Author: DownersGrove

Carl R. Ligman

Carl R. Ligman, 78, of Burr Ridge.  Beloved son of the late Leo and Adeline Ligman.  Devoted nephew of the late Herman and Margaret Schaper.  Visitation 10am until Funeral Service 11am Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527.  Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.  […]

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James Edward Ruzicka

James Edward Ruzicka, 66, of Darien.  Beloved husband of Nancy.  Loving father of Sara (Jim) Feltman, Staci and James Ruzicka.  Devoted grandfather of Peter Feltman.  Dear brother of Thomas (Debra) and the late Robert Ruzicka.  Cherished son of Patricia and the late Stanley Ruzicka.  Fond uncle of many.  Jim loved his family and friends and […]

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Kathleen A. Kearney

Kathleen A. Kearney, age 75, of Woodridge.  Cherished daughter of the late Robert and the late Lorraine Kearney.  Beloved sister of Patricia (late Frank) Jelinek, Mary (Bill) Campbell, Eileen (Jeff) Judd, Nancy (Ken) Groenhof, Noreen (Joe) Iaculla, John (Beth) Kearney, the late Robert Kearney and the late Thomas (Patricia) Kearney.  Devoted aunt of 10 nieces […]

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Wayne Daniel Weber

Wayne Daniel Weber, 80 years old, of Lemont, IL, passed away on October 19, 2022, following complications related to cardiac surgery. He was born to Frank and Esther Weber of Chicago on October 30, 1941. Wayne, the 3rd of 6 children, grew up in Chicago and attended Chicago Public Schools. He graduated from Calumet High […]

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Jovani Rowen Broddus

Jovani Rowen Broddus, born June 24, 2022, passed away early morning October 7, 2022. Loving son of Angela Butler and Demetrius Broddus Jr.  Baby brother of Javion, Dashaun, Aiyana, Kamela and Kamora and loved by many. Although Jovani was with us for a short while, he left an imprint on our hearts that will last […]

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Diana D. (Byrum) Zilis

Diana D. (Byrum) Zilis, 60, of Willowbrook, IL and Sanibel Island, FL, passed away at home on September 27, 2022. Dedi, as she was known to friends and family, leaves behind her beloved sons, Matthew and Brian Zilis, both of Chicago, IL. They were the great loves of her life, and she was so proud […]

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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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