All Obituaries

Donald Charles Norman, age 27 of Countryside, loving son of the late Donald Anthony Jr. and the late Melissa Norman, cherished nephew of Steven Norman.  Cremation Services Private.  

Margarete H. Egberts (nee Egger), age 85 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Franciscus, loving mother of Caroline (Elliot) Shelton and Susanne (late Richard) Petrenko, cherished grandmother of Adam Petrenko, Callie Shelton and Craig Shelton. Visitation Saturday, August 4, 10:00am until time of Funeral Mass, 11:00am at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield. For further information, please call (708) 485-0214.

Norine A. Kociara, age 68 of Westchester, formerly of Brookfield. Cherished daughter of the late Frank S. and the late Jessie M (nee Nejedly), dear sister of Robert Kociara and the late Donna J. Kociara.  Funeral Tuesday, July 24, 10:00am Funeral Mass at St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 

Elaine K. Stukel, age 64 of Riverside, formerly of Brookfield. Fourth child of the late Virgil and Virginia (nee Lange) Stukel, beloved companion of her great love the late Jerry Giovanoni, loving mother of Michael (Patricia) and Mark Turkowski, dear sister of Thomas, Nancy, Raymond, Anne, Joseph and the late Jerry, fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral Tuesday, July 24, 10:30am Chapel Service at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside.  Interment...

Paul Peter Bialczak, age 80 of Brookfield. U.S. Navy Korean War  Veteran. Fond uncle of Bonnie, Robin, Deann, Loreen, Patty, Kenneth Jr., the late Linda and the late Deborah, dear brother of Donald (late Louise), the late Elaine Hutton, the late Ursula (late Gus) Mrosek and the late Kenneth (Sandra). Funeral Friday, July 6, 9:15am Prayers at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield, Mass 10:00am. Interment St. Adalbert...

Laurie Anne Lacovic, age 61 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of the late Anton and the late Ramona (nee Collins), cherished sister of Sue (Steve) Kopacz, Patricia Lacovic and the late Marianne (Ed) Ackerman, dear niece, cousin, aunt and friend to many. Funeral Saturday, June 30, 10:30am Prayers at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. 11:00am Mass. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden...

Michael Craig Wilborn, age 69 of Mendota, formerly of Brookfield. Loving father of Joshua Wyatt, cherished brother of Donald K. and Mary Jo Furtado and dear uncle of Michael. Visitation Thursday, June 28, 9:00am until time of Funeral Mass, 10:00am at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the Public Information Center by 12:15pm. Arrangements handled by Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home. For...

Dr. Susan (SueEllen) Colby, age 53 of Brookfield, died in a tragic fire on June 10, 2018. Born in Westbrook, ME, Susan was graduated from Westbrook High School. She attended Boston University Medical School and graduated Summa Cum Laude, first in her class, at the age of 23. She practiced medicine and resided in the Chicago area for many years. Susan was an avid reader and gardener. She was an incredible chef and enjoyed cooking for friends and family. She was a great lover of animals, they...

Donald Jay Hill, age 62 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Marilyn, nee Johnson. A celebration of life dinner will be held on Monday, June 11th, 4:00pm until time of service, 7:00pm at Irish Times Pub 8869 Burlington Avenue, Brookfield. In honor of Donald’s love of cats, memorial donations to a cat rescue or adoption agency would be appreciated.