Obituaries
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.,...
Victoria Lynn Thomas
December 2, 2025
Victoria Lynn Thomas, 54 of Willowbrook, IL, born November 1, 1971 in Chicago Heights, grew up in Sauk Village, IL. Wife of Christopher Parker, daughter of the late Gary & Cherree (nee Close) Thomas, siblings Michele Thomas, Gary & Diane Thomas. Victoria is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Vicki was born with a heart of gold and one...
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.
Karen Kay Hockenbrough
October 3, 2025
Karen Kay Hockenbrough, nee Bryson, age 85 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Robert L. Hockenbrough, loving sister of Ron Bryson, Diane (John) Kennedy and sister-in-law of Ray & Barbara Hockenbrough and Merrilee & Jim Ahlgrim, cherished aunt of Lori, Leann and Heather Kennedy, Dawn (Ed) Uram, Julie (John) Goushas, Kristin (Tracy) Plansky, Wendy (Tim) Bellandi and Craig (Cindy) Ahlgrim and...
Anna Marie Ludwick
September 27, 2025
Anna Marie Ludwick, age 61 of La Grange, formerly of Brookfield. Loving mother of Bryan J. Jadro, cherished grandmother of Remini J. Jadro and Brayden J. Jadro, dear sister of Thomas J. (Lisa Caprio) Ludwick Jr., John Ludwick, Joseph Ludwick and the late Diane M. Ludwick, fond aunt of Jessimae Ludwick, Cody Ludwick, Patricia Jiocomelli and Angela Ovideo.
Alfredo Alba
September 24, 2025
Alfredo Alba, age 74 of Lyons. Beloved husband of Lina Alba (nee Gamez), loving father of Alejandro (Emily) Alba and Mia Alba, cherished grandfather of Emily Alexis Alba, Emma Angelica Alba and Sebastian Reynoso, dear brother of Maria Elena Guerro, Ramon Alba, Rosa Maria Alba, Martha L. Alba, Patricia Guzman, Virginia Alba and the late Antonio, Carmen, Jesus and Francisco...
Mitchell P. Mierop Sr.
September 20, 2025
Mitchell P. “Mitch” Mierop Sr., age 70 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Sue Mierop nee Tomaszewski. Loving father of Mitchell Mierop Jr. and the late Cherice Warkentien, cherished grandfather of Alanna Arriaga, dear brother of Pauline (late Jerry) Sammarco, Michael (Sue) Mierop, Anna Mierop and the late John Mierop, fond uncle of many.
Alice Jean Lorentz
September 7, 2025
Alice Jean Lorentz, nee Svoboda, age 89 of North Riverside. Beloved daughter of the late Alvin and the late Adelaide (nee Beranek) Svoboda, loving mother of Christopher Lorentz, Jennifer (late Sonny) Schroeder and the late Laura (Jozsef) Rosko, cherished grandmother of Christopher Lorentz, Gina Scharle, Jacqueline Hilti, Cara Melbou, Brian (Kate) Gregg, Nicholas Schroeder, Claire Schroeder and great grandmother of...
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