Author: DownersGrove

Mark Ondracek

It is with great sadness we announce that Mark Ondracek, the loving and devoted husband to Alison and the earthly father to four children (Stephen, Paul, Ruth, and Rebekah), entered into our Lord’s Kingdom on January 1, 2023. “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a […]

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Shirley J. Kreft

Shirley J. Kreft, 90 years young, of Clarendon Hills, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, MI.  Beloved and devoted wife of Karl for over 60 years.  Loving mother of Karen (Matthew) Krull and Eric (Lisa) Kreft.  Devoted Oma of Karl, Nikolaus, Katarina, Christian, Kelsey and Karsten.  Cherished sister of the late Lynn (Rita) White and sister-in-law of […]

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Kathleen O’Toole

Kathleen O’Toole, age 87, of Downers Grove, formerly of Clarendon Hills.  Cherished daughter of the late Edward and the late Evelyn O’Toole.  Loving sister of Jeanne (late Patrick) Mahoney.  Devoted aunt of Tim (Carol) Mahoney, Tom (Kristen) Mahoney) Terry (Sarah) Mahoney, Margaret (John) Kennedy and Maureen (Phil) Dickenson.  Dear great-aunt of 14.  Funeral Mass 10:30 […]

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Robert Moreschi

Robert (“Bob”) Moreschi, a former long-time resident of Westchester and recently of Bethlehem Woods in LaGrange Park, passed away on December 14, 2022. He was born October 15, 1928, in Chicago Heights, the son of the late Americo and Antonina Moreschi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy […]

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Sylvia Pikelis

Sylvia Pikelis, age 80, of Chicago.  Beloved daughter of the late Edward and the late Viktorija Pikelis.  Devoted sister of Aldona (Ted) Sikora and the late Milda (late Liudas) Volodka.  Dear aunt of Alina (Tom Davies) Volodka, Karina (Chris Pflanz) Volodka, Daina (Jeremiah Staggs) Volodka and Aras (Vaida) Volodka.  Fond great-aunt of Dziugas, Liudas Alton, […]

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Helen Eleanor Roe

  Helen Eleanor Roe, 93, of Willowbrook, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved wife of Robert for 71 years.  Loving mother of Daniel (Doreen), Mark (Darlene), Kevin (late Cheryl), Sue, Mike (Colleen), Jack (Kim), the late Robert “Hub” and the late Ronald.  Devoted grandmother of Markie, David, Kristy, Lisa, Shannon, Michael, Angela, Alex, Daniel, Evan, Jack, Brian, […]

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Dale C. Rezny

Dale C. Rezny, age 79, of Darien.  Beloved daughter of the late Irving and the late Eleanora Rezny.  Loving sister of Ronald (Karen) Rezny.  Devoted aunt of Jonathan (Rachel) Rezny and Kristen (Yara Crobach) Rezny.  Great-aunt of Ella, Claire and Sydney.  Dale served as a travel agent for many years and also enjoyed traveling most […]

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Elaine Milner

Elaine Milner, nee Stlaske, age 95, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Howard.  Mother of Donna (Kent) McClure.  Dear aunt and great-aunt to many.  Elaine was preceded in death by her siblings Robert, LaVerne and Francis.   Family and friends will meet Thursday Dec. 1st at Divine Savior Church, 6700 Main Street, Downers Grove […]

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JoAnn M. Frale

JoAnn M. Frale, age 84, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of John for 64 years.  Loving mother of Paul Frale, Andrea (Steven) Klouda and the late James Frale.  Devoted sister of Kenneth (Patricia) Bacigalupo.  Dear aunt of Sarah (Daniel) Hill and Kevin (Diana) Bacigalupo.  Great-aunt of Addison, Keegan and Kayden.  Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday Nov. 27th […]

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David Melvin Barnett

David Melvin Barnett, 74, of Brookfield.  Beloved husband of the late Linda Sue.  Loving father of Carrisa (Dave) McCormick, James (Aurelija) Barnett and Hannah (Robbie Guevara) Barnett.  Devoted grandfather of David (Emily) Kluge, Eric (fiancée Maddie) Kluge, Joey Kluge, Linda Chize, Elizabeth Barnett, Bob Chize and Selina Barnett. Fond uncle of many. Visitation 3 to […]

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