Obituaries
Kathryn M. Frech
May 30, 2024
Kathryn Frech, nee Belt, loving mother of Allison (Tim) Greenwell, Bob (Gail) Frech, and Carrie (Cris) Frech, grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5. Kathryn also loved her sister, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Kathy, also known to many as Kate, grew up and raised her family in the Chicago suburbs. She spent nearly 20 years in northern Michigan before returning...
Naomi Marie Sweet
May 25, 2024
Naomi Marie Sweet, nee Warren, beloved wife of the late Donald Sweet, dear mother of the late Reneda (Kevin) Parker, the late Dr. Judith R. Sweet Ph.D, and the late Holly (Douglas) Funk, cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 9.
Jeremy Thomas Kolasa
May 23, 2024
Jeremy Thomas Kolasa, age 24 of Brookfield. Beloved son of Thomas Edward and Alicia Ann (nee Brockel) Kolasa, loving brother of Dylan Michael Kolasa and the late Thomas Michael Kolasa, cherished grandson of Michael I. and Delia M. Brockel and Thomas F. and Dreama K. Kolasa.Memorial donations to a homeless shelter of your choice would be appreciated
Francisco J. Ortiz
May 21, 2024
Francisco J. Ortiz, age 56 of Chicago. Beloved husband of Ana P. (nee Sanchez), loving son of Irene Noyola and the late Pascual Ortiz Morales, loving father of Aileen M. Rincon, Lizbeth Ortiz and Ivan Ortiz, cherished grandfather of Alina M. Curiel, dear brother of Socorro Ortiz Noyola, Martin Ortiz Noyola, Jose Luis Ortiz Noyola, Jose Guadalupe Ortiz Noyola, Hugo...
William and Gail Brandt
May 5, 2024
William C. Brandt age 74 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Gail Brandt nee Perkins, loving father of Kimberly Blaylock, cherished grandfather of Courtney Brooke Blaylock, Tyler William Blaylock, William Brandt Blaylock and great-grandfather of Lilly Wilson and McKenzie Roggenkamp.
Gail Brandt nee Perkins, age 68 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William C. Brandt, loving stepmother of...
Annette Marie Penrod
April 24, 2024
Annette Marie Penrod nee Novotny, age 82 of Brookfield. Loving mother of John (Amy) Penrod, Steve (Shelly) Penrod, Darrel Penrod, Jim (Lisa) Penrod and Mike (Lisa) Penrod, cherished grandmother of Steven (Amanda) Penrod, Jason Penrod, Dustin (Haley) Penrod, Justin Penrod, Darrel (Kadie) Penrod, Miranda Baugh, Nicole (Nick) Kollintzas, Christy Penrod, Matt Penrod, Ryan (Liz) Penrod, Jake Penrod, Ally Penrod and...
Betty M. LeClere
April 21, 2024
Betty M. LeClere, nee Heavrin, age 79 of Brookfield. Owner and operator of Betty's Flowers and Gifts in Brookfield for over 25 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul D. LeClere, loving mother of David P. (Dawn) LeClere Sr. and April (Michael) Tralewski, cherished grammy of Kaylee LeClere, Emily Tralewski, Davey LeClere Jr. and Michael Tralewski Jr., dear sister of...
George M. Gischlar
April 16, 2024
George M. Gischlar "Pudge", age 65 of La Grange Park, formerly of Towson, Maryland. Beloved husband of Natalia Shipovskaya, loving brother of John (late Catherine) Gischlar, Joanne (Ray) Weiss and Charles (Penny) Gischlar, dear uncle of Karen (Dennis) Savicz, Mary (Brian) Misch and Betty (Christian) Holden, Laura Weiss, Mike (Kate) Weiss and Annie Gischlar, great uncle of Brittany Shallow, Caitlin...
Sylvia H. Willis
April 12, 2024
Sylvia H. Willis nee Borris, age 60 of Western Springs, formerly of LaGrange and Chicago. Beloved wife of Vance Willis, loving mother of Noah (Danielle), Ezrah and the late Ian Willis, cherished daughter of the late John R. and late Helga (nee Danziger) Borris.
Erwin E. Sanchez
April 11, 2024
Erwin E. Sanchez, age 45 of Morton Grove. Cherished son of Elias and Martha (nee Jorge) Sanchez.
Ann J. Westin
April 8, 2024
Ann J. Westin, age 84 of Brookfield, formerly of Plainfield. Loving mother of Ernest (Carey) Newmann, Cheryl (Marty) Kocheny, Edward (Denise) Kowalewicz, Robert (Santa) Kowalewicz and the late Sherry Ann Newmann, cherished grandmother of Christopher, Andrew, Sarah, Joseph, Michael, Jason, Jessica and great-grandmother of Bella, fond aunt of Allen, David and Steven.
Emmanuel Barrios
April 4, 2024
Emmanuel Barrios, age 48 of Chicago. Cherished son of Manuel C. and the late Rosa Maria (nee Fernandez) Barrios, loving brother of Jose (Danilda) Barrios, Jesus (Diana) Barrios and Rosamaria (Gerardo) Navarro, fond uncle of Julian, Joel, Alfonso, Derlyn, Lily, Daniel and Valentina.
William Patrick Murrin
March 24, 2024
William Patrick Murrin, age 72 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Amy E. Murrin (nee Allwood), loving father of Elizabeth (Gregory) Berger and Emily (Steven) Chyba, cherished grandfather of Edward and Thomas Berger and Henry and Alice Chyba, dear brother of Timothy (Ellen) Murrin, and was preceded in death by his four sisters, Kathy Clark, Jeanne (late Paul) Storto, Eileen (late...
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.
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