Tribute Tree

At Hitzeman Funeral Home, you will find a special decorated tree in our foyer.  We respect and honor those that we have served this year and have placed a ribbon on a Christmas tree in our foyer.  

We are hoping that this Holiday Season is bright and full of love and support from family and friends you hold dear.  

Please feel free to come in and take your loved ones ribbon for your own tree.

Give us a call if you would like to stop by.

Community Events

Sponsored by 

Hitzeman Funeral Home

Come By Today!

At Memorial Park in LaGrange Park, you will find a tree sponsored by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd..  We have decorated the tree with a special poem for those who would like to  take with you in remembrance of a loved one that may have passed. Hang it from your Christmas tree at home, use as a bookmark or give it to a special someone.   

You will also find another Special offer for those that have been making a list and checking it twice for their own wishes to be granted.

If you can't make it there, you may stop by the Funeral Home to pick up your remembrance card, please give us a call at 708-485-2000.

LaGrange Park Tree Lighting Today!

The Village's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place this Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. The celebration will include performances, refreshments, and other festivities. Residents are invited to bring the whole family to this free event and enjoy hot chocolate, caroling, live music, and lots of holiday cheer...hope to see you there! 

Brookfield Holiday Celebration &

 Tree Lighting Tomorrow

Hitzeman Funeral Home 

is sponsoring the 

Woodcarving Event 

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

near Grossdale Train Station

Visit the Kris Kringle Market and Grossdale Station, get photos with Santa at Irish Times, hop on the trolley to experience loads of family friendly activities in the Downtown and Broadway Avenue business districts and cap the day off with the tree lighting at Grossdale Station at 5:30 P.M.

Festivities start at 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 6, 2025

For more information regarding the schedule of events, click on the green button below...hope to see you there!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

The Village of La Grange Park made Santa's Nice List again this year! Santa may be super busy preparing for the big day but he decided to pay us a visit for the Village's Santa Parade on December 14, 2025.  Timing is to be determined.  

This festive parade will travel throughout the Village and collect donations for local food pantries (Westchester Food Pantry, Share Food Share Love, BEDS Plus and St. Barbara's) along the way. To help keep the parade moving, please place your donations in the boxes designated as Recommended Food Collection Points on the corners. Don't see the boxes? No problem - Santa will also have helpers along the route to gather donations.

Let's Go Greener!

We only have one earth and one lifetime to breath fresh air, drink clean water and create a safe environment for the generations to come!  Let's not waste it...there are a lot of tips and tricks to keep this Holiday season in check.  For more information click below:

There is more to do folks.

Let's make the New Year a time for change, recycle and reuse!

Mark Your Calendars!

2026 Collection and Program Dates:

Spring Clothing & Textile Take-Back: 

March 15, 2026 

(St. Michael's Lutheran)

Earth Day Seed Exchange: 

April 11, 2026 

(La Grange Public Library)

Spring Electronics Recycling: 

May 9th , 2026 

(La Grange Park Public Works)

Sandal and Shoe Share: 

May 30, 2026 

(La Grange Public Library)

Annual Going Green Fundraiser: 

June 20, 2026 

(Milk Money Brewing Company)

Sustainable Summer Expo: 

August 8, 2026 

(Plymouth Place, Dole Hall)

Native Plant Sale:

 September 2026

(TBD)

Holiday Light Recycling

Another year has passed and the lights that worked last year are no longer festive.  Missing bulbs, can't untangle the stings of doom.  We have all been there.  If you are looking for a place to recycle, check out the flyer below!

Thank you for your continued trust!

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year.