Mary Ellen Kratochvil, Nee Stephens
Jun 10, 2015
Mary Ellen Kratochvil, nee Stephens, age 88, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late James A. Kratochvil; fond mother of Barbara Kratochvil, Mary Ann Kratochvil, James (Jill) Kratochvil and Joseph (Mary Ann) Kratochvil, grandmother of Kristin (David) Smith, Kelly (John) Malina, James (Jennifer) Kratochvil, Joseph Kratochvil and John Kratochvil; great-grandmother of Abby Malina, Jordyn Kratochvil, Christian Smith and John...
Gino J. Mazzucchi
Jun 9, 2015
Gino J. Mazzucchi, age 83, of Lockport, formerly of La Grange Park. Beloved husband of the late Flora E. Mazzucchi, nee Dunn; loving and caring companion of Marie Blazek; dear father of Mark Mazzucchi, Patricia Mazzucchi and Lisa Mazzucchi; great-grandfather of Ameera Dahleh. Gino J. Mazzucchi was a gentleman and a gentle man, and will be greatly missed. Visitation...
Allen Victor Buresh
Jun 9, 2015
Allen Victor Buresh, age 66, of La Grange Park and Brookfield. He was a die-hard White Sox fan. Allen played 16" softball for about 25 years and was the starting center on the first Triton College basketball team in the 1967-'68 season. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Evelyn E. Buresh, nee Nelli; their three...
John “Phil” P. Kushenbach Jr.
Jun 7, 2015
John "Phil" P. Kushenbach Jr., age 63, a Brookfield resident of 50 years; passed on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. Beloved son of John P. Kushenbach Sr. and the late Glenda J. Kushenbach, nee Miller; fond brother of Karen Kowitz; dear uncle of Spencer Kowitz and Marta Kowitz; nephew of Roger (Ruth) Kushenbach, Thomas...
Eymard “Ed” J. Wisnewski
May 29, 2015
Eymard "Ed" J. Wisnewski, age 86 of Oakbrook, formerly of Brookfield. US Army Veteran. Retired Businessman who founded Mobile Fastener Company in April 1963. Beloved husband of Marilyn Wisnewski, nee Becic; fond father of Mark (Jill) Wisnewski and Paul Wisnewski; dear grandfather of Eric Wisnewski and Ava Wisnewski; brother of Helen (Walter) Uvodic, John (Elaine) Wisnewski, Joyce Wisnewski, Evelyn...
Margaret Mary Kopriva, Nee Bocinsky
May 27, 2015
Margaret Mary Kopriva, nee Bocinsky age 91, of Spokane, WA formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard B. Kopriva, fond mother of Margaret (Allen) Carlson, Janice (Gary) Penar, Catherine (Peter) Groscop, William (Mary) Kopriva and Maria (Daniel) Riordan, loving grandmother of 8; dear great grandmother of 5; preceded in death by her parents and siblings...
Ruth Dolores Rowsey, Nee Lis
May 26, 2015
Ruth Dolores Rowsey, nee Lis, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Brad Rowsey; fond mother of Bill (Nancy) Freitag and their daughter Kate Freitag; fond mother of Patti (Dan) Kallal and their children Eric (Katie) Kallal, Scott (Sarah) Kallal, and Becky (Billy) Evans; fond mother of Peggy Davis and her children Tim Davis, Daniel Davis and...
Regina T. Kondor, Nee Hanrahan
May 26, 2015
Regina T. Kondor, nee Hanrahan age 95, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Kondor; loving mother of Peggy Kondor; sister of the late Marie Traversa, Eileen Hanrahan and Catherine Thomas; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, May 25, 2015, 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. and Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 9...
Dennis R. Anderson
May 19, 2015
Dennis R. Anderson, age 62 of La Grange Park, IL, formerly of Calumet, MI. Beloved husband of Sally Anderson, nee Kryder; fond father of Jake Anderson; dear brother of Dawn (the late Brian) Michaels, Karen (Chuck) Fleming, Phyllis (Jim) Vertin and Bob Anderson; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd....
Chester Doroba
May 17, 2015
Chester Doroba, age 93 of Manteno, formerly of Lowell, IN. WW II Army Engineering Corp. Beloved husband of the late Lorretta J. Doroba, nee Anderson; fond father of Steven Doroba, Theresa (Dean) Sytsma and James (Rene) Doroba; dear grandfather of Adam (Pam) Sytsma, Jana (Mitch) Onda, Ian Doroba, Quinn Doroba and Emma Doroba; great-grandfather of Aaron Morin, Cassie Morin...
Sharron M. Rosicky, Nee Cahill
May 17, 2015
Sharron M. Rosicky, nee Cahill, age 76. 42 year Resident of La Grange Park. Dedicated Teacher for 40 plus years at St. Louise de Marillac School, La Grange Park. Loving wife of George J. Rosicky; cherished and wonderful mother of George A. (Denise) Rosicky and Jay J. Rosicky; devoted Nonnie of Tiffany Rosicky, Ellen Rosicky, Taylor Rosicky, Hailey Rosicky...
Violet D. Brandt, Nee Musser
May 16, 2015
Violet D. Brandt, nee Musser, age 90, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Herman E. Brandt; dear mother of Karen (Aleksandar) Durdevic, Kenneth (Cindy) Brandt and Janice (Alan) Lechowicz; loving grandmother of Tania (Jason) Wendt, Lana (Sam) Nicholls, Phillip Lechowicz, Lindsay Brandt, Kathleen Lechowicz, Kristen Brandt, Kimberly Lechowicz, Erich Brandt and Matthew Brandt; great grandmother...
Irene B. Cortesi, Nee Buczek
May 8, 2015
Irene B. Cortesi, nee Buczek, age 93, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Guido "Guy" J. Cortesi; fond mother of Carolyn Jocius and Robert (Teresa) Cortesi; step-mother of Jean (the late Bill) Pinnella, the late Eileen (Buzz) Johnson and Janet (the late Walter) Novak, grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 23; sister of the late Frank (the late...
Eleanore Kilarski, Nee Maciuszek
May 6, 2015
Eleanore Kilarski, nee Maciuszek, age 86, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of Barbara (Peter) Micevic, David (Teri) Kilarski, Joanne (Roger) Van Hoegarden and Kathy (Rick) Navarro. Loving grandmother of Lindsay (Luis) Villegas, David Micevic, Devin and Amy Kilarski, Justin and Melissa Van Hoegarden, Maya and Eddie Navarro. Dear great-grandmother of Candace and Luis Villegas,...
Edward Rimnac
May 4, 2015
Edward Rimnac, age 92, of Oak Forest formerly of Broadview. WW II Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Pearl A. Rimnac, nee Klos; fond father of Randy (Carol) Rimnac, Cheryl (Dan) Erhart and the late Eddie Rimnac; dear grandfather of Dan Rimnac and Lauren Rimnac; brother of the late Bohumil "Bob" Rimnac and Joseph Rimnac. Visitation Sunday, May...
Rae Joan Mathieu, Nee Decarlo
May 4, 2015
Rae Joan Mathieu, nee DeCarlo, age 95 of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late James J. Mathieu, fond mother of Donna (William) Kearns, John (Wendy) Mathieu, Elizabeth (the late William) Bremer and the late James J. Mathieu, Jr., dear nana of Sarah (Peter) Christopoulos, James (Jessica) Kearns, Michael (Angela) Mathieu and Kevin (Valerie) Mathieu; great nana of...
Lillian J. Fricke, Nee Repetto
May 3, 2015
Lillian J. Fricke, nee Repetto, age 96 of Brookfield formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late William A. Fricke, Sr.; fond mother of the late Willam A. Fricke, Jr; dear grandmother of William Fricke and Scott (Katherine) Fricke; dear great grandmother of Zach, Tyler and Hannah Fricke. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445...
Stella Abram
May 1, 2015
Stella Abram, 75, a longtime resident of Brookfield, died May 1, 2015. Mrs. Abram was born Stella Jeanne Fransen on March 20, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois. She grew up as one of ten children in a farming family. She moved to Chicago in 1960 where she met her future husband David J Abram. They married and lived in Chicago...
Doctor Harry W. Kanta, D.D.S.
Apr 29, 2015
Doctor Harry W. Kanta, D.D.S, age 91 of Westchester. WWII ARMY Veteran. Beloved husband of June F. Kanta, nee Becvar; fond father of Miles (Claire) Hausner, Sandy Hausner and Hollie Kanta. Visitation Tuesday, April 28, 2015, from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from 10:30 to Time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd....
Pamela L. Rinella, Nee Patzer
Apr 27, 2015
Pamela L. Rinella, nee Patzer, age 66, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of Charles M. Rinella; fond mother of Michael (Lori) Rinella, Elizabeth (Keith) Daly and John C. Rinella; dear grandmother of Giavanna Mayotte, Gabriella Rinella, Annabella Daly and Landon Rinella; sister of Robert Patzer; daughter of the late Allen "Pat" E. Patzer and Mildred M. Patzer, nee Marlett. Visitation...
