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Ruth A. Shields

Ruth A. Shields

Apr 26, 2018

Ruth A. Shields, nee Stanton, age 99, of Stickney, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Shields; fond mother of Diane (The late Joseph) Hatak, and Donald (Maureen) Shields; dear grandmother of Ruth (Mark) Phillips, Tracey (Mike) Elliott, Lisa (Jeremy) Hall and the late Joey J. Hatak; dear great grandmother of Christine Phillips, Robert Phillips, Anthony...

Edward J. Klimah

Edward J. Klimah

Apr 23, 2018

Edward J. Klimah, age 90, Korean Army Veteran, of La Grange Park. Edward was a proud husband and father, successful businessman, avid traveler with his wife, Bernice and a man devoted to his faith. Beloved husband of the late Bernice M. Klimah, nee Wascher; fond father of Carol Ann (The late Tad) Sieck, Susan (Tim) Held, John (Cheryl) Klimah...

Joseph William Roeder

Joseph William Roeder

Apr 16, 2018

Joseph William Roeder, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, age 94 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Helen Roeder, nee Varelas; loving father of Joseph (Amy) Roeder; grandfather of Zane Michael Roeder; brother of Bernadette Peters, William R. Roeder and the late Marcella Roeder; uncle of many nieces and nephews and special thank you to Janet Mallo, Carole and Roger Barrett...

Barbara L. Barkley

Barbara L. Barkley

Apr 15, 2018

Barbara L. Barkley, nee Denney, age 63 of Willow Springs, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Wayne J. Barkley, Sr.; loving mother of Wayne J. (Jacqueline) Barkley, Jr.; devoted grandmother of Lyla Jayne Barkley and Sienna Grace Barkley; sister of Donna Carmody, Roxanne (Kevin) Connolly, Robert Denney, Trenner Meuret and the late Laura Lenert and Glenn Meuret; aunt of...

Richard Francis Earl Crang

Richard Francis Earl Crang

Apr 13, 2018

Richard Francis Earl Crang (81) passed away on April 13, 2018 at his home in La Grange Highlands, IL. He is survived by his wife Mary; two sons, Steven (Diane) and Douglas (Kate); four grandsons, Alexander, Eliot, Evan and Nathaniel; and three adult step-sons. He was preceded in death by his half-sister, Shereë North, a motion picture, Broadway play...

James D. Johanek

James D. Johanek

Apr 10, 2018

James D. Johanek, Korean War Navy Veteran, age 88 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Frances Johanek, nee Scanlon; fond father of Patricia (Thomas) Romano, James J. (Lisa) Johanek; dear grandfather of Sara (fiancé Michael Kline) Romano, Jennifer Johanek, Robert Romano, Elizabeth Romano, Julia Johanek, James L. Johanek. Visitation Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M....

Lillian H. Carroll

Lillian H. Carroll

Apr 9, 2018

Lillian H. Carroll, age 95 of LaGrange formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank" J. Carroll, Jr.; loving mother of Patricia Pygman, Thomas (Mary Kay) Carroll, Robert (JoAnna) Carroll and Kimberly (Steven) Vaughan; cherished grandmother of Trisha (Stace) Stremski, Tracy (Michael) Egan, Eric "Kip" Pygman, Patrick (Melissa) Carroll, Erin Carroll and Daniel Carroll; great grandmother of...

Chester J. Gulik

Chester J. Gulik

Apr 7, 2018

Chester J. Gulik, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in LaGrange Park.  Beloved husband of Caroline Gulik, nee Lorenc; devoted father of Richard (Patricia) Gulik, Kenneth Gulik and Robert (Kathleen) Gulik; dear grandfather John (Megan) Gulik, David Gulik and Andrew (Corie) Gulik; loving great grandfather of Miles Gulik; brother of the late Jean Riley...

Marjorie Mcfarland

Marjorie Mcfarland

Apr 7, 2018

Marjorie McFarland age, 78 of Brookfield. Loving mother of Michelle Wood, nee Heylek and the late Cheryl Heylek; dear grandmother of Brandie Fleagle, Kenneth Bares, Nicolas Sorrentino and the late Aidan Wood; sister of Marian (Lyle Stock) Petrovicz and the late John W. Petrovicz; aunt of Michael Stock, Andrew Stock. Visitation Friday, April 6, 2018 from 3 P.M. to...

Alice Lucille Phillips, Nee Sheehan

Alice Lucille Phillips, Nee Sheehan

Apr 6, 2018

Alice Lucille Phillips, nee Sheehan, age 97, born and raised in LaGrange Park, late of Brookfield. Beloved wife the late James A. Phillips; fond mother of Bonnie (Dennis) Seccombe, Michael Phillips and James Phillips; grandmother of Amy (John) Miskovic, Lori Seccombe, James (Tanya) Phillips and Brian (Katie) Phillips; great grandmother of Kylie Miskovic, Megan Miskovic, Avelyn Phillips and Jack...

Daniel “Handsome” Hull

Daniel “Handsome” Hull

Apr 2, 2018

Daniel "Handsome" Hull, age 75, of Brookfield. Air Force Veteran, retired Lieutenant of Brookfield Police Department and Cook County Sheriff Investigator. Beloved husband of Mary Margaret Hull, nee Fencl; fond father of Katie (Michael) Redmond, Jennifer (Michael) Metoyer, Becky (Rich) Davis and Daniel P. (Teri) Hull; dear grandfather of Margaret and Virginia Redmond, Michael, Logan, Ian and Lucas Metoyer,...

Dorothy M. Kurash

Dorothy M. Kurash

Mar 26, 2018

Dorothy M. Kurash, age 85 of Lagrange Park. Beloved wife of Eugene Kurash; fond mother of 4; dear grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 7. Services and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

Janet Mueller

Janet Mueller

Mar 25, 2018

Janet Mueller, nee Wilkin, age 62, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Christopher Mueller; devoted mother of Christopher (Tracie) Mueller, Jr., Jason Broughton, Michael (Danielle) Mueller, Robert (Stephanie) Mueller, Jason Mueller, Matthew Broughton, Dennis (Tina) Mueller, Daniel Mueller and Kristina Mueller; loving grandmother of Mikey Mueller, Everett Oxendine, MacKenzie Mueller, Jordan Mueller, Jovanni Mueller and Robbie Mueller; sister of Larry...

James “Bub” Neumann

James “Bub” Neumann

Mar 24, 2018

James "Bub" Neumann, Army Veteran, age 75, of Brookfield. Loving father of Cassie Neumann and Kelley (Frank) Migacz; grandfather of Hunter, Meredith, McKenzie, Claire and Caroline; fond brother of Dolores (John) Ziola, Arliss Kennedy, John (Sharon) Neumann, the late Grace (the late Don) Munro, Dorothy (the late Robert) Kitching, Laverne Cichy, Norma Gross, Lorraine (Cliff) Eckart, Art (Myrna) Neumann,...

Helen V. Schilling

Helen V. Schilling

Mar 22, 2018

Helen V. Schilling, age 94, of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Joel (Bonnie) Schilling; dear grandmother of Eric (Monique) Schilling and Katie (Gene) Albertson; great grandmother of Kameron Albertson and Bennett Schilling; sister of the late Marilyn A. Vrzak. Visitation Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st...

Edward Herbert Jage

Edward Herbert Jage

Mar 18, 2018

Edward Herbert Jage, WWII Army Veteran of the 11th Armored Division, age 96, of Saint Charles formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Delores Jage, nee Elias; fond father of Karen (Mike) Zera, Daniel Jage and Gail Brooks; loving grandfather of Dana Jage, Megan Jage, Matthew Brooks, Christopher Brooks and Zachary Zera; brother of seven and uncle to many...

John C. Krejci

John C. Krejci

Mar 18, 2018

John C. Krejci, age 60, of LaGrange Park. Father of James Krejci and Joseph Krejci; grandfather of Alyssa Kainer and Riley Krejci; brother of Maralee (the late Chuck) Volchko, Susan (Robert) Oslak, Michael (Kathleen) Krejci, Barbara Krejci and Laura (Greg) Buck; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M....

Frank M. Petrovic

Frank M. Petrovic

Mar 13, 2018

Frank M. Petrovic, age 65 of Oak Park, formerly of North Riverside, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2018 at Rush Oak Park Hospital. Born on March 6, 1953, in Chicago, IL. Frank was the only son of Frank and Lillian Petrovic. He graduated from Concordia College. Frank was an avid fan of the theater. He acted and stage...

Margaret Antepenko, Nee Hammatt

Margaret Antepenko, Nee Hammatt

Mar 12, 2018

Margaret Antepenko, nee Hammatt, age 77 of Brookfield. Kind and loving mother of Mark (Jacqueline) Antepenko and Rodney (Wendy) Antepenko; dear grandmother of Brody & Ethan and Todd & Jason Antepenko; sister of the late Dr. Robert W. Hammatt. Margaret was a Science Teacher at Jefferson Junior High and later Jackson Junior High, School District 45, Villa Park. Margaret...

Jesus P. Pascual

Jesus P. Pascual

Mar 12, 2018

Jesus P. Pascual, age 92, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Milagros C. Pascual, nee Castro; loving father of Dolores (Edgardo) Medina, Rodrigo (Sandra) Pascual, Vilma (Albert) Cooper, Soledad (Philip) Hook, Rosanna Pascual, Ronaldo (Tamatha) Pascual, Joseph Pascual and Shakira (Dieter Janssen) Irizarry; grandfather of Michael (Belinda) Medina, Sasha Mitchell, Vincent Gonzales, Christopher Hook, Jesse Pascual, Marina Pascual...

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