Obituaries

Zygmunt Golinski, age 83, of Chicago. Former husband of Barbara Golinski; devoted father of Jacek (Zofia) Golinski, Dariusz (Tomasz Gorski) Golinski, Beata (Wieslaw) Koseda, Anna (Scott) Andrews and Lester (Kelly) Golinski; grandfather of Dominica Golinski, Patrycja Koseda, Aleksandra Koseda-Jendrasek and Christopher Andrews; brother of Waclawa (Jan) Tomczuk, Zofia (Jan) Wojciechowska, Irena (Jan) Szczesna, Maria (Wladyslaw) Kielbik, Tadeusz Golinski, Jozef (Zofia)...

Richard Edward Yena, age 85 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jean Yena, nee Rand; fond father of Kimberly Jo (the late John) Munch and Julee Elizabeth (Frank) Schlesser; dear grandfather of Nikolas Schlesser, Robert Munch, Elizabeth (Andrew) Board and Hannah Schlesser; great grandfather of Daniel Board; brother of the late William George (Jean) Yena; uncle of many nieces...

Thomas “Tom” Pierce, of La Grange Park, passed away on July 22, 2024 at the age of 79 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Tom lived a rich life filled with friendships and kindness, love and laughter. He would say that ‘tomorrow is not a guarantee,’ and he lived his life cherishing the day and spreading joy to anyone who got pulled into...

Anne L. Watylyk, age 68 of LaGrange Park.  Beloved sister of Theodore (Jeanine) Watylyk, Jr.; dear aunt of Gina (fiancé Colin Fagan) Watylyk, Grace Watylyk and Gabriella Watylyk; niece and cousin to many; loving daughter of the late Theodore F. Watylyk, Sr. and Lena A. Watylyk, nee Cannella. Anne was a dedicated and proud lifelong parishioner of Mater Christi Church, St....

Terry K. Hunt, age 82 of Brookfield, IL., Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Anita Hunt, nee Rekruciak; brother of Peggy (Dennis) Goode and the late Eugene (Lola) Hunt, Nancy (the late Norm) Record, Harm Hunt and Elwood Jr.; uncle and great uncle of many. An interment Service and burial will take place at a future date. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Arrangements entrusted...

Donald J. Hockemeyer, Retired Army Veteran Sergeant Major and a devoted Lutheran; age 83 of Homer Glen, formerly of Broadview. Beloved husband of the late Judith F. Hockemeyer, nee Meyer; loving father of Deb (James) Barker; devoted grandfather of Riley Barker and Madysen Barker; dear brother of the late James (the late Arlene) Hockemeyer and Robert (Pam) Hockemeyer; brother in...

Julius Kaplan passed at home surrounded by his family. He arrived in the United States at 4 years old and grew up in Chicago. He attended Marquette University and returned to Czechoslovakia to earn his medical degree from Komensky University. He completed his internship at MacNeal Hospital and his residency at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago. He would go on to...

James I. Hajek, age 76, found peace July 11, 2024, at home, with his wife of 53 years and children by his side. Jim is the beloved Husband of Elaine Hajek, nee Prizy, loving Father of James Douglas (Jen) Hajek and Jaime Elaine (Brad) Kennedy; Grandfather of Jesse James Hajek, Ava Lynn Hajek, and Sydney Rose Kennedy. “Haj” taught Industrial Arts for...

Marilyn Weisbrodt, nee Long, age 73 of LaGrange Park. Beloved mother of Dana (Stefan Litavec) Weisbrodt; dear sister of Ronald (Martha “Marty” Van Ness) Long and Michael (Darlene) Long; loving daughter of the late Joseph Long and Eleanor Long, nee Smarkala; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend of many. Marilyn Jane Long was born July 5th, 1951 at MacNeal Hospital...

Norbert Bruzan, age 89 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Bruzan, nee Mattia; loving father of Philip (Susan) Bruzan, Anthony Bruzan, Tim (Pat) Bruzan and Vince (Laura) Bruzan; dear grandfather of Katherine Farina, Nicholas Bruzan, Tom Bruzan, Matt Bruzan, Jim Bruzan, Jake Bruzan, Jaxson Bruzan and Boston Bruzan; great grandfather of Audrey Farina, Jonah Bruzan and Hunter...