Obituaries
John George Scheer
August 22, 2026
John George Scheer, age 82 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Beverly nee Kos, loving father of Keith (Lori) Scheer, Brian (Anji) Scheer and Renee Scheer, cherished grandfather of Jackie, Brian, Amy, Justin, Mason Kodrich and Anya Kodrich, great grandfather of Theo, Momo and Lucious, dear brother in law of Carole (Bob) Hanus, Robert (Cynthia) Kos and the late John (Joanne)...
Anne K. Jensen
August 22, 2026
Anne K. Jensen, age 82 of Brookfield, formerly of Naperville and La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Charles Stanley Jensen, loving mother of Sean J. Brennan, late Kevin E. Brennan, Charles Jensen, Debbie (Wade) Saucier and, cherished grandmother of Brian (Ashlee) Brennan, Jonathan (Sarah) Saucier and Connor Lyle, dear sister of Marilyn (Rick) Keal, Regina Lozito, Bill Miller, late...
Kevin A. Hare
August 19, 2026
Kevin A. Hare, age 55 of Chicago. United States Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved father of Krystyna (Steve) Pitts, loving grandfather of Harper and Haven, cherished son of the late Carolyn Hare, dear brother of Kim (Ruben) and the late Karen, fond uncle of Jalin, Janissa, Jamilyah, Keonna and Jimmie.
Thomas Kevin McCann
August 12, 2026
Thomas Kevin McCann, age 70, of River Forest, Illinois, passed away on August 12, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago on December 23, 1955, to parents Thomas and Palma.
Tom will be remembered for his loving, gentle nature and generous spirit. He worked professionally as a nurse and received numerous accolades and awards for his outstanding patient...
Wesley Robert Phenegar III
August 9, 2026
Wesley Robert Phenegar III, age 64 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Susan Hvorcik, loving father of Amanda Phenegar, Wes Phenegar, Tim Medina, Melissa Phenegar, Steffani Dahlstrom, Sean Phenegar and Sam Phenegar, cherished grandfather of Taylor and Lukas Dahlstrom, Liam Smith and Weston Phenegar, dear brother of Melanie Phenegar and Dane Phenegar, fond uncle of Luke and Erin Hodina and Tabetha,...
Rita A. Speciale
August 5, 2026
Rita Ann Speciale, nee Sabatino, age 84 of Sugar Grove, formerly of Stickney. Beloved wife of Anthony J. "Tony" Speciale, loving mother of Kimberly (Jim Fenili, fiancé) Perry, Frank J. Jr. (Deborah) Nosek and Michael J. Nosek, cherished grandmother of Nina Nosek-Musser, Gianna Perry, Rocco (Michelle Dominquez, fiancée) Perry, Frank J. (Amy Costello) Nosek and adored great-grandmother of Noah James...
Catherine L. "Carol" Hernandez
August 5, 2026
Catherine L. “Carol” Hernandez, age 82 of Naperville, formerly of Brookfield. Cherished daughter of the late Louis Sr. and the late Lucille (nee Martinez) Hernandez, loving sister of Marge (late Norbert) Murray, Vicki Suddreth, Bob (Maureen) Hernandez, Art (Jackie) Hernandez, Nancy (Dave) LaFrancis and Debbie (Mike) Matozzi and the late Mary Franson, Louis (late Patricia) Hernandez, Bette Mersereau, Tom (late...
Charles Thomas Francis Lenartson
July 26, 2026
C. Thos. Francis Lenartson
Charles Thomas Francis Lenartson, age 92, of Brookfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the home of his middle daughter, Ann Jeannette Lenartson, surrounded by his loving family. At his side were his daughter Mary LaNita Lenartson (Hosso), son Charles Patrick Lenartson, former spouse Faydette (Hamilton) Lenartson, and granddaughter Katherine Anne Hosso.
Born on...
Barbara Mary Musil
July 17, 2026
Barbara Mary Musil (née Reynolds), age 68, of Brookfield, Illinois, passed away on July 17, 2026. She was born on June 10, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Mt. Greenwood.
Barbara was the devoted mother of Ryan Musil, Sean Musil, and Ashley Musil; cherished mother-in-law of Jill Musil and Nicholas Buber; and the proud and loving grandmother of...
Joanne M. Bazata
July 12, 2026
Joanne M. Bazata, nee Mulac, age 93, longtime resident of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Bazata, loving mother of John Bazata and Sandy (Oscar) Martinez, cherished grandmother of Ami Bazata & Adam Bazata, Ryan Martinez, Kayla Martinez, & Kyle Martinez and great grandmother of Amberlyn & Dylan Bazata, dear sister of the late Elinore Stirek & the late...
Lois T. Kolumbar
July 7, 2026
Lois T. Kolumbar, nee Krejci, age 64 of Brookfield, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of Karl Kolumbar, loving mother of Richard Jocius and Kelly (Moises) Proctor, cherished grandmother of Angelina Jocius and Krystal Romero, dear sister of Glenn (Debbie) Krejci, Donna (Richard) Mazur and Carol Chirifisi, fond aunt of Sarah (Tony) Dusek, Amy (Mike) Bills and Joe (Amy) Krejci.
Lois passed...
Thomas A. Mancini
July 5, 2026
July 5, 2026, Thomas A. Mancini, age 73 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Alicia nee Vikrikas, loving father of Lisa (Steve) Mancini and Nancy (late Shannon) Bitzer, cherished grandfather of Samantha and Taylor, dear brother of Gina Hill and Teri Phillips, fond uncle of April, Cynthia, Sabrina and great uncle of Isaac, Owen and Elijah. A devoted Christian, a brilliant...
Paul Lawrence Bocian
July 1, 2026
Paul Lawrence Bocian, age 75 of Brookfield. Unites States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and Retired Captain LaGrange Fire Department, he proudly served the Village for 20 years from 1981 to 2001. Paul was also a long-time member of the LaGrange Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 2338. Beloved son of the late Gerald F. and late Lucille (nee Sniegowski) Bocian, loving...
Patricia D. Mauney
June 19, 2026
Patricia D. Mauney nee Hubner, age 86 of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, formerly of Westchester, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Mauney, loving mother of Pamela (David) Cygan, fond aunt of Marty, Paul, Jason and Amanda.
In Lieu of flowers donations to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202.
"To honor Patricia's vibrant spirit, the family invites everyone to wear...
Laddie John Hostalek
June 10, 2026
Laddie John Hostalek, age 60 of Millersville, MO, formerly of La Grange, IL, United States Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Janet Hostalek, nee Chambliss, loving father of Courtney Lynne Hostalek and Hunter John Hostalek, cherished grandfather of Remi Lynne Johnson, dear brother of John Bernard Hostalek and the late Thomas Oldrich Hostalek, fond uncle of Jimmy, Michael, Derek, David,...
William A. Hession
May 29, 2026
William “Bill” Anthony Hession, age 65, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, May 29, 2026, at home in Brookfield.
Born in Evergreen Park, IL, on June 13, 1960, Bill was the beloved eldest son of the late Joan (née Cliff) and late William Hession. Bill was the cherished husband of Nancy LaBreacht, his partner and best friend for nearly 40...
Shirley H. Jayne
May 27, 2026
Shirley H. Jayne, a dedicated educator and cherished member of the LaGrange community, formerly of Westchester, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Born Shirley Hoff on March 10, 1931, Shirley's life was marked by a profound commitment to education, family, and an enduring love of the outdoors.
Shirley’s academic journey was distinguished by her earning a Master's degree, a testament...
Jane Frances Kasal
May 23, 2026
Jane Frances Kasal, nee Burns, age 91 of North Riverside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph J. Kasal, loving mother of Jeff (Christopher) Kasal, Jennifer (Dan) Parisi, Brian (Tripti) Kasal, Steve (Marilyn) Kasal and Mike (Vivian) Kasal, cherished grandmother of Caleb, Mary, Yosman, Luis, Cassie (Danny), Sarah (Scot), Dana (Carson), Lindsay, Evan (Mireya), Quinn (Ayesha), Connor (Jordan),...
Sam Gerardo Garza
May 20, 2026
Sam Gerardo Garza, age 34 of Brookfield. Beloved son of LuAnne (nee Sam) Garza and the late Gerardo Garza, loving brother of Adam Sam, cherished friend of many.
Memorials to the family to honor the life of Sam would be appreciated. Please see link below.
Lisa Marie Mathey
May 19, 2026
Lisa Marie Mathey, MSN, APRN-NP, FNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, nee Bogacki, age 48 of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Matt Mathey, loving mother of Matthew Mathey, Grace Mathey, Scarlett Mathey and the late Madeline Mathey, cherished daughter of Edwin and Karen (nee Rudnick) Bogacki, dear sister of Denise (Troy) Clayton, Amy (Mike) Tittelbach, Rebecca (Milan) Letica and sister in law of...
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