Obituaries

Jul 23, 2021

Richard W. Pascua, age 62 of Lyons. Loving father of Jennifer (Kevin Joyce) Pascua-Joyce, Richard Petruzzi, Trisha (Bill Gana) Pascua-Gana and Ian Pascua; devoted grandfather Brendon Joyce, Olivia Joyce, Adriana Petruzzi, Aubree Petruzzi, Austin Petruzzi and Kayci Gana; brother of Kathleen Pascua – Bethke, Michael (Lisa) Pascua, Sonny Pascua and Elizabeth (James Brown)Pena-Brown; uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Jul 19, 2021

Sean Edward Martell, age 61, of Bensenville. Beloved brother of Michael (Debra) Martell, Janette (Ken) Korzec, Brian (Virgina) Martell and the late Kathleen Long; uncle of Carla Martell, Colleen (Phil) VanWyngarden, Joseph (Casie) Martell, Emily Martell, Nathan (Louisia Raymond) Martell and Zachary Martell; great-uncle of Mia and Quinn DeSilva. He was employed by American Airlines for over 40 years....

Jul 14, 2021

Robert G. Weirauch, WWII Navy Veteran, age 95, of Elmhurst, formerly of Versailles Kentucky, Niles Michigan and Brookfield IL. Loving husband of the late Lillian Weirauch, nee Rudolph; devoted father of Patricia (Wayne) Tasic, Loretta (Art) Zielke and Susan (Steve) Griesman; dear grandfather of Diane (Jonathon Logan) Tasic, Sarah (Neil) Miller, Heather (Bill) Wakeford, Michael (Ashley) Zielke, Katie Griesman...

Jul 11, 2021

Helen R. Hradecky, a resident of LaGrange Park for forty-eight years, passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-nine on July 11, 2021. In addition to being a Eucharist Minister, an active member of Berwyn VFW Post 2378 with her late husband, George Hradecky, and a secretary for fifty years, Helen enjoyed raising roses, entertaining VFW members in her...

Jul 5, 2021

William D. Vehe, age 82, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Member and Air National Guard Veteran, of LaGrange.  Beloved husband for 56 years of Kathy Vehe, nee Turina; devoted father of  Jim Vehe,  Mary (the late Rob Salbego) Vehe Salbego, Dan (Christy) Vehe; loving grandfather of Andrew Salbego, Jack Salbego, Lucas Vehe and Lillian Vehe; brother of Dottie (Dave) Shadbar,...

Jul 5, 2021

Patrick Michael Walsen, age 38, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Brookfield. Beloved son of Michael Walsen and Janice Walsen, nee Holland; dear brother of Daniel Walsen and Megan Walsen; nephew of Michael (Mary) Holland, John Holland, Mark (Anne) Holland, Jim (Marcia) Holland, Timothy Walsen, and Bonita (the late Gene) Duckmanton; cousin of Amy (Emile) Harley, Brian (Amanda) Holland, and...

Jun 26, 2021

Michelle A. "Mickie" Phillips, nee Pauley, age 67, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Phillips; loving mother of Nicole (Cesar) Garcia; grandmother to her grand dogs Wicket and Peach; daughter-in-law of Mary Phillips; sister of Carter, Thomas, Gilbert, JoAnn, Candace, Sandra, William, Lonny, Karen and Denise; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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Jun 25, 2021

Karen A. Bielecki, age 72 of Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Walter J. Bielecki and Dorothy Bielecki, nee Kendzierski; fond sister of the late Kenneth (Cathy) Bielecki; aunt of Lisa and Tracy.

Funeral Procession, will start at Hitzeman Funeral Home on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10:15 A.M. to Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, for a Graveside Service...

Jun 24, 2021

Patricia Pacholski, nee Slack age 83, of Downers Grove, formerly of La Grange Park.  Beloved wife of the late Norbert Pacholski; loving sister of Saundra LaLonde and the late John (Jacqueline) Blank; dear sister-in-law of Stanley (Audrey) Pacholski, Robert (Vicki) Pacholski, Gerald (Karen) Pacholski and the late Aloysius (the late Jean) Pacholski; aunt of many nieces and nephews; cherished...

Jun 21, 2021

Jane Meredith Mounce, nee Sego, age 76, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Ronald Mounce.

Services are Private

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

Interment Private

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

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Jun 19, 2021

Charles Cavanaugh, age 70 of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Janice Cavanaugh, nee Castellani; loving father of Brian (Michaela) Cavanaugh, Karen (Jake) Ainslie, Katie (Frank) Trevino and Maggie (Andy) Cavanaugh-Dietz; grandfather of Kimberly, Natalie and Patrick Cavanaugh, Owen and Logan Ainslie, Julia, Jesse and Andrew Trevino, Tyler Cavanaugh and Bret Dietz; brother of Coleen (Gerald) Linn and Mary...

Jun 17, 2021

Gary S. Molinari, age 75 of LaGrange, formerly of LaGrange Park and Brookfield. Vietnam Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Lois Molinari, nee Kamradt; fond father of Gregory Molinari, Jennifer (Erich) Lams and David (Nicole Wolf-Molinari) Molinari, dear grandfather of Ashley, Jacob and Matthew Lams and Ariana Wolf and Kash and Harper Wolf-Molinari; brother of Lynn (Gary) LeBreux; uncle of...

Jun 17, 2021

Arthur C. Radek, age 83, died in Bloomfield Hills, MI, on June 17, 2021. He was a loving father of Martha (Wendell H Smith III) Smith and Margaret Radek; grandfather of Wendell H. Smith IV and Maggie Smith; He is predeceased by his brothers Richard and Joseph Radek, sister Frances Rose McNamara and longtime companion Judith Dragisic....

Jun 14, 2021

Steven O. Wiemeyer, age 46 of Brookfield.  Beloved son of George F. Wiemeyer III and Linda L. Wiemeyer, nee Menear; loving father of Zoe Wiemeyer; brother of Tracy Matrone and Karen (Art) Rosian; uncle of Gavin, Ara and Arthur

Services are Private

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 W. 31 st...

Jun 14, 2021

Marybeth Smith, age 52 of Brookfield.  Loving mother of Ryan Smith and Stephanie Smith; daughter of the late George Buhle and Mildred Buhle, nee Dawson; sister of  Don Buhle, John (Heather) Buhle, Marianne (Anthony) Duran, the late Linda (George) Buhle, Jane (the late Donald) Strugala; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend to many.

Visitation Monday, June...

Jun 14, 2021

Richard Naglich, age 66 of Lyons. Beloved son of Lorraine Naglich, nee Wiora and the late John J. Naglich; loving partner and best friend of Debbie Abbatte; caring husband of the late Rita Naglich, nee Bacino; father of Nicole (Bill Fitch) Naglich, Stephanie Naglich and the late Erica Naglich; extended father of Andrea (Peter Corpus) Abbatte, Amanda (Vito) Francese,...

Jun 11, 2021

Adeline M. Frait, nee Komarek, age 92, of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Frait; loving mother of Larry (Diane) Frait, Ken Frait, Linda (Dan) Moss, Deb (Steve) Mathews,  Patti (Terry Chatton) Brooks and Laura (Bobby) Barnes; devoted grandmother of Justin Frait, Kyle (Lindsay) Frait, Colin (Kasey) Moss, Katie (Mike) Brazee, Brian (Michelle) Brooks, Becky (Steve Hernandez)...

Jun 11, 2021

Cyndi Schwanz, age 34 of LaGrange Park. Beloved mother of Analyse, Elliot and Rylee; fiancé of Pete; cherished daughter of Connie Schwanz, nee Baranowski and James Schwanz; loving sister of Emma Schwanz and the late Jamie Schwanz; granddaughter of Donna (late Alvin) Schwanz and the late John and Laurie Baranowski; dear niece of Cynthia (Randal Ligocki) Baranowski and Bernardien...

Jun 10, 2021

Michael Theis, age 87, Army Veteran of Brookfield.  Beloved husband of Evelyn M. Theis, nee Nesladek; fond father of Wayne (Disa) Theis and David (Ellen) Theis; dear grandfather of Janae Theis, Tommy Theis, Martika Theis and Jonathan Theis; brother of John Theis and the late Philip Theis, Jim Theis and Tom Theis; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Jun 10, 2021

Mary A. Mesich, nee Smith, age 87 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of John V. Mesich; loving mother of Robert (Nika Bashaeva) Mesich, Jacqueline (Kevin O'Connor) McMillin, William James Mesich, Timothy Mesich and William Joseph (Patty) Mesich; devoted grandmother of Ashley (Matt) Klockenga, Mark Mesich, John (Samantha) Mesich, John (Susan) McMillin, Matthew McMillin, Anne (Nick) Piermarini; great grandmother of 6;...