Joe J Beil, age 71, of Brookfield, IL, earned his angel’s wings on August 21, 2023. He was born February 5, 1952, to John and Alfreda Beil, nee Rusiniak of Cicero, IL. Dear brother of Jeanne Valente (former husband Kessinger Valente) and predeceased brother John E Beil Jr (wife, Sharon Beil); niece Gina Valente of […]
Michael Piontek
August 22, 2023 by 3 Comments
Michael Piontek, age 81, of LaGrange Park. Beloved brother of Annette (the late Wayne) Clausius of Effingham, IL; uncle of Robert (Michelle) Clausius of St. Louis, MO, Jeff (Kathryn) Clausius of Effingham, IL and Suzanne (Jason) Bowers of Indianapolis, IN; “great uncle” of 8; dear friend of Elaine Snoble of LaGrange Park. Visitation Friday, August […]
Jerome “Jerry” E. Gauthier
May 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
Jerome “Jerry” E. Gauthier, age 87, of Brookfield, died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 9, 2023. He was the loving son of Hector L. Gauthier and Lyda M. LaFlamme, and most grateful step-son of James P. McGurn. Born in Bennington, Vermont, he attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and was in the […]
Michael “Boomer” Stephen McGowan Jr.
October 17, 2022 by 9 Comments
Michael “Boomer” Stephen McGowan Jr., age 53, of La Grange Park, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved son of the late Michael Stephen McGowan, Sr. and the late Kathleen M. McGowan, nee Lavin: fond brother of Mary Jo (Kim Skrundz) McGowan, Sharon Sengstock, and the late Paul McGowan: dear uncle of Joshua (Charlene) Sengstock, Joslyn Sengstock […]
Robert R. Mills
September 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
Robert Russell Mills of Brookfield, Illinois died on September 12, 2022 at the age of 94. He was a Past Master of Palatine Lodge #314 (1992) as well as a WWII Air Force Veteran. Born in Springfield, OH, Bob also lived in Winston Salem, NC, Georgetown OH, Elgin IL and LaGrange, IL during the course […]
Georgiana H. Larson, nee Otto
April 13, 2022 by 1 Comment
Georgiana H. Larson, nee Otto, age 89, of Brookfield. Loving mother of the late Ron Larson; grandmother of Shannon and Brett, sister of the late Robert (the late Roberta) Otto; aunt of Gregory Otto and Bradford Otto; loving daughter of the late Edward Otto and the late Georgiana Otto, nee West; dear friend of Sandy […]
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Frizzell
October 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Frizzell, age 69, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away on October 14, 2021. She entered this life on January 24, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edmund Gill and June (Khin) Yankee. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard M. Kansoer; and son, Thomas Charles Kripner, II. She loved […]
Raymond Clifford Barnett
October 13, 2021 by 25 Comments
Raymond Clifford Barnett, age 78, of Lisle, IL, died peacefully at home on October 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Lois Joanne Barnett (nee Gracen) for 55 wonderful years; devoted and fun father of Lisa Ann (Gavin Cross) Barnett and Catherine Colette Barnett; proud grandfather of Fiona Zoe Barnett-Cross; dear brother-in-law of Arthur (Christine) Gracen; loving […]
Ruby Ann Jeske, nee Ahlenius
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ruby Ann Jeske, nee Ahlenius, age 92 of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Marie (Richard) Warren, Katherine Carrino, Jan (Louis) Pohnan and Linda (Brad) Schlueter; dear grandmother of Phillip (Morgan) Canelos, Amy Schlueter, Mike (Becca) Canelos, Will (Catherine) Canelos, Alicia (David) Luttrell, Holly Schlueter, Christina (Jon) Hubacek and Matthew (Kyle) Pohnan; great grand mother of nine […]
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 […]