Donald C. Haisch, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at his home at the age of 69. He was born July 8, 1941 in Chicago to Charles and Bernice Haisch. Donald was a Chicago Police officer, having served for over 30 years. He was member of the FOP and was a Veteran having served with the US Marines. Donald is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol; his sons, David (Meghann), Charles (Amy), and Eric (Anna); his grandchildren, Donald, Maureen, Nathan, and Natalie; his brother-in-law, Bob; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Geri. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Policeman's Memorial Fund, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. For information, call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org. Wife & Mother of CPD Officers: LaVerna D. Mikrut
LaVerna D. Mikrut, nee Linsley. Beloved wife of the late John J. Mikrut, CPD; loving mother of Michael (Kathleen) Mikrut and the late Kathleen (Robert) Hausknecht; dearest grandmother of Timothy (Rachel), Thomas, Jonathan and Catherine Mikrut and Julianne Hausknecht; dear great-grandmother of Ethan; fond sister of Clarence Linsley and the late Emma Sovanski and late Walter Linsley; also nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, May 23, 2011, 8:45 a.m. from ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS, LTD. Funeral & Cremation Services, 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs, to the Church of St. John of the Cross. Mass 9:45 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. 708-839-8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com WWII HERO Alvin A. "AL" Lichner
Alvin A. "Al" Lichner (Lichnerowicz), age 86, longtime of Tinley Park, U.S. Army Veteran, WWII Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Loving Husband of Jo Ann, nee Cline, and the late Marjorie, nee Kendle, former husband of Renee, nee Kunzmann; loving father of Georgia Lichner, Anthony (Linda), Kenneth (Kathryn), Nancy (William) England, Steven (Ellen), Diane Lichner, Tracy (Michael) Pierce and the late Janice; stepfather of James Cline, Victoria Crump and Edward (Beth) Cline; dear grandfather of Robert, Jeffery, Lauryn, Kathryn, Scott, Neal, Marjorie and Sally; step-grandfather of Stephanie, Madison, Ashley, Sarah and Bryce; brother of Renetta (late Stanley). Gajownik Visitation Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home, 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights (located in Westgate Commons Plaza). Funeral home prayer services Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. to St. Damian Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Military Honors 12:30 p.m., Tuesday. Member of Tinley Park Post VFW #2791 and Polish Legion of American Vets Woodrow Wilson Post #20. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cornerstone Services, Inc. Attn: Development Department, 777 Joyce Rd., Joliet, IL, 60436 or www.cornerstoneservices.org or by phone, 815-741-7609 would be appreciated. For information please call 708-448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com Korean War Veteran Henry Kitlarz
Kitlarz, Henry Age 79, passed away Friday, May 20, embraced by the love of his wife and four children. Born and raised in Chicago, he later served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. Settling down in Chicago, he worked as a dedicated employee of Uarco, Incorporated and raised a family with his wife of fifty-one years, JoAnne. Most recently, he enjoyed his years of retirement in Romeoville, Illinois. Henry walked a gentle path in life, enjoying the company of family and friends, savoring a good meal, and puttering in his beautiful garden. He was very much loved and will be missed. He was a devoted husband to JoAnne; father to Kristie (Paul), Kyle (USMC)(Danielle), Kara (Mike), and Karen; grandfather to Ashley, Matthew, Michael, Marissa, Geoffrey, and Jorie; brother to Genevieve, Helen, Stanley, and Lorraine; and uncle to many. Private crematory services to be provided by the Cremation Society of Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice.We are still waiting for the funeral information on: Chicago Police Narcotics Officer Paul Nauden
Godspeed to the above deceased... Our prayers and thoughts are with the families, loved ones, friends and fellow police officers....