Obituaries

Cherice Warkentien

March 19, 2022

Cherice Nicole Warkentien nee Mierop, age 46 of Brookfield, U.S. Navy Veteran. Cherished mother of Alanna Marie Arriaga, beloved daughter of Mitch (Sue) Mierop Sr. and Lorraine (Jeff) Sanders Barry, loving sister of Mitchell Mierop Jr. and Ryan Sanders.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family to benefit Cherice's daughter Alanna would be appreciated.

Evelyn Throckmorton

March 19, 2022

Evelyn M. Throckmorton nee Oleson, age 94 of Brookfield, formerly of Lyons.

Patricia Jaworski

March 18, 2022

Patricia T. Jaworski nee Radecki, age 92 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Huffmaster and the late Joseph Jaworski, loving mother of Mary Anne (Tom) Freeman, Joe (Tammy) Jaworski, Jennifer Jaworski and Gary (Glenda) Jaworski, cherished grandmother of Joey Jaworski, Kevin (Ryane) Freeman, Amber Jaworski, Jessica (Matt) Schabowski, Kyle (Samantha) Freeman, Charles Jaworski, Theresa Jaworski, Wayne Jaworski...

Walter Dziewinski

March 10, 2022

Walter P. Dziewinski, age 83 of Brookfield, United States Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Kubis) Dziewinski, loving father of Renee ( Kevin) Hesik and Brian (Wanona Rex) Dziewinski, cherished grandfather of Brenden and Sean Hesik, Eliza Rex, and Sarah and Richard Dziewinski, dear brother of Patricia (Edward) Wieczorek and the late James Dziewinski, fond...

Christina Sanchez

March 7, 2022

Christina Sanchez, age 64 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Ruben S. Sanchez, loving mother of Jose A. Sanchez.

Marianne Kaminski

March 2, 2022

Marianne A. Kaminski Nee Kruzich went to Jesus unexpectedly too soon on the evening of Wednesday; March 2nd, 2022.

Marianne was born August 3rd,1944 at MacNeal Memorial hospital, Berwyn, Illinois. The day of Marianne's birth was a special gift for the late (mother) Mary A. Kruzich, for they shared the same day of birth.

Marianne attended high...

Marlene Blacklaw

February 28, 2022

Marlene R. Blacklaw, nee Eisenhut, RN, BSN. passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 peacefully at age 81. Beloved wife of the late Gerald for 51 years. Devoted mother of Ann (George) Karavitis and Brian (Kimberly) Blacklaw. Loving step-mother of Susan (the late Warren) Baker and David (Tammy) Blacklaw. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and BeAda Eisenhut. Loving grandmother...

Barbara Girzynski

February 15, 2022

Barbara Jolanta Girzynski nee Szymelfenig, age 65 of Lyons, IL and Szczecin, Poland. Beloved wife of the late Eugeniusz Adam Girzynski, loving mother of Sylvia (Jon) Obrochta, Simon Girzynski and Paul Girzynski, cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Julianna, Joseph and the late Jessymae, devoted daughter of the late Henryk and late Zofia (nee Komasa) Szymelfenig, dear sister of Elzbieta (Roman)...

Shirley Bleiler

February 8, 2022

Shirley A. Bleiler nee Adkins, age 94 of Burr Ridge, formerly of Lyons, Brookfield and Hodgkins. Beloved wife of the late Walter E. Bleiler, loving mother of Carl (LuAnn), Tim, Karen and Stan Bleiler,  cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Matthew Bleiler.

Laura Perez

February 7, 2022

Laura Marie Perez, age 57 of Berwyn. Beloved daughter of George Arthur Sr. and the late Loretta Marie (nee Velasquez) Perez, loving sister of George Arthur Perez Jr. and David (Donna) Perez, cherished aunt of Derek, Daniel and the late Joshua Perez.

Mary Dedowicz

February 2, 2022

Mary Rita Dedowicz, nee Klugiewicz, age 85 of Berwyn since 1955. Beloved wife of the late John C. Jr., loving mother of Catherine Pencek, Joanne Dedowicz and Mark Dedowicz, cherished grandmother of Kimberly Carney, the late Nicholas Pencek and great grandmother of Kiley Carney, dear sister of Sister Elaine Marie Klugiewicz and the late Paul (Shirlee) Klugiewicz, fond aunt...

Dianne Leeson

January 29, 2022

Dianne J. Leeson, age 82 of Oak Brook, formerly of Brookfield. Loving mother of Annette Clemens and William (Alison) Clemens Jr., cherished grandmother of Alyssa (Joel) Vejendla, dear sister of Muriel Loftus and the late Glen Leeson, Audrey Wilkinson, Jack Leeson and Roger Leeson. Private Cremation Services have been held.

Susan Mcdermed

January 26, 2022

Susan Joan McDermed, nee Palczynski, age 66 of Cicero. Beloved mother of Nicole (Douglas) Hicks and Jillian McDermed, cherished grandmother of Emily Hicks, sister of Thomas (Darlene) Palczynski and aunt of Heather and Dawn.  Susan enjoyed gardening, making rosaries, reading and watching birds and squirrels at her feeders.

Valerie Boswell

January 5, 2022

Valerie D. Boswell, nee Nemic, age 83 of Brookfield, formerly of Altoona, PA. Beloved wife of the late Dale, loving mother of Mark (Michelle Jamison) and Gregory R. (Cathy Feeney), cherished grandmother of Gregory S., Cecelia, Eva Lynn, Ashley and Holly, dear sister of Stephen E. Nemic, Melody Keith and Suzanne (Edward) Akiona, fond aunt to James (Linda) Keith,...

Joseph Mrzyglod

January 5, 2022

Joseph Mrzyglod, age 70 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbie” (nee Manion), loving dog dad of Tasha and Dude, cherished brother of Antoinette Kawacha and James Mrzyglod, dear uncle of Jeffery Kawacha. Private Cremation.

An outdoor celebration will be held in the Spring to honor Joseph's life. Please check back for updated information about his services.

Craig Williams

January 4, 2022

Craig John Williams, age 66 of Countryside. Loving father of Tracy  (Scott) Williams-Turucz, Robert Jason (Katie) Williams and Daniel (Megan) Williams, beloved son of Natalie “Lolly” Caruso and the late John Williams, cherished grandfather of Ruby May, Lily Rae, Elsy Fay and Cash Parker Williams, dear brother of Joseph Williams, Steve (Jan) Williams, Chris (Susan) Williams, Lisa (Bob) Kapoun,...

Judith Doughty

January 1, 2022

Judith Ann Doughty nee Boehm, age 80 of Port Isabel, TX, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Charles “Chuck”, loving mother of Steven (Janet) Paradis and Paige Molenda, cherished grandmother of Brian (Kristyn) Paradis and Zachary Paradis, fond aunt of Pam, Cheryl, Todd, Scott and Kurt.

Colleen Carey

December 31, 2021

Colleen Mary Carey, age 54 of LaGrange. Loving daughter of Edward and the late Jean (nee Lynn) Carey, cherished sister of Elizabeth Ann (Seamus) Cribbin, Christine Irvine, Edward (Jean) Carey, John Carey and Jean (Daniel) Wolf, dear aunt of David, Kieran (Aideen), Karl (Karen), Cara (Dee), Eilish, Conor, Johnny, Tiarna, Bailey, Adam, Roisin, Dardan, Seamus Og, Katherine, Victoria, Derbhaile,...

Mark Neiweem

December 25, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Joseph Neiweem. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Eugeniusz Girzynski

December 24, 2021

Eugeniusz Adam Girzynski, age 71 of Lyons, IL and Pasieki, Poland. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Szymelfenig, loving father of Sylvia (Jon) Obrochta, Simon Girzynski and Paul Girzynski, cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Julianna and Joseph, devoted son of the late Antoni and late Stefania (nee Mikula) Girzynski, dear brother of Wladyslaw (late Janina) Girzynski, Wieslawa (Charles) Olczyk and the...