Obituaries

Aug 31, 2010

Stanley C. Gacek, age 85, of North Riverside, US Army WWII veteran, beloved husband of Loretta, nee Michalowski, loving father of Kathleen (Everett) Amundson, Daniel, Pamela (Martin) Dubina, Alice (William) Kurich, Lawrence (Donna) and Deborah (Arthur) Catrambone, cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 13, dear brother of Tony and Edward Gacek.

Aug 21, 2010

Eleanor L. Kartje, nee Bailey, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Harold, loving mother of Christine (Michael) Gabler, Kathleen (Robert) Palmer, Wendy Kartje,M.D., Daniel Kartje, Becky Kartje, M.D. and Michael (Anne) Kartje, cherished grandmother of Jason (Tara), Keith and Geoff Gabler, Bobby (Bonny), Michael and Emily Palmer, Jon and Sean Tillotson, Elizabeth, Catherine, Mike, Alex and Oliver Kartje and...

Aug 18, 2010

Aug 10, 2010

Cokins, Tom A., age 63, of Riverside. Beloved husband of the late Connie, (nee Amberg), fiance of Francine Sheehan, loving father of Michael and Sydney, and a wonderful role model to Patrick, Katie, and Connor Sheehan. Dearest son of the late Steven and Angeline (nee Tulupan), dear brother of Gary (Pam).

Aug 10, 2010

Holecek, Wayne C. 38, of Willow Springs, Beloved Husband of Carie (nee Prestinario). Devoted son of Judy and the late Jerry Holecek. Loving father of Wayne and Isabella. Fond son in law of Peter and Victoria Prestinario. Dearest brother of Scott, Cindy Lavine, Kelly Dakuras and Jerry. Dear uncle and friend to many.

Aug 4, 2010

Joseph George Karalius, age 73 of Davis, IL formerly of Cicero, IL and Kenosha, WI. Beloved husband of Margot Karalius, loving father of Vyto (Jill Hendricksen) Karalius and Liz (Alan) Ritzenthaler, cherished grandfather of Douglass Ritzenthaler, dear brother of the late Cese Kalnas.

Aug 3, 2010

George E. Bocchiere, age 80 of Riverside. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Galinski, loving father of Michael, Susan (Joseph) Pritasil and Robert, cherished grandfather of Robert Jr., dear brother of the late Pat (late Frank) Zych, the late Joseph (late Bernice) Esczuk and the late Ann (late Edward) Micek and fond uncle, great-uncle...

Jul 31, 2010

Edward A. Stromski, age 86, of Stickney. Retired Village of Stickney Police Chief and U.S. Army W.W. II veteran. Beloved husband of Harriett nee Hanek, loving father of John (Kathy), Michael (Audrey), Carole (Gary) Novak and Joseph (Cheryl), cherished grandfather of JoAnna, Gary and Jacqueline Novak, John and Benjamin Stromski and Joseph (Sarah) Stromski.

Jul 30, 2010

Jeanne Marie Rooks, age 98, of Cicero. Loving daughter of the late Leonard and the late Katherine (nee Witkowski) Rukscinski, dear sister of Celestine (late Eugene) Casper and the late Edward and Harry Ruks, fond aunt of Emmett (Jan) Ruks, Wayne (Therese) Casper, Marilyn Casper (Donna Barker, good friend), Nancy (Bill) Hepp, Lisa Wickless, late Bruce (Barbara) Ruks, late Judith...

Jul 27, 2010

Jul 21, 2010

David A. Burnett, age 62, of North Riverside. Beloved husband of Mary Ann, loving father of Shannon, Kari, Katie and David Jr., cherished grandfather of Raechel, Joshua, Jaden and Mikayla, dear brother of Sharon Burnett, fond uncle of Lewis, Tammy and Nolden Scott.

Jul 20, 2010

John Thomas Alfirevic, 93, of North Riverside, passed away among family on July 20th at Loyola Medical Center. John is survived by his daughter Michelle (Steve) Rychly, grandchildren Sean and Johnathan Rychly and Nadene (Kevin) Holmes, and Great-Grandchildren, Kaylin and Sarah Holmes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Vlasta nee Stoklasa, his daughter Maureen Eleveld...

Jul 18, 2010

William M. Hoppenrath, age 90, lifelong resident of Brookfield, veteran of USAAF (WW II) and USAFR (

Jul 16, 2010

Vlasta J. Alfirevic nee Stoklasa, 92, of North Riverside, passed away on July 16th at Loyola Medical Center. Val is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, John, daughter Michelle (Steve) Rychly, grandchildren Sean and Johnathan Rychly and Nadene (Kevin) Holmes, and Great-Grandchildren, Kaylin and Sarah Holmes. She was preceded in death by her daughter Maureen Eleveld. She was...

Jul 10, 2010

John L. Whetzal Jr. age 84 of Arena, WI and formerly of Broadview, IL passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 following an illness. He was born on March 25, 1926 in Chicago, IL the son of John L. Sr. and Flora Whetzal. John was married to the former Bette Schenck on September 27, 1946 and she preceded him in...

Jul 10, 2010

LEO J. KARIDIS, LOVING & DEVOTED HUSBAND OF BARBARA NEE MURPHY, DOTING FATHER OF ASHLEY MARIE, BROTHER & UNCLE OF MANY, DEAR FRIEND OF GABRIEL TALAMANTES, NICKOLAS SPAINER & MANY MORE,

Jul 6, 2010

Marie J. Murr, age 89, of Oak Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of William E. (Francine) and Kathleen M. Murr, cherished grandmother of Aaron (Debbie) and great grandmother of Rachel and Luke.

Jun 27, 2010

Roger T. Strader, age 67 of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Cynthia, loving father of Paul, Joanna (William) Doerr, Ginette (Gary) Conrad and Briana; dear grandfather of William; dear brother of Maurice(Janice), Leonard(Marie), Donna (Lance)Lawson, Sharon(Ernie)Kladder, Muriel(Larry)VonArb, Pamela (Paul) LaFranco and Debra (Pat) Cassidy; fond uncle, great-uncle and friend to many.

Jun 16, 2010

Sra. Teresa Fernandez (nee Ponce) age 76 of Brookfield, IL. Beloved wife of the late Alberto (1997); loving mother of Rolando, Patricia Schein, Teresa (Steven) Bross, Rosa, Albert, Luz Maria (Guy) Wolgamott and the late Mario (Catherine-2008) Flores (2009). Cherished grandmother of Cassandra, Monica, David, Ryan, Robert, Erica, Nicolas, Michael, and Sarah. Devoted member of the congregation of St Barbara...

Jun 12, 2010

John D. Coco, 90, WWII Army Vet, beloved husband of Josephine, nee Vestino, loving father of Charlene (Bill) Smith, John ( Evie), Edward (Kathy) and Kimberley (Jose) Calderone. Devoted Grandfather of 10. Great-Grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Emily (late Jack) Scola, Edward (late Mary) and many other deceased brothers and sisters. Dear uncle and friend of many. John was...