All Obituaries

Anthony Francis Skokna, age 64 of Brookfield, preceded in death by his parents Joe and Edythe Skokna, will be forever loved by his son Michael (Katie), Mary, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Jacqueline, Bernadette, Andrea, Lucy and their mother Julie. Cherished grandfather of Addison Grace, dear brother of Michael I, Peggy (James) Pappin, Catherine (Jim), Andrew (Kate), Thomas (Marie), Nicholas (Tracey) and Christopher (Karen), fond uncle of countless nieces and nephews. Anthony was a teacher of many...

Mary Ann Hand (nee Blazejak) 1935 – 2018 Age 83, died peacefully in her sleep at Sunrise Senior Living of Willowbrook on December 29th.  A Chicago area native, graduate of Mercy High School and a parishioner of St. Barbara’s Church in Brookfield for 47 years, Mary Ann was active in the Church and a very strong supporter.  She was an avid reader who enjoyed the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake.   Once...

David L. Ogden, age 79 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Annmarie (nee Lukes), loving father of Gretchen (Mike) Kovac, the late Sandy McCarthy, Bonnie (Neil) Goldberg, Pam Tylka, Larry (Carrie) Nicholson, Ron Nicholson and Robb (Jill) Nicholson, cherished grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 3. David served 4 years in the Army and was an avid White Sox fan. Private cremation with a memorial service at a later date.    

Janine R. Wieczorek nee Szkudlabski, age 91 of Brookfield, born June 21, 1927 in Noyelles-Sous-Lens (Pas-De-Calais) France passed away November 26, 2018 in Oakhurst, CA. Beloved wife of the late Boleslaw, loving mother of Robert (Kathy) and Edward (Patricia), cherished grandmother of Corey (Rowann), Danielle (Brian) Bower, Robert, Jaclyn (Casey) Ziegert and great-grandmother of Jenna, Morgan, Taylor, Keegan, Konner, Kaden and Kaia, fond godmother and aunt of Georges (Angela) Moczalla and...

Cynthia Jean LaGreco nee Ceretto, age 70 of Naperville, formerly of Brookfield, LaGrange Park and Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Charles LaGreco, loving mother of Dana (Mike) Umbenhower and Ryan LaGreco, cherished grandmother of Anna and Dylan Umbenhower. Private Cremation Services have been held. 

Leo George Bodnar, WWII Navy Veteran, of Brookfield, passed away November 21, 2018 at the age of 97. “George” was born February 21, 1921 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Louis and Pauline (Cvicek) Bodnar. He married Irene C. Kardos on July 15, 1944. She preceded him in death on September 8, 1986. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Edward and Donald, his son, Glenn Bodnar, and his son-in-law, Dave McIntire. Survivors include his loving son and daughters:...

TLisbeth Mary Markison, age 22 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of David L. and the late Ellen M. (nee Platson), cherished granddaughter of James and Muriel Markison and Donald and Mary Platson, fond niece of Michael and Karen Sullivan,  Mark and Michelle Platson and the late Jared Platson, dear cousin of Jonah, Emily, Lily, Gavin, Tristan, Dalton and Ashley. Visitation and Funeral Services Private.  

Judith Ann Christian, nee Jarolim, age 79 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of William R., loving mother of Michael, cherished grandmother of Candice and great grandmother of Christian and Gryson, fond sister of the late June Ellen Hartman. Visitation Monday, November 12, 3:00pm until time of Funeral Service, 8:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. Cremation private. Inurnment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 

Marjory E. Bachinski nee Horn, age 73 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Walter A., Jr., loving mother of Walter A. III (Pamela), James (Sara), Deborah (John) Psenicka and Michael, cherished grandmother of Nicholas Klinger, Payton, Alexander, Kyle, Anna Bachinski and Jillian Psenicka, dear sister of Andrew Horn, fond aunt to many. Visitation Friday, November 9, 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, November 10, 9:00am until time of Chapel Service, 10:00am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S....

Jacqueline Katherine Cannon nee Urbik, age 100 of Lombard, formerly of LaGrange Park and Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Cannon, loving mother of Richard (Shirley) Cannon, cherished grandmother of Andrew Cannon, Shannon Peekna, Marie Swendsen,  the late Michael Cannon, the late Michael Traficante and great-grandmother of Cassidy and Lindsay Swendsen and Lili and Reija Peekna. Visitation Monday, November 5, 11:00am until time of Chapel Service 12:00 noon at Kuratko-Nosek...