Obituaries
Marta L. Penn
December 29, 2023
Marta L. Penn nee Lukevics, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on July 25, 1938, in Latvia. Marta will always be remembered for her remarkable qualities and the impact she had on the lives of those around her.Marta's journey in life led her to pursue a career as a Stewardess for American...
James Robert Desco
December 8, 2023
James Robert “JR” Desco, age 24 of Burr Ridge, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved son of Robert and the late Joalle (nee Hanson) Desco, loving brother of Ben (Kayla) Weldon, cherished grandson of Carol Hanson, fond uncle of Oliver and Avett Weldon, dear nephew of Audrey Hanson, Linda (Rich) Schneider, Chris (Michelle) Hanson, Mike (Briana) Hanson and Phil (Masako) Hanson and...
Matthew Joseph Furlong
December 3, 2023
Matthew J. Furlong, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran of LaGrange Park, native of County Wicklow, Ireland. Beloved husband of Kathy Furlong (nee Daugherty), loving father of Mattie, Sean (Elaine), Erin and Thomas (Karen), cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Ken), Sean Michael (Samantha), Eric, Jake, Emerald and great-grandfather of Sean Matthew, Andie Mae and Jonathan, dear brother of Paddy, Biddy, Thomas, Vincent...
Jacob Anthony Curtin
November 24, 2023
Jacob Anthony Curtin, age 31 of Brookfield. Beloved son of Michael and Deborah (nee Marzec) Curtin, loving brother of Mary Curtin, Michael Curtin, Lauren (Karen) Patel, Jackie (Adam) Grzych, Vicky Curtin and Daniel Curtin, fond uncle of Molly Curtin, Delilah and Davey Patel and Hailey and Jaxson Grzych, dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.
In lieu of flowers,...
Anthony Richard Roberts
November 22, 2023
Anthony Richard Roberts, age 59 of Brookfield, formerly of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, went to Riverworld on 22 November, 2023. Beloved husband of Wendy Hummer, loving father of His Royal Highness Happy Ficklepants Roberts, Anthony is survived by his brother, Michael Roberts, sister-in law Nahla, niece Mya and nephew Zakariya.
Anthony loved music, from listening to his favorite band, the Beatles,...
Gustavo H. Gutierrez
November 19, 2023
Gustavo H. Gutierrez, age 41 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Jenilca Giusti Gutierrez, loving father of Michel and Gianfranco Gutierrez, cherished son of Jose and Blanca Gutierrez and grandson of Heriberto and Guadalupe Pedraza, dear brother of Jose Eduardo Gutierrez.
Gustavo enjoyed spending time with his 2 boys, going fishing, singing, family vacations and watching funny videos.
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Thomas George Nelson
November 15, 2023
Thomas G. Nelson, “Uncle Tom,” was surrounded by loved ones when he left this world on November 15, 2023. He always said family is very important and he loved his role as the Patriarch of the family. Son of the late George and Emily (nee Mierzwa). He is survived by his dear brother James (“Jimmy”) Nelson; beloved niece and nephew-in-law...
Timothy Albert Anselmi
November 12, 2023
Timothy Albert Anselmi, age 65 of Bald Knob, Arkansas, formerly of Lyons. Cherished son of the late Albert and the late Ruth (nee Brown) Anselmi, loving brother of Brenda (Robert) Markgraf and Janet (late James) Vacala, dear uncle of Daniel (Christina) Markgraf, Jason (Alexandra) Markgraf, Adam (Julie) Markgraf, Stephanie (Matthew) Johnson, the late Nicholas Vacala and great-uncle of Olivia and...
Carol Ann Weber
November 8, 2023
Carol Ann Weber passed away on November 8, 2023 at the age of 81. Born on November 26, 1941 in Chicago IL, Carol's life was one of deep faith, love and kindness towards others. Carol was the daughter of the late William J. and Blanche J. Weber. She was the loving sister of Dolores (late Victor) Mattern and the late...
Andrew G. Horn Jr.
November 1, 2023
Andrew G. Horn Jr., age 76 of Brookfield. Loving father of Andy (Shelly) Horn, Elena (Don) Chadwell, Jason (Dawn) Horn, Jonathan (Kami) Horn, Kaitelyn (Ismail) Assissel and Amy Horn, cherished grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 1.
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If coming from the north, please use Maple Avenue...
John Stephen Sostarich
October 30, 2023
John S. Sostarich, age 76 of Cicero, formerly of Chicago. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Irene, nee Radzionis, loving father of John Sostarich Jr., Lisa (John) Kovacs and Angela (Wayne Harmon) Sostarich, cherished grandfather of Kaylynn Lukas, Joshua Harmon and Erin Harmon, dear brother of Ronald (Judy) Sostarich, Patricia (Bruce) Kreja, Victoria (late Michael) Kennedy and the late...
Klara Świerczyński
October 25, 2023
Klara Świerczyński, nee Figel, age 86, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Walter Świerczyński, loving mother of Lillian (Michael) Kregg, Robert Świerczyński and Roman (Dione) Świerczyński, cherished grandmother of Angelina Kregg, Melanie Kregg, Gracie Świerczyński, Zoe Świerczyński and the late Luke Świerczyński, dear sister of Ella Banat, Andrzej Figel, the late Dora Nycz, the late Wala Kaminski and the...
Salvador Herrera
October 15, 2023
Salvador Herrera, born on August 16th, 1981, to Ofelia and Gumaro Herrera in Chicago, Illinois, was a beloved son, brother, cherished friend, and valued family member. He also served as an impactful role model to many. Salvador left us far too soon on October 15th, 2023.
He dedicated 28 years of his life mainly working as a bartender at Butterfield...
Charlene S. Janda
October 5, 2023
Charlene S. Janda, nee Ott, age 83 of Naperville, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved mother of Suzanne (Michael) King and Kathleen (Kevin) McQuillen, cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn McQuillen, Bailey King and great grandmother of Mateo King-Cota, dear sister of the late Marlene Ott, fond cousin of Wayne (Jackie) Lind, Karen Ray, Dale (Carolyn) Lind and Dawn (Ken) Kuehn.
Richard E. Johnson
September 28, 2023
Richard E. Johnson, age 80, of Brookfield. Loving father of Erica (Jeff Nerud) Johnson, cherished grandfather of Jax Nerud, dear brother of Daniel (Judy) Johnson and David Johnson, fond uncle of Jennifer (Adam Reeger) Johnson Reeger.
Dick enjoyed spending time with his grandson Jax, train watching and coffee at Gosia's Coffee Shop.
Memorials to the Air Force Museum...
Mary Ann M. Slama
September 26, 2023
Mary Ann M. Slama, nee Kuehl, age 93 of LaGrange, formerly of Lyons. Loving mother of Patricia (Ben) Maska and Robert Jr. (Donna) Slama, cherished grandmother of Jessica (Ryan) Harris, Jennifer Slama, Jason (Maria) Maska and Paige (Steven) Vanderbok, dear sister of Marjorie Bushelle, fond aunt of David (Diane) Bushelle and Donald (Mary Kaye) Bushelle.
Mary Ann grew up on...
Dorette A. Brown
September 23, 2023
Dorette A. Brown, nee Hasenberg, age 67 of Brookfield. Loving mother of Michael (Kelsey) Olsen and James (Lauren) Olsen, cherished grandmother of Robert Daniel Olsen, dear sister of Debbie Mabeley and John (Margaret) Hasenberg, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.
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Cheryl Gallant Klonoski
September 12, 2023
Cheryl Gallant Klonoski, age 77 of Willowbrook, formerly of Michigan City, IN. Beloved mother of Jason (Chris) Klonoski and Jessica Klonoski Paganis, cherished grandmother of Eliot Klonoski, Kyra Klonoski, Mike Klonoski, Mason Klonoski, Ava Paganis, Luca Paganis, Billy Paganis and Alex Paganis, dear sister of Paula (Jack) Opperman, Cindy (Mike) Sebek, Susan (Jerry) Meyers and Lisa (David) Rapin, fond aunt...
Darlene J. Caruso
September 12, 2023
Darlene J. "Dolly" Caruso, nee Gorniak, age 80 of Brookfield, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of Joseph Caruso, loving mother of Deborah (Paul) Schomer, cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Braunty) Schomer, Christopher (Lauren) Schomer and great-grandmother of Lorenzo Schomer, dear sister of Ron (Deborah) Gorniak and the late Rich Gorniak, fond aunt of Christopher, Stefanie and Adam Gorniak.
Joseph William Gaske
September 11, 2023
Joseph William Gaske was born in Oak Park, IL on March 30, 1952 to Joseph and Florence Gaske. He grew up in Bridgeview, IL and attended Argo High School, transferred to, and graduated from Hersey High School. He attended Millikin University and graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering.
He married Janet Souders on May 19, 1978. They were...
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