Obituaries

Nov 28, 2016

James G. Wainer, Sr., age 74, of Temecula, CA, formerly of Brookfield. Vietnam War Army Veteran. Retired from Commonwealth Edison and as a Volunteer Fireman for the Village of Brookfield. 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Beloved husband of the late Mary L. Wainer, nee Ardente; dear father of James G. (Cynthia) Wainer, Jr.; fond grandfather of...

Nov 26, 2016

William Shotola, age 88 of Elmhurst formerly of La Grange Park. US Army Veteran. Former Owner of Shotola's Certified Foods in Berwyn. Beloved wife of Dorothy Shotola, nee Silhan; fond father of Carol (Jim) Cermak and Diane (Edward) Zanghi; dear grandfather of Christa Scott, Sandra (Rich) Munizzo, Jeanine (Bill) Schmidt and Elyse (Galen) Lundin; dear great grandfather of Hannah...

Nov 16, 2016

Carl J. Wallman, age 89 of Cicero. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Wallman; loving father of Susan Hughes, Judee (John) Rasmussen, the late Beverly Swartz and Bruce Wallman; dear grandfather of six and great-grandfather of seven; fond brother of Catherine Hilinski; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445...

Nov 15, 2016

Genevieve Romaszkiewicz, nee Lukmin, age 99 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Piotr Romaszkiewicz; fond mother of Wanda (and the late Anthony) Lisiecki and the late Valdemar Romaszkiewicz; dear grandmother of Julie Lisiecki and Lucy (Daniel Scheeringa) Lisiecki; sister of the late Helen Lukmin, Birute Lukmin, Irene Lukmin, Josephine Chaklauskas, Bruno Lukmin and Edward Lukmin. Visitation...

Nov 14, 2016

Melanie Banti, nee Damiani, age 92, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Henry M. Banti; devoted sister of the late Anne Genovese and John Damiani; dear aunt of Mary Ann (James) Bruha and Ronald (Cheryl) Damiani; Godmother of James Bruha. Visitation Thursday, November 17, 2016, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, November 18, 2016, 10:30...

Nov 14, 2016

George Davey, age 92, of La Grange Park. WWII Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Davey, nee Meisgeier; fond father of Jeff (Pam) Davey and the late Karen (Brett) Stewart; dear grandfather of Amanda Davey, Kimberly (Lane) Kareska, Laura (Kevin) Nieland, Carolyn Davey, Ryan (Gianna) McCune and Darcy (Mike) Swymeler; great-grandfather of Quinn, Corbin John and JonCarlo....

Nov 12, 2016

Louise M. Klecka, nee Krizek, age 95, long time resident of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Jack F. Klecka, Sr.; fond mother of Jack (Theresa) Klecka, Jr., Paul (Stefanie ) Klecka and Patricia Klecka; dear grandmother of 5; great grandmother of 8 ; sister of the late Reynold (the late Ethel) Krizek. Visitation Friday, November 11, 2016 ,...

Nov 9, 2016

Chris Theodore Ellis (October 19th, 2009 – November 9th, 2016) Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin

Chris was born on a Monday, one of those clear autumn days where you wouldn't wear shorts but didn't need a jacket. I was in a cost savings meeting at work, getting grilled by my plant manager when my wife...

Nov 7, 2016

James M. Greene, age 87, of Riverside, Army Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of 63 years to Margaret M. Greene, nee Hefferon; fond father of Kathleen (John) Zydek and Mary (Ken) Mottet; dear grandfather of Christopher Schultz; great grandfather of Tyler; dear brother of Barbara Greene, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, November 6, 2016, 3 P.M....

Nov 5, 2016

Louise G. Petrovich, nee Hackett, age 97 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Bill Petrovich; loving mother of Judy (Philip Grausman) Petrovich; dear grandmother of Zoe (Tim) Painter; dear great grandmother of Charlee Kate Painter; sister of Joyce (the late Jack) Arbogash, Jeanne (the late Jim) Rose, Ned (Rebecca) Hackett, Maxine (the late Ronald) Cole, the late Ray...

Nov 4, 2016

Olga Janacek, nee Miketchuk, age 105 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Frank Janacek; fond mother of Anthony (Ann) Janacek and the late Frances Janacek; loving grandmother of Jennifer and Allison Janacek; sister of the late George (Arletta) Miketchuk, John Miketchuk, Elizabeth (Alfred) Arman, Julia (Joseph) Priban and Nicholas (Mary) Miketchuk. Visitation Thursday, November 3, 2016, 3 P.M....

Oct 29, 2016

John B. Tornberg, age 88, of LaGrange Park, Army Veteran, died peacefully on October 29, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lois J. Tornberg, nee Krebs; loving father of Karen Tornberg and Mark (Denise) Tornberg; dear grandfather of Jonathan and Matthew. He was preceded in death by his parents John R. and Gladys Tornberg, and his brother George. John...

Oct 26, 2016

Betty Lou Annen, nee Dillow, age 92 of Hinsdale. Beloved wife of the late Robert John Annen, Sr.; fond mother of Patricia Lee (Michael) Broggi and the late Robert John Annen, Jr.; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Cory) Ferrell and Robert Patrick Broggi; great grandmother of Emma Josephine Broggi; preceded in death by her siblings Lester (Dorothy) Dillow, Willard (Jean)...

Oct 25, 2016

Marcella J. Walker, nee Murphy, age 84 of Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Walker of 56 years; loving mother of Johanna Walker of Westchester, IL., Robert (Anne) Walker, Sr. of Golf, IL., Amanda Walker of Westchester, IL. and Paul (Inez) Walker of Indian Head Park, IL.; devoted grandmother of Christopher (Margaret) McMurtagh, Angela McMurtagh, Robert Walker,...

Oct 22, 2016

Joseph "Mr. Lis the Scientist" V. Lis, age 87, of , formerly of Willowbrook and Brookfield, Korean War Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Marlene H. Lis, nee Drog; fond father of Kathy (Rick) Gornik, Laurie (Jeff) Wilhoit and the late Christine Lis; dear grandfather of Lauren Gornik and Heather Gornik; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former...

Oct 15, 2016

Mary Ann Bettin, nee Krawiec, age 70, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Leonard A. Bettin; fond mother of Jeffrey Bettin and Jennifer Bettin; sister of Sharon (Michael) Samojla and sister in law of Arlene (the late Thomas) Lantvit; aunt of Daniel Lantvit, Alicia (Robert) Blair, Timothy (Michele) Lantvit, Joshua Samojla and Jake Samojla; cousin and friend of...

Oct 14, 2016

Harold James "Jim" Hall, age 74, of Brookfield, IL formerly of Cheney, KS. Former loving husband of Charlene Hall, nee Werner; beloved father of Susan ( Richard, Jr.) Vabro and Michael (Gail) Hall; loving grandfather of Kelly Vabro, Joshua Vabro, Chelsea Vabro, Nicole Hall and Kaitlin Hall; dear brother of Daniel (Vickey) Hall, Janet (Ernie) Cross, Linda (the late...

Oct 13, 2016

Louise A. Zartmann, nee Sabatino, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late George Zartmann; fond mother of Gregg (Debbie) Zartmann, Sharon (Robert) Budzon and Gerard Zartmann; grandmother of Joshua (Denise) Zartmann, Jessica (Michael) Smith, Erin (Nate) LaMaster, Zachary Zartmann, Brittany Budzon, Gabrielle Budzon, Veronica Budzon and Kendra (David) Minnerly; great grandmother of Ashlynn LaMaster; sister of Mary...

Oct 11, 2016

Carol L. Fikejs, nee Pelka, age 75, of Batavia, formerly of Westchester. Beloved wife of Ronald L. Fikejs; fond mother of Luce (Tim) Burke, Lisa (Scott Mitchell) Fikejs, Luke (Kim) Fikejs and the late Laurence J. Fikejs; dear grandmother of Bridget Burke, Hannah Burke, Abbey Burke, Brianna Edwards, Alex Fikejs, Caleb Fikejs, Christian Fikejs and Chase Fikejs; sister of...

Oct 10, 2016

Lydia H. Gronowski, nee Kapica, age 90 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Walter Gronowski; loving mother of Henry (Margaret) Gronowski, Christine Grzyb, Edward (Robin) Gronowski and the late Richard Gronowski; dear grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 10; aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of the late Stanley Wolski. Visitation Sunday, October 9, 2016, 3...