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Lois Amelia Brom, Nee Kuehlhorn

Lois Amelia Brom, Nee Kuehlhorn

Feb 11, 2017

Lois Amelia Brom, nee Kuehlhorn, age 84, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late John Richard Brom; devoted mother of Linda (William) Lahey, Karen (Frederick) Bell and John A. (Susan) Brom; proud grandmother of Dr. Ryan (Michael Labellarte) Lahey, Shannon (Fiance Brian Bak) Lahey, USAF Capt. Zachary F. (Jessica) Bell, Sr., Patrick Lahey, Julie Bell and Claire...

Albina C. Samko, Nee Rumsa

Albina C. Samko, Nee Rumsa

Feb 8, 2017

Albina C. Samko, nee Rumsa, age 101, of La Grange Park, formerly of River Forest. Beloved wife of the late Colman V. Samko; dear sister of the late Sophia "Peggy" Hanks; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Corner of Spring Ave and Ogden Ave., La...

Carol A. Bykowicz, Nee Gornik

Carol A. Bykowicz, Nee Gornik

Feb 6, 2017

Carol A. Bykowicz, nee Gornik, age 70 of Brookfield.  Beloved mother of Steven (Anna Marie Ferreira) Bykowicz and Shari Bykowicz; sister of Albert Balderman; aunt of many nieces and nephews: dear friend of many.  Had a beautiful contagious smile that was loved by many.  Visitation Sunday, February 5, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, February 6, 2017,...

George J. Halas

George J. Halas

Feb 5, 2017

George J. Halas, age 82, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Joan Frieberg-Halas, nee Rapp; fond step-father of Bradley (Kathi) Frieberg, Blair (Laura) Frieberg, Kurtis (Jennifer) Frieberg; dear brother of Edward (Loubelle) Halas; uncle of Robert (Valerie) Halas, George Halas and the late Richard Halas. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield,...

Elva Rowland, Nee Ohotzke

Elva Rowland, Nee Ohotzke

Feb 4, 2017

Elva Rowland, nee Ohotzke, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Leslie E. Rowland; loving mother of Pamela Rowland, Gail (Dr. Kevin) Sherin, David (Joanie) Rowland; devoted grandmother of Christopher (Carolina) Rowland, Grace Sherin, Amanda Rowland, Daniel Sherin, Melody Rowland and Jennifer Sherin. Visitation, Friday, February 3, 2017, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home...

Virginia Fontana, Nee Sbragia

Virginia Fontana, Nee Sbragia

Feb 3, 2017

Virginia Fontana, nee Sbragia, age 87, of Hawthorn Woods, IL formerly of Plainfield, IL. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late John Edward Fontana; dear mother of Rick Fontana, Karina Fontana, Joanne (Mark) Domanico; loving grandmother of Mark Anthony Domanico, Matthew Domanico and Dema Fontana; devoted sister to Lorraine (the late James) Donegan and the late Richard Sbragia;...

Salomea Pilipiszyn, Nee Lisiecki

Salomea Pilipiszyn, Nee Lisiecki

Feb 3, 2017

Salomea Pilipiszyn, nee Lisiecki, age 81, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Pilipiszyn; loving mother of Robert (Sandra) Pilipiszyn and Gregory Pilipiszyn; dear grandmother of Ashley, Christopher, Brittany and Chelsea Pilipiszyn; dear sister of the late Anthony (Wanda) Lisiecki, the late Teresa (Anthony) Chudzik and the late Harriet (the late Paul) Kolodziejczak; aunt of many nieces and...

Della Svoboda, Nee Griffith

Della Svoboda, Nee Griffith

Feb 3, 2017

Della Svoboda, nee Griffith, age 87, of North Riverside, formerly of Berwyn. Former owner of Bob's Food and Liquor, Bob's Office Restaurant, Downers Grove Travel Agency and North Riverside Service. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" A. Svoboda Sr.; fond mother of Gale M. (Paul) Foster, Jo Ann (Mario) Cavaliere, Joseph R. (Lisa) Svoboda and Robert A. (Darlene)...

Florence G. Breske, Nee Newhouse

Florence G. Breske, Nee Newhouse

Jan 28, 2017

Florence G. Breske, nee Newhouse, age 88, of Brookfield formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Alfred B. Breske. Memorial gathering Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:30 A.M. to Time of Memorial Mass 10 A.M. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, corner of 30th & Raymond, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Memorials appreciated to Animal Care League , 1011...

Stephanie Stacken, Nee Krysowaty

Stephanie Stacken, Nee Krysowaty

Jan 27, 2017

Stephanie Stacken, nee Krysowaty, age 97 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Stacken; fond mother of Barbara Ann (Guy) Montefinese and Robert J. Stacken; sister of the late Olga Krysowaty and Joseph (Olga) Krysowaty; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 26, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday, January 27, 2017,...

Denise T. Mewes, Nee Klein

Denise T. Mewes, Nee Klein

Jan 25, 2017

Denise T. Mewes, nee Klein, age 73, 0f La Grange Park, formerly of River Grove. Beloved wife of the late Alfons Mewes; fond mother of John (Colleen) Naughton, David Naughton and the late Michael (Fay) Naughton; dear grandmother of Thomas Naughton and Sophia Naughton.  Visitation Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 10 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman...

Edward J. Bambas

Edward J. Bambas

Jan 23, 2017

Edward J. Bambas, age 70 of Lyons. Beloved husband of Karen Bambas, nee Brodnicki; fond father of Jeffrey (Sharon) Bambas and Daniel (Patrice) Bambas; dear grandfather of Kelly (Brendan) Mackay, Maddie Pusczan, Alicia Pusczan, Matthew Bambas and Connor Bambas; great grandfather of Malachi Mackay; brother of Patricia Bambas. Visitation Sunday, January 22, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and...

Charles M. Wysoglad

Charles M. Wysoglad

Jan 22, 2017

Charles M. Wysoglad, age 72, of Monee, formerly of Brookfield, beloved husband of the late Karen Lynn Wysoglad, nee Kesman; fond father of Christopher S. (Teresa) Wysoglad; dear grandfather of Jack G. Wysoglad; brother of Thomas C. (Judy) Wysoglad and Michael J. Wysoglad; Visitation Friday, January 27, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10:30...

Charles E. Parshall

Charles E. Parshall

Jan 16, 2017

Charles E. Parshall, age 70, of Antioch formerly of LaGrange Park. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia Parshall, nee Wieczorek; fond father of Brian Parshall and Craig (Jennifer) Parshall; dear brother of John (Marilyn) Parshall and William (Sandra) Parshall; brother-in-law of Pamela Bland and Rick Wieczorek. Visitation Monday, January 16, 2017, 3 P.M. to Time of Service 8...

Joan Lenore Kunou Chambers

Joan Lenore Kunou Chambers

Jan 14, 2017

Joan Lenore Kunou Chambers, age 89, passed into eternity January 14, 2017 in Jackson, Michigan. Joan was a 60 plus year resident of LaGrange Park, Illinois before moving to Jackson. Joan married Hal Chambers in 1951, who preceded her in death in February 2009.

Joan is the beloved mother of Richard (Sharon) Chambers of Jackson, Michigan, dear...

Sophia A. Kleisner, Nee Londowski

Sophia A. Kleisner, Nee Londowski

Jan 14, 2017

Sophia A. Kleisner, nee Londowski, age 90, of Oakbrook formerly of Cicero, IL and Redgranite, WI. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kleisner; fond mother of Kenneth (Fran Arcuri) Kleisner and Lon (Roberta) Kleisner; dear grandmother of Kellie (Mance) Setser and Lynette (Matt) Gilbert; dear great grandmother of Jacob Setser and Joseph Setser. Visitation Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:30...

Violet C. Behnke, Nee Sarson

Violet C. Behnke, Nee Sarson

Jan 12, 2017

Violet C. Behnke, nee Sarson, age 95 of St. Charles formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Richard Herman Behnke; fond mother of Richard (Nancy) Behnke and Eileen (James) Ellison; dear grandmother of Alan (Debbie) Behnke, Laura (Christopher) Gladkowski, Christopher (Jennifer) Behnke, Suzie Ellison, Karen Behnke and Sally (Robert) Montes; great grandmother of Allison Gladkowski, Catherine Gladkowski,...

Sandra Ann Reed, Nee Wolf

Sandra Ann Reed, Nee Wolf

Jan 11, 2017

Sandra Ann Reed, nee Wolf, age 77, of Fishers, IN., formerly of Westchester, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Erwin Reed; fond mother of Scott Allen (Lyn McClure) Reed and Kimberlie Ann Reed; dear grandmother of Alexandra Grace Reed. Visitation Sunday, January 15, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street,...

Christ J. Iatropulos

Christ J. Iatropulos

Jan 11, 2017

Christ J. Iatropulos, PhD age 62, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Darlene Iatropulos, nee Kerr; loving father of Michelle and Jamie (Mitch Melton) Iatropulos; dear son of the late James P. Iatropulos and Beulah C. Iatropulos, nee Fasseas; dear brother of the late Peter Iatropulos. A celebration of life gathering for Christ will occur on Wednesday, January 11,...

Elizabeth “Lisa” A. Deutscher, Nee Evert

Elizabeth “Lisa” A. Deutscher, Nee Evert

Jan 7, 2017

Elizabeth "Lisa" A. Deutscher, nee Evert, age 46, of Woodridge, Beloved wife of Michael Cunningham; dear mother of Matthew Robert Deutscher and Callie Margaret Deutscher; loving daughter of Robert Evert and Margaret Evert, nee Brown; dear niece of Dan Brown, Cecelia Brown and Mary Ann Laatz; dear cousin to many. Visitation Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 3 P.M. to 8...

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