Obituaries
Arthur Flowers Sr.
January 11, 2021
Arthur F. Flowers Sr., age 80 of McNabb, IL, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Louise, nee Janota, loving father of Arthur Jr. (Drusilla), Donna Hirsch-Flowers, Deanne Getchman, Derrick Hirsch, the late Edward Flowers and the late David Hirsch, cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 1, dear brother of Paul, Barbara (David) Lacy and the late Thomas Flowers,...
Steven Bross
January 10, 2021
Steven H. Bross, age 61 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Teresa Bross (nee Fernandez), loving father of Nicolas (Catherine) Bross, cherished grandfather of Natalie Bross, devoted son of Joann Frelly and the late Henry Bross, dear brother of David Bross, fond uncle, great-uncle and cousin to many.
Due to current health regulations, a maximum of 10 people...
Bonnie Baker
January 9, 2021
Bonnie L. Baker nee Grossman, 67, a longtime resident of Brookfield, passed away, January 9, 2021 at Landmark of Des Plaines Rehabilitation Center. Bonnie graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange in 1970. She worked at Continental Bank in Chicago, First National Bank in La Grange and Morton Credit Union in Cicero. She was very active in...
Bernadette Kolinski
January 3, 2021
Bernadette Loyola Kolinski nee Grigals, age 89 of LaGrange, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Peter Kolinski, loving mother of Janet (George) Goeppner, David (Susan) Kolinski, Susan Kolinski, Laura (Michael) Millsaps, Jennifer (Vince Pecis) Kolinski and the late Peter Kolinski, cherished grandmother of Rachel, Jill, Billy, Kristin, Peter, Stephanie, Christopher, Danny, Adam, Katie, Abbey, Jacob, Hannah, Adeline,...
William Martin
December 25, 2020
William J. Martin, age 66 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Lynette, nee Kraft, loving father of Ryan (Katie) Martin, Erin Martin Hogan and Neil Martin, cherished grandfather of Lilly Martin, Bella Gourley, Sophie Gourley, Max Gourley, Addy Martin, Vivia Martin, Brynn Hogan, Lyle Hogan and Blake Cole, dear brother of Mary Martin Gross, Edward (Kathy) Martin Jr., James (Lisa)...
Rolando Zavaleta
December 21, 2020
Rolando Zavaleta, age 63 of Brookfield, Owner of Danny's Pizza in Brookfield. Beloved husband of Petra Teresa Hernandez Zavaleta, loving father of Rolando Jesus Zavaleta, Mike Angel Zavaleta and Estephanie Zavaleta.
Funeral Services and Interment will be held in Santa Ines Ahuatempan, Puebla, Mexico.
Joan Branecki
December 20, 2020
Joan Pauline Branecki, nee Halik, age 84 of Harvard, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Walter J., loving mother of Patti (Andy) Mazil, David (Sherry) Branecki and Sherri (Dave) Vohaska, cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Nic, Brian, Dylan, Jake and Maddie, dear sister of the late Geraldine Rada, fond aunt of Dr. Robert Rada, Michael Rada and many...
Virginia Blangin
December 2, 2020
Virginia Elizabeth Blangin, nee Exner, age 89 of Brookfield, formerly of St. Paul, MN. Loving mother of Paul, Deborah, Annette, Michael and Jim Blangin, cherished grandmother of Jim, Joe, Angela, Jonathan and great-grandmother of Jackson, dear sister of Bob and the late Michael, Florence, Anna and Jeanette, fond aunt to many.
Benjamin Diaz
November 29, 2020
Benjamin Diaz, age 87 of LaGrange. Beloved husband of the late Catarina (nee Rodriguez), loving father of Dina (Robert) Kicmal, Irma (David) Diaz, Maria G. (John) Nino, Alicia (Raul) Sanchez, Eva Diaz, Maria D. (Joaquin) Nunez, Miguel (Concepcion) Diaz, Florinda (Pasquel) Quezada, Camerina (Oswaldo) Cascallarez, Consuelo (Ernesto) Ferrel, Lorenza (Ramon) Valle and Juan Manuel (Elsa) Diaz, cherished grandfather of...
Jose Avila
November 28, 2020
Jose Prudencio Avila, USMC Corporal Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star and saved 11 of his fellow soldiers in “Dodge City” Vietnam and retired 33 year BNSF Mechanic, age 73 of Harlingen, TX formerly of Chicago (Pilsen), IL. Beloved son of Timotea and the late Donaciano Avila, loving father of David (Malisa) Avila, Olivia (Concepcion) Villegas, Diana...
James F. Maciejewski
November 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of James “Jimmy” Maciejewski, age 56. Loving father of Sara Roman. Beloved son of Dolores and the late Frank Maciejewski. Cherished longtime partner of Nancy Miller and father figure to Tanner and Shane. Forever remembered by his brother Jeff (Lisa) Maciejewski and his sister Wendy (Jason) Goers. Fond...
Eleanor Smith
November 16, 2020
Eleanor V. Smith, age 100 of Lyons. Cherished aunt of Marlene Peterson and Maureen (Kevin) McKee and great-aunt of Jeremy Jech, Robert McKee and David McKee.
Due to current health regulations, a maximum of 10 people are allowed in the funeral home at any one time, masks and social distancing are required at the funeral home....
William Newcomb
November 14, 2020
William R. Newcomb, age 71 of Lyons, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Cristina nee Garcia and the late Della nee Cherone, loving father of Roberto (Louisa) Rodriguez, Cristina (Alex) Hernandez, Mirna (Jose) Sanchez, Juventino (Vicky) Rodriguez, Maria (Senon) Medina, Febronio (Elena) Rodriguez, Eric (Ester) Rodriguez, Kimberlee (Brian Hajduch) Newcomb, Kristen Newcomb and the late Scott Newcomb, cherished grandfather...
August Kenning
November 5, 2020
August Clifford Kenning, age 90 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved husband of the late Corrine nee Schirmer, loving father of Mark (Joanie) Kenning and Andrew (Debra) Kenning, cherished grandfather of Larry (Laura) Slaton, Ashley Tomasewski and great-grandfather of Gianna and Cece, dear brother of Eleanor (late Henry) Rinas and brother-in-law of Ernie (Lila) Schirmer and the late Mildred...
Betty Brooks
November 3, 2020
Betty Brooks nee DiCagno, age 89 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Donald Brooks, loving mother of Mark (Kimberly) Saporito and Robert (Isabella) Saporito, cherished grandmother of Michael (Melissa) Saporito, Stacy (Danny) Ramos, Frank Saporito and great-grandmother of Christpoher, Bella, Jordan, Ava and Colton, dear sister of the late Vito (Marian) DiCagno, late Violet (late Nick) Marino, late...
Dorothy Lapp
October 27, 2020
Dorothy A. Lapp nee Burns, age 92 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Paul G. Lapp Jr., loving mother of Kristine (Lawrence) Wonneberg and Kathleen (Benjamin) Capone, cherished grandmother of Courtney Wonneberg, Jason (Amy) Capone, Nicole (David) Brainerd, Kyle (Liza Pritchyk) Capone and great-grandmother of Cecilia and Mia Capone, dear sister of Jane Kasal, fond aunt and great-aunt...
Anthony Strukl
October 24, 2020
Anthony G. Strukl, age 74 of Romeoville, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Patricia nee Rogos, loving father of Donnette Strukl and Christina Petracek, cherished grandfather of Natalie, Steven, Michael, Sierra and Shane, dear brother of Susan Wonorski and Nancy (Dennis) Kelso, fond uncle of many.
Due to current health regulations, a maximum of...
Timothy Bennett
October 20, 2020
Timothy Michael Bennett, age 68 of Brookfield. Loving father of Timothy, Thomas (Kimberly) and Natasha, cherished grandfather of Jake, dear brother of Colleen, Sharon, Charles, Patrick, Veronica, John, Eileen, Mary Lou, Kathleen, Bonnie, Larry, Maureen, Marie, Jimmy and Connie, fond uncle to many.
Evita Otalora
October 9, 2020
Evita Otalora nee Puerto, age 89 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late John Otalora, loving mother of Blanca Otalora (Antonio Rocha), Martha Valle (Raziel Valle) and Amparo Castro (Jose Castro), cherished grandmother of Mauricio Rocha, Johanna Rocha, Yessenia Castro, Carlos Castro, Andrea Valle and great-grandmother of Lina Maria Maldonado, Laura Sofia Rocha, Juan Felipe Rocha, David Santiago Martinez, Adriana Caballero,...
Mary Ruyter
October 4, 2020
Mary M. Ruyter nee Wolf, age 86 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William Ruyter, loving sister of Thomas (Ellen) Wolf, the late Patricia (late Donald) Jason and the late Theresa (Thomas) Dwyer, a wonderful & loving aunt to many nephews and nieces and the World’s Best godmother!
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