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Zofia Manikowski, Nee Sobieraj

Zofia Manikowski, Nee Sobieraj

Jun 29, 2017

Zofia Manikowski, nee Sobieraj, age 87, of Chicago, formerly of Poland. Beloved wife of the late Jozef Manikowski; fond mother of Jozef (Mary) Manikowski, Eugene (Kathy) Manikowski, Krys Manikowski, Chester Manikowski, Regina Manikowski, Diane (Fernando) Guzman and Theresa (Michael) Garcia; dear grandmother of David (Samantha) Guzman, Jennifer Manikowski and Brian Manikowski. Visitation Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:30 A.M. to...

Raymond J. Novak

Raymond J. Novak

Jun 29, 2017

Raymond J. Novak, age 98, of Brookfield. WWII Army Air Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine P. Novak, nee Haydock; dear father of Paul R. (Yvonne) Novak; brother of Dorothy (Thaddeus) Zalewski and Alice Wollenberg. Visitation Thursday, June 29, 2017, 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street,...

Charles T. Urban

Charles T. Urban

Jun 23, 2017

Charles T. Urban, age 81 of Oak Brook, Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn D. Urban, nee Davies; fond father of David (Joan) Urban and Laura (Jim) Vetrone; dear grandfather of Lydia Vetrone, Andrea Vetrone and Jennifer Vetrone; brother of James (Barbara) Urban, Katherine (Lawrence) Lejune, Susan (Shannon) Urban, Richard (Donna) Urban and the late William (Helen)...

Mildred Tisso, Nee Monzel

Mildred Tisso, Nee Monzel

Jun 19, 2017

Mildred Tisso, nee Monzel, age 94, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph Tisso; fond mother of Mary Ann (Tom Jetson) Zabel, James (Leonore) Tisso and John Tisso; grandmother of Rick (Tracey Rapp) Zabel, Kevin Zabel and Alissa (Roger) Moukheiber. Visitation Sunday, June 18, 2017, 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. and Monday, June 19, 2017, 9:00 A.M....

Norman A. Rick

Norman A. Rick

Jun 18, 2017

Norman A. Rick, age 86, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Adelaide E. Rick, nee Smith; fond father of Elizabeth Rick (good friend Don Mathew), Susan (Norman) Kopesky and Norman R. (Linda) Rick; grandfather of Norman (Heather) Kopesky III, Nathaniel (Sara) Kopesky, Molly Urban, Justin (Robyn) Kopesky, Jesse Kopesky, Andrea Rick and Daniel Rick; great grandfather of 9;...

Robert M. Yonco

Robert M. Yonco

Jun 16, 2017

Robert M. Yonco, age 92 of La Grange. Beloved husband of Frances L. Yonco, nee Less; fond father of Nancy (Joe) Flanagan and David Yonco; grandfather of David Flanagan, Mary Flanagan and Anne Flanagan; brother of 4; uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Friday, June 16, 2017, 3:00 P.M. to Time of Service 7:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral...

Richard Bruce Breckinridge

Richard Bruce Breckinridge

Jun 5, 2017

Richard Bruce Breckinridge, age 69, of Brookfield, formerly of La Grange Park; United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran; Security Police-Sentry Dog Handler. Recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal; Retired La Grange Park Deputy Chief of Police. Dear brother of Ronald L. (Linda) Breckinridge the late David T. (Virginia) Breckinridge and Bettye J. (Glenn) Burnett: uncle and great uncle...

James C. Haase

James C. Haase

Jun 2, 2017

James C. Haase, age 74, Vietnam Army Veteran. Retired Captain Brookfield Auxiliary Police. Beloved husband of Darlene J. Haase, nee Nitz; loving father of Deborah Konrath-Ramirez, Julie (Corey) Soderquist and David (Tracy) Haase; dear grandfather of Joseph Konrath, Samantha Ramirez, Lucas Haase, Madison Soderquist and Josie Haase; brother of Mildred Juricic and Nancy Michaels. Visitation Friday, June 2, 2017,...

Joseph P. Riley

Joseph P. Riley

Jun 1, 2017

Joseph P. Riley, age 66, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Judith F. Riley, nee Lanza; fond father of Bridgette Pasqua, Trease (Nick) Saba, Joseph Riley, Jr., Matthew (Amanda Lynn) Riley; Sean Riley, stepsons – Brendan (Danette Ayala) Splon and Christopher Splon; dear grandfather of Bobby Pasqua, Dylan Thomas and Benjamin Riley; brother of Cheryl Tassos, Candace Bayer, Cathleen Kelly,...

Daniel Mark Sherin

Daniel Mark Sherin

May 25, 2017

Daniel Mark Sherin, age 24, of Orlando, FL. Beloved son of Dr. Kevin Sherin and Rev. Gail Sherin, nee Rowland; fond brother of Grace Sherin and Jennifer Sherin; nephew of Pamela Rowland and David (Joanie) Rowland; cousin of Christopher (Carolina) Rowland, Amanda Rowland and Melody Rowland; friend to many. Visitation, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Filippo Leone

Filippo Leone

May 23, 2017

Filippo Leone, age 94, of Brookfield, formerly of Italy.  Beloved husband of the late Luigia Leone, nee Palazzolo; fond father of Salvatore (Pietra) Leone; dear grandfather of Phillip (Marta) Leone, Damiano (Shelby) Leone and Louis (Sarah) Leone; great-grandfather of Giorgio Leone, Gloria Leone and Isabella Leone. Visitation Thursday, May 25, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday, May...

Robert L. Finder, Sr.

Robert L. Finder, Sr.

May 22, 2017

Robert L. Finder, Sr., age 84 of Westmont. Beloved husband of Barbara Finder, nee Grygo and the late Joanne Finder and the late Joan Finder; fond father of Robert L. (Virginia) Finder, Jr. and John (Heather) Finder; grandfather of Maci Finder and Jack Finder; many step children and grandchildren; brother of Ruth (the late Al) Grinis, uncle of many...

Leona A. Dabkey, (Nee Deruntz)

Leona A. Dabkey, (Nee Deruntz)

May 22, 2017

Leona A. Dabkey, (nee DeRuntz), age 95, born March 30, 1922, in Chicago, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late, Earle Dabkey who she married in 1947 in Las Vegas. Cherished mother of Laurel Obert and Lee (Louise) Dabkey; proud grandmother of John (Fernie Tiflis) Dabkey, Greg (Rachael) Dabkey, Kate (Eric)...

Miroslav Andrew Simo

Miroslav Andrew Simo

May 20, 2017

Miroslav Andrew Simo, age 79, of Riverside. Former owner of New Archery Products. Beloved husband of Cherie A. Simo, nee Gregory; fond father of Steven A. Simo and Melanie A. (John) Maxwell; dear grandfather of Jack Maxwell, Sasha Maxwell, Roman Maxwell and Hunter Maxwell; brother of Millie McComb; uncle of Don McComb and David McComb. Visitation Tuesday, May 23,...

Elvera Greinke, Nee Olufs

Elvera Greinke, Nee Olufs

May 20, 2017

Elvera Greinke, nee Olufs, age 94, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Louis Greinke; fond mother of Lucille (James) Channell and Arlene Steinke; dear grandmother of Scott (Lia) Steinke, Kevin Steinke, Julie Channell, Jeffrey Channell and David (Mia) Channell; great grandmother of Nina Channell, Amelia Channell and Sofia Channell. Funeral and interment private. Memorials appreciated to St. Jude...

Paul William Brooks Jr.

Paul William Brooks Jr.

May 19, 2017

Paul William Brooks Jr., age 67, of Downers Grove, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. Beloved son of the late Paul W. Brooks Sr. and Judith Brooks, nee Payne; most important part of his life father of Paul Brooks, Ian Brooks, Aaron Brooks, Tyler Brooks and Kyle Brooks; dear brother of James Brooks and Rebecca Brooks; former husband of Donna...

Frank C. Galasso

Frank C. Galasso

May 16, 2017

Frank C. Galasso, age 91, of La Grange Park. WW II and Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Audrey Galasso, nee Kruse; fond father of Linda (Eric) Von Kaenel, Lori (Craig) Bubenicek and Kathleen (the late Brian) Fuller; dear grandfather of Kevin Von Kaenel, Keith (Janis) Von Kaenel, Brian Fuller, Megan (Chase) Knapp, Alyssa Fuller, David (Fiancé Amanda...

Dennis G. Gniadek

Dennis G. Gniadek

May 16, 2017

Dennis G. Gniadek age 69 of Lyons. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Andrea Gniadek, nee Keipes; fond father of Christine (Jordan) Platt, Cheryl (Michael) Toohey, Mark (Cynthia) Serdiuk and Jennifer Serdiuk; dear grandfather of Kyle Platt, Abbey Platt, Ellen Toohey and Clara Toohey; brother of Ron (Gloria) Gniadek; uncle of many nephews. Visitation Monday, May 15, 2017, 3...

Grayce S. Mucha, Nee Smid

Grayce S. Mucha, Nee Smid

May 13, 2017

Grayce S. Mucha, nee Smid, age 93, of Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Jerry K. Mucha, fond mother of Pamela (Thomas) Cieslak; dear grandmother of Daniel (Jodi) Cieslak and David (Julie) Cieslak; and great-grandmother of Ethan Cieslak, Oliver Cieslak and Benjamin Cieslak. Visitation Saturday, May 13, 2017, 11 A.M. to Time of Service 12 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral...

Charlotte L. Palubicki, Nee Trojak

Charlotte L. Palubicki, Nee Trojak

May 11, 2017

Charlotte L. Palubicki, nee Trojak age 94, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Palubicki; fond daughter of the late Adam Trojak and Amilia Trojak, nee Zmuda; dear sister of the late Josephine (Stanley) Cieslak and John Trojak; dear aunt of Patricia Wozniak and Sharon Cieslak; great-aunt of Scott, Lisa, Craig and Kristine; great-great-aunt of five. Funeral Thursday,...

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