Obituaries

December 29, 2018

Mary Ann Hand (nee Blazejak) 1935 – 2018

Age 83, died peacefully in her sleep at Sunrise Senior Living of Willowbrook on December 29th.  A Chicago area native, graduate of Mercy High School and a parishioner of St. Barbara’s Church in Brookfield for 47 years, Mary Ann was active in the Church and a very strong supporter.  She was an avid reader who enjoyed the pursuit of knowledge...

November 28, 2018

David L. Ogden, age 79 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Annmarie (nee Lukes), loving father of Gretchen (Mike) Kovac, the late Sandy McCarthy, Bonnie (Neil) Goldberg, Pam Tylka, Larry (Carrie) Nicholson, Ron Nicholson and Robb (Jill) Nicholson, cherished grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 3. David served 4 years in the Army and was an avid White Sox...

November 26, 2018

Janine R. Wieczorek nee Szkudlabski, age 91 of Brookfield, born June 21, 1927 in Noyelles-Sous-Lens (Pas-De-Calais) France passed away November 26, 2018 in Oakhurst, CA. Beloved wife of the late Boleslaw, loving mother of Robert (Kathy) and Edward (Patricia), cherished grandmother of Corey (Rowann), Danielle (Brian) Bower, Robert, Jaclyn (Casey) Ziegert and great-grandmother of Jenna, Morgan, Taylor, Keegan, Konner,...

November 24, 2018

Cynthia Jean LaGreco nee Ceretto, age 70 of Naperville, formerly of Brookfield, LaGrange Park and Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Charles LaGreco, loving mother of Dana (Mike) Umbenhower and Ryan LaGreco, cherished grandmother of Anna and Dylan Umbenhower.

Private Cremation Services have been held.

November 21, 2018

Leo George Bodnar, WWII Navy Veteran, of Brookfield, passed away November 21, 2018 at the age of 97. “George” was born February 21, 1921 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Louis and Pauline (Cvicek) Bodnar. He married Irene C. Kardos on July 15, 1944. She preceded him in death on September 8, 1986. He was also preceded in death...

November 14, 2018

TLisbeth Mary Markison, age 22 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of David L. and the late Ellen M. (nee Platson), cherished granddaughter of James and Muriel Markison and Donald and Mary Platson, fond niece of Michael and Karen Sullivan,  Mark and Michelle Platson and the late Jared Platson, dear cousin of Jonah, Emily, Lily, Gavin, Tristan, Dalton and Ashley. Visitation and Funeral Services Private....

November 7, 2018

Judith Ann Christian, nee Jarolim, age 79 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of William R., loving mother of Michael, cherished grandmother of Candice and great grandmother of Christian and Gryson, fond sister of the late June Ellen Hartman. Visitation Monday, November 12, 3:00pm until time of Funeral Service, 8:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. Cremation...

November 2, 2018

Marjory E. Bachinski nee Horn, age 73 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Walter A., Jr., loving mother of Walter A. III (Pamela), James (Sara), Deborah (John) Psenicka and Michael, cherished grandmother of Nicholas Klinger, Payton, Alexander, Kyle, Anna Bachinski and Jillian Psenicka, dear sister of Andrew Horn, fond aunt to many. Visitation Friday, November 9, 3:00pm to...

October 31, 2018

Jacqueline Katherine Cannon nee Urbik, age 100 of Lombard, formerly of LaGrange Park and Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Cannon, loving mother of Richard (Shirley) Cannon, cherished grandmother of Andrew Cannon, Shannon Peekna, Marie Swendsen,  the late Michael Cannon, the late Michael Traficante and great-grandmother of Cassidy and Lindsay Swendsen and Lili and Reija Peekna. Visitation...

October 30, 2018

Charles R. Matrona, age 74 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Carol nee Kasher, loving father of Anne (Martin) Bixby and Matthew (Christina) Matrona, cherished grandfather of Angelica and Nikki, dear brother of Charlene (James) Burton, Robert (Kathy) Matrona and the late Shirley (Terry) Colclasure, fond uncle to many.  Memorial Visitation Sunday, November 11, 10:00am until time of Memorial Service,...

October 24, 2018

Dolores M. Kruger, nee Rupslaukis, age 85 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Jim, dear sister of the late Bernice Butkus, late Anton Rupslaukis, late Frances Kulis and the late Walter Rupslaukis, fond aunt of Tony (Mary) Butkus, Arleen Kulis, Ron (Barbara) Butkus, Diana Ostrowski, Pat Butkus, Karen Mercer, Nancy Kulis, James Kulis and great aunt to many...

October 13, 2018

Adeline M. Stigler, nee Krutina, age 90 of Countryside, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Robert Stigler, loving mother of John (Barbara) Stigler, cherished grandmother of Dr. Elizabeth (Andrew Gilbert) Stigler. Visitation Wednesday, October 17, 3:00pm-6:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue North Riverside. Interment Private Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to Susan G. Komen...

September 20, 2018

Joan Smith, nee Trusner, age 85 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Marlene Peterson, Maureen (Kevin) McKee and the late Michelle Smith, cherished grandmother of Jeremy Jech, Robert McKee and David McKee.

September 16, 2018

Donald Charles Norman, age 27 of Countryside, loving son of the late Donald Anthony Jr. and the late Melissa Norman, cherished nephew of Steven Norman.

Cremation Services Private.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...