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Theresa A. Stoecker

Theresa A. Stoecker

Jan 21, 2014

(nee Peter) Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Age 92 years. Beloved wife of Henry for 62 years. Beloved mother of Carol Stoecker, and Joan (Patrick) Patzer. Cherished grandmother of Tom, Jim and Mike Patzer. Preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Scott (Len) Everson, Elizabeth (Dan) Bodus and her brother, Frank (Gloria) Peter. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members...

James E. Simmons Ii

James E. Simmons Ii

Jan 19, 2014

Died peacefully at home on January 19, 2014. Age 59 years. Devoted son of Myrna Simmons. Loving brother of Johny (Amy), Brenda (Al Hinze) Voss, and Mark (Yvette). Cherished uncle of Darren, Christine, Melissa, Megan, and Mark E. Cherished great-uncle of Jennifer, Austin, Andrew, and Mason. Loving companion of his little dog Tink. Visitation at the Funeral Home, THURSDAY, January...

Heather  Ann Bartoshevich

Heather Ann Bartoshevich

Jan 17, 2014

Died unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2014. Age 38 years. Treasured mother of Gavin Mocbeichel. Cherished daughter of Michael and Darlene Bartoshevich. Loving sister of Michelle (Chris) Luzich. Dear aunt of Alyssa (Ben) Carrion and C.J. Luzich. Dear granddaughter of Alex Bartoshevich. Preceded in death by her grandparents Rose Bartoshevich, Gil and Ann Wenzel. Further survived by other family members...

Erasmo Aleman

Erasmo Aleman

Jan 17, 2014

Was born to eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2014, age 81 years. Loving husband for 52 years to Juanita (nee Estremera). Devoted father of Edwin and the late Sergio (Jennifer) Aleman. Loving brother of Monzo, Anita, Guillo, the late Carmen and the late Severo. Erasmo was also the proud grandfather of 9 and was also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Roger A. Sumiejski

Roger A. Sumiejski

Jan 12, 2014

Sunday, January 12, 2014. Age 69 years. Beloved husband for 42 years of Judy (nee Hartman) Sumiejski. Loving dad of Ronald (Lynnette), and Brandon (Laura) Sumiejski. Cherished grandpa of Madison, Cecelia, Layla, Hayley and Lindsey. Brother of Gerald and Clarence Sumiejski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY, January 16, 2014...

Emmy E. Lindgren

Emmy E. Lindgren

Jan 12, 2014

Lindgren, Emmy E. (nee Schumacher), Sunday, January 12, 2014 age 94 years. Wife of the late Robert Lindgren. Mother of Norman (Christine) Lindgren, Ellen (Joseph) Lincoln and the late Karen (Richard) Hopkins. Grandmother of Michelle (Chris) Hitchcock, Julie Lincoln, Hannah Hopkins and James Hopkins. Great grandmother of Logan Hitchcock. Visitation at the Funeral Home 4-6:30 PM on Monday, January 20th....

Roger A. Sumiejski

Roger A. Sumiejski

Jan 12, 2014

Sumiejski, Roger A. Sunday, January 12, 2014. Age 69 years. Beloved husband for 42 years of Judy (nee Hartman) Sumiejski. Loving dad of Ronald (Lynnette), and Brandon (Laura) Sumiejski. Cherished grandpa of Madison, Cecelia, Layla, Hayley and Lindsey. Brother of Gerald and Clarence Sumiejski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY,...

Stella J. Watkins

Stella J. Watkins

Jan 12, 2014

Watkins, Stella J. (nee McNeece) Sunday, January 12, 2014. Age 87. Preceded in death by her husband Richard and daughter Eva. Loving mother of David (Paula) Duewell, Maureen (Bob) Beaver, Laureen (Bernard) Friend, Michelle Diaz and Richard Watkins Jr. Dear grandmother of Dennis, Joy, David, Nicole, Jason, Jeremy, Ben, Sara, Phillip, Bryan, Bethamy, April, Alex, Vicky, Kelly and Richard III....

Arthur A. Jersild

Arthur A. Jersild

Jan 12, 2014

Jersild, Arthur A. Died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Age 84 years. Beloved husband of Bertha (nee Geiger). Cherished father of Beth Litza, Amy (Eric) Duhnke, Elaine (Warren) Siskoff and the late Alan Jersild. Treasured grandfather of Jacob and Joshua Litza and Emma Siskoff. Further survived by other family members and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home SATURDAY,...

John C. Gorecki

John C. Gorecki

Jan 12, 2014

Gorecki, John C. Sunday, January 12, 2014, age 92 years. Beloved husband for 70 years to Bernadine (nee Horsch). Loving father of Karen (Jerry) Younk, Charles Gorecki and Thomas (Grace) Gorecki. Dear brother of Eleanore Heitman and Albert (Ida "Tootie") Gorecki. Preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Dobiash, Gladys Hirtz and Sister John Vianney SSND; and grandson, Jason Gorecki....

Norman L. Morgan

Norman L. Morgan

Jan 9, 2014

Morgan, Norman L. Passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014, age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Masshardt). Dear father of Chris (Renee), Craig and Corri. Proud grandpa of Kelly, Lisa, Robert and Amanda. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Norman was a retiree of the Allen Bradley Company after 38 years of service...

Dorothy M. Burazin

Dorothy M. Burazin

Jan 9, 2014

(nee Goll) Died peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Age 88 years. Beloved wife for 57 years of Joseph. Loving mother of Eileen (Bill) Weller, Mary Ann (Wayne) Metz, Joseph Jr. (Theresa), Paul (Laurie), Ronald (Sue) and William (Carrie) Burazin. Dear grandmother of Scott, Amy, Jose, Christina, Sandra, Yolanda, Eric, Michelle, Laura, Amanda, Tina, Rickie, Brian, Hunter, Josh and Brandon....

Judith J. Buczek

Judith J. Buczek

Jan 8, 2014

Buczek, Judith J. "Judie" (nee Jastrow) Found peace after a 5 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, age 74 Years. Beloved wife of Edmund Buczek and the late Robert Trempala. Proud mother to Rob Trempala, Dan (Jennifer) Trempala, Greg (Cherie) Trempala, Suzette (Dave) Patrick, Michele (Clinton) Harrison, Bill (Linda) Buczek, Mary (Jim) Urban, Joanne Wasniewski, Tommy (Linda)...

Jeffrey B. Blachowski

Jeffrey B. Blachowski

Jan 8, 2014

Blachowski, Jeffrey B. Found peace on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, age 44 years. Loving son of Joyce Jarantowski and Daniel Blachowski. Fond brother of Scott (Melinda) Blachowski. Special nephew of Mary Skrentny, Wanda (Ed) Prusak and Betty Jarantowski. Jeff was also a loving nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. Memorial visitation on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:00-11:00 AM at ST. MATTHEWS...

Lucio Franco

Lucio Franco

Jan 8, 2014

Franco, Lucio Was Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Age 66 years. Beloved husband for 18 years of Blanca. Loving father of Jaime Franco. Alexis Limon, Aldo Franco and Aranely Franco. Cherished grandfather of Liam Limon. Dear brother of Carmen, Mercedes, Salvador, Juanita, Jose, Fernando, Pablo and Alfonso. Preceded in death by his sisters Concepcion, Guadalupe, Maria...

William A. Purdy Jr.

William A. Purdy Jr.

Jan 7, 2014

Purdy, William A. Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty Purdy. Loving father of Linda (Raymond) Cruft and Janet (Eric) Orchalski. Cherished grandfather of Paul (Julia) Cruft, Steven (Melissa) Cruft, Derrik Orcholski, Danielle (Tom) Brien and Dean (Angela) Orchalski. Dear great-grandfather of Taylor, Clare, Katelyn, Dylan, Hunter, Trevor, Brandon, Alyssa, Jamie, Madison and Grace....

Israel Feliciano Sr.

Israel Feliciano Sr.

Jan 7, 2014

Feliciano, Israel Sr. Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Age 47 years. Cherished dad of Angel (Christina), Anthony, Israel Jr. and Brianna Feliciano. Further survived by other family members and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2014 from 10 AM 12 Noon Funeral Services at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Prasser-Kleczka South Suburban Chapel...

Karen J Neitman

Karen J Neitman

Jan 5, 2014

(nee Thompson) Found peace on Sunday, January 5, 2014, age 72 years. Loving mother of Scott (Melissa) Neitman, Wendy Cheever, Dawn (Alan) Lett and James Neitman. Proud "Gramzy" of Krista, Ambr, Keri-Ann, Andy, Dakota, Briar, Devyn, Dustin, Tanner, Logan, Kathryn and Mason. Dear sister of John (Lynn) Thompson and the late Kathy Duesseau. Preceded in death by her parents, Virgil...

Ruth V. Haase

Ruth V. Haase

Jan 4, 2014

Haase, Ruth V. (nee Mellenthin) Born to eternal life on Saturday, January 4, 2014, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Willard Haase. Loving mother of Bob (Mary) and Phyllis Haase. Proud grandmother of Jim (Stacy) Haase and Cheryl (Alex II) Bing. Dear great-grandmother of Bevyn, Karl, Alex III, Napoleon, Xavier and Landis. Great-great-grandmother of Victoriana. Dear sister of...

Mary L. Gargulak

Mary L. Gargulak

Jan 3, 2014

Gargulak, Mary L. (nee Schmitt). Friday, January 3, 2014. Age 79. Beloved wife of John for 60 years. Dear mother of John (Isabelle), Mary Jo (Harry) Savagian and Martin (Jacquelyn) Gargulak. Fond grandmother of 12 granchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 6 brothers. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation TUESDAY,...

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