Mary Ann Rich, Nee Blitek
Aug 10, 2017
Mary Ann Rich, nee Blitek, age 67, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Anthony "Tony" J. Rich and the late Gerald Trinkle; fond mother of Karlynn Rich; dear sister of Edward (Kimberly) Blitek and Terese Blitek; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, August 10, 2017, 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445...
Edward D. Dillner
Aug 9, 2017
Edward D. Dillner, age 87, of Brookfield. US Marine Korean War Veteran Sgt. & Marine Reservist of many years. Beloved son of the late Alexander O. Dillner and Gertrude Dillner, nee Theis; dear brother of Alexander A. Dillner and Robert A.(Donna) Dillner; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to many. Edward worked faithfully for 40 years...
Alfreda “Fritzie” R. Zvonek, Nee Gecielewski
Aug 9, 2017
Alfreda "Fritzie" R. Zvonek, nee Gecielewski, age 96, of La Grange Park, formerly of Palm Bay, FL., Palos Park and Oak Lawn. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph Zvonek; fond mother of Paula (Michael) Thoms, Rudolph E. (Dagmar) Zvonek and Carla Zvonek; dear grandmother of Rhonda Peters, Monica (Joseph) Pawasarat, Sandra Thoms, Randall Zvonek, Aaron (Alicia) Zvonek and Zoe...
James M. Schulz
Aug 8, 2017
James M. Schulz, age 89, of La Grange Park, Navy and Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Sheila Schulz, nee Dickson; loving son of the late Adolph Schulz and Catherine Schulz, nee O'Brien; dear brother of the late Barbara Schulz and Lillian Schulz; dear brother in law of Vera Clay, Jean Hall and Gill Dickson; uncle of many nieces and...
Nancy I. Cairo, Nee Hammack
Aug 2, 2017
Nancy I. Cairo, nee Hammack, age 78, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Ernie "Ernest" Cairo Sr.; loving mother of Linda (Rich) Hillsman, Ernie (Anna) Cairo Jr., Cindy (Mark) Goodwin and Karen Cairo; fond grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 2; sister of 4; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends gathering Wednesday, August 2, 2017 for a...
Josephine D. Linkus, Nee Zikas
Jul 31, 2017
Josephine D. Linkus, nee Zikas, age 96, of Venice, Fl., formerly of Brookfield for 45 years and formerly of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Linkus; fond mother of Ken Linkus, Lorraine (Ken) Lipinski and Ann (Tom) Lukas; dear grandmother of Laurel (Dan) McMahon, Jesse (Nicole) Lukas, Ryan (Sarah) Lukas and Lindsey (Tyler) Davis; great...
Thomas R. Foulis
Jul 30, 2017
Thomas R. Foulis, age 84, of Brookfield. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy Foulis, nee Murphy; fond father of Katherine (Joe) McDonagh, Rick (Tara) Foulis and Karen (Jim) Kucera; dear grandfather of Matthew McDonagh, Kelly McDonagh, Mark McDonagh, Rob Kucera, Lauren Kucera, Amy Foulis and Lindsay Foulis; brother of Lois Stritt, the late Jim Foulis and David...
Lloyd (Andy) Edward Ander
Jul 29, 2017
Lloyd (Andy) Edward Ander, 95, of Elmhurst, died at home under Hospice care on July 29, 2017. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, in Norman, Oklahoma, where he met and married his wife of 70 years, Doris (Dottie) Hope Ander (nee Corden). After the war, they moved to Chicago and settled in Stickney, Illinois, until recently moving to a...
Wallace H. Rosypal
Jul 27, 2017
Wallace H. Rosypal, age 79, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Lois M. Rosypal, nee Kirch; fond father of Alex H. (Kathryn) Rosypal and Suzanne J. (Kevin) Kaufman; grandfather of Gabriel Rosypal, Chase Rosypal and Isabel Rosypal. Visitation Monday, July 31, 2017, 11:30 A.M. to time of Service 12:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W....
Gregory D. Panasky
Jul 27, 2017
Gregory D. Panasky, age 60 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Susanna M. Panasky, nee Bianco; fond father of Alessandra Panasky, Nadia Panasky and the late Nicholas J. Panasky; dear brother of Henry A. Panasky; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends gathering Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9:30 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M. at St....
George Bernard Rabb
Jul 27, 2017
George Bernard Rabb, President Emeritus of the Chicago Zoological Society, died peacefully, Thursday July 27, after a brief illness. Rabb's pioneering work as Brookfield Zoo's Director, from 1976 until 2003, led the Zoo toward its current position as a center of conservation, a concept Rabb championed for zoos throughout the world. He firmly believed that conservation organizations and nature-focused...
Hans Werner Hansen
Jul 26, 2017
Hans Werner Hansen, age 87, of Westchester. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Glory C. Hansen, nee Rathe. Lying in State Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 10 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 Wolf Road, Hillside, IL. 60162. Interment Concordia Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL....
Michael Maksym, Sr.
Jul 24, 2017
Michael Maksym, Sr., age 98, of LaGrange, IL. WW II Army Air Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rose Maksym, nee Serafin; fond father of Janine (James) Prorok, Michael Maksym Jr. and Susan R. Wright; dear grandfather of Matthew Prorok, Monica (Dr. Carl) Murphy, Christopher (Fina) Prorok, Heather Wright, Timothy (Renee) Prorok, Andrew (Lisa Peacock) Wright, Michael Maksym,...
Mary K. Larsen
Jul 18, 2017
Mary K. Larsen, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved daughter of the late Olaf Larsen and Katherine Larsen, nee Fahey; dear cousin of Rick Johnson, Rita (John) Byrns, Judith (Carmen) Cortese, Jennifer (George) Georgiafandis, Carol Gordon and Bernice Johnson. Visitation Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 11 A.M. to time of Service 12 Noon at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st...
Mary Ellen Fitzhugh, Nee Petrone
Jul 17, 2017
Mary Ellen Fitzhugh, nee Petrone, age 75 of Countryside, formerly of La Grange Park. Fond mother of Eileen Fitzhugh and Teresa Fitzhugh; dear grandmother of Kirby (Samantha) Coggin, Jessica La Fleur, Amy La Fleur and Joseph La Fleur; great-grandmother of Isaiah Coggin and Lilyana Coggin; sister of Patricia (George) Bachar, Maureen (the late William J.) Becker, the late Eileen...
Frances I. Million, Nee Tatzel
Jul 15, 2017
Frances I. Million, nee Tatzel, age 91, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Million; fond mother of Penny L. (Ronald G.) Pich and Scott T. (Dean Bachus) Million; dear grandmother of Krystal (Gary) Anderson, Bradley (Dana) Pich and Ashley Pich; great grandmother of Michael Anderson, Emilee Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Bradley Pich, Jr. and Abigail Pich;...
Carolyn Bianchin, Nee Zack
Jul 13, 2017
Carolyn Bianchin, nee Zack, age 70, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Donald J. Bianchin; loving mother of Gina P. Bianchin; fond sister of Kenneth (Sharon) Zack and the late Bernice Butkiewicz. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Marvin “Pete” Price
Jul 7, 2017
Marvin "Pete" Price, age 80, Army Veteran, of Lockport, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn F. Price, nee Ervin; loving father of David Price; loving grandfather of Dylan Price, Tabatha Price, Cole Price and Lucas Goldsmith; great grandfather of Kelseysue Price; dear brother of Lavern (Clinton) Johnson. uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, July...
Susan M. Kolar
Jul 7, 2017
Susan M. Kolar, age 68, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late James Kolar; fond mother of Kevin (Michelle) Kolar and Keli (Tim Kralik) Kolar; dear grandmother of Collin Kralik, Kira Kolar and Cameron Kralik; sister of Toni Hamilton and Robert Havlicek. Visitation Friday, July 7, 2017, 5:00 P.M. to time of Service 7:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home...
Ronald M. Hrubecky
Jul 1, 2017
Ronald M. Hrubecky, age 81, of North Riverside. Beloved husband of the late Jean G. Hrubecky; nee Hildebrandt; fond father of Thomas G. (Catherine) Hrubecky and Pamela G. (Howard) Mulligan; dear grandfather of Jennifer Mulligan, Jonathon Mulligan and Sarah Hrubecky; brother of the late Agnes Gill. Visitation Friday, June 30, 2017, from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, ...
