Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Kumery, Nee Lindberg
Jan 14, 2016
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Kumery, nee Lindberg, age 81 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" R. Kumery; loving mother of Jeanne (Rich) Ziolkowski and Jacqueline (Nicholas) Karnezis; loving grandmother of Meg (Rishu) Mandolia, Katie (Jerry Willloughby) Ziolkowski, Cassi (Shaun) Dickson and Nick (Brittany) Karnezis; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 3...
Richard Zbierski
Jan 9, 2016
Richard Zbierski, age 77, US Army Veteran. Born and raised in South Chicago and a 43 year resident of La Grange Park, has died. His beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen Zbierski, nee Wolfe, was by his side; dear father of Robert Zbierski and William (Michelle Barton) Zbierski; proud grandfather of Elle (8) and Liam (7) Zbierski; dear...
Robert A. Soucek
Jan 9, 2016
Robert A. Soucek, age 93 of La Grange Park. WWII Navy Veteran (Naval Aviator). Teacher, Guidance Counselor and Coach at Morton West High School, Berwyn, IL Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Soucek, nee Clish and Margaret V. Soucek, nee Boghasen; dear father of Bob Soucek and Tom (Rene) Soucek; stepfather of Elizabeth (Bruce Covich) Oplatka; grandfather of Brian...
Raymond F. Pipkin
Jan 9, 2016
Raymond F. Pipkin, age 77, of Lisle and formerly of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Pamela S. Pipkin, nee Beckman; fond son of the late Joseph Pipkin and Catherine Pipkin, nee Strempek; dear brother of Joseph (Mary) Pipkin, and the late Mildred (the late William) Amos; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Saturday, January 9, 2016,...
Paul Rayburn Amerson
Jan 8, 2016
Paul Rayburn Amerson, age 62, of Scottsburg, IN, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of JoAnn Amerson, nee Russell; fond father of Susan R. (Scott) Johnson; dear grandfather of Joseph and Claire Johnson; son of Mollie F. Amerson, nee Thompson and the late James P. Amerson; brother of Roger (Michelle) Amerson, Randy Amerson and the late Reginald Amerson; uncle of...
Gertrude Dohnal, Nee Zakavec
Jan 6, 2016
Gertrude Dohnal, nee Zakavec, age 101, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late John Dohnal Sr.; dear mother of Trudy (the late Donald) Schmitt and John (June Ellen) Dohnal Jr.; grandmother of Warren (Kathy) Schmitt, Wayne Schmitt, Steven (Linda) Schmitt and Amanda Dohnal; great grandmother of Sarah Schmitt, Grace Schmitt, Rachel Schmitt, Carter Schmitt, Colin Schmitt; sister of Lorraine...
Carole A. Tlusty, Nee Polk
Jan 5, 2016
Carole A. Tlusty, nee Polk, age 78, of Mt. Prospect formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of and the late Richard J. Tlusty and Chester J. Jarog; dear mother of Jim (Lynn) Jarog, Philip (Diane) Jarog and Debbie (Tom) Stawinoga; step mother of Tim (Holly) Tlusty, Debbie (Shawn) Bingham; loving grandmother of: Tyler Tlusty, Dylan Tlusty, Ryan Bingham, Jennifer Jarog,...
Arline Audrey (Gall) James
Jan 3, 2016
Arline Audrey (Gall) James, beloved mother, grandmother and die-hard Wisconsin Badgers fan, died on January 3rd, 2016 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer and the complexities of old age. She was 91 1/2 years old. A longtime resident of the LaGrange Highlands, the former Wisconsin native and retired school teacher was the mother of three daughters and...
Gloria Koch, Nee Schoenwolf
Dec 30, 2015
Gloria Koch, nee Schoenwolf, age 71, of Downers Grove, formerly of Westchester. Beloved wife of Russell Koch; fond mother of Robert (Liz) Koch and Duane Koch; dear grandmother of Kate Koch and Allison Koch; sister of Sally Ann (the late Dennis) Pratt; aunt of many nieces. Lying in State Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 10 A.M. to Time of Service...
Anne M. Celer, Nee Horan
Dec 29, 2015
Anne M. Celer, nee Horan, age 98, of La Grange Park, Beloved wife for over 54 years to the late Joseph F. Celer; aunt of Sandra (Thomas) Reilly; cousin of Kathy (Dennis Robling) Celer. Visitation Monday, December 28, 2015, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, December 29, 2015, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd....
Thomas G. Neckar
Dec 22, 2015
Thomas G. Neckar, age 72, of Brookfield. Stickney Fire Fighter for 16 Years. Beloved husband of Kay Neckar, nee Dorsett; fond father of Jean (Rob) Stark, Thomas Neckar, Michelle (Steve) Brancato, Barbara Lee, Steven (Maria) Lee, Dawn McNair, Michael Lee, Kimberly Straube, Mark Lee, Patricia Lee, Nicole McNair and Alex Juarez; dear grandfather of 24; brother of the late...
Ronald C. Vankerk
Dec 16, 2015
Ronald C. Vankerk, age 73 of Norridge. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Melody M. Vankerk, nee DeLuca; fond son of the late Francis J. Vankerk and Dorothy Vankerk, nee Graff; dear brother of Lynda (the late Wayne) Langner and Grant (Linda) Vankerk; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, December 15, 2015, from 3 P.M. to 8...
Eleanor L. Spevak, Nee Nowacki
Dec 14, 2015
Eleanor L. Spevak, nee Nowacki, age 86, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Vernon A. Spevak, Sr., fond mother of Vernon (Eileen) A. Spevak, Jr. and Gary (Tracy) E. Spevak; dear grandmother of Aaron Spevak, Christina Spevak, Marisa Spevak, Ethan Spevak, Brandon Spevak, Gabriella Spevak and Zachary Spevak; great grandmother of Abby Channell, Madeline Channell and Jameson Channell;...
Millicent “Millie” C. Arand, Nee Schweizer
Dec 12, 2015
Millicent "Millie" C. Arand, nee Schweizer age 89 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Arand; fond mother of Frederick (Judith) Arand, Mary (Kenneth) Heeren, Walter (Mary) Arand, John Arand, Paul (Betsy) Arand, Gloria (Frederick) Leibold, Michael (Maria) Arand and Christine (Franco Pomponi) Arand; dear grandmother of Joseph Arand, Diana Arand, Thomas F. Arand, Amanda Arand,...
Pill, Dr. Michael P.
Dec 11, 2015
Dr. Michael P. Pill, age 88 of Westmont, formerly of Riverside and Longboat Key, FL., passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on December 11, 2015 after a long struggle with cancer. WWII Navy Veteran and Honor Flight participant. Michael was an avid traveler but most enjoyed delivering babies and practicing Gynecology for 39 years at MacNeal Hospital in...
Randall “Randy” L. Ogle
Dec 2, 2015
Randall "Randy" L. Ogle, age 64 of Brookfield. US Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Carmella H. Ogle, nee DeLeo; dear brother of Roberta (the late John) Light, Kimberly Ogle and the late Scott (Carole Volenec) Ogle; dear brother in law of Chris (Eva) Kobus, John (Tammy) DeLeo, Anthony (Lisa) DeLeo and Cindy DeLeo; uncle of many nieces and nephews;...
Elena H. Chiko
Dec 1, 2015
Elena H. Chiko, nee Michalchuk, age 85 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of Joseph Chiko; fond mother of Joseph (Loretta) Chiko and Michael Chiko; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Arthur) Ckiko-Jones, Brian Chiko, Kristina Chiko, Amanda Chiko and Ashley Chiko. Visitation Monday November 30, 2015, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday December 1, 2015, 9:30 A.M. to Time...
Gary E. Linka
Nov 25, 2015
Gary E. Linka, age 61, of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" K. Linka, nee Sukola; fond father of Larry J. Linka; brother of Bob (Lyn) Linka; son-in-law of Mildred Sukola and the late Joseph Sukola; brother-in-law of Joe (Mary) Sukola and Cathy (Matt) Breyne. Visitation Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday,...
Leona A. Steiner, Nee Nortier
Nov 24, 2015
Leona A. Steiner, age 88 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Steiner, loving mother of Marianne A. Steiner; dear sister of the late James (the late Marie) Nortier, the late Gertrude M. Nortier and the late Charles (Virginia) Nortier. Aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, November 23, 2015, 3 P.M. to...
Stanley Borowicz
Nov 24, 2015
Stanley Borowicz, age 68, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the Irena Borowicz, nee Swider; fond father of Patricia (William) Mesich; dear grandfather of Stella Mesich; son of the late Stella F. Borowitz nee Pustelniak and Stanley Borowitz; son-in law of Genowefa Swider; brother-in-law of Kazemier Swider, Halina Raczy and Grazyna Wolowiec. Visitation Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 12:30 P.M. to...
