Author: DownersGrove

Rudy Scheibenreif

Rudy Scheibenreif, age 95, of Darien, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of the late Helen for 67 years.  Loving father of Kris Olson, Karen (Joe) May and Ken Scheibenreif.  Devoted grandfather of Kelli (Evan) Anderson, Eric and Vicki Olson.  Adoring great-grandfather of James Anderson.  Services and […]

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Jean Marie Mason

Jean Marie Mason, nee Desrosiers, age 82, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel.  Loving mother of Jean Mason, Patricia Mason, Della (Steve) Griffin, Laura Mason-Johnson and Donald Mason.  Devoted grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 5.  Dear sister of the late David and the late Daniel Desrosiers.  Memorial visitation 1-6 p.m. Tuesday April […]

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Helen S. Hollowell

Helen S. Hollowell, age 75, of Darien.  Loving sister of Betty (late Brian) Sandberg, Wesley (Sheila Parrish) Hollowell, Gwendolyn (late Arthur) Lagasca and Tim (Theresa) Hollowell.  Devoted friend of Corinne Merz.  Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Helen was preceded in death by her mother Ering Hollowell and her siblings Sandy Smith, Bobby Hollowell […]

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John William Wheeler

John William Wheeler, 78, of Westmont.  Beloved brother of Richard (Ronnie) Wheeler.  Loving uncle of Michelle (Tim) Heffernan, Richard E. Wheeler, Jr. “J. R.” and Robert and Bridget Livingstone.  John is also survived by great-nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held May 21. For more information please contact Allan Heydorn at […]

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Alfred P. Bianucci

Alfred P. Bianucci, age 85, of Lemont. Beloved husband of the late Donna. Loving father of Karin Bianucci, Kathleene (Patrick) Leyden and Kenneth (Susan) Bianucci. Cherished grandfather of Kalle, Patrick and Ethan Leyden. Devoted brother of the late Dennis (Kathleen) Bianucci. Dear uncle of Dennis, Christopher and Thomas Bianucci, Eric and Jocelyn Grauer, Brittany Corcoran, […]

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Margaret Mary Bechina

Margaret Mary (Sims) Bechina, 84 of Darien, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022, due to complications from cancer. She is survived by her husband Joseph and her three children:Marty Bechina (Suzanne), Daniel Bechina (Ellen), Joellen Camden (Paul), six grandchildren: Joseph, Michael, Shaye, James Daniel, Courtney, Connor and six great grandchildren: Brody, Anna, Henry, […]

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Dr. Richard Francis Gallagher

Dr. Richard Francis Gallagher, 84, of Wheaton, formerly of Burr Ridge.  Beloved husband of the late Beverly.  Loving father of Greg (Susan), Jeff (Patty) and Kevin (Lisa).  Devoted grandfather of Megan (Adil) Rehman, Amanda (Shaun) Brackett, Trent, Kyle, Andrew, Delaney and Cole Gallagher.  Cherished great-grandfather of Mason Richard Brackett, Mollie Grace Brackett and Addison Olivia […]

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Ruth G. Hannus

Ruth G. Hannus, 96, of Carillon in Plainfield, IL.  Beloved wife of the late Harry.  Loving mother of Patricia (William) Bialek, William, and the late John Hannus.  Devoted grandmother of Amanda (John) Vrbovsky, Rebecca (Bret) Viant and Sheila Hannus.  Dear great-grandmother of Mo, Morgan and McKenna Vrbovsky, Jory Viant and Briana Dominguez.  Fond aunt of […]

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Marion E. Anderson

Marion E. Anderson (101) passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 at Oak Trace Downers Grove IL. Marion was born on December 4, 1920 in Chicago IL to Rueben and Elsie (nee Marks) Anderson. She grew up one block away from Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. This might explain why she was a […]

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Florence C. Wentworth

Florence C. Wentworth, 99, of Downers Grove, IL passed away peacefully at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove on Tuesday March 22, 2022.  Florence shared so many parts of her life with so many people over her 99-year life span. This and her exuberant friendly nature were reasons why she had so many friends. […]

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