Author: DownersGrove

Mary Jane Kleyweg

Mary Jane Kleyweg May 15, 1929-December 11, 2023 Mary Jane Kleyweg, 94 years young, born in Lemars, Iowa beloved wife of almost 60 years to the late Henry W. Kleyweg.  She is preceded in her death by her parents Albion and Gladys Ferne McMaster, her four brothers William, Donald, Paul and Albion, Jr and her […]

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Charles A. Murphy

Charles A. Murphy, 87, resident of Darien, IL peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 6th in his sleep during one of his many beloved naps. He was born on April 1st, 1935 to Allen and Mary Alice (Smith) Murphy. He was preceded in his death by his parents, brother, Robert, and niece, Kelly. Charles, known […]

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Joan J. Names

Joan J. Names, age 97, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of the late Norbert.  Loving mother of Colette (Robert) McPhail, Connie (John) Ivan and Carol (late Emmett) Glynn.  Devoted grandmother of Nicole (Anthony) Becker, Joe (Alex) Glynn, Lauren (Connor) Riley, Kristin (Joe) Laskey, Taylor (Jack) Sutherland and Justin McPhail.  Adoring great-grandmother of Adelie, Cillian and Magnus.  […]

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Alfred C. Herzog

Alfred C. Herzog, age 92, of Downers Grove.  US Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Carolyn.  Loving mother of Doug (Lynn) Herzog and Eric (Kathryn) Herzog.  Devoted grandfather of Trenton, Andrew (Casey), Scott (Jordin) and Joy.  Adoring great-grandfather of Colin and Adalynn.  Dear uncle of Kim (Todd) Noor Berg. Cherished brother-in-law of Roberta Beimfohr Noor. Services […]

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Lillian J. Popelka

Lillian J. Popelka, age 95, of Hodgkins. Loving sister of the late John Popelka, the late Marie (the late John) Kucera, the late Agnes Popelka, the late Sylvia Koss, and the late Ellen (the late Myron) Vermoch. Devoted aunt of many. Lillian worked at Stecz Accounting in Justice for almost 50 years. She loved to […]

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Dionisia F. Battung

Dionisia F. Battung, R.N., B.S.N., M.Ed., age 91 of Willowbrook, Illinois, USA, and originally of Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines, passed peacefully on November 21, 2023.  Beloved wife of Vivencio♰ for 60 years.  Loving mother of Nathaniel (Carmen), Nelson (Kimberley), Noel (Rose), Norine (Joe Bunales), Nestor (Susan), and Nerissa (Mark Hartford).  Devoted grandmother of Lauren, Nicholas, Jacqueline […]

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Joanne I. Pape

Joanne I. Pape, age 78, of Willow Springs. Loving mother of Jim (Laura) Pape, Bob (Gayle) Pape, and the late Ken Pape. Devoted grandmother of Sophie, Scott, and Andrew. Fond aunt of many. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Julias and Ursula; and her siblings, Jean (late Herb) Hess, Jay (late Jackie) Dunbar, […]

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George A. Rediehs

George A. Rediehs, 91, passed away on Nov. 17th. Beloved husband of Georgetta (nee Young). He was a loving father to Gail Probst (Dan Crippen) and Carol (JD Salazar). He was a cherished and devoted grandfather to John Probst (Alecia) and Britt Salazar Reinsma (Nathaniel) and Kristin Rediehs Salazar. He absolutely adored his five great […]

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Julia ‘Dawn’ Ceren

Julia ‘Dawn’ Ceren The woman with the soul the color of light through a crystal suncatcher. Age 61, passed away on Sunday, November 5th, 2023 from a rare adrenal carcinoma.   She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Foley, her parents, and her four beloved huskies. She will be forever missed by her […]

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Marlene G. K. Dietrich

Marlene Gudrun (née Kargard) Dietrich, of Mokena, Illinois, was called to her eternal rest in the arms of Christ on November 10, 2023 at the age of 83. Loving wife of the late Rev. Adam A. Dietrich, beloved daughter of the late Thorvald and Signe Kargard, devoted mother of the late Mark Dietrich, Ruth Dietrich, […]

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