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Mark J. Buzzelli

Mark J. Buzzelli

Oct 4, 2021

Mark J. Buzzelli, age 49, of Mt. Prospect .  Beloved son of the late Salvatore Buzzelli and Nora Buzzelli, nee Kilgallon; dear brother of Lisa (Daniel) Blanchard, John Buzzelli, Laura Buzzelli and Daniel Buzzelli; devoted uncle of Marissa, Danielle, Ryan, Molly and Tommy; cousin to many.

Due to State Mandate a mask is required for all indoor...

Gustavo Alonzo “Gus” Chavez

Gustavo Alonzo “Gus” Chavez

Oct 4, 2021

Gustavo Alonzo "Gus" Chavez, age 37, of Lyons. Loving son of Eleazar Chavez and Virginia Chavez, nee Parra; beloved boyfriend of Cristina Loza; dear brother of Laura (Darren Carlson) Chavez, Julio (Isabelle Leon) Chavez, and Daniel (Kimberly Cruz) Chavez; grandson of Herminia Magaña and the late Salvador Chavez and Eusebia Delgado and the late Salvador Parra; tio of Analia,...

Wayne R. Jonassen

Wayne R. Jonassen

Oct 3, 2021

Wayne R. Jonassen, age 87, of La Grange Park

Services and Interment Private

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 W. 31 st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Kathleen Kavanaugh, Nee Mcdowell

Kathleen Kavanaugh, Nee Mcdowell

Oct 2, 2021

Kathleen Kavanaugh, nee McDowell, age 67, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Edward Kavanaugh; loving mother of Amanda (Jason) Carter, Joe (Kristin) Czapski, Linnea (John Sobocinski) Kavanaugh, Ryan (Melissa Keshen) Kavanaugh; dear grandmother of Maria, Violet and Lincoln; daughter of Alice Bresnahan, nee Cleven, and the late Robert McDowell; sister of Laurie (Art) Erdmann, Beth (Tom) Jedlicka, Pete...

Michael Walsen

Michael Walsen

Sep 28, 2021

Michael Walsen, age 67, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Janice Walsen, nee Holland; fond father of Daniel Walsen and Megan Walsen and the late Patrick Michael Walsen; dear brother of Timothy Walsen, and Bonita (the late Gene) Duckmanton; brother-in-law of Michael (Mary) Holland, John Holland, Mark (Anne) Holland, James (Marcia) Holland; uncle of Janine Price, Charlene and Michael Dodson,...

Gregory J. Lemon

Gregory J. Lemon

Sep 27, 2021

Gregory J. Lemon, age 75, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Patricia L. Lemon, nee Brandt; fond father of Kimberly (Kevin) Fitzgerald, Kristine (Tim) Evans, James Lemon; dear grandfather of Kevin James "KJ" Fitzgerald, Kyle Fitzgerald, Kayla Fitzgerald, Timothy James "TJ" and Avery Evans; brother of Denise (Harold) Reinheimer, Debbie (Dave) Derrico and the late Dona (the late...

Richard Roleck

Richard Roleck

Sep 22, 2021

Richard Roleck, age 79, of Brookfield. Beloved Husband of the late Noreen Roleck, nee O'Donnell; loving father of Richard John (Lori) Roleck, Jeffrey Allen (Jackie) Roleck, David Michael (Alana) Roleck and Christopher Scott (Shannon) Roleck; grandfather of Cassidy, Caleigh, Camryn, Matthew, Kate, Abigael, Nora, Josephine, Emmett and Liam; brother of the late Shirley Roleck; uncle of many nieces and...

Patrick J. King

Patrick J. King

Sep 21, 2021

Patrick J. King, age 95, of LaGrange Park, passed away on September 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1926 in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland, he was the beloved husband of Helen, nee O'Finn, married 69 years. Loving father of Patrick (Sheila), Maureen (Philip) Moore, Kevin, Brian (Kathleen), and Brendan. Dear...

Ronald Dzingeleski

Ronald Dzingeleski

Sep 20, 2021

Ronald Dzingeleski, age 59, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Colleen Dzingeleski, nee Byrne; loving father of Ronald T. and Brittany (Tim) ; brother of Christina Dzingeleski, Kevin Dzingeleski, the late Michael Arcaro and PaulaJo Allegretti; nephew of Emmy Pazdra; son-in-law of Arlene Byrne; fond uncle of Anthony, Tara, Denise, Patrick, Kylee and Abbey; friend to many. Avid...

Richard J. Sietz

Richard J. Sietz

Sep 18, 2021

Richard J. Sietz, of Romeoville formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Dorothy Sietz, nee Lukes; dear father of Shane Ryan Sietz and Joseph Robert Sietz; stepfather of Marie Chritine Lukes,  Jeff Eaden, Karina Silvas and Shannon Black; son of Joan Sylak-Sietz and the late Robert Sietz; brother of Robert P. Sietz and Ronald A. Sietz.

A gathering...

Rosemarie Klapp

Rosemarie Klapp

Sep 14, 2021

Rosemarie Klapp of LaGrange Park.

Services & Interment Private

Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Martha V. Klybert, Nee Vacha

Martha V. Klybert, Nee Vacha

Sep 11, 2021

Martha V. Klybert, nee Vacha, age 86, of LaGrange, formerly of Brookfield, Riverside, IL and St. Petersburg, FL.  Dear mother of Lynette (Hollis) Hutto of St. Petersburg, FL and Diana (dear friend Eric York) Klybert of Coeur d'Alene, ID.; grandmother of Kevin (Pilar Smith) Plaiske of Tarpon Springs, FL.; great grandmother of Jacob and Diego Plaiske;  born in Chicago...

Eleanor E. Hayley, Nee Westphal

Eleanor E. Hayley, Nee Westphal

Sep 10, 2021

Eleanor E. Hayley, nee Westphal, age 96 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Maanix (Jack) Hayley; fond mother of Ronald (Donna) Hayley and Gayle Hayley; dear grandmother of Jeanne (Shawn) O'Connell, Jacqueline (Keith) Belknap and Cade (Monique) Cunningham; great grandmother of Chloe O'Connell, Hayley Belknap, Ella Belknap, Kira O'Connell, Kaitlyn O'Connell and Elara Cunningham; sister of Mary Esser...

Larry Lezon

Larry Lezon

Sep 8, 2021

Larry Lezon, age 63, of LaGrange Highlands.  Beloved husband of Renee Lezon, nee Schleitwiler; loving father of Tina Lezon and Brenda Lezon; papa of Levi Gryde; brother of Al (Vicki) Lezon, Wayne Lezon and Sandy Lezon; son of the late Aloysius Lezon and Dorothy Lezon, nee Wish; son in law of Gail (Sara) Schleitwiler; long time friend of Jeff...

Hans W. Jacobs

Hans W. Jacobs

Sep 4, 2021

Hans W. Jacobs, age 88, of Manteno formerly of Westchester. Korean War Marine Veteran.  Beloved Husband of the late Joan E. Jacobs, nee Adler; loving father of Jeffrey (Nancy) Jacobs; fond gramps of Jonathan D. Porter and Matthew W.(Susana) Porter; brother-in-law of Ruth (the late Richard) Hurbanis and the late Paul J. Adler; dear friend of many

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Frances M. Ostler, Nee Levato

Frances M. Ostler, Nee Levato

Sep 3, 2021

Frances M. Ostler, nee Levato; age 58 of Cicero. Beloved wife of William Ostler; loving mother of Stephanie (Jose) Magallon, Kelly Ostler and Emily Ostler; devoted grandmother of David, Hailey and William Magallon; sister of Ann Franklin, Joseph (Angela) Levato and Theresa (Joseph) Romano; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, September 6, 2021 from 3...

Jeanine Benetier

Jeanine Benetier

Sep 3, 2021

Jeanine Benetier of LaGrange Park, IL, an intelligent and beautiful woman who loved to read history, anything in the sciences and health fields, a lover of music and dance and further, was a most loving Mom, Sister, and Friend, was born July 27, 1933 and passed on September 3, 2021 after a long illness due to a stroke and...

Rochelle M. Rotter, Nee Comans

Rochelle M. Rotter, Nee Comans

Sep 1, 2021

Rochelle M. Rotter, née Comans of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Paul W. Rotter; loving mother of Paul V. (Rita) Rotter, Susan Rotter and Sharon (William) Creed; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Priya) Creed, Paul C. (Emmie) Rotter, Gina Rotter, Casey Creed and Isabelle Echevarria; great grandmother of Paul E. Rotter; sister of Victor Comans.

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Joann Sheehan, Nee Grady

Joann Sheehan, Nee Grady

Aug 28, 2021

JoAnn Sheehan, nee Grady, age 90, of Westmont, formerly of Chicago.  Loving mother of Sharon (John) Powers and Kathleen (Darrel) Waldera; dearest grandmother of Bridget (Greg), Michael, David, Katherine and Emily; great-grandmother of Wanda; wife of the late Maurice Sheehan. Member of Beta Sigma Phi.

Memorial Mass, Saturday August 28, 2021 at St. Mary of Gostyn Church,...

Joan Frieberg-Halas, Nee Rapp

Joan Frieberg-Halas, Nee Rapp

Aug 23, 2021

Joan Frieberg-Halas, nee Rapp, age 89 of Elmhurst, formerly of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of the late George J. Halas; fond mother of Bradley (Kathi) Frieberg, Blair (Laura) Frieberg, Kurtis (Jennifer) Frieberg; dear grandmother of Diana (Ross) Plattner, Meredith (Andrew) Henson, Jennifer (Ryan) Ramshaw and Melissa (Benjamin) Brondos; great grandmother of Miles Henson and Cole Henson; sister of the late...

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