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Richard “Dick” Baum

Richard “Dick” Baum

Jan 25, 2018

Richard "Dick" Baum, age 78, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Cary, IL. Beloved husband of Geraldine "Skip" Baum, nee Valek; loving father of Joseph (Lisa) Baum and Mary-Elizabeth (Douglas) Beavers; grandfather of Dr. Amanda (Dr. Thomas Wagner) Baum-Wagner; son of the late Edward and Ruth Baum; brother of the late Nancy Smith; fond uncle of Debbie (James) Alletto, Susan...

Bernard Casimir Niedzielski

Bernard Casimir Niedzielski

Jan 24, 2018

Bernard Casimir Niedzielski, Army Air Corps Veteran, age 101 of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of the late Bernice Niedzielski, nee Magdziarz; uncle of Mark (Thea) Parker, Gregory Zelman, Natalie Zelman, Pamela Niedzielski, Geraldine Niedzielski, Ramona (Philip) Kurland and Frank (Joey) Parker; great uncle to many; brother of Sylvia Zelman and the late Leonard (Elizabeth), Wallace (Marion), Raymond and...

Julia “Julie” Hebda

Julia “Julie” Hebda

Jan 9, 2018

Julia "Julie" Hebda, age 89 of Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Peter Hebda and Agnes Hebda, nee Szudy, dear sister of the late Frank B.(the late Tessie) Hebda, loving cousin of Zofia (Adam) Weklar, Sharon Pawlak and Ania Wickowski ; survived and loved by the Szudy family and Osuchowski family. Visitation Monday, January 8, 2018 from 3 P.M....

Walter S. Pargulski

Walter S. Pargulski

Jan 8, 2018

Walter S. Pargulski, age 89 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Korean War Army Veteran. Brother of Joseph (Carolyn) Pargulski and the late Helen (the late Toddy) Spiewak, Leo (the late Estelle) Pargulski and Raymond (Jackie) Pargulski. Beloved uncle of many nephews and one niece; dear son of the late Alexander Pargulski and Helen Pargulski, nee Cisak. Visitation Sunday,...

Sharon Cieslak, Nee Stejskal

Sharon Cieslak, Nee Stejskal

Jan 7, 2018

Sharon Cieslak, nee Stejskal, age 75, of Willowbrook formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Cieslak Jr; loving mother of Scott S. Cieslak, Lisa (Gary) Lubic and Dr. Kristine (Dr. Jorge Cavero) Cieslak-Cavero; adored and devoted grandmother of Camille and Adam Lubic, Emily and Christopher Cavero; sister, aunt and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, January 9,...

Sharon L. Demchuck, Nee Smith

Sharon L. Demchuck, Nee Smith

Jan 6, 2018

Sharon L. Demchuck, nee Smith, age 78, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late George J. Demchuck; fond mother of Jennifer A. Demchuck, Michelle M. (Garry) Demchuck-Kays and the late Terry L. Demchuck; dear grandmother of Jeffrey R. Demchuck, Megan M. Kays and Travis J. G. Kays, sister of John Smith. Visitation Saturday, January 6, 2018, 9 A.M. to...

Richard E. Chaput, Sr.

Richard E. Chaput, Sr.

Jan 3, 2018

Richard E. Chaput, Sr., Army Veteran, age 62 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Christine Chaput, nee Miller. Loving father of Richard E. (Stacey) Chaput, Jr., Nicole (Peter) Kooy and Danielle Chaput; devoted grandfather of Richard E. Chaput III, Nina Chaput, Logan Neumann – Chaput and Kenzie Kooy; brother of Michael (Marie) Chaput, Susan (Steve) Kummer and the late Thomas...

William F. Wilburn

William F. Wilburn

Jan 3, 2018

William F.  Wilburn, age 89, of Lisle formerly of South Holland.  Beloved husband of Jean Wilburn, nee Farmer.  Loving father of Michael (Cathleen Keating Wilburn) Wilburn, Steven Wilburn, Mark Wilburn, Karen (Lynn) Nelson and the late Brian Wilburn; grandfather of Brittany Nelson, Sara Wilburn and Irene Wilburn; brother of Kay (David) Berg.  Visitation Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 10...

Geraldine E. Vancura, Nee Kueck

Geraldine E. Vancura, Nee Kueck

Dec 30, 2017

Geraldine E. VanCura, nee Kueck, age 93 of Westmont, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late James J. VanCura Jr.; fond mother of Charlene (Bill) Arch, Roberta (Don) Wostratzky and Janet (Ed) Skalecki; dear grandmother of Nicholas and David (Donna) Woznicki, Darcie (John) Speicher, Craig Wostratzky and Carolyn (Christopher) Walters; great grandmother of William Franklin, Robert and Katelyn...

Catherine C. Mcmillin, Nee Sersich

Catherine C. Mcmillin, Nee Sersich

Dec 29, 2017

Catherine C. McMillin, nee Sersich, age 88, most recently of Romeoville, formerly of North Port, Florida and Chicago, originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of Francis J. McMillin, loving mother of Mary (the late Michael) Satterthwaite, Shaun McMillin, Christine (Thomas) Kelley, Matthew (Pamela) McMillin and Joseph (Trina) McMillin; grandmother of Michael (Sheila) O'Connell, Erin Satterthwaite, Lisa McMillin, Shaun (Katie)...

Dorothy B. Tvrdik, Nee Kriz

Dorothy B. Tvrdik, Nee Kriz

Dec 29, 2017

Dorothy B. Tvrdik, nee Kriz, age 95, of North Riverside.  Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Tvrdik; loving mother of Barbara (David) Hodgson; devoted grandmother of Brian Hodgson, Douglas (Danielle Michard) Hodgson, Don (Mandi) Hodgson; great grandmother of Cailin, Laurel, Harlow Hodgson and Ashlyn Cobbs; sister of the late Blanche (the late Charles) Bluma.  Visitation Friday, December 29,...

Michael R. Brown

Michael R. Brown

Dec 28, 2017

Michael R. Brown, age 56, of Brookfield. Beloved father of Andrew Brown, dear son of Robert and Joyce Brown, brother of Lori (Scott) Barnes and Tom (Valerie Beach) Brown, uncle of Dan and Cody Barnes. Visitation Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL...

Francis J. Otto

Francis J. Otto

Dec 28, 2017

Francis J. Otto, age 72, Army Veteran, of Indian Head Park.  Devoted father of Jennifer Lopez, Brian (Amanda) Otto; loving grandfather of Jessica, Lauren, Nicole Lopez, Brady and Gavin Otto; brother of Bernard (Victoria) Otto and Kathleen (Jerry) Schumaker; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin of Mike Buchanan.  Visitation Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 9 A.M. to time...

Robert F. Holton

Robert F. Holton

Dec 22, 2017

Robert F. Holton, Air Force Veteran, age 77 of Berwyn. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Holton, nee Pawlak. Devoted father of Maureen (Christopher) Bigelow, Kelly (Eric) Carpenter and Shannon Holton; grandfather of Patrick (Rachael Adams) Carpenter, Meghan Carpenter, Drake Bigelow and Noah Bigelow; great grandfather of Arthur Carpenter; brother of Ed "Bud" Holton and Jack Holton and the...

Donald D. Magura

Donald D. Magura

Dec 20, 2017

Donald D. Magura, age 83 of La Grange Park. Army Veteran. Brother of the late Lawrence L. Magura (Carol M. Magura; formerly Bond and Faith Magura, nee Hasler): uncle of Nancy (Tim) Short, Christine (Scott) Frillman and Stephen (Colleen) Magura; great uncle of Nicholas, Jason, Will and Vincent. Visitation Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at...

Lorraine B. Bettin

Lorraine B. Bettin

Dec 19, 2017

Lorraine B. Bettin, age 91, of Brookfield, Illinois passed away December 19, 2017. Beloved wife of Fred C. Bettin. Loved mother of Jeffrey A. Bettin (deceased) Diane and Karen Bettin (deceased), Susan E. Weldt, nee Bettin (Chick), Candace P. Hollander, nee Bettin (Jim); grandmother of Melissa Edenburg (Ignacio), Katie Walsh (Brian), Tiffany Rozelle (Jeff), Kelly Hobert (Jeremy), Kristy Traylor...

Rev. Fred W. Tomzik, “Father Fred”

Rev. Fred W. Tomzik, “Father Fred”

Dec 19, 2017

Rev. Fred W. Tomzik, "Father Fred," age 59, of Norridge. Beloved son of Beverly Louise Tomzik, nee Kocar and the late Frederick A. Tomzik; loving big brother of John Tomzik, Janice (Rick) Vercillo, Philip (Karin) Tomzik, Steven (Peggy) Tomzik, David (Kristi) Tomzik; dear uncle of Amy (Neil) Eckman, Thomas (Jenni Branstad) Vercillo, Emily Tomzik, Mark Tomzik, Luke Tomzik, Molly...

Rev. Gardiner Wyman

Rev. Gardiner Wyman

Dec 16, 2017

Rev. Gardiner Wyman, age 91 of Lyons. WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Guyneth Wyman, nee Shinneman ; fond father of Susan (Victor) Brown and Pamela Sprau; dear grandfather of Caitlyn (Anthony Ferraro) Brown, Kyle (Chelsea) Brown and BriAnna Sprau; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2...

Mary Ann Debnar, Nee Byczek

Mary Ann Debnar, Nee Byczek

Dec 11, 2017

Mary Ann Debnar, nee Byczek, age 81 of Oak Brook, formerly of Countryside. Mary Ann was dedicated to St. Barbara's Church Ministry and supporting her beloved husband John Debnar in his diaconate role, fond mother of Steven (Lynnette) Debnar, Jack (Julie) Debnar, Mary Ann Debnar, Tim (Sandi) Debnar and Chris (Lehua) Debnar; grandmother of Steve, Brad (Rebecca), Kandice, Lynnzee,...

James Kummerow

James Kummerow

Dec 9, 2017

James Kummerow, age 84, Korean Air Force Veteran. Jim was a longtime model airplane enthusiast loving to build and fly. Beloved wife of Josephine Kummerow, nee Hobart. Loving father of Gayle Kummerow, Jody Cote, Terry Kummerow and the late Mark Kummerow; grandfather of Tony Kummerow, Jim Cote III and Eric (Megan) Cote. Visitation Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 2...

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