Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Paul Moses, age 56, of Berwyn, formerly of Brookfield and Oak Brook; Son of the late Robert Moses, the late Joyce Costello and stepson of the late R. Howard Costello; Brother of Linda (Michael) Rossetti, Kelly (John) Stopper, Brad (LuAnn) Costello, Mark (Tracey) Costello; and the late Jeff Costello.  Forever in our hearts.

Services and Interment Private...

Jan 29, 2021

Robert Charles Firnsin, age 54 of Berwyn.  Beloved father of  Kellianne Firnsin; brother of Sheri Sauer, dear uncle of Joseph Sauer, Christina Sauer and David Sauer; preceded in death by his parents Joseph C. Firnsin and Mary E. Firnsin, nee Hoover.

A Chapel Service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021,  10 A.M. at Queen of...

Jan 24, 2021

Jessie Ramirez Jr. "Our King", age 47 of Chicago.  Beloved son of Maria Ramirez and the late Jessie Ramirez; brother of Tomas (Adriana) Ramirez, Patricia (Eduardo) Ramirez-Flores, Sandra (John) Shaughnessy, Kristina Ramirez Lugo and the late Marco Ramirez; uncle of Stefano Ramirez, Christopher Flores, Liam Shaughnessy, Luciano Ramirez, Avery Shaughnessy; nephew of "Chila" Ramirez and "Pancho" Ramirez; cousin and...

Jan 19, 2021

John "Jack" Geraghty, age 83 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary Kay Geraghty, nee O'Malley; fond father of Kathleen (Greg) Mason, Therese "Terri" (Peter) Thursby and Mary Kate (Matthew) Sableski; dear grandfather of Brigid Mason, Jack Thursby, Kay Thursby, Joe Thursby, Kevin Thursby, Anne Sableski, Patrick Sableski, Nora Sableski, Colleen Sableski and the late Margaret...

Jan 19, 2021

Marco A. Ramirez "Our Captain," age 49 of Chicago. Beloved son of Maria Ramirez and the late Jessie Ramirez; brother of Tomas (Adriana) Ramirez, Patricia (Eduardo) Ramirez-Flores, Jessie Ramirez, Jr., Sandra (John) Shaughnessy, Kristina Ramirez Lugo; uncle of Stefano Ramirez, Christopher Flores, Liam Shaughnessy, Luciano Ramirez, Avery Shaughnessy; nephew of "Chila" Ramirez and "Pancho" Ramirez; cousin and friend to...

Jan 18, 2021

Venessa Beran, age 62, of Crestwood, formerly of Chicago. Beloved sister of Collette (George Adamczyk) Beran, dear daughter of the late Emil "Buddy" Beran and the late Renetta R. Beran, nee Lesniak; niece of many aunts and uncles, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Sunday January 17, 2021 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral...

Jan 16, 2021

Patricia Finaldi, nee Steinke, age 82, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late John Finaldi, fond mother of John (fiancé Amy Gies) Finaldi and Victoria (John) Tomaszewski; grandmother of Josh Tomaszewski.

Services are Private for Immediate Family Only.

Interment Private Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.

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

For those...

Jan 16, 2021

Richard Walter Kushman, age 78, of Markesan, WI formerly of Broadview, IL. Loving father of Laura (Martin) Brisk and Jennifer (Craig) Etheridge; dear grandfather of Amelia Brisk and Isabelle Etheridge; brother of Lynnelyn Van Wert, Suzanne Kushman-Polkow and Victoria (Lyle) Spangler; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment Private.

Memorials appreciated to the...

Jan 13, 2021

Clifford "Cliff" R. Eckart, age 92, Korean War Army Veteran, of Brookfield. Former longtime Mail Carrier in Berwyn.  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine L. Eckart, nee Neumann; loved father of Dale Eckart and Cheryl (Matthew Sauvageau) Eckart; brother-in-law of Dolores (John) Ziola and Arliss Kennedy, predeceased by Grace (the late Don) Munro, Laverne (the late Ed) Cichy, Jim...

Jan 12, 2021

Janice B. Drebing, nee Bond, age 85, of La Grange Park.  Beloved wife of the late Ray O. Drebing; fond mother of Carole (James) Pencek and the late Julie (Frank) Salmon; dear grandmother of Jamie Pencek, Alexis Pencek and Matthew Pencek; sister of the late Nancy (the late Ed) Clark; aunt of Cindy (Vince) Giorgi; great-aunt of Samantha Giorgi....

Jan 9, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Brown, age 77, of Brookfield.  Beloved sister of Thomas Brown and Michael (Margaret) Brown, the late Robert (Mary) Brown and the late Marge (Joseph) Smith; daughter of the late Robert Brown and the late Elizabeth Brown, nee Burke; aunt of Jenny (Frank) Soehn, Stephan (Renee) Brown, Michael (Nicole) Brown, Matt (Leah) Smith, Kelly (Joel) Jackson, Andrew...

Jan 7, 2021

Joanne L. Bortoli, nee Hanko, age 87 of Westchester, IL formerly of Hoffman Estates, IL and Fort Worth, TX.  Beloved husband of the late Marcus "Mark" A. Bortoli, dear mother of Bruce (Lori) Bortoli and the late Paul J. Bortoli, grandmother of Diane Bortoli and Renee (Prab) Cheema; great grandmother of Benjamin Bortoli, Sophie Cheema and Audrey Cheema; sister...

Jan 6, 2021

Donald F. Roff, age 87 of LaGrange Park.  Korean War Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of Carol Roff, nee Kuehlhorn; loving father of James (Mary) Roff and Patti (Wesley) Edwards; grandfather of Michael, Mathew, Christopher and Heather (Dennis); brother of the late Elsie Leinweber, the late Ivy Taebel, the late Marie Roff, the late Walter Roff; uncle of many...

Jan 5, 2021

Hoyt J. Smith, age 87 of Maywood.  Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Frances Smith, nee Caffey; loving father of Sabra (Deitrich) Norwood; grandfather of Bahja Norwood; brother of Martel Cooper, Eleanor Wilder, Barbara Jackson, Ronald Smith and 7 other brothers and sisters who have passed; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, February...

Dec 29, 2020

Each year at Hitzeman Funeral Home, we have hosted a Holiday Remembrance event, to pay tribute and remember your loved ones as we go into the holiday season. This year for the safety of our families, we wanted to share with you a tribute that you can view within the comfort of your home with the ones you love....

Dec 29, 2020

John Neumann, age 78 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Sharon Neumann, nee Rehwald; loving father of Lisa (Mark) Neumann, David Neumann, Danielle (JR) Pineda; grandfather of David (Katherine) Neumann, Crystal (Michael) Hickman, Travis (Hallie) Kuciunas, Anthony, Anesa, Angelica and Aiden Pineda; great-grandfather of Kinsey, Rowan, Mary and Waylon Neumann: Addalyn, Brooklyn and Wyatt Hickman; Violet Kuciunas; Fond brother of...

Dec 28, 2020

Ronald Holewa, age 79 of Chicago. Army Veteran. Beloved father of Laura Holewa, Lisa (John Lorenz) Holewa and Joe (Colleen) Holewa; former husband to Jean Holewa, nee Price; dear grandfather of Claire Holewa, Alex Holewa, Maya Lorenz, Katharine Holewa, Luke Holewa, Jack Lorenz and Lucy Lorenz; brother of Norbert Holewa, the late Genevieve, Chester, Lottie, Raymond, Alfred and Edward....

Dec 28, 2020

Patrick Shanahan, age 85 of Westchester, native of Croom Co, Limerick. Beloved husband of Maureen, nee Fitzpatrick, loving father of Christopher (Mary Ellen) and Dennis; grandfather of James and Michael; brother of Helen (Thomas) Tully, Elizabeth "Betty" (Richard) Archer, Denis, Maura (Charles O'Toole), Katherine "Kay" (the late George) Dillon, Cornelius (Betty), Anne Ryle; uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Dec 22, 2020

Daniel Svoboda, age 77, Master Sergeant Air Force Veteran, of LaGrange Park.  Loving husband of Diane Svoboda, nee Maslanka; devoted father of Chris Svoboda, Dan (Cindi) Svoboda and Jim Svoboda; loving grandfather of D.J., Vivian, and Jake.

Many knew Dan for his many years of service as a Cook County Forest Preserve K-9 Police Officer and a...

Dec 21, 2020

Anthony J. Kras, age 85 of Brookfield.  Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Donna, fond father of Tom (Dana), Pam, Karen, John and Steven; grandfather of Amanda (Todd), Kyle, Emma and Kolin; great grandfather of Aaron.

Services are Private

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