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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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