Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

Robert (Bob) Funk passed peacefully, after an incredibly long and arduous 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne, children Christopher and Susan, grandchildren Alex, Lilly, and Zoe, and sister Mary Thuma. Anne and Bob met during the 1967 blizzard and soon after knew they belonged together. In the early years of...

Mar 19, 2023

Brian Adam Barnick, age 39 of Brookfield passed away on March 19, 2023. Brian recently completed his bachelor’s in nursing degree at Northern Illinois University. He spent many years as a registered nurse and taking care of mental health patients. He most recently worked at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, but his most important role was being a loving Dad to...

Mar 16, 2023

Jeanne M. Biggs, 85, of Downers Grove, formerly of LaGrange passed away March 16, 2023. Fond mother of Deborah Tucker and the late Diane Crider. Grandmother of Jason Powell, Timothy Powell, Kevin Biggs and Shaina Tucker. Great Grandmother of Grayson Biggs, T. J. Powell, Devin Spears, Gavin Biggs and Kody Tucker.  Jeanne is survived by her brothers John, James (Marge)...

Mar 5, 2023

Mildred Boburka, nee Brozik, age 88 of Brookfield.  Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Boburka, loving mother of Deborah (Glen) Mottl, Paul (Linda) Boburka, Steve Boburka and Amy (Tom) Kendall, dearest daughter of the late Joseph and late Josephine Brozik, cherished grandmother of Amanda (Shane) Deuel, Eric Boburka, Evan (Samantha) Boburka, Josh Boburka, Katherine Kendall, Andrew Kendall and great grandmother of...

Mar 4, 2023

Edward Robert Rosiar Jr., age 68 of Wilmington, formerly of Brookfield. Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, City of Berwyn and Pompano Beach, FL.  Beloved son of Lora Renella and the late Edward Rosiar,  loving brother of Nancy (Gary) Kollner, Laura (late Frederick) Hosteny and the late Richard Rosiar, cherished uncle of Matthew Hosteny,  Kristy Kollner, Kelly Hosteny, Nicole Kollner, Michael Hosteny and the late...

Mar 3, 2023

Theresa Ramirez Mondragon, age 71, of Countryside. Loving mother of Delia Ramirez, Jourdan Mondragon, Mauricio (Estephania) Ramirez and Margarita (Jeremy) Nelson, cherished grandmother of Armand Mondragon, Alexis (Malaci) Anderson, Tinocuah Flores, Fabian Nelson, Dominic Nelson, and Sebastian Nelson, great grandmother of Lilia Mondragon and Armand Jessie “AJ” Mondragon, dear sister of Carol (Tonio) Calderon, Michael (Christina) Mondragon, Ernestine Mondragon,...

Feb 25, 2023

Audrey L. Overholt nee Lavenau, age 95 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Roy A. Overholt, loving mother of Ray (Pam) Overholt, Thomas (Julie) Overholt, David (Dale) Overholt, Nancy (David) Nobile and the late Gary Overholt, cherished grandmother of Kristen, Meggen, Samuel, Joseph, Andrew, Scott, Kimberly, Nicole, Jack and Natalie, dear sister of the late Arthur Lavenau.

Feb 16, 2023

Dr. Judith Romelle Sweet Ph.D., age 68 of Brookfield. Beloved daughter of Naomi (nee Warren) and the late Donald Sweet, loving sister of the late Reneda (Kevin) Parker and the late Holly (Douglas) Funk, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Feb 16, 2023

Frank S. Nedvar, age 72 of Brookfield. Beloved son of the late Frank and late Stella (nee Janusewski) Nedvar, loving brother of Thomas (Sue) Nedvar, John Nedvar and the late Theresa Bottari, fond uncle of David Nedvar and Kara Nedvar, friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to BEDS Plus Care 9601 Ogden Avenue, LaGrange, IL...

Feb 15, 2023

Germaine Ann Rejdukowski, nee Pora, age 82 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Brookfield and Oswego. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Rejdukowski, loving mother of Thomas (Sue) Rejdukowski and Robert (Christy) Rejdukowski, cherished grandmother of Steven, Abigail, Callysta and Sofia, dear sister of Ray (Kathy) Pora.

Feb 13, 2023

James C. Wurst, age 77 of Brookfield, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Cook) Wurst, loving father of James (Carrie) Wurst and Thomas (Erin) Wurst, cherished grandfather of Michael, Alina and Frankie.

Jan 23, 2023

Ignacio Sanchez, age 62 of Chicago. Beloved husband of Josefina Rodriguez Sanchez, loving father of Ignacio Sanchez Jr. and Cristina Sanchez, cherished grandfather of Giovanni Ignacio Sanchez, dear brother of  Maria Elena Sanchez Arevalo (Arturo Hernandez Villalobos), Ramon Sanchez Arevalo (Marisela Espinoza Gutierrez), Alberto Sanchez Arevalo (Felipa Jimenez) and Martha Alicia Sanchez Arevalo (Rodrigo Hernandez Santoyo, fond uncle of...

Jan 20, 2023

Judy M. Del Monaco, nee Sarno, age 94 of LaGrange Highlands. Beloved wife of Frank D. Del Monaco, loving mother of Maria (William) Weber, Paul Del Monaco, David (Barbara) Del Monaco, James (Kathleen) Del Monaco, John (Karen) Del Monaco, Susan (Art) Burns, cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Judy was a dear daughter and the 12th child of...

Jan 1, 2023

Leslie Maria Wachel Kofron, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, with her daughter, Erin, by her side.

Leslie was born August 4, 1953, in Chicago, IL. She attended St. Leonard Catholic School in Berwyn, and later Morton West High School in Berwyn (class of 1971). From there she went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine...

Jan 1, 2023

Catherine M. Gischlar, nee Smigaj, age 67 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of John Gischlar, loving mother of Karen (Dennis) Savicz, Mary (Brian) Misch and Betty (Christian) Holden, cherished grandmother of Brittany Shallow, Caitlin Shallow, Zachary Holden and Abigail Holden.

Dec 21, 2022

Beatrice L. Fojtl, nee Vejr, age 92 of Brookfield, formerly of Cicero and Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Fojtl, loving mother of Bea (Jim) Boyd, Mary Fojtl and Emmy (Bill) Gerny, cherished grandmother of Billy Gerny, Becky (Matt) Kocourek, Jamie Boyd, Ben (Christina) Boyd and great-grandmother of Lily Kocourek, Jake Kocourek, Violet Gerny and Billy Gerny,...

Dec 21, 2022

Thomas J. Doyle, age 79 of Lyons, formerly of Brookfield. Loving son of the late Gerald E. and late Winifred (nee Minihan) Doyle, cherished brother of John F. “Jack” (Diane) Doyle and the late Gerald Doyle.

Dec 20, 2022

Joyce B. Grills nee Earl, age 82 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Peter P. Grills, loving mother of Michael Grills, Deanna (Robert) Jennings and David (Sue) Grills, cherished grandmother of Jaclyn (Keith) Crawford, Ian (Emily) Howard, Lisa Grills and Sarah Grills, fond aunt to many.

Dec 15, 2022

Robert F. Kociara, age 76 of Brookfield. Cherished son of the late Frank S. and the late Jessie M. (nee Nejedly) Kociara, loving brother of the late Donna J. Kociara and the late Norine A. Kociara, dear cousin to many.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Robert, would be appreciated. ...