Obituaries
Aiden Alexander Castaneda
January 13, 2026
Aiden Alexander Castaneda, age 4 of Chicago. Beloved son of Jorge Castaneda and Jasmine Lara, loving grandson of Jorge M. and Maria Castaneda and Ramiro and Audelia Lara, cherished nephew of Jessica (Conrad) Rodriguez, Renato Lara, Jennifer Castaneda and Gerardo Castaneda, dear cousin of Penelope Rodriguez and Conrad Rodriguez.
Gregory Thomas Backlin
January 3, 2026
A Celebration of Greg's life will be held on Saturday, March 21st at Joe's Saloon in Brookfield.
Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be announced in the near future.
Please check back for updated information as it becomes available.
Patrick John "Pat" Mortimer
January 3, 2026
Patrick John “Pat” Mortimer, age 64 of Riverside, formerly of Brookfield and Mountmellick, Ireland. Dear son of the late Anna May (nee McRedmond), beloved partner of Bas, loving father of Erin (Joey) Mortimer, PJ (Morgan) Mortimer and Brendan (Monica) Mortimer, cherished grandfather of Owen, Rory, Sloane and many grand dogs, dear brother of Mick (Ann) Mortimer and the late Gerry...
Janet M. Egan
December 31, 2025
Janet M. Egan nee Stankus, age 77 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. Egan Sr., loving mother of Francis X. (Melissa Hansen) Egan, Elizabeth Ann (late Thomas) Ringstad, Jennifer Marie Egan and Tim (Emily Straple) Egan, cherished grandmother of Alexis Cailyn Egan and Sarah Elizabeth Ringstad.
John J. Lyons Jr.
December 31, 2025
John J. Lyons Jr., age 73 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Diana J. (nee Reed) Lyons, dear brother of Kathleen Gazarek and Linda Hansen.
Dennis M. Lavelle
December 28, 2025
Dennis M. Lavelle, age 72 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Susan Lavelle, nee Teichman, loving brother of Tom (late Candi) Lavelle, Judy Lavelle, Lynne (John) Chlada and brother in law of Ray Teichman, cherished uncle of Sean Lavelle, Maria (Nick) Lavelle, Patrick (Sarah) Chlada, Kelly (Tullio) Cox, Kevin (Sarah) Chlada, Kira (Matt) Sanchez and great uncle of 15 great nieces...
Susan M. Seef
December 25, 2025
Susan Marie Seef, nee Bejlovec, age 69 of North Riverside. Preceded in death by her mother, Joan Bejlovec, loving sister of Mary Jo Pavlinec, William (Rosemarie) Bejlovec, Patricia (Joseph) Vitiello, Ronald (Susan) Bailey, Joseph (late Connie) Bejlovec, Robert (Della) Bejlovec and the late Judy Bejlovec, cherished aunt of Jeannine Bejlovec, Jeremy (Amanda Daniels) Bejlovec, Colleen (John Kutrubis) Bailey, Matthew (Sarah...
Girolamo "Mimmo" Romano
December 22, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Girolamo “Mimmo” Romano, who entered eternal rest on December 22, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by the love of his family at his home.
Mimmo, as he was affectionately known, was born on April 4, 1932, in Misilmeri, Sicily. He was married to his devoted wife, Vincenza Abbate,...
Helen D. Lamich
December 22, 2025
Helen D. Lamich, nee Gaberleski, age 91 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Paul D. Lamich, loving mother of Cindy (Ken) Piper and the late Raymond P. Lamich, cherished grandmother of Jimmy (Nikki) Piper, Jessica (Spencer) Daniels and great-grandmother of Parker, Ava, Maisie, Taylor and Hunter, dear sister of the late Clarence, Eddie and Lenny Gaberleski, fond aunt of...
Oldrich Hostalek
December 14, 2025
Oldrich Hostalek, age 96 of Creal Springs, formerly of LaGrange. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann (nee Banas) Hostalek, loving father of James Joseph, John Bernard, Laddie J. and the late Thomas Hostalek, cherished grandfather of Jimmy, Michael, Derek, David, Steven, Hailey, Courtney, Hunter and great-grandfather of Annabella, Emmaline, Noelle, Henri, Cameron, Lilliana, Octavia,...
Dolores Proko
December 6, 2025
Dolores Proko, nee Brock, age 96 of Oak Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Proko, loving mother of Robert Proko Jr., Michael (Victoria) Proko, Joan (Wayne) Elliott and Thomas Proko, cherished grandmother of Ari Elliott, Justin (Michelle) Elliott, Sara Vanikiotis Palluck and Jordan (Jillian) Elliott, dear sister of Joan (Ludwig) Kulovsek and the late Joseph (Delores) Brock Jr.,...
Transito Isabel Espinoza
November 29, 2025
Transito Isabel Espinoza, age 79 of Schiller Park. Beloved wife of Manuel Mesias Quito, loving mother of Ines Quito, Javier Quito (Maria Rojo), Fani Quito (Hector Orellana), Mesias Quito and Daniel Quito, cherished grandmother of Brian Carpio (Yesenia Beltran), Danny Carpio (Katherine Pineda), Amanda Carpio (Kleber Alvarado), Christian Rojo, Angie Orellana, Ronald Xavier Carpio, Melina Quito, Sebastian Orellana and Danabella...
Robert W. Brixie
November 27, 2025
Robert W. Brixie, age 90 of Brookfield, U.S. Navy Veteran and former owner of Quality Sleep Shop in Brookfield for 30 years. Beloved husband of the late Leona Brixie (nee Kronk), loving father of Robert T. (Diane) Brixie, Steve (Silke) Brixie and the late David Brixie, cherished grandfather of Meghan, Jenna, Taylor, Finn and Svea Brixie, dear brother of Janis...
Chom Ye Dvorak
November 17, 2025
Chom Ye Dvorak nee So, age 80 of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Alvin B. Dvorak Jr., loving mother of Alvin B. III (Laura) Dvorak, cherished grandmother of Adriana and Margeaux Dvorak.
Amy B. Wilhelm
November 2, 2025
Amy B. Wilhelm nee Hand, age 62, died peacefully on November 2, 2025. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Amy was a passionate world traveler whose favorite trip was a Caribbean cruise. She spent many years as a medical transcriptionist and biller, but especially enjoyed spending her free time quilting and made many lasting friendships through her sewing groups....
Mary Anne Freeman
November 1, 2025
Mary Anne Freeman, nee Jaworski, age 69 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Tom Freeman, loving mother of Kevin (Ryane) Freeman, Jessica (Matt) Schabowski and Kyle (Samantha) Freeman, cherished grandmother of Shane, Leah, Reid, Lucas and Chloe, dear sister of Jennifer Jaworski, Gary (Glenda) Jaworski and the late Joe Jaworski, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Mary Anne Freeman, a woman...
Bernan G. Redovan
November 1, 2025
Bernan G. Redovan, 52, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 1, 2025, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 7, 1973, in Pasay City, Philippines, to Asuncion and the late Nepo Redovan. Bernan graduated from Malate Catholic School in Manila and briefly attended Asian Institute of Maritime Studies in Pasay City, Philippines, before migrating to Chicago, Illinois,...
Jonathan Williamson
October 24, 2025
Jonathan Williamson, age 24 of Countryside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved son of Deanna (Tom) Campos and James (Patricia) Williamson, cherished grandson of Arthur and Mary Ann Campos, the late Jim and Diane Williamson and the late Terri Campos, loving brother of A.J., Tommy, Jason, Reegan and Conlin, dear nephew of Shawn and Jill Lewandowski, Victor and Kim Girard, Brian and...
Beatriz Saucedo
October 21, 2025
Beatriz Saucedo nee Arreola, age 92 of Shorewood. Beloved wife of the late Jose Trinidad Saucedo, devoted mother of Jose Trinidad Saucedo Jr., Beatrice Marie (Scott) Riojas, Moises Salvador Saucedo, Laura (Ruben) Vazquez and Rosalia (Elias) Escobar, loving daughter of the late Tiburcio Arreola Santoyo and the late Trinidad Santoyo Saucedo, cherished grandmother of Gysel Saucedo, Christopher Justice Flores, Genesis...
Charles W. Rudauskas
October 15, 2025
Charles W. Rudauskas, age 78 of Lyons. U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran. Loving Father of Douglas (Debbie) Rudauskas, Nick Rudauskas, Shannon (Charles) Melody and Laura (Michael) Zarate, cherished grandfather of Haley, Kyle (Zhen), James, Cassidy and John, dear brother of Anna (John) Kelley, Joseph (Cheryl) Rudauskas and Phyllis (Albert) Helton.
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