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George J. Gonwa
Jan 26, 2015
George J. Gonwa, age 89 of Lombard, WWII Navy Veteran. Graduate of Austin High School, Chicago 1941, B.S. Civil Engineering Northwestern University, Civil Engineer, Project Manager Ragnar Benson, Lester B. Knight, Gust K. Newburg, Tennis Competitor to age 80. Beloved husband of the late Darline R. Gonwa, nee Sears; fond father of Thomas A. (Mary Alice Westrick M.D.) Gonwa,...
Anthony “Tony” J. Sinsky
Jan 20, 2015
Anthony "Tony" J. Sinsky, age 84, of Brookfield. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta "Hank" M. Sinsky, nee Garcia; dear friend of Elaine Caracello; fond brother of Joseph (Gloria) Sinsky, the late Rudolph (Joan) Sinsky, and Edward (Joan) Sinsky; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 19, 2015, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday,...
Gema J. Balice
Jan 19, 2015
Gema J. Balice, nee Beck, age 65. Died Peacefully January 19, 2015, surrounded by much love, more than she'll ever know. I love you mom and I wish you God speed. Love, Gina. Funeral and Interment Private. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield IL 60513. Information at (708)485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Walter Thomas Lach
Jan 19, 2015
Walter Thomas Lach of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran, entered eternal rest on January 19, at age 88. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Violet (Ranieri). Loving father of Christine (Eric Hinds) Lach, Carolyn (Peter) Richardson, Stephen Lach, and Eileen (Kevin Kamholz) Lach. Adored grandfather of Kristin Budreck, Michael Budreck, Hilary Hinds, Andrew Hinds, Isabella...
Arlene M. Leventman
Jan 17, 2015
Arlene M. Leventman, nee McFarland, age 85, of La Grange Park. Loving wife of the late Stanley D. Leventman; fond aunt of Scott (Kathleen) Leventman, Alan (Jasmine) Leventman and Denice Leventman. Visitation Tuesday January 20, 2014, from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Wednesday January 21, 2014, from 10:30 A.M. to Time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral...
Martin C. Esenther
Jan 10, 2015
Martin C. Esenther, age 89, of Brookfield. WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Esenther, nee Johnson; fond father of Thomas (Katherine) Esenther, Cort (Debra) Esenther, Emily (Rick) Genrich, Daniel (Linda) Esenther and the late Barbara (Lester) Wallace; grandfather of Zack (Dawn) Genrich, Willow (Brian) Haan, Missy (Lee) Econom, Logan Esenther, Brandon Esenther, Colby (Christine)...
Paulette A. Healy, Nee Chase
Jan 4, 2015
Paulette A. Healy, nee Chase, age 41 of Countryside. Beloved wife of Mark Healy; dear daughter of Kathleen A. Chase, nee Rafac and the late Walter W. Chase; dear daughter in law of Judy Healy; dear granddaughter of Florence (the late Joseph) Rafac and Elizabeth (the late Lawrence) Chase; sister of Meechelle (Billly) Woody, Charity (Tom) Gjersoe, Alicia Wilson...
William E. Heeringa
Jan 3, 2015
William E. Heeringa, age 63, of Brookfield, formerly of Holland, MI. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Heeringa, nee Comai; fond father of Jason G. Heeringa and Alice R. Heeringa; dear grandfather of Katlyn R. Nicol and Ryan A. Martin; brother of Robert (Donna) Heeringa, Mary (Al) Berens, Ruth (Ron) Brummel and Thomas (Debra) Heeringa; uncle of many nieces and...
Waltraut M. Brisk, Nee Krupka
Jan 3, 2015
Waltraut M. Brisk, nee Krupka, age 92 of Denver Colorado, formerly of the Chicago area. Beloved wife of the late Michael M. Brisk, fond mother of Martin G. (Laura) Brisk and Claudia M. (Bryon) Swanson; dear grandmother of Amelia Brisk and Christopher Swanson; sister of Gertrude Pederson and Manfred Krupka; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Chapel Service, at...
Gerald L. Wallenbecker Sr.
Jan 2, 2015
Gerald L. Wallenbecker Sr., age 86 of Brookfield. Army and Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Carol J. Wallenbecker, nee Zorich; fond father of Gerald (Loretta) Wallenbecker, Jr., Gloria (Guy) Hnojsky, Glen Wallenbecker and Greg (Sara) Wallenbecker; dear grandfather of Joseph Hnojsky, Thomas Hnojsky and Jack Wallenbecker; dear brother of R. John Wallenbecker, Wayne (Edith) Wallenbecker and...
Zbigniew Pucek
Dec 30, 2014
Zbigniew Pucek, age 62, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Anna Pucek, nee Bula; fond father of Ralph (Tricia) Pucek and Tom Pucek; dear grandfather of Tyler Pucek, Ella Pucek and Aubrey Pucek; brother of Halina (Victor) Tereszkowski. Visitation Monday, December 29, 2014, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman...
Karen A. Lindberg Nee Wander
Dec 30, 2014
Karen A. Lindberg nee Wander, age 76, of Brookfield, Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Lindberg; loving mother of Jeff Lindberg, Jerry (Jan) Lindberg, Eric (Cindy) Lindberg and Lisa (Dave) Straza; dear grandmother of Bill, Derrick, Matthew, Kevin, Jarod, Kayle and Morgan; devoted sister of Arnette (Rich) Rotan; fond aunt of many. Visitation Monday, December 29, 2014, 3...
Peter J. Florek
Dec 27, 2014
Peter J. Florek, age 83, of Broadview. Beloved husband of Loretta M. Florek, nee Benbrook; fond father of five and step father of 3; dear grandfather of nine; dear great grandfather of two; brother of six; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, December 26, 2014, from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Saturday, December 27, 2014, from...
Arthur H. Juhlin
Dec 23, 2014
Arthur H. Juhlin, age 93, formerly of LaGrange Park. WWII Air Force Captain. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne T. Juhlin, nee Schuck; fond father of Sally (Steven) Hoffman; dear grandfather of Kevin (Abigail) Hoffman and Karyn (James) Kanthack; great grandfather of Caden Kanthack, Rhys Kanthack, Madeleine Hoffman and Isabel Hoffman; niece Cynthia (Mark) Forbes; great nephews Thomas (Alison)...
Evelyn Miekiszak, Nee Kolar
Dec 23, 2014
Evelyn Miekiszak, nee Kolar age 94, of Libertyville, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Miekiszak and the late August Slosar; loving mother of Susan (James) Schuler and Sharon (the late Dennis) Miller; dear grandmother of James Schuler Jr., Kathleen (Kurt) Skinner, Amy (Jeff) Cool, Wendy Cendejas, Patrick (Jessica) Miller, Jamie Miller and Ryan DeProsperis; great grandmother...
Doris (Dottie) Hope Ander, (Corden)
Dec 18, 2014
Doris (Dottie) Hope Ander, (Corden), age 94 of Elmhurst died at home under hospice care on December 18, 2014. She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Emily Longbottom and Frederick Corden. Dottie served in the United States Marines during World War II, where she met her future husband, Navy Petty Officer Lloyd Ander. They married in 1944 in...
Lois G. Sielaff, Nee Garvaglia
Dec 18, 2014
Lois G. Sielaff, nee Garvaglia, age 82, of La Grange Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Sielaff; fond mother of Lynn (Robert) Blazek, John (Cindy) Sielaff and Julie (John) Mikel; dear grandmother of Adam Blazek, Alex Blazek, Rachel Sielaff, Andrew Sielaff, Natalie Sielaff and Morgan Sielaff; sister of Raymond (Cary) Garvaglia, Ted (Judy) Garvaglia and Rick Gunville; aunt...
Theresa A. Macuras, Nee Kobler
Dec 18, 2014
Theresa A. Macuras, nee Kobler, age 82 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Henrikas "Hank" Macuras; fond mother of Joseph (Deborah) Kroc, Susan (William) Bokuniewicz, Patricia (Eric) Gurtler, Henry (Pearlie) Macuras, Mary (Dan) Sloan, and the late Daniel (Sarah) Kroc and Mary Kroc; dear grandmother of Joseph (Megan) Kroc, Jill (Chris) Schwinn, Matthew Macuras, Amanda (Travis) Hull, Julie (Kris) Vanstyn,...
Charles A. Million
Dec 16, 2014
Charles A. Million, age 85, of North Riverside, Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Frances I. Million, nee Tatzel; fond father of Penny L. (Ronald G.) Pich and Scott T. Million; dear grandfather of Krystal (Gary) Anderson, Bradley (Dana) Pich and Ashley Pich; great grandfather of 5; brother Arthur Million. Visitation Monday, December 15, 2014, 4 P.M. to 8 P.M....
Michael E. Rossiter
Dec 15, 2014
Michael E. Rossiter, age 71, of La Grange Park. Air Force Veteran. Beloved partner of Gerry Fekete; dear son of Paul Rossiter and Fran Rossiter, nee White; fond father of Daisy Rene'e (Darren) Critchett; dear grandfather of Shelby Critchett, Adam Critchett and Becky Bluth; brother of Rene'e Kapp and Rochelle Rochelle; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...
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