Author: DownersGrove

Ali Muhammad Baghdadi

Ali Muhammad Baghdadi of Woodridge, IL, 84, born October 1936, in Jerusalem, Palestine, passed away on February 18, 2021. As a  child  survivor of the 1947- 49 Palestine War his plight helped to shape his path.  Ali was recognized as a honorable man in the Muslim community.  His reputation and math excellence earned him a […]

Read More

Barbara J. Kurth

Barbara J. Kurth, 83, passed away in Naperville on February 12, 2021, surrounded by family. Born in McLean, IL, to Kyle and Dorene Drinnon, she grew up as an only child on a farm in Minier, IL. Barbara met Frederick Kurth at the church they both attended as teenagers in Minier. After dating throughout their […]

Read More

Richard Franklyn Wagner

Richard “Dick” Franklyn Wagner was born at home in Floral Park, NY, on February 8, 1932, and died February 12, 2021, at the age of 89. He passed away from Covid complications with his wife of almost 38 years, Bonnie Egan, and his daughter, Sharon Wagner, present at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. […]

Read More

Paul John Volk

Paul John Volk, “Ragman,” 78, of Downers Grove.  Dear cousin of James (late Catherine) Zilvitis, Cynthia Schauer, Linda (late Jim) Keating, Joe Skronski, and Mike (Sally) Skronski.  Also survived by other extended family.  Visitation 9am until Funeral Service 11am Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 – 75th Street, Downers Grove.  […]

Read More

Jorie Lynn Manderfield

Jorie Lynn Manderfield, 37, of Woodridge, passed away on February 10, 2021 from complications caused by COVID.   Jorie was a loving, patient and peaceful individual who took great joy in caring for others, especially young children. Upon graduating from Downers Grove South highschool in 2002, Jorie attended Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois graduating with an […]

Read More

Lois S. Edberg

Lois S. Edberg, 89, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021 at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove, IL.  She lived most of her life in LaGrange and raised her family there with her late husband Roy.  Lois spent much of her career in the travel agency business at Viking Travel.  She and Roy […]

Read More

Mary Elizabeth Law

Mary Elizabeth Law, 66, of Downers Grove, my best friend, my love, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 after a courageous five year battle with various brain traumas and finally a stroke.  Born August 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL.  Preceded in death by her parents J. Stewart and Mary “Pat” May, and her sister […]

Read More

Helen Scheibenreif

Helen Scheibenreif, nee Pristup, of Darien, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of the love of her life Rudy Scheibenreif for 67 years.  Loving mother of Kris Olson, Karen (Joe) May and Ken Scheibenreif.  Devoted grandmother of Kelli (Evan) Anderson, Eric and Vicki Olson.  Adoring […]

Read More

Owen Matthew Ear

Baby Owen Matthew Ear, beloved son of Tom Ear and Kelly Moran.  Dear brother of Oliver Ear.  Cherished grandson of Seav Huy Ear and the late Yun Ching Leav Ear, Michael Moran and Jean (David) Lambright .  Precious nephew of Siev Ty (Sarah) Ear, Kristin (Zachary) Hendricks, Michael Moran, Michelle Lambright and the late Siev […]

Read More

Ronald Gene Klaus

Ronald Gene Klaus, 71, passed away on the 29 of January 2021 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in Joliet, Illinois. He was born April 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Gary Klaus Sr. and Gertrude (Wolff) Klaus.   Ronald grew up in the Southwest of Chicago, Illinois.   After high school, Ron began working […]

Read More