Obituaries

Oct 5, 2010

Helen Frances Larson, nee Kramsky, age 96, of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. , loving mother of Helen Marie Larson, Richard C. Jr. (Anita), Emily (late Anthony) Gallo and Karen Lee Larson, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister of the late Blanche (late Herman) Duensing.

Oct 3, 2010

Sep 28, 2010

Thomas J. Pianovski, age 65, of Maricopa, AZ, formerly of Geneva, IL. Beloved husband of Julie, nee Bonavolante, loving son of Geraldine (nee Enyart) and the late Edward J. Pianovski, proud father of Thomas Paul (Julie), Robert (Sue), Michael (Jennifer) and James (Kori), cherished grandfather of Robert Hopkins, Austin, Devin, Jessica, Jordan Boyd, Allison Boyd, McKenzie, Joseph, Ryan and Riley...

Sep 18, 2010

Catherine Van Vleet, nee Danna, of Westchester, formerly of Berwyn. Loving wife of the late Louis T, and former owner of Lou

Sep 3, 2010

James Ruzicka, beloved husband of Alice, nee Wilkowski; dear brother of Mary Pizzo and the late Stanley (Patricia) Ruzicka; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and loving family member to many.

Sep 3, 2010

Anna D. Vodicka nee Dujka, age 84, of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Elmer, longtime companion of Richard Huspek, dear sister of Emily (John) Zboncak and the late George (late Dorothy) Dujka, fond aunt to many.

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

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 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 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...