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Dorothy D. Russell

Dorothy D. Russell, nee Parniewicz, age 86, of Downers Grove, passed away on January 9, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Dennis P. Russell, Jr.  Loving mother of Theresa Russell, Paul Russell, Stanley Russell, Dennis A. Russell and Bernadette (Jonathan) Pankhurst.  Proud grandmother of Paul Jr., Christopher, Daniel (Stephanie, nee Olszewski) and Thomas Russell, and […]

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Nikolaus “Nik” Krull

Nikolaus “Nik” C. Krull, age 25, of Western Springs, passed away January 7, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.  Beloved son of Matthew and Karen Krull.  Loving and pesky brother of Karl, Katarina and Christian (Leah).  Perfect grandson of Karl and the late Shirley Kreft and the late Larry and Mary Krull.  Cherished nephew […]

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Shirley A. Anderson

Shirley A. Williams (Dodd) Anderson, 78, of Woodridge, IL and for the past seven years, Lombard, IL was born on October 22, 1946.  Shirley suffered with Parkinson’s disease for the past 12 years.  She passed away in the early morning of January 6, 2025 at her residence at Beacon Hill Lifespace Community in Lombard, IL. […]

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Wayne Simoncelli

Wayne Robert Simoncelli, 82, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia.  Loving father of Charesse (Jack) Manganiello, Wayne Simoncelli, Shannon (Tim) Schloneger, Dino Simoncelli, Nicole (Marty) Turek, Claudine (Efrain, Jr.) David, Dominic Simoncelli and Angela (Chris) Dunda.  Devoted grandfather of Nick, Anthony, Joey, Wayne, Anthony, Calista, Paulie, Francesca, Christian, Jacob, Claire, Isabella, Everini, […]

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Peggy Ann Schaffer

Peggy Ann Schaffer, age 60, of Woodridge.  Cherished daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Schaffer. Loving sister of Craig (Karen), Lynn (Ken) McCann, Bruce (Patty), Judy and Drew (Erin). Devoted aunt of Stephanie, Jim (Kate), Kristy (Steve), Michelle (Derek), Mathew (Jessika), Kimberly (Jim), Bobby, Katie (Eric), the late Tim (Shantelle), Adam and Sebastian.  Great […]

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Josephine Wesol

Josephine Wesol, age 86, of Downers Grove, was born February 20, 1938 and passed away December 9, 2024.  Loving mother of Jennifer (Joseph) Orsolini.  Devoted grandmother of Steven and Matthew Orsolini.  Services and interment at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home 630-964-6500

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Irene E. Pospisek

Irene E. Pospisek, age 98, of Darien.  Beloved wife of the late Jaro Pospisek.  Loving mother of Jerry Pospisek.  Devoted grandmother of Patrick (Kathryn) and Karen Pospisek.  Adoring great-grandmother of Zoe and Leland Pospisek.  Irene was preceded in death by her siblings Emil, George and Helen.  Services and interment will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to […]

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Thomas R. Kammer

Thomas R. Kammer affectionately known as Tom, passed away peacefully on November 27th, 2024 in his cherished home in Downers Grove, Illinois. Born on April 1, 1935 to John and Pauline Kammer in Madison, Wisconsin, Tom lived a life rich in love, family, and professional achievement. Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a […]

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Harriet Enrica Sperandeo

Harriet Enrica Sperandeo, age 86, of Willowbrook.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Loving mother of Lorri (late Joseph) Powell and Sherri (Ronald) Uhlen.  Devoted grandmother of A.J., Kipp, Jayme, Tony, Jimmy and Enrica.  Dear sister of the late Anthony (late Joan) Calcagni and the late Mary Lou (late William) Marino.  Family and friends will […]

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Richard J. Ozga

Richard J. Ozga, 86, long time resident of Downers Grove, IL.  Beloved husband of Rose Mary (nee Leja).  Loving father of Julie Ebert (Jim), Margaret, Christopher and the late Terry (Sharon).  Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Ebert (Marc Shafer) and the late  Zoe Ozga.  Dear brother of Joanne Grygiel (Fred) and the late Edward Ozga (Janice).  […]

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