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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,...
Jeanne “Jean” M. Sweeney
May 6, 2017
Jeanne "Jean" M. Sweeney, age 64 of San Marcos, CA., formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved mother of Sean (Bridget) Riesenbeck and Ryan Riesenbeck, loving grandmother of Anna Riesenbeck and Madyson Riesenbeck; fond sister of Mary Jo (Edward) Bergmann, John M. (Wan Qing) Sweeney, Cathleen (Brian) Bennett and Daniel (Nancy) Sweeney; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, May...
Lee H. Martin
May 6, 2017
Lee H. Martin, age 91 of Westchester. WW ll Army Air Corp Veteran. Beloved brother of Elinor Lange, the late Emil Martin, William Schimpf, Minnie Schimpf and Erna Prada; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, May 6, 2017, 11 A.M. to Time of Service 12 Noon at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL...
Kathryn H. Kozeluh, Nee Stack
May 4, 2017
Kathryn H. Kozeluh, nee Stack, age 81, of La Grange Park and a previous longtime resident of Elmwood Park, passed away May 4, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald A. Kozeluh. She is survived by her sons Joseph (Andrea) DeRosier and Jack (Fran) DeRosier; and was step mother of four and numerous step grandchildren. Surviving...
Margaret “Marge” Magnuson, Nee Guzzo
Apr 20, 2017
Margaret "Marge" Magnuson, nee Guzzo, age 88, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Roy W. Magnuson; fond mother of Andrea M. (Steven) Wilczynski and Lisa M. Magnuson-Cianci; dear grandmother of Jeffrey Wilczynski and David Wilczynski; sister of Frances (the late Joseph) Sarley, Angela (the late Florian) Bellak, Anne (the late Joseph) Pantone, the late Mary A (Charles) Slifka,...
