Obituaries

December 10, 2024

Paul Joseph Straka, age 85 of Lyons, formerly of Riverside. Beloved husband of Penelope, nee Nichols, Straka, loving father of Paul Christopher (Debra James) Straka, Stephen (late Ella) Straka, Philip (Joane) Straka and Peter (Christine) Straka, cherished grandfather of Lydia, Anastasia, Paul, Charles, Emily, Samantha, Evan, Jennifer (Jon), Erin (Joshua), Eugenia (Arkady) Grenader and great grandfather of 8, dear brother...

December 5, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Vohasek, age 62 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Christine, nee Phillips, loving father of Thomas (Vinny Scalice), cherished son-in-law of Rena Phillips, dear brother of Edward Vohasek, Donna (Mark) Sukacz, Terrence (Virginia) Vohasek, Daniel (Abby) Vohasek and Patricia (Mark) Gaber, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

December 4, 2024

Barbara A.Wiseman, aka Mazoo, age 80, of Indian Head Park. Loving mother of Robert (Nancy) Wiseman and Jennifer Wiseman, cherished daughter of the late Robert and late Sarah (nee Steeley) Dennis. Dear sister of the late Jean Steeley, Ruby Sumner and Buddy Wiseman. Aunt and great-aunt to many. Devoted granny to Jack. 

Pretty woman, don’t walk on by.. 

Pretty woman, don’t make...

November 19, 2024

John A. Oaks, age 90 of Lyons, formerly of Brookfield, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Collins) Oaks, Loving father of John Oaks and Charles Oaks. 

John was a former Village of Brookfield employee, sheet metal worker, an avid New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed watching Western Movies. 

Interment with Military Honors at Abraham...

November 7, 2024

Carole Wayne Wilga nee Behrendt, age 82 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard M. “Dick” Wilga and the late Emery Andrew Mingo II, loving mother of the late Emery Andrew III (Shelley) Mingo and the late Lester Adam Mingo, cherished grandmother of Adam Mingo, Steven (Monica) Mingo, Samantha (late Christopher) Navarre and great-grandmother of Emery Mingo IV, Addison...

October 27, 2024

Gene A. Casias, age 76 originally from Monte Vista, CO. A devoted family man and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Born on May 27, 1948, Gene spent his life working hard, showing dedication to everything he did. Known for his joyful spirit, he was a man who loved singing his favorite oldies, dancing around, and rooting...

October 24, 2024

Carmen G. Donelson, nee Goranson, age 89 of Joliet, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William Donelson, loving mother of Kim (Douglas) Kent and the late David William Donelson, cherished grandmother of Daniel Kent and Jennifer Kent.

October 17, 2024

 Roger Clegg, 62, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by family after bravely battling multiple cancer diagnoses.

Roger was born on March 11, 1962, in Oak Park to Don and Ruth Clegg. He attended St. Frances of Rome Catholic School and Fenwick High School, and later studied Business Administration at Morton College (Class of 1982) and...

October 10, 2024

Robert M. Maher Jr., age 53 of Chicago. Loving father of Donna Hope, cherished son of the late Robert M. Sr. and the late Bridget (nee Luethje) Maher, dear brother of Peter Maher, Brian (Sarah) Maher and Kathleen (Sean) Krigsholm, fond uncle of Brian Jr., Debbie, Danny, Meghan, Bridget and Sean Jr. 

Memorial Donations to the family would be appreciated. See...

October 6, 2024

Susan Jane Pederson, nee Hernandez, age 77 of Plainfield, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Dean Pederson, loving mother of the late Dean (Maria) Pederson and the late Dennis Pederson, cherished grandmother of Brandon (Briana), Cristina, David (Lena), Denny and Dean Pederson, dear sister of Debbie Matozzi, Nancy LaFrancis, Art Hernandez, Bob Hernandez, John Hernandez, Carol Hernandez, Vicki Suddreth, Marge...

September 27, 2024

Bonita Ruth Revolt “Bonnie”, nee Muellner, age 84 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of James R. Williams, loving mother of Robert Revolt, Rene Olsen and Rachel Weiss, cherished grandmother of Ryan, Cameron, Addison, James, Shelby, Charles, William, Sam, Thomas and Katherine, dear sister of Phillip, Joyce, Terrence and James, fond aunt of Phillip, April, Eric, Owen, Patrick, Katherine, Terry, Maggie, Kate,...

September 23, 2024

Loretta Cecelia Maher passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at her home in Brookfield, IL.  

A centenarian who lived 36,741 days! 

You could always count on Aunt Loretta to include you in her prayer intentions and now we have her as a guardian angel.

She was born Wednesday, February 20, 1924 in Chicago, the second of four children, to Donald Philip...

September 18, 2024

Wayne H. Piest, age 79 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Karen Piest (nee Schmidt), father of John Piest, cherished son of the late Howard and late Edna (nee Schwerin) Piest, dear brother of the late Ronald Piest and brother-in-law of Mary, Joseph (Melissa), Anna and Greg Schmidt and Barbara (Billy) Murphy, fond uncle of Thomas (Amanda) Novak,...

September 16, 2024

September 12, 2024

Mary Ellyn Movrich, nee Schendel, age 80 of Brookfield, formerly of LaGrange. On September 12, 2024, Mary shed her earthly pain and made a graceful exit surrounded by the love she nurtured all her life. Mary leaves behind her beloved husband, Wayne Movrich, loving children Jennifer (Boris) Vukovic, Daniel (Liz) Movrich, Maureen Movrich, Jason Movrich, Camilla (Chris) Wise and Patrick...

September 4, 2024

Maria C. Jorge nee Rogue, age 92, of Oak Brook. Beloved wife of the late Jose A. Jorge, loving mother of Jose (Maria Luisa) Jorge and Carmen (Demetrios) Kokkonas, cherished grandmother of George (Maria) Kokkonas, Catherine (Rebecca) Pancheri, Nathalie (Scott) Gehrke , Alex Jorge and Gabriella Jorge, great grandmother of Demitria, Harrison and Emilo, dear sister of Elea, Telma, Genaro,...

August 30, 2024

Richard Callahan, age 67 of Brookfield, IL, proud member of Local 502 Cement Masons Union. Beloved husband of Domenica “Micki” (nee Caccamo) Callahan, loving father of Michael Callahan, Brian (Michele) Callahan, Taylor (Victor Munoz) Callahan and Samantha (Nolan Galivan) Callahan, cherished grandfather of Landon and Chase Callahan, dear brother of Billy (Jo) Callahan, Mary (Jim) Lawler, Raymond (Nancy) Callahan, Anne...

August 28, 2024

Annie Kosmider (née Kenneally) of Brookfield, IL passed away August 28th 2024 at AdventHealth Hospital in Bolingbrook, IL. She had been a resident of Encore Memory Care of Bolingbrook for the past 3 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Elizabeth Kenneally; her husband, Matthew A. Kosmider; two sisters Mary Kenneally McCann and Eileen Kenneally McCann of...

August 26, 2024

Humberto Cervantes, age 63 of Cicero. Loving father of Ricardo Cervantes, Manuel Coronado, Araceli Coronado and Jacqueline Cervantes, cherished grandfather of Myleah, Teto, Melinda, Eddie, May and Elaina.

August 24, 2024

Michael Thomas Mitchell, age 71 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Young) Mitchell, loving father of Ryan Mitchell and Peter Mitchell, fond uncle of many.