Obituaries
Geraldine Bretz
March 16, 2024
Geraldine Bretz nee Capalbo, age 84 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bretz, loving mother of Robert Bretz Jr., William (Charmaine) Bretz, Maria (Frank) Beran, Michael (Nicole) Bretz and James Bretz, cherished grandmother of Stephanie Bretz, Susan (Andy) Picker, Jacqueline (Mark) Haraburda, Lisa Bretz, Michael Bretz Jr., Nicholas Bretz, Gianna Beran, Nina Bretz and great-grandmother of Gina Bretz,...
Ruben Diaz
March 15, 2024
Ruben Diaz, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Isidra (nee Tinoco) Diaz, loving father of John Diaz, Irene Diaz and Tricia Garcia, cherished grandfather of John Esparza, Daniel Garcia, Marlena Garcia, Gabriel Martinez, Juliet Diaz, Josephine Diaz, and Jacqueline Diaz, dear brother of Jesus Diaz Rodriguez.
Carol Ann Polich
March 6, 2024
Carol Ann Polich nee Webb, age 71 of Brookfield, formerly of Oak Lawn. Beloved wife of Robert Anthony Polich, loving mother of Richard Anthony (Carrie) Polich, cherished grandmother of Tyler (Stephanie), Emma, Aidan and great-grandmother of Bryson and Lucas, dear sister of Sandra (Robert) Shellenberger, Donald (Susan) Webb, Gail (late James) Mullin and the late Mark Webb, fond aunt of...
Jeanene Ann Gulan
February 16, 2024
Jeanene Ann Gulan, age 75 of Countryside. Beloved mother of Trisha Gulan and William Strawn, cherished grandmother of Caitlian (Carter) Moles, Evelyn Brown and Madyson Brown, great grandmother of Camryn, Aerilynn and Malakai, dear sister of the late Robert (Madlyn) Gulan, font aunt of Gina Gulan Mowry and Lisa Gulan Brickson, dear niece of Patricia Rich and the late Robert...
Frank Dominic Del Monaco
February 4, 2024
Frank Del Monaco, age 97, United States Army Veteran, of LaGrange Highlands. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Sarno), loving father of Maria (William) Weber, Paul Del Monaco, David (Barbara) Del Monaco, James (Kathleen) Del Monaco, John (Karen) Del Monaco, Susan (Art) Burns, cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, dear brother of the late John Del Monaco,...
Joseph F. Caruso
January 25, 2024
Joseph F. Caruso, age 86 of Brookfield, formerly of Cicero and Melrose Park. Beloved husband of the late Darlene (nee Gorniak) Caruso, loving father of Deborah (Paul) Schomer, cherished grandfather of Nicholas (Braunty) Schomer, Christopher (Lauren) Schomer and great grandfather of Lorenzo Schomer, dear brother of Fran (late Louie) Marcuccilli, fond uncle of Denise (Emilio) Dorado and Steve (Andre) Marcuccilli.
Memorial...
Frederick Krubel
January 22, 2024
Frederick Krubel, 71, of Brookfield, died on January 22, 2024.
He was born in Chicago in 1952 to Frederick and Dorothy, and was raised in Riverside. Frederick attended Riverside Brookfield High School before studying finance at Northern Illinois University and DePaul University and then working in banking and management. He had a love of cars, trains and dogs.
Fred was preceded in...
Aristos M. Leludis
January 17, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Aristos Leludis of Brookfield, IL. He was born in Patras, Greece and died at age 74 on January 17, 2024. The family will hold a private memorial funeral and he will be memorialized in Greece. He leaves behind his daughter Victoria (spouse Mark) and son Christopher (spouse Linda) and his 4 grandchildren...
Jeffry Carl Branit
January 9, 2024
Jeffry Carl Branit, age 67 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Laura Lundy, cherished son of the late Joseph and late Lois Marie (nee Schroeter) Branit, loving brother of Bill (Debbie) Branit, Jim (Ting Ting) Branit, the late Thomas Branit and brother-in-law of Jennifer Lundy Sender, fond uncle of Hannah Branit, Alex Sender, Sarah Branit, Daniel Sender, Nicholas Sender and Jack...
Charles Richard Henzler
January 7, 2024
Charles Richard Henzler, age 76 of Cicero, formerly of Broadview. Loving father of Hurbertine Henzler, former spouse of Lisa Markwart. Charles was an award winning Chicago artist, as well as a bartender at various establishments that included Rico's Restaurant, Tiritilli's, and Richard's Bar. His friendly demeanor, charming humor, artistic talent, and exceptional bartending skills made him a beloved figure in...
Barry Scott Maxwell
January 1, 2024
Barry Scott Maxwell, age 73, passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Sherry for 41 years; loving father of Jeremy, Ryan and the late Kimberly. Cherished uncle and great uncle. Brother of the late Bruce. Barry grew up in Brookfield, IL, was a lifelong athlete and loyal Chicago Cubs fan. He attended the University of Illinois on a tennis scholarship. Following college, Barry was...
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...
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