Obituaries

Nov 14, 2018

TLisbeth Mary Markison, age 22 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of David L. and the late Ellen M. (nee Platson), cherished granddaughter of James and Muriel Markison and Donald and Mary Platson, fond niece of Michael and Karen Sullivan,  Mark and Michelle Platson and the late Jared Platson, dear cousin of Jonah, Emily, Lily, Gavin, Tristan, Dalton and Ashley. Visitation and Funeral Services Private....

Nov 7, 2018

Judith Ann Christian, nee Jarolim, age 79 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of William R., loving mother of Michael, cherished grandmother of Candice and great grandmother of Christian and Gryson, fond sister of the late June Ellen Hartman. Visitation Monday, November 12, 3:00pm until time of Funeral Service, 8:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. Cremation...

Nov 2, 2018

Marjory E. Bachinski nee Horn, age 73 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Walter A., Jr., loving mother of Walter A. III (Pamela), James (Sara), Deborah (John) Psenicka and Michael, cherished grandmother of Nicholas Klinger, Payton, Alexander, Kyle, Anna Bachinski and Jillian Psenicka, dear sister of Andrew Horn, fond aunt to many. Visitation Friday, November 9, 3:00pm to...

Oct 31, 2018

Jacqueline Katherine Cannon nee Urbik, age 100 of Lombard, formerly of LaGrange Park and Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Cannon, loving mother of Richard (Shirley) Cannon, cherished grandmother of Andrew Cannon, Shannon Peekna, Marie Swendsen,  the late Michael Cannon, the late Michael Traficante and great-grandmother of Cassidy and Lindsay Swendsen and Lili and Reija Peekna. Visitation...

Oct 30, 2018

Charles R. Matrona, age 74 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol nee Kasher, loving father of Anne (Martin) Bixby and Matthew (Christina) Matrona, cherished grandfather of Angelica and Nikki, dear brother of Charlene (James) Burton, Robert (Kathy) Matrona and the late Shirley (Terry) Colclasure, fond uncle to many.  Memorial Visitation Sunday, November 11, 10:00am until time of Memorial Service,...

Oct 24, 2018

Dolores M. Kruger, nee Rupslaukis, age 85 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Jim, dear sister of the late Bernice Butkus, late Anton Rupslaukis, late Frances Kulis and the late Walter Rupslaukis, fond aunt of Tony (Mary) Butkus, Arleen Kulis, Ron (Barbara) Butkus, Diana Ostrowski, Pat Butkus, Karen Mercer, Nancy Kulis, James Kulis and great aunt to many...

Oct 13, 2018

Adeline M. Stigler, nee Krutina, age 90 of Countryside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Robert Stigler, loving mother of John (Barbara) Stigler, cherished grandmother of Dr. Elizabeth (Andrew Gilbert) Stigler. Visitation Wednesday, October 17, 3:00pm-6:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue North Riverside. Interment Private Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to Susan G. Komen...

Sep 20, 2018

Joan Smith, nee Trusner, age 85 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Marlene Peterson, Maureen (Kevin) McKee and the late Michelle Smith, cherished grandmother of Jeremy Jech, Robert McKee and David McKee.

Sep 16, 2018

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.

Sep 6, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Wilfred "Bill" C. Rippe, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 26, 2018

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...

Jul 18, 2018

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.

Jul 8, 2018

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...

Jun 29, 2018

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...

Jun 26, 2018

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,...

Jun 24, 2018

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...

Jun 10, 2018

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...

May 22, 2018

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.

May 15, 2018

Irene Caroline Niemczura nee Dzwonkoski, age 93 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Theodore, dear sister of the late Stanley, late Raymond and the late Richard Dzwonkoski.

May 13, 2018

Richard Lee Rosiar, age 61 of Berwyn. Retired Firefighter City of Berwyn Fire Department. Loving father of the late Stephanie Rosiar, cherished son of Lora Renella (nee Roberts) and the late Edward Rosiar, dear brother of Edward Rosiar, Nancy (Gary) Kollner and Laura (Fred) Hosteny, fond uncle of Matthew, Kristy, Kelly, Nicole and Michael.