Margaret “Peggy” L. Kissick, Nee Eckstrom
Oct 15, 2015
Margaret "Peggy" L. Kissick, nee Eckstrom, age 89, of La Grange Park, formerly of Brookfield and Princeton, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edward Kissick; fond mother of Gary T. (Patricia) Kissick and the late Diane Kissick; grandmother of Lisa (Brian) Clayton; great grandmother of Reid Clayton and Brock Clayton; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, October...
Stephen F. Eggerding
Oct 12, 2015
Stephen F. Eggerding, age 66, of Broadview. Vietnam War Veteran. Beloved husband of Christine M. Eggerding, nee Wahl; proud father of Paul Eggerding, Heidi (Michael) Sharber, Heather (Kevin) Lee and Gretchen Eggerding; dear grandfather of Donavin Sharber, Samuel Sharber, Eva Eggerding, Owen Lee and Aaron Lee; brother of Barbara (John) Miklos, Mark (Kathy) Eggerding and the late Thomas (Janet)...
Charles J. Dolezal
Oct 9, 2015
Charles J. Dolezal, age 88, of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joan M. Dolezal, nee Barisch; fond father of Charles Dolezal, Jr., Edward (Carolyn) Dolezal, Karen (Don) Dombrowski and Laura (Ron) Bolanowski; dear grandfather of Lauren Dolezal, Kristina Dolezal, Ryan Bolanowski, Patrick Dolezal, Katie Dolezal and Erin Bolanowski; great grandfather of one....
Kathleen M. Bria, Nee Mensik
Oct 7, 2015
Kathleen M. Bria, nee Mensik, age 64, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Bria; fond daughter of the late John Mensik and Catherine Mensik, nee Mahoney; dear sister of Patrick (Sharon) Mensik, Maureen (Ray) Klich, Kevin Mensik, Peggy Mensik, Tim Mensik, the late Tommy Mensik and Susan Mensik; dear sister-in- law of Peter (the late LaVerne) Bria, John...
Helen A. Kovarik, Nee Blahut
Oct 5, 2015
Helen A. Kovarik, nee Blahut, born February 12, 1931, of Lyons and La Grange Park. Beloved wife of 66 Years to Joseph Kovarik Jr.; fond mother of Brian (Colette) Kovarik and Christine (Michael) Barritt; grandmother of Ryan (Sheila) Barritt, Autumn (Lane) Jansen, Matthew Barritt, Brandon Barritt, Jeffrey (Ashley) Barritt, Andrew Kovarik and Nathan Kovarik; great-grandmother of Wyatt Jansen, Colton...
James “Jim” W. Hofbauer
Oct 4, 2015
James "Jim" W. Hofbauer, age 68, of Brookfield, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved son of late Albert "Al" Hofbauer and Margaret "Marge" Hofbauer, nee Joyce; fond brother of Marianne (Kevin) Hofbauer-McCoy and the late John "Jack" Hofbauer; special friend of Barb Bromann of Brookfield, IL. Retired ATT / Lucent employee and member of IBEW Union 134. Visitation Sunday October...
Violet A. Kopecky, Nee Polivka
Oct 3, 2015
Violet A. Kopecky, nee Polivka, age 99, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of the late of Ervin J. Kopecky; fond mother of Robert J. Kopecky and the late Diane Kopecky; beloved mother-In-law of Lois Stedl; dear grandmother of Alex Kopecky and Catherine Kopecky; sister of the late Mary Maruna, Rudolph (Betty) Polivka and Georgiana Whitaker; aunt of many nieces...
Mary R. Ryan, Nee Quillinan
Oct 3, 2015
Mary R. Ryan, nee Quillinan, age 91, of Elkhorn, WI., formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late John F. Ryan, BFD; fond mother of John F. (the late Marsha) Ryan Jr., Timothy P. Ryan, Terrance W. (Janet) Ryan and Mary Rita Ryan; dear grandmother of Jeanne (Dan) McGuffey, Jacqueline Ryan, Megan (Bart) Cilfone, Dave Jacobson, Danny...
Richard W. Barney
Sep 17, 2015
Richard W. Barney, age 87, of Brookfield. Korean War Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Carol Lee Barney, nee Madden; dear father of James R. Barney, Joan D. (Michael) Donovan, Jeffrey W. Barney, Joel E. (Judy) Barney; and the late John R. Barney; dear grandfather of Courtney Barney, Ryan Bardy, Timothy Barney, Hailey Donovan, Brendan Barney, Kylie...
Steven T. Kressmann
Sep 15, 2015
Steven T. Kressmann, age 58 of Brookfield. Beloved son of Jean T. Kressmann, nee Taylor and the late Frank A. Kressmann; fond brother of Drew Kressmann, Susan Green and the late David Kressmann, dear uncle of one niece and five nephews. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or...
George P. Creadon
Sep 12, 2015
George P. Creadon, age 72, of Riverside. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Sharon Creadon, nee Donda; fond father Tracy Raysakis and Christine Creadon; dear grandfather of Nicole Raysakis and Matthew Raysakis; brother of Mary (Tom) Pokonosky, David (Judy) Creadon, Anne (Greg) Schmidt and Jane (Dave) Sundstrom; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, September 11, 2015, 3...
Lauren E. Bovis
Sep 5, 2015
Lauren E. Bovis, age 36, of La Grange Park. Beloved daughter of Michael " Mike" D. Bovis and Patricia "Patty" W. Bovis, nee West; loving sister of Megan (Tony Kirke) Bovis; niece of George (Betty) Bovis and Lauren (Larry) Sinn. Visitation Friday, September 4, 2015, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, September 5, 2015, 9:00 A.M. to 9:30...
Elizabeth ”Betty” M. Smuda, Nee Wulkowicz
Aug 31, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Smuda, nee Wulkowicz, of La Grange Park, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Smuda. Devoted mother of Barbara (James) Weber, Susan (Todd) Hitzeman, Richard (JoLynn) Smuda and Marie (the late Scott Richardson) Smuda: loving grandmother of Richard (Laura) Weber, Charles (Danielle) Hitzeman, Kathleen (Nicholas) Delzotti, Kristine (Matthew) Humphrey, Laura (Nicholas) Tomeczko, Jennifer Weber,...
George F. Pesek
Aug 27, 2015
George F. Pesek, age 93, WW II Army Veteran. Born in Cicero on August 12, 1922 and at rest on August 27, 2015, he touched so many lives with his zest for family and friends. Devoted husband of Julie Pesek, nee Jarosz; loving father of Janet (Omer) Auclair; cherished grandfather of Nicole (Kyle) Baker, Sean Auclair, Christine (Arturo) Hernandez...
Timothy A. Knowski
Aug 24, 2015
Timothy A. Knowski, age 59, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Catherine "Cathy" L. Knowski, nee Waner; fond father of Matthew Knowski, Melissa Knowski and Melanie Knowski; brother of Mike (the late Gerry) Knowski and the late Al Knowski; son-in-law of Granny Waner; brother-in-law of Lou (Pam) Waner, Frank Waner and Dorothy (Tom) Walsh; uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Bernard L. Plybon
Aug 20, 2015
Bernard L. Plybon, age 76 of Brookfield. US Marine Veteran and Police Officer of Countryside. Beloved husband of Neva-Jean Plybon, nee Baumrucker; fond father Donna Webber, Kim Plybon, Chris (Bonnie) Plybon and late Bernie Plybon, Jr.; dear grandfather of Harrison Webber, Parker Webber, Ryan Plybon and Allison Plybon; brother of Nuuanu (Charles) Ricks, Almedia (the late Donald) Perdue, Robin...
Donald F. Leitel
Aug 17, 2015
Donald F. Leitel, age 85, of Villa Park formerly of La Grange Park. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Leitel, nee Sartore; fond father of Julie (Mark) Gies and Kevin (Jennifer) Leitel; loving grandfather of Abigale Gies, Colin Gies, Ian Gies, Trevor Leitel and Dillon Leitel; dear of brother of Dorothy (the late Ken) Niesman...
Margaret “Marge” A. Smith, Nee Brown
Aug 17, 2015
Margaret "Marge" A. Smith, nee Brown, age 61, of Brookfield. Loving wife of 40 years to Joseph L. Smith; fond mother of Matthew (Leah) Smith, Andrew (Rebecca) Smith and Elizabeth Smith; dear grandmother of Collin, Chloe, Autumn, Jacob, Jack and Isabelle; sister of Elizabeth Brown, Thomas Brown and Michael (Margaret) Brown and the late Robert (Mary) Brown; daughter of...
Catherine Ann Colgrass-Edwards
Aug 10, 2015
Catherine Ann Colgrass-Edwards, was born in Berwyn, IL and was a life-long resident of Brookfield, IL. She was a dedicated servant, ambassador and strong proponent of Brookfield. Her calling was to serve her family and community as Clerk of Brookfield, former Trustee and Recreation Director of Brookfield. She attended Gross School, Riverside Brookfield High School and organized many local...
James J. Kotrba
Aug 10, 2015
James J. Kotrba, age 68, of La Grange Park, formerly of Palatine and Lebanon TN. Beloved husband of Sharon Kotrba, nee Suma; fond father of Jay (Yohana) Kotrba and Jonathan Kotrba; dear grandfather of George Kotrba; brother of Gail Curtan, Connie Kotrba and Chuck (Kathy) Kotrba; brother in law of Steven (Linda) Suma; uncle of five nephews. Visitation Monday,...
