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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,...

Jacqueline C. Sinclair

Jacqueline C. Sinclair

Jan 3, 2014

Sinclair, Jacqueline C. Jackie Sinclair died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 3, 2014 after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's. Beloved wife for 38 years of Robert Sinclair. Loving mother of Christopher (Aimee), Elizabeth and Matthew Sinclair. Cherished grandmother of Payton, Colin, Westen, Holden and Aaron Sinclair and Ramses Sinclair. Treasured daughter of Donna (the...

Theresa A. Julson

Theresa A. Julson

Jan 1, 2014

Julson, Theresa A. Was Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Age 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Frederick O. Brown and the late LaVerne Julson. Loving mother of Frederick (Kim) Brown, Richard and David (Bethany) Julson. Cherished grandmother of Christine (Mike) Perez, Susan (David) McComb, Paul (Casey) and Matthew Brown, Amber, Christopher and Phillip Julson and...

Juan G. Pitre

Juan G. Pitre

Jan 1, 2014

Pitre, Juan G. "Johnny" Died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Age 44 years. Loving dad of Jordan Pitre. Cherished son of Juan and Karen Pitre. Dear brother of Eric (Nicole) Pitre and Nicole (Gunther) Hightower. Further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRIDAY, January 10, 2014 from 4-8...

William G Scale

William G Scale

Jan 1, 2014

Passed away Wednesday, January 01, 2014. Age 92 years. Loving husband of Grace (nee Gehret) for 68 years. Cherished father of Barbara (Frank) Bilicki and the late William J. Scale. Beloved "grandpa honey" of Sarah and Emily Jane Laak. William is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Memorial Gathering Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Grace Presbyterian...

Evelyn A. Vasas

Evelyn A. Vasas

Dec 28, 2013

Vasas, Evelyn A. (nee Kubacki) Passed peacefully at home with her son, Todd, and her daughter, Bonita, with her on Saturday, December 28, 2013, age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late John Vasas. Loving mom of Bonnie (Lewis) Olcott, Susan Vasas, Todd Vasas and Heidi (Tal) Vasas. Dear grandmother Jaime, Steven, Andrew, Dean, Becky, John, Adam and R.J. Also...

Richard A. Culver

Richard A. Culver

Dec 28, 2013

Culver, Richard A. Ret. SCPO US Navy Found peace on Saturday, December 28, 2013, age 70 years. Husband of Kay. Loving father of Richard, Denise, Scott Culver and Dana Dziadowicz. Proud grandpa of Tory (Crystal) Dziadowicz, Trystan Culver and Ava Dziadowicz. Great-grandpa of Tyler and Harper. Dear brother of Vernon (Mary Ann), Leon (Rachael), Dennis (Janice) Culver and Marianne (the...

Richard J. Steinegger

Richard J. Steinegger

Dec 27, 2013

Passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. Age 78 years. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Schilz) for 60 years. Loving father of Janice (Gary) Lawson, Pattie (Larry) Passafaro, Kay Bednarz, and Lynn (John) Winter. Cherished grandpa of Philip (Patty), Christopher (Kelly), Mathew, Timothy, Michael, Sarah, Jacob, Kerrie, and Hannah. Cherished great-grandpa of 7 great-grandchildren. Richard is further survived by his loving...

Thomas J.C. Athy

Thomas J.C. Athy

Dec 26, 2013

Athy, Thomas J.C. Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Age 88 years. Cherished brother of Herman "Jim" (Lorraine) Athy, Dean (Louise) Athy and Gerald (Francine) Hansen. Preceded in death by his loving mother Beatrice Hansen, brother Eugene Athy and sister Beatrice Alexander Thompson. Further survived by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members and friends. Thomas...

Ann F. Schilz

Ann F. Schilz

Dec 26, 2013

Schilz, Ann F. (nee Bachhuber) Found peace on Thursday, December 26, 2013, age 87 years. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Richard Schilz. Loving mother of Jennifer (Doug) Van Gemert and David (Linda) Schilz. Dearest grandmother of Joseph (Michelle), Jeremy (Rebecca), Sean (Rosie), Shannon (Ray) and Aidan. Sister-in-law of Leonard (Ruth) Schilz, Mary Hofman, Joan (Richard) Springer, Barbara...

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