Author: DownersGrove

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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Clifford Gustafson

On October 31st, Clifford Harry Gustafson, 82, of Plainfield, formerly of Hinsdale, went to join his Lord and family in heaven. Many would describe Cliff as compassionate, loving, loyal, and faithful. He was the beloved husband of Judy. Loving father of Susan, Dale (Glenda), and David Gustafson. Devoted grandfather of Kandice (Donald) Gallagher and Cody […]

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Judith Olive Kuehl

Judith Olive Kuehl, 88, lifelong resident of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Barry (Linda) and Brian (Patti) Kuehl.  Devoted grandmother of Amy (Ed), Kaitlyn (fiancé Matt), Eric (Lauren), Jake and Ben.  Dear sister of the late Dick and Jim Canada.  Fond aunt of many.  Visitation 10am until Funeral Service […]

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Lois Ruth Vrdsky

Lois Ruth Vrdsky, nee Hammer, age 96, passed away October 24, 2023 at Sunrise of Fountain Square in Lombard, IL. Lois was born in Chicago, IL to Beulah, nee Robinson and Carl Hammer on February 10, 1927. Our mom leaves this world to join our father, Bob in heaven. She was a devoted wife to […]

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Loretta M. Hovorka

Loretta M. Hovorka, nee Koncel, of Downers Grove.  Devoted wife of Kenneth.  Beloved mother of Valerie (Brian) Gugala and Glen (Lynn) Johnson.  Loving grandmother of Mel, Steven, Ryan and Chris.  Dear sister of Marianne (late Ben) Lemanski, Elizabeth (James) Tuleo and Florence (Michael) Larson.  Dear cousin of Margaret (Robert) Caplan.  Fond aunt of many nieces […]

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