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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...

Robert J. Kucera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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