Martin Bednarik Jr., age 89, of La Grange Park, beloved husband of the late Verona Bednarik, nee Telepka; fond father of Beverly Bednarik, Mary Ann (the late James) Dempsey and the late Martin (Sherry) Bednarik III; dear grandfather of Keith (Mary) Dempsey, Patrick (Karen) Dempsey, David Dempsey, Kristie Bednarik and Karrie Bednarik; great-grandfather of J.P. Dempsey, Joey Dempsey, Savannah Dempsey and Sara Dempsey; brother of Ann Pavlak and Mary Chasco. Visitation Monday, September 10, 2001, 3 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
