Harold James “Jim” Hall
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...
Louise A. Zartmann, Nee Sabatino
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...
Carol L. Fikejs, Nee Pelka
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...
Lydia H. Gronowski, Nee Kapica
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...
R. David Fulton
Oct 8, 2016
R. David Fulton, age 68 of Brookfield, IL. Vietnam Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Susan M. Fulton, nee Lapan; fond father of Joshua (Jennifer Hawk) Fulton and Kate (Randy) Hegg; dear grandfather of Abigail and Madeline Fulton; survived by two sisters; uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear nephew of Ron (the late Lily) Wallace. Visitation Friday, October 7,...
James William Chapman
Oct 7, 2016
James William Chapman passed away on October 7, 2016. Jim was born November 16, 1960 to the late Vernon and Helen (Ackerman) Chapman. He grew up in Brookfield, IL and attended Riverside Brookfield High School where he played varsity ice hockey. Jim was a skilled tradesman who worked as a plumber and a private contractor. He enjoyed working on...
Charles “Chuck” J. Stastny
Oct 5, 2016
Charles "Chuck" J. Stastny, age 87 of LaGrange Park. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy J. Stastny, nee Jacklin; fond father of Susan (Andreas) Tobler and Sandra (Robert) Weidner; dear grandfather of Bobby Weidner and Jennifer Weidner; brother of Lorraine Ouska; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, October 7, 2016, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M....
Anna T. Lupori, Nee Huchko
Oct 5, 2016
Anna T. Lupori, nee Huchko, age 94, of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Raymond (Patricia) Lupori, Patricia (John) Foster, Charles Lupori and Theresa (Thomas) Pryor; fond grandmother of Raymond (Beth) Lupori, Christine (John) Clifford, Robert Lupori, John (Andrea) Foster, Douglas (Laura) Foster and Michael (Amanda) Pryor; dear great grandmother of Matthew Lupori, Alexys Lupori, Katie Clifford, Ryan Clifford, Alaina Pryor,...
Marlene M. Vercel (Scibior), Nee Knepple
Oct 3, 2016
Marlene M. Vercel (Scibior), nee Knepple, age 65 of Crestwood formerly of Brookfield and Tinley Park. Beloved wife of Rodney Vercel; fond mother of Tracy (Ryan) Kennedy, Frankie (Natalie) Scibior and Jeffrey (Brooke) Scibior; dear grandmother of Ava Scibior, Emma Kennedy, Audrey Kennedy, Wesley Scibior, Madelyn Kennedy and Wyatt Scibior; sister of Robert Knepple, Jr. and Dennis Knepple; aunt...
Maureen Bigane, Nee Dust
Oct 1, 2016
Maureen Bigane, nee Dust, age 69 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of James Bigane; dear sister of Margaret (Bill) Brummel, Michael (Laurie) Dust, Dan (Nancy) Dust and the late Art (Cindy) Dust; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Gathering Saturday, October 1, 2016, 10 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.,...
Lorraine J. Colby, Nee Pechota
Sep 27, 2016
Lorraine J. Colby, nee Pechota, age 94, of Hinsdale. Loving mother of Aldona (William) Kowalski; fond sister of the late Adele A. Pechota. Services have been held. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Barbara S. Cole, Nee Comins
Sep 24, 2016
Barbara S. Cole, nee Comins, age 75 of La Grange Park. Loving daughter of Stanley Comins, Sr. and Henrietta Comins, nee Hoffman; beloved mother of Mark Cole and Mike Cole; dear grandmother of Sophie Cole; dear sister of Gloria (David) Etzion and the late Stanley Comins, Jr.; dear aunt of two nephews. Funeral & Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman...
Steven N. “Guido” Smrt
Sep 24, 2016
Steven N. "Guido" Smrt, age 71 of Brookfield. Vietnam Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Suzanne K. "Kim" Smrt, nee Frischkorn; loving father of Joshua (Diana) Smrt, Ashley (Brian) Long, Zachary (Carrie) Smrt, Molly (Derek) Siegel and Julia (Nikolai) Espinosa; papa of Conlin Long, Mack Long, Boden Long, Jackson Smrt, Anya Smrt, Finnian Long, James Smrt and Sasha Smrt; brother...
Christopher Joseph Doherty
Sep 22, 2016
Composed by Aunt Kristina Sherwood:
I am deeply saddened to inform you that, my nephew and God son, Christopher Joseph Doherty, transcended his life on Earth on the Autumn Equinox, September 22, 2016. Christopher was born April 10, 1980 to Norman Gerald Doherty and my sister, Kelly (Shenkel) Radde. He was a graduate of Lyons Township High...
Ralph L. Keller
Sep 18, 2016
Ralph L. Keller, 69 of La Grange Park, IL and Sister Bay, WI, suddenly, on September 18, 2016 in Ephraim, WI. A native Chicagoan, Ralph attended Taft High School, Purdue University and received an MBA from University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He served in the Army as a battalion personnel sergeant and also became a licensed pilot...
Ann B. Kahovec, Nee Jakobik
Sep 17, 2016
Ann B. Kahovec, nee Jakobik, age 97, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Otto Kahovec; fond mother of Patricia (Gerald) Kaduk and Geraldine Powell; grandmother of Laura (Mark) Michel, Timothy (Lea) Powell, Matthew (Christine ) Brennan, Kymberly (Tom) Koch, Todd (Maureen) Powell and Michael (Heidi Klauser) Brennan; great-grandmother of Kristina Michel, Adam Michel, Patrick Brennan, Mariah Michel,...
William G. Yena
Sep 16, 2016
William G. Yena, age 85 of La Grange Park. Husband of Jean M. Yena, nee Vorphal; father of John (Mary) Yena, Nancy Yena, Larry (Peggy) Yena and Barbara Yena; grandfather of Michael (Kiley) Yena, Matthew (Megan) Yena, Mark Yena, Steven (Stephanie) Yena and Casey (Michael) Stahl; great grandfather of Griffin, Hunter and William Yena; brother of Richard (Phyllis) Yena. ...
Raymond “Bud” F. Vavra
Sep 14, 2016
Raymond "Bud" F. Vavra, age 92, of LaGrange Park, IL. WWII Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of 68 years to the late MaryAnne Vavra, nee Bilek; fond father of Thomas Vavra, Patricia (Brian) Duffy, Barbara (Remo) Fantozzi and Debra (Robert) Wysocki; dear grandfather "Pa" of Brian (Caitlin) Wysocki, Brad (Lindsay) Wysocki and Bree Wysocki; brother of Lorraine (Allen) Brown; brother-in-law...
Peggy Orolin, Nee Rimmer
Sep 13, 2016
Peggy Orolin, nee Rimmer, age 88 of Summit. Loving mother of John (Barbara) Orolin and the late Kathy (Gary) Barnard; grandmother of Barry Darling, David (Agniezska) Darling, Kristy (Joe) Carlstrom, Kaitlyn Orolin, Mindy Orolin and Timothy Orolin; great-grandmother of Joshua Darling, Andrew Darling, Nicole Darling, Johnathan Darling and Kaylee Carlstom. Funeral and Interment Private. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial...
Rita M. Ruklic, Nee Kearney
Sep 12, 2016
Rita M. Ruklic, nee Kearney, age 90, of La Grange Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Leonard M. Ruklic; dear sister of Celeste E. (the late James A.) Johnstone and the late Eleanor K. (the late Leo E.) Bovy. Visitation Monday, September 12, 2016, 11 A.M. to time of Service 12 Noon at Hitzeman Funeral Home...
