Robert J. Kucera
Dec 9, 2017
Robert J. Kucera, age 78 of Westchester. Beloved husband of Patricia Kucera, nee Iverson; fond father of Angel DiPasquale, Lisa Alexander and Chris (Stacey) Kucera; dear grandfather of Donovan, Quinn and Serena DiPasquale and Nicholas Alexander; brother of the late Ron Kucera. Bob is the proud owner of Phoenix Trucking, Inc. Visitation Friday, December 8, 2017, 3 P.M. to...
Michael J. Laconte
Dec 8, 2017
Michael J. LaConte, age 59 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved and proud father of Matthew M. LaConte and Brayanna M. LaConte, dear friend of Karen A. LaConte; son of the late Frank LaConte and Barbara R. LaConte, nee Balaja, cousin and friend of many. Services and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 9445...
Andrew J. Tardi
Dec 2, 2017
Andrew J. Tardi, age 90, of Westchester. Former Owner of Andy's Hair Design. Beloved husband of Stella F. Tardi, nee Accettura; devoted father of Anthony (Dina) Tardi, Andrea Micheli (Rich Micheli), and Dominick Tardi; loving grandfather of Marc (Angelica) Micheli, Andrew Micheli, Genna Tardi and Michael Tardi; brother of Rose (Frank) Spillone and the late Mary Brucci and the...
June Setton, Nee Eggert
Dec 2, 2017
June Setton, nee Eggert, age 92 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Henry Setton; loving mother of Joyce (Thomas) Hein, Gayle (Clarence Carlson) Sheets and the late Sandra Setton; dear grandmother of Kristen (Keith) Forrest, Mark (Kristina) Hein, Meggen Overholt, Susan (William) Serre, Samuel Overholt, Elizabeth (Derek) Jost; great grandmother of 14; sister of the late Dolores Mann; longtime family...
Sylvia M. Czyzynski, Nee Elliott
Nov 30, 2017
Sylvia M. Czyzynski, nee Elliott, age 81, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Czeslaw "Chester" Czyzynski; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield....
William Carswell Goodwyn
Nov 28, 2017
William Carswell Goodwyn, Army Veteran, age 88, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Zana A. Goodwyn, nee Almony. Loving father of Martha Goodwyn (Michael) Picinich; grandfather of Kayla and Megan Picinich; brother of the late Herb (the late Edythe) Goodwyn and the late Lois (the late William) Erickson; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services...
James R. Barney
Nov 27, 2017
James R. Barney, age 60, of La Grange Park, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved father of Courtney Barney and Timothy Barney, dear brother of Joan (Michael) Donovan, Jeffrey Barney and Joel (Judy) Barney and the late John R. Barney, son of the late Richard W. Barney and Carol Barney, nee Madden; uncle of Ryan Bardy, Hailey Donovan, Brendan Barney, Kylie...
Kristen Danielle Chopp – Mariani
Nov 26, 2017
Heaven's stars shine brighter having received Kristen Danielle Chopp – Mariani, age 32, of Willowbrook, formerly of Brookfield. Loving wife and high school sweet heart of Bob Mariani; beloved daughter of Dawn (Michael) Chopp; daughter in law of Theresa (Ed) Cody; dear sister and best friend of Kate Chopp; cousin and niece to many, inspiring friend to all.
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Jeffrey A. Bettin
Nov 25, 2017
Jeffrey A. Bettin, age 69 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Diane Willis and the late Karen L. Bettin, nee Gramley; fond father of Melissa (Ignacio Edenburg) Bettin, Katie (Brian) Walsh, Kurt (Wioletta) Buzek and Christopher (Tara) Buzek; grandfather of Gabriela Edenburg, Lucas Edenburg, Ruby Walsh, Nicholas Buzek, Charlie Buzek, Maddie Buzek and Fletcher Buzek; son of Fred (Lorraine) Bettin;...
Patricia L. Van Beveren, Nee Dorff
Nov 21, 2017
Patricia L. Van Beveren, nee Dorff, age 87, of La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Marten Van Beveren, Jr.; dear mother of Marten (Mary Jane) Van Beveren III, Howard P. Van Beveren, Steven (Julie) Van Beveren, Gerald (Donna) Van Beveren and Dale Van Beveren; fond grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of many. Visitation Friday, November 24, 2017, 3 PM...
Matthew J. Mcgovern
Nov 20, 2017
Matthew J. McGovern, age 20 of Brookfield. Beloved son of Gregory J. McGovern and Charmaine L. McGovern, nee Prell, fond brother of Erin and Mallory McGovern; dear nephew of Claudia (Michael) Venhuizen, Paul McGovern and the late Mark McGovern; Laurie (Douglas) Fetterman and Kurt (Cheryl) Prell; cousin of many. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert McGovern,...
Howard V. Garst
Nov 18, 2017
Howard V. Garst, age 102 of Brookfield. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. Garst, nee Jeffery; fond father of Cynthia Ohlrich and Peggy Sue (Bob)Terhune; grandfather of Jeremy (Stacy) Graham, Kate (Brian) Maleski, Joshua Graham, Corey (Abby) Terhune, Ian (Joy) Terhune, Larisa Terhune and Daniel Terhune; great-grandfather of 11. Visitation Friday, November 17, 2017 from...
Donald C. Brands
Nov 18, 2017
Donald C. Brands, age 64 of Oak Brook. Beloved husband of Candy Brands, nee Skrha; brother of Marian (Don) Meinheit and Ed (Pat) Brands; brother in law of Sherry (Tom) Pfaender; uncle of Janet Meinheit, Lara (Phil) Miller, Steve (Andie) Brands, Laura (Christophe) Leulier, Lauren (Mark) Felton, Bryan (Jaime Welfelt) Pfaender; great uncle to many. A Celebration of Life...
Konstanze Palmieri, Nee Hansen
Nov 18, 2017
Konstanze Palmieri, nee Hansen, age 86, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph F. Palmieri, proud mother of Dr. Margo (Steven Duncan) Palmieri of Carmel, IN, Dr. Tina L. Palmieri of Davis, CA, and Dr. James L. (Elyse Demaray) Palmieri of Alexandria, VA; grandmother of Liam Duncan and numerous pets. Visitation Saturday, November 18, 2017 from...
Peter C. Caruso
Nov 17, 2017
Peter C. Caruso, age 82, of LaGrange Park, born Little Italy, Chicago, proud Sicilian descendent. Beloved husband of Barbara Caruso, nee Heckler; adoring father of John (Karen Okura) Caruso and Gina (dear partner Keith Lord) Caruso; brother in law of Victor (Eileen Kamerick) Heckler. Memorial Visitation Monday, November 27, 2017 from 3 P.M. to time of Service 7 P.M....
Ruth Fandre, Nee Wohlgemuth
Nov 16, 2017
Ruth Fandre, nee Wohlgemuth, age 87 of Westmont, formerly of Brookfield, IL for 55 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry A. Fandre, Jr., fond mother of Andrew (Janet) Fandre, Harry (Jessica) Fandre III, Laura (Peter) Danielsen and Darlene (Daniel) Nickols; dear grandmother of Michelle Doyle, Lisa (Steven) Smith, Jessica (Michael) Keeney, Paul (Sara) Fojo, Scott Danielsen and Tim...
Thomas C. Lombardo
Nov 16, 2017
Thomas C. Lombardo, age 51, of Riverside. Beloved husband of Layla Lombardo, nee Elmore; loving father of Jamie Lombardo; dear son of Thomas G. Lombardo and Rosemary Lombardo, nee Miller; brother of Christine (William) Martersteck, Michael (Rachel) Lombardo, Vincent (Hilary) Lombardo; uncle of Matthew, Daniel, Evan, Samantha and Elizabeth; nephew of Therese Lombardo and Marilyn Allen. Visitation Thursday, November...
Elizabeth “Betty” Garapolo, Nee Wilbur
Nov 15, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Garapolo, nee Wilbur, age 99, resident of Plymouth Place for 8 years and of Brookfield for 53 years. Beloved wife of the late Orlando Garapolo; loving mother of Elaine (James) Johnson and Jean (Richard) Hoffman; grandmother of Dane (Beth Vogt) Rankin, Jill (Michael) Foley, Jordan (Andrea Milionis) Rankin and Steven Hoffman; great-grandmother of Maya and Tessa Rankin,...
Lynda Baratta
Nov 14, 2017
Lynda Baratta, age 74, of Indian Head Park, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of Michael F. Baratta; loving mother of Michael (Kelley) Baratta and the late Anthony Baratta; grandmother of Kayla, Ryan, Max and the late Aiden and Jack; sister in law to AnnaMarie Zitella and Frances Richied; cousin of Sandra Wilcox. Visitation Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from...
Richard Arthur Slifka
Nov 11, 2017
Richard Arthur Slifka, Army Veteran, age 83 of Hillside. Beloved husband of Rae Ann Slifka, nee Romanoff; loving father of Victoria (Steve) Warren and Valerie Ewald; grandfather of Amanda (fiancé Eddie Tumang) Warren, Jeremy Ewald, Alex Warren and Alan Ewald; brother of the late Doris (the late Jim) Biagi and the late Phyllis (the late Rick) Nellis. Services and...
