Obituaries

Wilfred "Bill" Rippe, Jr.

Wilfred "Bill" Rippe, Jr.

September 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.

Margarete Egberts

Margarete Egberts

July 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...

Norine Kociara

Norine Kociara

July 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.

Elaine Stukel

Elaine Stukel

July 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...

Paul Bialczak

Paul Bialczak

June 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...

Laurie Lacovic

Laurie Lacovic

June 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,...

Michael Wilborn

Michael Wilborn

June 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...

Susan Colby

Susan Colby

June 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...

Donald Hill

Donald Hill

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.

Irene Niemczura

Irene Niemczura

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.

Richard Rosiar

Richard Rosiar

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.

Ian Willis

Ian Willis

May 3, 2018

Ian Patrick Willis, age 27 of LaGrange. Loving son of Vance and the late Sylvia (nee Borris) Willis, cherished brother of Noah and Ezrah Willis.  Private Cremation Services have been held.

Frank Nasca Jr.

Frank Nasca Jr.

May 2, 2018

Frank Richard Nasca Jr., age 57 of Chicago. Loving son of Kathleen, nee Jennings and the late Frank R. Nasca Sr., dear brother of Joseph Nasca Sr., Donna Fagan and Robert Nasca, fond uncle to many. Visitation Monday, May 7, 9:00am until time of prayers 10:00am at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home 3847 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield. Funeral Mass 10:30am at St....

Paola Fucarino

Paola Fucarino

April 5, 2018

Paola Fucarino (nee Vallone), age 99 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Dominick, loving mother of Josephine (James) Rauba and Anna (Joe) Ruggirello, cherished grandmother of Jessica and Dominick Rauba and Stephanie and Mario Ruggirello, dear sister to many. Funeral Saturday, April 7, 9:30am Prayers at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield,...

Rosemarie Kuhn

Rosemarie Kuhn

April 5, 2018

Rosemarie F. Kuhn nee Ringl age 92 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving aunt to many.  Rosemarie's family would like to thank Elzbieta for her dedicated and exceptional care.  Funeral Monday, April 9, 1:30 pm Graveside Service and Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.  Family and Friends are asked to meet at the Cermak Road cemetery...

Doris Volenec

Doris Volenec

April 2, 2018

Doris M. Volenec nee Skorepa of Lyons. Private Cremation Services have been held.

Dolores Sobarnia

Dolores Sobarnia

March 27, 2018

Dolores Martha Sobarnia, nee Bernard, age 92 of Lindenhurst, formerly of Elmhurst and Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William J., dear cousin of Denise Langlois. Funeral Monday, April 2, 10:00am Mass at St. Louise deMarillac Church, LaGrange Park. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles.

Beth Porzelt

Beth Porzelt

March 24, 2018

Beth L. Porzelt, nee Schultz, age 62 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Albert, loving mother of Stephan (Lindsey) and Kurt, cherished grandmother of Amelie and Audrey, dear sister of the late Timothy (late Gloria), fond aunt of Joe, Kristal, Erick, Michelle, Jack, Tom, Ryan, Sarah, Evan and Hanna, dearest daughter of the late Joseph and the late Deloris (nee...

Frank Schimmel

Frank Schimmel

March 8, 2018

Frank Schimmel, age 80 of Brookfield, Local 54 Union Carpenter for over 50 years.  Dear father of Elaine (Kenneth) Schmidt, Kevin (Sandy) Schimmel, Michael Schimmel, Frank (Kate) Schimmel and Robert (Donna) Schimmel, cherished grandfather of Patrick, Matthew, Katie, Elizabeth (David) Potts, Tommy, Madeline, Jack, Kelly, Mary, Maggie, Joe, Samantha, Jamie and Danny.

Glenda Randall

Glenda Randall

February 12, 2018

Glenda Mae Sizemore Randall, nee Troop, age 67 of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Bolingbrook and Brookfield. Beloved wife of Gregory, loving mother of Randy (Pam) Sizemore and Doris Sizemore, cherished grandmother of Enrico, Quincy, Spencer, Rowanne, Samantha, Taylor, Payten, Justin (Brandi) and great grandmother of Harmony, dear sister of Gary, the late Sonny, late Luther and late...