Obituaries
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!
Richard Zaborsky
September 10, 2020
Richard Joseph Zaborsky, age 87, longtime resident of Brookfield and Lyons. Loving son of the late Emil and Anna (nee Spousta), cherished brother of the late Emil R., late George A., and the late James H., fond uncle of Barbara Zaborsky Sharp Copeland, Maryann Zaborsky, Georgia Zaborsky Eitel and Robert Zaborsky, great uncle and great-great uncle to many nieces...
Michael Veal
August 8, 2020
Michael Veal, age 61 of Waukegan, U.S. Army Veteran. Loving father of Michelle Veal, cherished son of Lawrence and Ruth Mary (nee Jones) Veal, dear brother of Bruce Veal, Zerex (Wilma) Veal, Rodney Veal and Bryant Veal, fond uncle of Simone Veal.
Clifford Rasmussen Jr.
August 6, 2020
Clifford L. Rasmussen Jr., age 79 of Oak Brook, formerly of Oak Park. Beloved husband of Simin (nee Hemmati) Rasmussen, loving father of Donna Susan Rasmussen, cherished son of the late Clifford L. Sr. and Marella (nee Wirtner) Rasmussen, dear brother of Richard, Karen and Thomas, fond uncle of 11 nieces and nephews.
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