Virginia O. Vujtech (nee Srch), 89 of Lyons and formerly of Brookfield, died April 21, 2020 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago.
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Brookfield yoga studio delivers meals to medical workers
A few months ago, Charlene Vickery and Kendell Sullivan were gearing up for the grand reopening of FocusOm, their Brookfield yoga studio which underwent months and thousands of dollars’ worth of renovations.
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How long will this moment last? Only God knows
I often ask myself the question, “I wonder what God thinks about this?” The “this” is in reference to whatever daily dilemma comes my way. Most people say they believe in God and most people own a Bible. My question is: Do they believe God; do they take Him at His word?
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A cold April night in Berwyn
On the night of Wednesday, April 14, the Cook County 16th District Democratic Committee convened in Berwyn. The committee consists of the eight Democratic committeepersons from the seven townships and one ward of Chicago which overlap the 16th District. The purpose of the meeting was to interview candidates and select one of them to replace Jeff Tobolski on the Cook County Board.
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Our journey home: An Earth Day 2020 challenge
Fifty years ago today, unbeknownst to me at the tender age of 22 months, the first Earth Day gave voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet.
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Mary A. Michaliska, 92
Mary Amoroso Michaliska, 92, of Riverside, died peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2020.
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Manda M. Klancir, 90
Manda Magdalena Klancir (nee Fajdich), 90, of Countryside and formerly of Brookfield, died April 15, 2020 in LaGrange.
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Irene Houda
Irene Houda (nee Cibulka), of Riverside, has died. She was the wife of the late Dr. Allan Houda; the mother of Russell Houda and Susan Bolls; and the sister of Viola (Lester) Krasnowski and the late Raymond Cibulka.
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Robert ‘Scott’ Brower, 71
Robert (Scott) Brower, a former Brookfield resident, died peacefully due to COVID-19 complications on April 13, 2020 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, at 71.
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Irene Falout, 99
Irene Falout, 99, of Palos Park and formerly of Brookfield, died April 16, 2020 at Holy Family Villa in Palos Park. Born Jan. 7, 1921 in Brookfield, Ms. Falout was retired from her job as a private secretary at Merrill Lynch Corporate Investments.