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William J. Becker, Jr.
Sep 12, 2016
William J. Becker, Jr., age 71, of La Grange Park. Vietnam War Navy Veteran. Retired Captain La Grange Park Fire Dept. Beloved husband of Maureen F. Becker, nee Petrone; loving father of Brianne R. (Scott) Blunk; dear grandfather of Sophia Blunk and Mira Blunk; brother of Robert (Pamela) Becker, Kathleen (Michael) Kimen and the late Gary Becker; step brother...
Charlie A. Fischer
Sep 11, 2016
Charlie A. Fischer, loved son of Steve Fischer and Christina Fischer, nee Geschrey; brother of Jack Fischer; grandson of Robert Geschrey and Donna Geschrey, nee Pavlis and Karen Fischer, nee DeVito; nephew of Kelly (Jamey) Greenberg, Candice (Wes) Del Prete and Kate Fischer. Memorial Gathering, Sunday, September 11, 2016, from 10 A.M. to Time of Service 1 P.M. at...
Duilio “Duke” Peter Sorini
Sep 9, 2016
Duilio "Duke" Peter Sorini, age 93, of La Grange Park, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Norma Ann Sorini, nee Mazzetti; loving father of Paulette Sorini and Ron (Desiree Tucker-Sorini); grandfather of Jeff (Margaret) Pigatto, Dana (Brett) Sharrett, Kirk (Mandy) Pigatto, Christopher, Leah and Marissa Sorini, and great grand-children Tommy, Charlie and Frannie Pigatto, Hunter, Sadie and...
Edward J. Donnelly
Sep 8, 2016
Edward J. Donnelly, age 88, of Griffith, IN., formerly of La Grange Park, IL. Korean War Veteran. US Marine SSgt. Beloved father of Brian (Teresa) Donnelly, Maria (James) Donovan, Paul (Laura) Donnelly and Richard Donnelly; fond grandfather of John Donnelly, Erin Donnelly, Matthew Donnelly, Laurel Donnelly and Patrick Donovan; dear brother of Daniel (Karyl) Donnelly, Dr. John (Mary) Donnelly,...
Theodore M. Mlsna
Sep 5, 2016
Theodore M. Mlsna, age 72, of La Grange. Beloved Husband of Eileen "Dee" Mlsna, nee Grossberg; fond father of Tammy (Larry) Hansen, Trudi (Jeramy Shaw) Mlsna, Ted Mlsna and Danyelle (Chris) Olsen; dear grandfather of eight and dear great grandfather of four; brother of Tim (Kathy) Mlsna and Dori Mlsna; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral and...
Florence M. Kendzierski
Sep 3, 2016
Florence M. Kendzierski, age 83, of Brookfield. Beloved daughter of the late Louis Kendzierski and Rose Kendzierski, nee Tomaczewski; dear sister of Irene (Robert) McDonnell, the late Dorothy Bielecki, Chester Kendzierski, Raymond Kendzierski, Alice Oswalt, Rosemary Babich, Louis (Dolores) Kendzierski, Eugene Kendzierski, Margaret Kendzierski and Bernice Laughrin; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, September 2, 2016, 4...
Maryanne Vavra, Nee Bilek
Sep 2, 2016
MaryAnne Vavra, nee Bilek, age 89, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of 68 years to Raymond Vavra; fond mother of Thomas Vavra, Patricia (Brian) Duffy, Barbara (Remo) Fantozzi and Debra (Robert) Wysocki; dear grandmother "Goo" of Brian (Caitlin) Wysocki, Brad (Lindsay) Wysocki and Bree Wysocki; sister of the late Norman (Agnes) Bilek and Eleanor (the late George) Balla; sister-in-law...
Ottis Jackson
Aug 31, 2016
Ottis Jackson, age 89, of La Grange Park. WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Audrey K. Jackson, nee Kotlin; fond father of Kevin (Rebecca) Jackson, Stephen Jackson, Sandy (Scott) Berg and Linda Jackson; grandfather of Daniel Jackson, Alexis Jackson, Lauren Jackson, Ryan Berg, Jonathan Jackson and Jenna Berg; brother of Virginia Conklin, Grayce Pescion and the late Robert...
Chester Knapczyk
Aug 25, 2016
, age 79 of La Grange. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Janet Knapczyk, nee Clark; fond father of Richard (Annette) Knapczyk, Robert Knapczyk, Ronald (Deanna) Knapczyk and Kelly (Brandon) Klein; loving grandfather of Sarah (Andrew) Panchenko, Emily Knapczyk, Jason, Knapczyk, Jaclyn Knapczyk, Joshua Klein and Evan Klein; dear brother of Rosalie Kowalski, Frank Knapczyk, Helen Lawerence and the late...
Marlene L. Ewald, Nee Wageman
Aug 25, 2016
Marlene L. Ewald, nee Wageman, age 82. Resident of Brookfield for 64 years. Beloved wife of John "Jack" H. Ewald for 64 years. Dear friends of Phil, Karen, Andy and Nick Kedzuch. LaSalle Bank Mortgage Broker for many years. Visitation Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, August 25, 2016, 9:30 A.M. to 10 A.M....
Georgene Puccini, Nee Arrigoni
Aug 23, 2016
Georgene Puccini, nee Arrigoni, age 88, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Frank Puccini, fond mother of Donna Jean Puccini, Larry (Barbara) Puccini, Frank (Mary) Puccini, Laura Konopasek and the late Francy (Mike) Palenik; dear grandmother of Jason (Carla) Puccini, Kaycee (Dan) Coles, Amy (Randy) Merkel, Rebecca (Jake) Allen, Michael Palenik, Jennifer Puccini, Mark Palenik and Anthony...
Joseph F. Calek
Aug 23, 2016
Joseph F. Calek, age 86, formerly of North Riverside and Berwyn. Korean War Veteran. Passed away peacefully in his home August 23 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mildred Calek, nee Vasko; loving father of Anne (David Lockery) Calek, Alice (Richard, retired CFD) Dory, and Joe Calek; proud grandfather of Matt and Dan Dory, Allison and Andrew Calek;...
Ann Kurhayez, Nee Zeman
Aug 23, 2016
Ann Kurhayez, nee Zeman, age 101, of Seminole, FL., formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kurhayez, Sr., fond mother of Frank Kurhayez, Jr.; dear grandmother of Jeffery (Laura) Kurhayez and Jillian (James) Collins; great grandmother of Jake, Abby, Arden and Courtney. Visitation, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 10 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at...
Margaret M. Foster, Nee Molitor
Aug 19, 2016
Margaret M. Foster, nee Molitor, age 96. Over 88 year resident of LaGrange Park. Cherished wife and best friend of the late Alfred J. Foster; devoted mother of Charles (Cathy) Foster and Joanne Foster; beloved grandmother of Ricky (Rhiannon) Perez, Robert (Shannon) Perez, Ryan Perez, Kelly (Shawn) Looper and Michael (Jessica) Foster; proud great grandmother of Alexandrea Perez, Zachary...
Marilyn Appino, Nee Baker
Aug 19, 2016
Marilyn Appino, nee Baker, age 85 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Reynold Appino, fond mother of Bruce (Cheryl) Appino and Carol (the late Joseph) Hynes; dear grandmother of Tyler Appino, Lizzy Hynes and Stephen Hynes; sister of the late Walter (Josephine) Baker and Betty Domzalski Hartman; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August...
Christopher A. Stach
Aug 17, 2016
Christopher A. Stach, age 64, of Brookfield, IL. Beloved son of Otto P. Stach and the late Norma J. Stach, nee Honig; fond brother of Patricia M. Urasky, Elizabeth J. Travis, Timothy C. (Beth) Stach, John P. (Christine) Stach, PaulJ. (Stacy) Stach and the late Kathryn J. Roark; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 19, 2016,...
Marlene J. Slifka, Nee Godsel
Aug 17, 2016
Marlene J. Slifka, nee Godsel, age 77, of Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Robert Edward Slifka; loving mother of Suzanne (Gordon) Marsh; dear grandmother of Molly Marsh and Finnegan Marsh; fond sister of Eileen (the late Jerry) Buric; sister-in-law of the late Rosemarie (Kenneth) Zolecke, Eleanore (Louis) Lewis and Dorothy Slifka; aunt of Marlene (Mark) Searle and Scott...
Julie Bates
Aug 11, 2016
Julie Bates, age 47 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of her late parents Jo Ann & John Immekus and Charles Bates, beloved sister of Mark (Debbie) Bates, J.J. Bates, Jeff (Jean) Bates, Jen (the late Kevin) Reynolds, Paul (Kimberly) Bates and Joe Bates; dearest aunt of Matt Bates, Peter (Diana) Bates, Jessica Bates, Nathan Bates, Luke Bates, Collette (Matt) Jurek,...
Earl R. Dau
Aug 6, 2016
Earl R. Dau, age 96, WW ll Army Airforce Veteran, of Sarasota,FL., Lombard, Brookfield and Western Springs, IL. Beloved husband of the late Mary Dau, nee Melihercik; longtime companion of Tina Edwards; devoted father of Earl A. (Kathy) Dau and Darrell P. (Sandra) Dau; grandfather of Keith (Jodie) Dau, Josh Dau, Chad (Wende) Dau, Nate (Jeni) Dau, Eric (Amee)...
Richard E. Brhel
Aug 6, 2016
Richard E. Brhel, age 90, of Broadview, WW II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Lorraine V. Brhel, nee Pelka; loving father of Debbie (Steven) Jansky and Wayne (Karen) Brhel; dear grandfather of Megan (Trevor) McIntyre, Michael Jansky, Adam Brhel and Andrew Brhel; son of the late James Brhel and Anna Brhel, nee Paveska; brother of the late Dorothy Brhel....
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