua; dear grandfather Andrew, Aiden, Abigail, Dominick, Parker and the late Alexander.

Services and Interment Private.

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

Apr 6, 2023

Guenther Karl Brucha, resident of La Grange Park, IL, passed away peacefully, on April 6, 2023 at age 89.

Born on June 22,1933, Guenther grew up in southern Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1957.

A lifelong adventurer, Guenther and his dear wife, Anita, traveled with tireless enthusiasm. Together they experienced the many...

Apr 5, 2023

Dick "Swede" Klang, MP Veteran for the National Guard, Army Reserves and Army, age 86 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Joy Klang, nee Nagl; fond brother of Carl (Edda) Klang and Linda-Lou (Bob) Rompala; brother in law of Danny (Jolene) Nagl, the late Terry R. (Marge)Nagl and Bobby Lee Nagl.

Visitation, Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 9...

Apr 4, 2023

Marguerite A. King, nee Deines, age 89 August 26, 1933 – April 4, 2023, of La Grange IL. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Brough King; cherished mother of Ken (Kathy) King and Debra Minter; dear grandmother of Ashley (Kyle) Finley, Jessica (Andrew Stephanidis) King, Robert Minter, and Daniel King; great-grandmother of Hudson Finley and Bennett Finley, sister of Sharon...

Apr 4, 2023

Marguerite A. King, nee Deines, age 89 August 26, 1933 – April 4, 2023, of La Grange IL.

Beloved wife of the late Daniel Brough King; cherished mother of Ken (Kathy) King and Debra Minter; dear grandmother of Ashley (Kyle) Finley, Jessica (Andrew Stephanidis) King, Robert Minter, and Daniel King; great-grandmother of Hudson Finley and Bennett Finley,...

Apr 3, 2023

Jeannette T. Barczak, age 70, of La Grange Park. Loving mother of Elizabeth Schmidt and Bill (Jeanine) Schmidt; grandmother of Olivia Schmidt and Mila Schmidt; sister of Annette (Jim) Coughlin, Mia (Michael) Klingele and Tony Barczak; aunt of Jackie (Chris) Rowe, Ryan Coughlin, Shannon (Jason) Plummer, Tony (Jill) Barczak, Kyle (Amy) Klingele, Maria Klingele and Nicole Barczak; great aunt...

Apr 1, 2023

Kathryn Elaine Graves, nee Stewart, age 82 of Palos Hills, formerly of Lyons. Beloved mother of Martin (Meileng Lee) Graves, Tim (Theresa) Graves and Randy Graves; dear grandmother of Joe Ragano, Danielle Reehoff and Hayley Graves; great grandmother of Jacob Reehoff and Tyler Reehoff; sister of the late Fred (Peggy) Stewart and the late Jerry Stewart; aunt of many nieces...

Mar 25, 2023

Kathryn Elaine Graves, nee Stewart, age 82 of Palos Hills, formerly of Lyons. Beloved mother of Martin (Meileng Lee) Graves, Tim (Theresa) Graves and Randy Graves; dear grandmother of Joe Ragano, Danielle Reehoff and Hayley Graves; great grandmother of Jacob Reehoff and Tyler Reehoff; sister of the late Fred (Peggy) Stewart and the late Jerry Stewart; aunt of many...

Mar 22, 2023

Denny J. Dahlgren was born in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charley and Madalyn (nee Hall) Dahlgren on July 13th, 1939. He married Delphine (nee Waszak) on October 11th, 1969 at St. Mary of Czestochowa church in Cicero, Illinois. Denny was a SGTE5 in the 131ST INFANTRY Army/National Guard. Upon his Honorable Discharge in 1968 he started his career as an automotive...

Mar 22, 2023

Richard F. Wells, age 81, of La Grange Park.  Beloved husband of Donna Wells, nee McInerney; fond father of Ryan; brother of Jackie (Steve) Spann; uncle and great uncle many. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12 P.M. Noon at St. Louise de Marillac Church, corner of Raymond and 30 th , LaGrange Park, IL  60526. A live stream...

Mar 22, 2023

Denny J. Dahlgren was born in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charley and Madalyn (nee Hall) Dahlgren on July 13th, 1939. He married Delphine (nee Waszak) on October 11th, 1969 at St. Mary of Czestochowa church in Cicero, Illinois.

Denny was a SGTE5 in the 131ST INFANTRY Army/National Guard. Upon his Honorable Discharge in 1968 he started his career...

Mar 21, 2023

Viola M. Palis, nee Hrabe, age 94, of Brookfield, IL passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023. Viola was born in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. She met her late husband, Leonard N., while both worked at Hotpoint in Cicero. They built their home and raised their family in Brookfield and were married for 56 years. Viola was the loving...