Lianne Evans Bliss, 69, of Willowbrook.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Loving mother of Lisa (Ed) Krakowiak, Rob (Sandy) Bliss and Laura (Christian) Plekavic.  Devoted grandmother of Nicole and Ryan Krakowiak, Alex Plekavic and her grand-dog, Cooper.  Dear sister of John (Carol) Hook and Gail (Terry) Massey.  Fond sister-in-law of Walter Bliss.  Dear aunt of many.  […]

Julia M. Smith, 84, nee Angelucci, of Downers Grove, formerly of Countryside. Loving mother of Terrence D. (Mary Jo) Smith, Juliana (Ronald) Holubetz, and Leslie Frenkel. Grandmother of Sandra (Michael) Bestwina, Erich (April) Smith, Kathleen (Darren) Meyer, Shannon Anne Holubetz, Elissa Frenkel and Meghan Frenkel. Great-grandmother of 10. Sister of Mario (Mary Ellen) Angelucci, Frank […]

Dorothy J. Ondracek, nee Marek, 83, of Downers Grove, went to be with her Savior on February 18, 2015. Born to Stanley and Agnes Marek on January 10, 1932, Dorothy grew up in Chicago and lived in Berwyn, Woodridge and Downers Grove. She graduated from Chicago Teachers College and taught elementary education for over 30 […]

Anne M. Kellner, 94, nee Yaconette, resident of Cicero for 52 years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Wayne (Bonnie) and James. Grandmother of Nanette, Shawn, Russell and Michael. Sister of Virginia Bryson and the late Frank Yaconette, Mary Dunn and Mabel McLean. Aunt of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday at […]

James R. Elmslie II, 79, formerly of Glen Ellyn. Beloved father of Ann (Doug) Bakshis. Grandfather of Ellee. Brother of Mary Elmslie. Visitation 3 to 9pm Monday Feb. 16th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15am Tuesday Feb. 17th from the funeral home to St. Scholastica Church in Woodridge for […]

Terri F. Peterson, 56, of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of Lawrence M. Peterson. Loving mother of Jerry Harmon, Robert (Samantha) Peterson, Michael Peterson and the late Chrystal Peterson. Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, Feb. 11th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Funeral service 11am Thursday February 12th (in state after 10am) at […]

Janice M. Lindner, born in Detroit on Nov. 13, 1948, nee Keohane, of Downers Grove, formerly of Carlinville, IL. Beloved wife of William G. whom she married on May 14, 1977. Loving sister of Kathleen “Kathy” (Dennis) Baker, Gayle Elliott and the late Jim Keohane. Daughter of the late Donald and Elinora Keohane. Visitation 3 […]

Dr. Ralph E. Borowiak. age 69, of Downers Grove, passed away January 23, 2015.  Beloved husband of Susan.  Loving father of Scott (Marcia) Borowiak and Kimberly (Robert) Steere.  Adoring grandfather of Colin, Connor, Mason, Carson and Dawson.  Dear brother of Edwin (Donna) Borowiak and Carol Hall.  Dr. Borowiak was a professional educator, serving the administrations […]

Adelheid M. Werner, 99, nee Verdon, of Lombard. Beloved husband of the late Edward F. Werner. Loving mother of Janet (late Lawrence) Hoeft and Joanne (John) Porro. Grandmother of 6. Great-grandmother of 13. Great-great grandmother of 5. Sister of Wilma Stromsky, the late Elizabeth Kepka, and the late Richard and David Verdon. Visitation Saturday January […]