Author: DownersGrove

Beverly M. Bergum

Beverly M. Bergum, age 91, beloved wife of the late Kenneth.  Loving mother of Sharon (Mike) Detro, Mr. Blair Bergum, Brenda Gilmore and the late Linda Eggleston.  Devoted grandmother of Elaine (Grant) Nelson, Justin (Erin) Eggleston, Karen (Joseph “Gunny”) Negron, John (Tracy) Praleston, Wayne (Kristin “Kitti”) Detro, Kevin (Katie) Detro and Brad Detro.  Dear great-grandmother […]

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Catherine “Kasia” Wozny

Catherine “Kasia” Wozny, age 93, of Plainfield.  Beloved wife of the late Florian.  Loving mother of Catherine (Steve Wett) Kalnicky, the late Frank and the late Thomas.  Devoted grandmother of Catherine (Andrew) Ruddy, Rebecca (Brendan) Bednarz and Hannah Kalnicky.  Proud great-grandmother of Molly and Nathan.  Dear sister of Anthony (late Vivian) Bigos, Petronella (Florian) Kanikula, […]

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James E. Karnick

James E. Karnick, age 78, of Darien.  Beloved husband of Susan for 48 years.  Loving father of James (Gina), Patrick (Bridget), Megan and the late Mary Clare.  Devoted grandfather of James, Anthony, Giuliana, Patrick, Mary Clare and Danny.  Cherished brother of Marguarite Karnick and dear uncle to many.  James was preceded in death by his […]

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Robert John Vrdsky

Robert John Vrdsky, age 98, of Downers Grove, passed away on September 3, 2022. Devoted husband of Lois for 74 years. Proud father of Janet DeFilippis (the late Sam), Joyce (Frank) Rizzo and Stephan (Sandie). Caring brother of Elaine. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Ryan, Jonathan, Samantha, Craig, Beth, Lauren and step granddaughter, Brittanie; Dear great-grandfather […]

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William G. “Jerry” Myers

William G. “Jerry” Myers, age 84, of Woodridge. US Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Helen Myers. Father of Coast Guard Captain (retired) Andrew and Navy Commander Gregory and his wife Rebecca.  Devoted grandfather of Katlyn, Kristen, Morgan, Jordan, Lydia and Katherine.  Dear brother of Gene and his wife Kathy Myers, Marilyn Fank, and […]

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Glenda Hoff

Glenda Ann Hoff was born to Carrie Buerkel Mizer and Walter F Ladrach on April 5, 1927, in Ragersville, Ohio.  Her family has remained active in Zion Church (now Zion United Church of Christ) in Ragersville for over 150 years.  With the choice of teaching music or serving as a nurse, Glenda chose to attend […]

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Daniel G. Jaszi

Daniel G. Jaszi, age 69, of Darien, Illinois.  Son of the late George and the late Helen Jaszi, brother of Peter Jaszi.   A gifted man, Dan received a BA from Princeton University, a JD from Columbia Law School, a LLM in taxation from New York University, and an MBA from Washington University.  He worked […]

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James J. Kellner

James J. Kellner, age 73, of Cicero.  Father of Nanette (Shawn) Doyle.  Loving brother of Wayne (Bonnie).  Devoted uncle of Shawn (Jennifer), Russell (Meagan) and Michael (Rebecca).  Dear great-uncle of Andrew, Antonio and Arthur.  Visitation 5-9 p.m. Thursday Sept. 1 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.  Prayers 9:15 a.m. Friday […]

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Frances G. Stone

Frances G. Stone, age 94, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Garland.  Loving mother of Cheryle Stone M.D. (Mark Catalzano) and Garry Stone Ph.D. (Natalie Hodapp).  Devoted grandmother of Matthew (Natali), Rebecca, Skye and Isla.  Adoring great-grandmother of Elliot.  Visitation 9 a.m. Friday Aug. 26th until time of funeral service 10 a.m. at […]

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Brittney Kaitlyn Rohl

Brittney Kaitlyn Rohl, 29, of Downers Grove.  Beloved daughter of Michael F. Rohl and Laurie Totino-Rohl.  Devoted sister of Bethany, Michael (Rubi) and Nick Rohl.  Loving niece of Sharon Pfister, Debra Vesecky, the late Kathleen Friend and the late Nancy Rohl.  Fond aunt of Alessandra Rohl. Dearest god-daughter of Linda Weissmuller, Sharon Pfister and Ronald […]

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