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Sarah “Sally” H. Lee, Nee Harris

Sarah “Sally” H. Lee, Nee Harris

Oct 25, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Harris Lee died peacefully and comfortably in her sleep early on the morning of Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in La Grange Park. She was 86 years old.

By being herself, she taught us love.

Sally was born in Collinsville, Ill., Dec. 6, 1932, where she grew up before heading to DePauw University in...

Cheryl Wilferd, Nee Smajek

Cheryl Wilferd, Nee Smajek

Oct 14, 2019

Cheryl Wilferd, nee Smajek, age 59, of La Grange Park, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Michael Wilferd; dear mother of Sherina Girardi, Diana Girardi, Maria Girardi, Michelle Wilferd; loving grandmother of Vanessa Lange, Natalie Papa, Christina Figora and Raymond Figora; best friend and sister of Fran Peterson.

Visitation Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 3:00 P.M. to...

Kathleen M. Bandy

Kathleen M. Bandy

Oct 10, 2019

Kathleen M. Bandy, age 74 of Brookfield. Preceded in death by her parents Mike Bandy and Violet H. Bandy, nee Gottschalk; friend to many.

Memorial Visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 from 9:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Interment Private....

Lois M. Regin, Nee Baker

Lois M. Regin, Nee Baker

Oct 2, 2019

Lois M. Regin, nee Baker, age 89, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife the late Fred Regin; dear mother of Dennis L. (Terri) Regin and Kathleen (the late James) Newbeck; fond grandmother of Charity (Roger) Michaud and Matthew Newbeck (Darian Matos) and proud great grandmother of Jordyn Michaud and Trenten Michaud.

Visitation Monday,...

Nathan A. Pena

Nathan A. Pena

Oct 2, 2019

Nathan A. Pena, age 19, of Brookfield.  Loving son of Alex Pena and Jennifer Pena, nee Bishop; dear brother of Lauren Pena; cherished grandson of John Pena, Chris Meier, Alice Iankov and the late Arthur (the late Jean) Bishop; nephew of Vitto Pena, Joey Pena, Mandy (Matt) Murphy, Peggy (Steve) Povich, Patricia (Daniel) Hoover, Steven (Ronda) Bishop, Tiffany (Patrick)...

Stan J. Siemionkowicz

Stan J. Siemionkowicz

Oct 2, 2019

Stan J. Siemionkowicz, age 66, of Brookfield.  Beloved husband of Jane Siemionkowicz, nee Pudlo; loving father of Michelle Siemionkowicz.

Services and Interment Private.

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

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

Donald E. Schwendner

Donald E. Schwendner

Oct 1, 2019

Donald E. Schwendner, age 73 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Margaret "Marge" Schwendner, nee Stanley, fond father of Traci Schwendner /Jose Leon, Erica/Dwayne McKenna and the late Amy/Jason Nelson; dear Pa of Emma, Ethan, Dylan and Ean; brother of David Schwendner /Brooke Randal and Mary/Thomas Ridarelli; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday September 30,...

Wayne Edward Pesek

Wayne Edward Pesek

Sep 30, 2019

Wayne Edward Pesek, age 68, of North Riverside, loving father of Anthony and Christopher, proud grandfather of Anthony Jr. and Jenna Pesek.  Dedicated Village of North Riverside employee for over three decades, proudly serving as the first Village Administrator for 19 years. Upon retirement, Wayne maintained a prominent role consulting for several local municipalities.

There will be...

Vincent Grigoletti

Vincent Grigoletti

Sep 29, 2019

Vincent E. Grigoletti, age 19, of Brookfield.

Our wonderful son Vincent passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 5:40 PM at Loyola Hospital.  He was surrounded by his loving family members.  He had struggled over 9 years against medulloblastoma brain cancer that ultimately took his life.  His valiant fight is an inspiration to everyone battling cancer.

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Julie A. Salmon, Nee Drebing

Julie A. Salmon, Nee Drebing

Sep 26, 2019

Julie A. Salmon, nee Drebing, age 53 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Frank Salmon; loving daughter of Janice B. Drebing, nee Bond and the late Ray O. Drebing; fond sister of Carole (James) Pencek; dear aunt of Jamie Pencek, Alexis Pencek and Matthew Pencek.

Visitation Friday, September 27, 2019, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday,...

Gloria J. Trinco

Gloria J. Trinco

Sep 23, 2019

Gloria J. Trinco, age 81 of Brookfield. Fond sister of Theresa Trinco, the late Albina (Zigmund) Wisniewski, the late Gene (Bernice) Trinco, and the late William (Helen) Trinco; loving aunt to Gordon (Pauline) Wisniewski, Steven (Kelly) Wisniewski, Ralph (Elizabeth) Wisniewski, Marianne (Paul) Bonfiglio, Donna (the late David) Simmons, Donald (Tricia) Trinco, Darryl (Debbie) Trinco, Constance (the late Patrick) Neven,...

Mary Barbara Lebeda

Mary Barbara Lebeda

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Barbara Le Beda, nee Venopal, age 100, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Edward Le Beda; loving mother of Gerard (Cathy) Le Beda and Daniel (Judy) Le Beda; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Patrick) Hannigan, Ben (Tanya) Le Beda, Elizabeth (Daniel) Signorelli and Ann (Andy) Korando; great grandmother of Hannah, Violet, Evie, Lyra , Caiside...

Larry J. Lajeone

Larry J. Lajeone

Sep 21, 2019

May 27, 1947-September 21, 2019

HAMPTON-Larry J. LaJeone, 72, passed away on September 21, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family. Due to the generosity of a heart donor, Larry was given eight more wonderful years with his family and friends to enjoy weddings, grandchildren and travel. Larry was born in Chicago and resided in Hampton for 36...

Sara Vera

Sara Vera

Sep 20, 2019

En memoria amorosa de Sara Vera. La celebración de una vida con hermosos recuerdos llenos de amor, seguiremos hacia adelante. Dios nos a preparado, llegamos a este día con conocimiento de su gran amor. Cuando nuestro tiempo llegue nos reuniremos nuevamente.

Sara Vera, de 54 años de edad, de Westchester, anteriormente de Chicago; madre amorosa de Martin...

Geoffrey A. Karasek

Geoffrey A. Karasek

Sep 11, 2019

Geoffrey A. Karasek, in his 75th year, of LaGrange Park. Loving Life Partner of Kelly Low for 28 years; beloved son of Anna Karasek, nee Lukes and the late Robert G. Karasek; devoted brother of Michael (Cheryl) Karasek and Robert (Marianna Marcin) Karasek.

Will Lie In State, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Louise de Marillac Church, Corner of 30th and...

Patrick James (Jim) Holland

Patrick James (Jim) Holland

Sep 7, 2019

Patrick James (Jim) Holland, age 91, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Margaret E. Holland, nee Finerty; loving father of Mike (Mary) Holland, Janice (Mike) Walsen, John Holland, Mark (Anne) Holland and Jim (Marcia) Holland; devoted grandfather of Amy (Emile) Harley, Brian (Amanda) Holland, Patrick Walsen, Daniel Walsen and Megan Walsen; great grandfather of Lydia, Emma and Michael Harley; brother...

Geraldine “Gerry” Fekete

Geraldine “Gerry” Fekete

Sep 7, 2019

Geraldine "Gerry" Fekete, age 85 of La Grange Park. Beloved partner of the late Michael Rossiter; loving daughter of the late Louis Fekete and Barbara Fekete, nee Pecka; dear sister of the late Bob Fekete and Barbara G. Fekete; aunt of many nieces and nephews; cousin of many; friend to all, especially to her Plymouth Place and Elmhurst Bike...

Bruce Frantzen

Bruce Frantzen

Sep 6, 2019

Bruce Frantzen, age 65, of Dolton; loving son of the late Harold P. Frantzen and the late Merle Frantzen, nee Siemsen; brother of Wayne Frantzen and Gary Frantzen; uncle of Heather Swierk, Mindy Feldheim and Brent Frantzen.

Services and Interment Private.

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

Andrzej Stucka

Andrzej Stucka

Sep 1, 2019

Andrzej Stucka, age 64 of Chicago.

Services Private.

Interment Private, Communal Cemetery in Dzierzeniow, Poland.

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

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

Arlene R. Passero, Nee Schimpf

Arlene R. Passero, Nee Schimpf

Aug 28, 2019

Arlene R. Passero, nee Schimpf, age 83, of Lisle, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Frank Passero and the late Richard P. Vance; loving mother of the late Richard W. Vance; step mother of Joann (Tony) Zapotocky and Marlene Cooper; sister of William (Diane) Schimpf; aunt of Bill Schimpf and Kirk (Patricia) Schimpf; great aunt of...

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