Obituaries

Oct 5, 2019

Richard F. Mueller, age 75 of Brookfield. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late William J. and late Henrietta (nee Stahl) Mueller, loving brother of the late Barbara J. and late Billy Mueller, dear nephew of the late Louise and late Gus Stahl, cherished uncle of Joseph (Kristin) Fedoruk and Chris Mueller. Visitation Thursday, October 10, 2019,...

Sep 16, 2019

John Richard Borris, age 90 of Western Springs. U.S. Army and Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Helga M. (nee Danziger), loving father of Sylvia (Vance) Willis, cherished grandfather of Noah, Ezrah and the late Ian. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 5th, 12:00pm until time of memorial service with military honors and bugler, 2:30pm at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home,...

Aug 17, 2019

Maria Lourdes Miranda, nee Ramirez, age 72, of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Carmen Chavez, Guadalupe (James) Birmingham, Rogelio Ramirez and Leticia Ramirez, cherished grandmother of Amy Birmingham, Jane Birmingham, Idaly Carillo, Jacab Ramirez, Delia Ramirez, Jehaziel Ramirez, Joshua Ramirez, Elanie Ramirez and Aidan Ramirez, dear sister of Esperanza Ramirez, Sergio Ramirez, Hugo Ramirez, Irma Ramirez, Miguel Ramirez and Maribel...

Aug 15, 2019

John M. “Jackie” Hronec Jr., age 49 of Chicago, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved son of John M. “Jack” Sr. and the late Charlene (nee Nanista) McLennon, loving brother of Suzette Ferrill, fond uncle to Tyla Rose Ferrill, dear godson of Terry Hronec and Cynthia Parker Krawczyk, cherished grandson of the late Rosemarie Agnello, John Connors, Rosemary Parker and George Nanista, dearest...

Aug 4, 2019

Alfonso E. Perry, age 56 of Lemont. Beloved husband of Kimberly, nee Nosek, loving father of Gianna and Rocco, dear brother of Louis, Anthony and the late David (Lorraine) and brother in law of Frank (Deborah) and Michael, fond uncle of Joseph (Aiza), Danielle, Louis (Jadelyn), Nina (Nathan) Musser, Frank Nosek and the late David, great-uncle of Sydney, Ethan, Mila...

Jul 24, 2019

Judith E. Bican, nee O’Halloran, age 72 of Brookfield. Dear friend of the late Pearl Teiserskas. Judy will be remembered by many friends and neighbors. Visitation Monday, July 29th, 9:00am until time of prayers 10:30am at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home 3847 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Funeral Mass 11:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.

Jul 23, 2019

Janice R. Sorensen, nee Jerman, age 72 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Anthony R., loving mother of Anthony Jr. (Ali), Michael (Megan) and Liz (Eric) Maltz, cherished grandmother of Joshua, Logan, Brody, Emma, Brady, Addie, Blake, Jackson and Juliana, dear sister of the late Barbara (John) Karuschak and fond aunt to Aniele Karuschak. Funeral Tuesday, July 30,...

Jul 17, 2019

Thomas J. Feeney, age 65 of Brookfield. U.S. Navy Veteran. Devoted member of Boilermaker Local One. Beloved father of Lindsay Schumacher, Sarah (Fiancé, David Davila Jr.) Feeney and Mary (Fiancé, Josh Diedrich) Feeney, cherished former spouse of Deborah (nee Dowrey), loving grandfather of Madison, Jackson and Josh Jr., dear brother of Noreen (Michael) Plath, William Feeney, Mary (Paul Frank) Feeney,...

Jul 3, 2019

Dorothy Ernetta Maher nee Habdas, age 90 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Maher, loving mother of Donald J. (Toni), Patricia (Richard) O’Keefe, Thomas, Linda (David) Maher-Osowski and Jennifer, cherished grandmother of Erica (Rob) DaCosta, Kristy (Abe) Herrera, Beth (Lane) Fraley, Richard (Bethany) O’Keefe, Daniel (Christina) O’Keefe, Angie (Nicholas) Childers, Noah Osowski and great-grandmother of 12, dear sister of the late...

Jun 25, 2019

Louis M. Hernandez Jr., age 86 of St. Charles, formerly of Brookfield and Collinsville. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Richardson, loving father of Sally (Ben) Firnkes, Heidi (Shea) Long, Patricia (Jim) Thames, JoAnne (Jim) Miller and Louis R. (Jennifer) Hernandez III, cherished grandfather of Anna, Katherine, Grace, Amelia, Christine, Hannah, Isabel, Lila, Louisa, Clarice and Vivienne, dear...

May 9, 2019

William R. Sutherland Sr. age 95 of Brookfield. U.S. WWII Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ruth F., nee Forbes, loving father of Patricia (Edward) Krch, William R.  (Mary) Sutherland Jr., Barbara (late Kenneth) Hologa and Roberta (Dimas) Rodriguez, cherished grandfather of Dimas, Bree, Jason, Nicole, Amanda, Shawn, Joe, Michael, Laura and great grandfather of Julio,...

Apr 14, 2019

Henryk S. Stoklosa, age 55 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Mariola, nee Howzan, loving father of Michal and Szymon, dear brother of Krzysztof (Malgorzata) and Renata (Wieslaw) Adamski. Visitation Wednesday, April 17th, 2:00pm-9:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home , 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. Funeral Service 6:00pm. Cremation private.

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Mar 27, 2019

Evelyn Louise Fredricks nee Shelgren, age 101 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Morton Fredricks, loving mother of Earl (Mary) Fredricks, David (Sara) Fredricks, Lynal (Bill) Anderson and Sue (Jim) Kastner, cherished grandmother of Randy (Tomomi) Fredricks, Jorie (Martin) Emeto, Allison (Hugo) Ambrosio, Phil (Regina) Cady, David (Alyssa) Fredricks, Robert Fredricks, Danielle (Mike) Bushell, Kristy (Jack) Kenter,...

Jan 24, 2019

Joseph F. Wysopal Sr., age 93 of Brookfield, U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Roberta nee Rushiewski, loving father of Joseph F. Jr. (Debbie), Albert J. and Roberta Ann (Jason) Mihalkanin, cherished grandfather of Joseph (Mary), Laura, Michael and Anna Wysopal and Thomas and Megan Mihalkanin.

Visitation Monday, January 28, 2019, 3:00 pm to 9:00...

Jan 15, 2019

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...

Dec 29, 2018

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...

Nov 28, 2018

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...

Nov 26, 2018

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,...

Nov 24, 2018

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.

Nov 21, 2018

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...