Obituaries
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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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...
Hilaria Leon Pantoja
September 4, 2023
Hilaria Leon Pantoja, age 80 of Chicago. Beloved wife of Salvador Pantoja, loving mother of Carolina (Jose) Pantoja, Martin (Guadalupe) Pantoja, Carmen (Guadalupe) Campos, Goya Pantoja and Trene (Dolores) Pantoja, cherished grandmother of Eduardo Pantoja, Nancy (Juan Carlos Chavez) Pantoja-Chavez, Jennifer (Miguel Sanchez) Campos, Jonathan (Rachel Piocos) Pantoja, Jessica (Pedro Rodriguez) Pantoja, Samuel (Chantal Flores) Campos, Ricky (Lizet) Pantoja, Michael...
Dzintra Dowling
August 22, 2023
Dzintra "Dee" Dowling, age 79, of Brookfield. Loving mother of Cindy (David) Roman and Scott (Cassandra) Dowling, beloved daughter of the late Anna Steinbergs, cherished grandmother of Alexandra Dowling and Breanna Dowling, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews she so loved.
Dee loved being involved with her church, Grace Lutheran Church (200 N Catherine Ave., La Grange, IL 60525). ...
Rafael Martinez
August 22, 2023
Rafael Martinez Mata, age 80, of Melrose Park. Beloved husband of Ernestina Rivera de Martinez, loving father of Rafael (Mirna) Martinez, Gabriela (Juan F.) Rivera, Dianiria (Moises) Carrera, Ernestina (Margarito Sotelo) Martinez, Azael Martinez, Emmanuel (Karla) Martinez, the late Jose Ines Martinez and the late Rafael Martinez, cherished son of the late Jesus and Epitacia Martinez, dear grandfather of Crystal...
Richard F. Chapkovic
August 12, 2023
Richard F. Chapkovic, 69, of Indian Head Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved son of the late Charles and Ann (nee Jurasek) Chapkovic, dear brother of the late Gloria, devoted partner of Jennifer Wiseman, fond nephew of Jerry Jurasek, cousin and friend to many and proud Papa of Jack.
Richard proudly served as a Brookfield Police officer for 28 years prior...
Michael Arthur Kleist Jr.
August 11, 2023
Michael Arthur Kleist Jr., age 47 of Brookfield. Beloved father of Amelia and Selene Kleist, cherished son of the late Michael A. and the late Jean (nee Karnik) Kleist Sr.
Michael was a collector of oddities, took care of exotic animals, enjoyed archery, biking and outdoor activities.
Helene A. James
August 7, 2023
Helene A. James, nee Stanek, age 87 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Curtis A. James Sr., loving mother of Debra L. (Chris Straka) James, Curtis A. (Efi) James Jr. and the late Sharon L. James, cherished grandmother of Kelly (Bill Schurman) Andrews, Larry (Robyn) Andrews Jr., John (Rose) Andrews, Christal (Andrew) Beyer, Matthew James, Joanna James and great...
Laura Rosko
August 4, 2023
Laura Rosko nee Lorentz, age 58 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Jozsef Rosko, loving mother of Cara Melbou and Brian Gregg, devoted grandmother of Massy Melbou, Youba Melbou and Everly Gregg, cherished daughter of Alice (nee Svoboda) and the late James Lorentz, dear sister of Chris Lorentz and Jenny (Sonny) Schroeder, fond aunt of Gina Scharle, Jackie Hilti, Chris Lorentz,...
LaVerne M. Weissensel
July 29, 2023
LaVerne M. Weissensel, nee Radke, age 91 of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late John J., loving mother of Robert (Alice), Richard and Rene (Daniel Steindl), cherished grandmother of James (Gianna), John, Joseph, Jacob and Cody (Arie), dear sister of Dolores (late Bill), Jerry, the late Constance (late Don) and the late Richard, fond Aunt Lovey to many nieces and...
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