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Rhea R. Vondra, Nee Webb

Rhea R. Vondra, Nee Webb

Mar 1, 2019

Rhea R. Vondra, nee Webb, age 88, of Sturgeon Bay, WI. formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Vondra; fond mother of Kathy (Carl) Rauch and Carolyn (Gintas) Kriauciunas; dear grandmother of Eric (Jessica) Rauch, Steve (Julie) Rauch, Jeff (Jenny) Rauch, Allison (Mike) McGreevy and Melissa (Stephen) Goethals; great-grandmother of Aaron Rauch, Maddy Rauch,...

Ruth Kegerreis, Nee Toomey

Ruth Kegerreis, Nee Toomey

Feb 26, 2019

Ruth Kegerreis, nee Toomey, age 85, of La Grange Park. Retired Nutritionist from Plymouth Place. Beloved wife of the late Keith L. Kegerreis; fond mother of Nancy (the late Jerry) Mauzey, Kevin Kegerreis, Brian Kegerreis and the late Kimberly Kegerreis; dear grandmother of five; great-grandmother of four ; sister of Bert Toomey who preceded her in death.

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James H. Sandilands

James H. Sandilands

Feb 26, 2019

James H. Sandilands, age 65, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Marge Sandilands, nee Sajdak; loving father of Chris (Nicole Rossi) Sandilands, Sarah Sandilands and Megan Sandilands; dear grandfather of Jayke, Ayden and Mattie; brother of David (Erika) Sandilands; brother in law of Wally (Chris) Sajdak and Jim (Lucy) Sajdak; uncle of many nieces and nephews; coach to...

Richard Dudek

Richard Dudek

Feb 23, 2019

Richard Dudek, age 81, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Joan Dudek, nee Nash; loving father of Rich (Ruth) Dudek, Len (Linda) Dudek, Michalene (Michael) Crowley and Jeff Dudek; devoted grandfather of Ryne Dudek, Ashley (Ryan) Lavskis, Jessica Dudek, Erin (Nwaf) Alramli, Kara Dudek, Eric (Christine) Dudek, Danielle Dudek, Michael Dudek, Amber (Brandon) Lamore, Tyler Crowley, Brittnay Crowley,...

James B. Vuchetich

James B. Vuchetich

Feb 21, 2019

James B. Vuchetich, WWII Army Veteran, age 98 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Valerie B. Vuchetich, nee Kacprowski; brother of late Edward Vuchetich, Rudolph Vuchetich, Peter Vuchetich, John Vuchetich, Ann Thrash and Mary Look; uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was a retired electrical engineer from Northrop Grumman where he worked more than 30 years. He...

Lorraine V. Brhel, Nee Pelka

Lorraine V. Brhel, Nee Pelka

Feb 19, 2019

Lorraine V. Brhel, nee Pelka age 93, of Broadview, IL and St. Petersburg, FL. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Richard E. Brhel; fond mother of Debbie (Steven) Jansky and Wayne (Karen) Brhel; dear grandmother of Megan (Trevor) McIntyre, Michael Jansky, Adam Brhel and Andrew Brhel; daughter of the late Joseph Frank Pelka and Anna E. Pelka,...

Nicholas Sasuta

Nicholas Sasuta

Feb 18, 2019

Nicholas Sasuta, age 91, WWII Army Veteran, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Mary Sasuta, nee Crossken; loving father of Susan (Terry) Robb, Nancy (James) Brown, James Sasuta and Janet (John) Broussard; grandfather of Chris (Lauren) Robb, Beth (Thomas) O'Hare, Matt Robb, Daniel (Liz) Robb and Laura Brown; great grandfather of Olivia, Charlotte and Allison Robb; brother of the late...

Thomas E. Judd

Thomas E. Judd

Feb 12, 2019

Tom Judd was born June 24th, 1954. His siblings include Mark, Elvira, Susan, and his beloved brother, Daniel. Tom was loved by and loved all of his friends. A good man, Tom's humor and kindness marked his steady and even approach to life.

Interment Private

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445...

John R. Mrizek

John R. Mrizek

Feb 11, 2019

John R. Mrizek, age 84, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann Mrizek, nee Livesey; loving father of Richard Mrizek and Stephen (Brandi) Mrizek; dear grandfather of Zetta, Mira, Evelyn, Magdalyn and Addison; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday, February 15, 2019...

Elaine Sterba, Nee Fink

Elaine Sterba, Nee Fink

Feb 8, 2019

Elaine Sterba, nee Fink, age 92 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late George Frank Sterba; loving mother of Warren (Wanda) Sterba and the late Steven (Barbara) Sterba; dear grandmother of April (Casey Turner) Sterba, Samantha Sterba and Naomi Sterba; great grandmother of Olive Turner and James Turner; sister in law of Agnes Pajer; aunt of Kathe Heetel, Tom...

Josephine M. Zaloudek, Nee Czapla

Josephine M. Zaloudek, Nee Czapla

Feb 7, 2019

Josephine M. Zaloudek, nee Czapla age 100, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank Zaloudek; loving mother of Robert (Sharon) Zaloudek, Richard (Janice) Zaloudek and Ronald (JoAnn) Zaloudek; dear grandmother of six; great grandmother of many; sister of the late Frank (Elaine) Czapla; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service Thursday, February 7,...

Edward C. Jerkey

Edward C. Jerkey

Feb 7, 2019

Edward C. Jerkey, age 90, of Brookfield.

Visitation Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Interment Private Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook.

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

Pauline E. Matheson

Pauline E. Matheson

Feb 1, 2019

Pauline E. Matheson, age 88, of Brookfield. Beloved daughter of the late Teresa Matheson, nee Connolly, and Malcolm Matheson; loving sister of the late June Matheson and brother of the late Malcolm Matheson. Pauline was loved by her many friends and all who knew her. She was kind, caring and charitable.

Funeral Mass: Thursday, February 7, at...

Anne Helen Kurey, Nee Simko

Anne Helen Kurey, Nee Simko

Jan 28, 2019

Anne Helen Kurey, nee Simko, age 91, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Michael J. Kurey; loving mother of Michael (Karen) Kurey, Craig (Karen) Kurey and Diane (Larry) Brouk; grandmother of Alexandra (Chris) Murtagh, Rebecca Brouk, Ryan Brouk, Sara (Matt) Garner, Samantha Kurey and Lauren Kurey and the late Adam Brouk; sister of Eleanor (the late John) Gerberi,...

Anne Nathan Jackson, Nee Johns

Anne Nathan Jackson, Nee Johns

Jan 28, 2019

Anne Nathan (Johns) Jackson entered into life on February 8th, 1940 in the small town of Brundidge, Alabama to the late Oscar and Victoria Johns. Anne had three brothers Jeff, Bud, Joseph, two sisters Inez and Mary, husband James E. Jackson and youngest son André Adams all preceded her in death. She and her siblings lost their father early...

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Frampton

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Frampton

Jan 26, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Frampton, nee Braza, age 87, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William J. Frampton; fond mother of Bob (Sue) Frampton, Bill (Cathy) Frampton, Barbara Frampton and Betsy Frampton; dear grandmother of Brian, Robby, Kristy Frampton, Jill, Nick Chmelik and the late Danny Frampton; sister of the late Donna (Tony) Kras; aunt and great aunt of...

Kathleen L. Brown-Tejack, Nee Brown

Kathleen L. Brown-Tejack, Nee Brown

Jan 18, 2019

Kathleen L. Brown-Tejack, nee Brown, age 71 of Orland Hills. Beloved mother of Joseph (Rebecca) Tejack and the late Diane (Steve) Lawinger; loving grandmother of Jaxson, Emma, Jamie, Sean and Jodie; dear sister of Inez Kelleher (Peter), Brian Brown (Loral) and the late DonnaLee (Ed) Kasuba; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, January 22, 2019...

Yvonne “Bonnie” Mccarthy, Nee Malzow

Yvonne “Bonnie” Mccarthy, Nee Malzow

Jan 13, 2019

Yvonne "Bonnie" McCarthy, nee Malzow, age 87 of Westchester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2019. Beloved and devoted wife of 60 years to her long time sweetheart Michael "Frank" McCarthy; loving mother of Maura (late Brian) Nagorzanski, Denis (Nicole) McCarthy, Helen (Bob) Lynch, William McCarthy and Kathleen (Larry) Schaedel; dear grandmother of Matthew, Brennen, Megan,...

Jean Priscilla Haughton, Nee Sedgeman

Jean Priscilla Haughton, Nee Sedgeman

Jan 12, 2019

Jean went to be with her Savior on January 12, 2019 at the age of 104. Jean Priscilla Haughton, nee Sedgeman was born on January 17, 1914. Formerly of Hot Springs Village, AR and Riverside, IL. Beloved wife of the late John P. Haughton (Nonny); fond mother of Jack (Gretchen) Haughton, Mark (MaryAnn) Haughton, Martha (Wayne) Sieloff and the...

Gary Kenneth Needham

Gary Kenneth Needham

Jan 5, 2019

Gary Kenneth Needham, age 70 of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Sharon Needham, nee Kirsh; loving father of Kenneth Needham, John Needham and Jennifer Needham; dear grandfather of Kenny; son of Bernice Needham, nee Pund and the late Kenneth Needham; brother of Peggy (Robert) Mrva; brother in law of the late Robert (Nancy) Kirsh; uncle of Bobby Kirsh...

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