Author: DownersGrove

Judith Zoe Shaffer

Judith Zoe Shaffer (née Crain) died peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale Assisted Living at Mariana Butte in Loveland, CO on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 83. Judith was born on April 11, 1939 in Savanna, IL to Francis and Belva Wedding Crain. She graduated from Western Illinois University in 1961 with […]

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Frank K. Neitzel

Frank K. “Whitey” Neitzel, 91, LaGrange/Willow Springs resident for over 64 years.  Beloved husband of the late Doris, who passed away in 2011.  Loving father of Denise Carrera of DesPlaines,  and Kimberly (James) Fischer of Downers Grove.  Devoted Papa of Lauren (Matt) Clement, Kelsey (fiance Brodie Dakin) Fischer, Leo and Theodore Rodriguez.  Dear Great-papa of […]

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Doris Marie Teske

Doris Marie Teske, nee Gates, formerly of Darien and Burr Ridge, Illinois, died at Oak Trace, Downers Grove, Illinois, on August 4, 2022.  She was 87. Doris was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 3, 1934 to Clarence and Ruth Gates.  She graduated from Collingwood High School.   She married Eugene R. Teske on her 21st birthday on September […]

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Carroll Ann Steinhaus

Carroll Ann Steinhaus, age 86, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Gerald.  Loving mother of Patricia (Wesley) Porak, Richard Steinhaus, Gerald (Patricia) Steinhaus Jr., Karen (Edward) Andorf, Mary Everaert, William (Catherine) Steinhaus, Susan (John) Kariott, David (Maria) Steinhaus and Diane (Jack) Balsamo.  Devoted grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 22.  Dear aunt to […]

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Mary L. Striska

Mary L. Striska, age 58, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of Joseph for 39 years.  Loving mother of James (Kari) and the late Joseph, II.  Adoring grandmother of James and Madelyn.  Devoted sister of Laura (Ken) Howard, Linda (Larry) Sauer, Bernie (Dawn) McNulty, the late Patrick (Laura) McNulty and the late Kathy (John) Zalud.  Sister-in-law of […]

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Dolores Butler Streff

Dolores Butler Streff, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 19 in Naperville, IL, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1932 to the late Timothy and Peg Butler, both Irish immigrants. She lived most of her life in Woodridge, IL. She was preceded in death by her loving […]

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Joel Anthony Sirevicius

Joel Anthony Sirevicius, born January 19th, 1977 and passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Kerry. Father to Joel Jr., Greg,  Ethan, Gracie and Peyton. Grandfather to Natalie. Son of Gary and late mother Judy, Brother to Shane (Michelle) and Luke (Jillian). Uncle to Brendan, Shawn, Travis, Nathan, and Addison. Joel lived […]

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Mary Lee Crowley

Mary Lee Crowley, 74, of Montgomery, formerly of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Richard B., Sr.  Loving mother of Richard B., Jr. (Debbie) Crowley and Jeannie Crowley.  Devoted grandmother of Ashley Henderson.  Dear sister of the late Andrew Sebescak, Jr. (Rose Ann).  Fond aunt of many.  Visitation 9:00am until prayers at 10:30am Wednesday, […]

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Geraldine Brown Van Devander

Geraldine Brown Van Devander, 99, formerly of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Donald.  Loving mother of Paula (Philip) White and Dr. Whitney Van Devander.  Devoted grandmother of Dr. Adriane (Dr. Mike) Adkesson and Meredith (Ken) Winkelhake.  Cherished great-grandmother of Tyler and Carter Adkesson, Tate and Cora Winkelhake.  Dear sister of the late Betty […]

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John “Dan” Nilles

John “Dan” Nilles, age 85, of Downers Grove and Roselle.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Stevens) for 60 years. Loving father of Kathleen (Ian Reid) Nilles, Daniel Nilles, Denise (Brian) Notz, and the late Doreen Nilles. Devoted grandfather of Graham, Kiera and Trea. Dear brother of the late Patricia (late Henry) Sitko; brother-in-law […]

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