Kathleen “Kay” A. Holzmeister, nee Socha, age 89, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Eugene M. Holzmeister; fond mother of Michael J. Holzmeister and Anne Holzmeister; dear sister of Bernadette (the late Harry, Jr.) Fitzsimmons and the late Marianne Socha; aunt of nine nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, June 19, 2023, 3 P.M. […]
Richard P. Chlapecka
April 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Richard P. Chlapecka, age 91 of Hines, IL, formerly of Warrenville, IL passed away April 19th 2023. Richard was a US. Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late Martin Chlapecka and Anna Chlapecka, nee Krca. Preceded in death by his Daughter, Tracey Wilson, nee Chlapecka. Cousin of Violet and Ed Broschka, and John and […]
Richard Barajaz
January 3, 2023 by 6 Comments
Richard B. Barajaz, age 75, of La Grange Park, crossed over on January 2, 2023 to what William Shakespeare so eloquently described as “the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns.” Beloved husband of Lorelei Barajaz, nee Renn, for more than 53 years. Loving father of Rick (Dina) Barajaz and Andrea (Brian) Gorski; grandfather […]
Robert J. Burns, Sr.
December 2, 2022 by 10 Comments
Robert J. Burns, Sr., age 81, of Willowbrook, formerly of La Grange Park. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Jean M. Burns, nee Powell; fond father of Robert (Mary Jane) Burns Jr., Michael (Kelly) Burns and Brian (Lena) Burns; dear grandfather of Allison Burns, Robbie Burns, Kalin Burns, Abigail Burns and Connor Burns and […]
Paul John Gavac
August 14, 2022 by 9 Comments
Paul John Gavac, age 73 of La Grange. Beloved husband of Pat Elaine Gavac, nee Bubert; loving father of Sarah Gavac; son of Anne Gavac, nee Hluchy and the late Samuel Gavac; dear brother of Susan (the late Joseph) Hassel; uncle and cousin of many; dear friend and teacher of many students. Paul served in […]
Dennis Edward Wood
May 3, 2022 by 9 Comments
Dennis Edward Wood, Vietnam Navy Veteran, age 72, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Diane M. Wood, nee Solti; son of the late Charles Patrick Wood; dear brother of Gary (Conny) Wood; uncle of Markus Wood. Visitation Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, […]
George S. Wrobel
March 16, 2022 by 10 Comments
George S. Wrobel, age 71 of LaGrange Park. Army Veteran. Beloved ex husband and mother of his children Catherine Wrobel; loving father of Linda Wrobel, Kimberly (Roberto) Borias, Samantha Wrobel and Steven (Kathleen) Wrobel, fond grandfather of Jessica Irizarry, Jesse (Liliana) Naba, Alex Borias, Justin Naba and Lucas Wrobel; son of the late Gerhart Wrobel […]
Michelle A. “Mickie” Phillips, nee Pauley
June 26, 2021 by 15 Comments
Michelle A. “Mickie” Phillips, nee Pauley, age 67, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Phillips; loving mother of Nicole (Cesar) Garcia; grandmother to her grand dogs Wicket and Peach; daughter-in-law of Mary Phillips; sister of Carter, Thomas, Gilbert, JoAnn, Candace, Sandra, William, Lonny, Karen and Denise; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces […]
Kenneth Charles Hoppenrath
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Kenneth Charles Hoppenrath, age 78 of Brookfield. Army Veteran Beloved husband of the late Gloria Hoppenrath, nee Rockney; fond father of Timothy (Erica) Hoppenrath and Michele Cusack; dear grandfather of Justin Hoppenrath; brother of Edward (Shari) Hoppenrath. Interment Private, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 […]
Arlene A. Fencl, nee Jecmen
February 13, 2021 by 16 Comments
Arlene A. Fencl, nee Jecmen, age 88, of Tinley Park, formerly of California and LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Fencl. Loving mother of Kim (Steve) Rak, Laura Newer and John Fencl; devoted grandmother of 7; great grandmother of 3; dear sister of the late Dorothy (the late Stanley) Skladzien. Arlene was […]