Friday, Nov 22, 2024
His stoic appearance belied Birger B. Back’s true nature. He was a loving, caring, and good-natured husband, father, and grandfather. You’d sooner find him eating a pizza with a fork and knife than get his hands dirty at the dinner table, but if you needed a home improvement project completed, Birger would happily be there […]
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Brendan Hallett, age 58, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Rensch); loving father of Aidan, Seth, and Caroline; cherished brother of Brian, Robert (Chris), Dan, and Mike; devoted son of the late Thomas Hallett, the late Marcia Stocking, and stepmother Diane; […]
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Darlene Hammond, 65, was born in Detroit, Michigan on Oct 6, 1958 and was raised through adulthood in Brooklyn, New York. After joining the military, and giving birth to her son, Daryth in Fort Riley, Kansas, the family settled down in Woodridge, Illinois where she lived until she passed away on July 30th. After her […]
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James Walker, age 70, of Woodridge was pronounced dead on June 12, 2024. He was the beloved brother of Carol, Steve and Beverly Walker. He is also survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1 to 3pm Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th […]
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Jeanne M. Jordan, nee Thornton, formerly of Downers Grove, was born August 10, 1934 in Chicago, IL and died peacefully July 26, 2024 in Westmont, IL. Loving daughter of the late Edward Thornton and Marie Smith Thornton, she is survived by her children Dan (Michelle), Mimi, Matt (Fei), Colette and Ed (Melissa Coons); grandchildren Graham, […]
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Jim Patterson, age 68, of Des Plaines. Cherished son of the late Harold and the late Verla Patterson. Loving brother of Jean (Donald) Chilson, Carol (James) Miller, William (Debra) Patterson and the late Patrick (Joan) Patterson. Devoted uncle to many wonderful nieces and nephews. Jim was born in Evergreen Park and attended St. Bernadette Grammar […]
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Ryan Nathaniel Juhnke, born September 28, 1993, entered Heaven into the presence of his God and Savior Jesus Christ on June 29, 2024; beloved son of Frederick and Dianne (Bowman) Juhnke; youngest brother of Kevin and Warren Juhnke. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Ryan lived in Downers Grove, Illinois his entire life. He liked […]
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Dolores “Lori” Piper, 86, of Oak Lawn. Beloved wife of Bob. Loving mother of Ted (Sandra) Paleczny, Laurie Kleidon, Michael (Judy) and Gene (Paula) Piper and Jennifer (Eric) Brown. Devoted grandmother of 14. Dear great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of the late Virginia Cumming. Also survived by 2 nephews. Visitation 9am until Funeral Service 11am […]
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Joan C. Pintozzi, age 85, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Chris (Melinda) Pintozzi and John Pintozzi (Brigitte). Devoted grandmother of Antoinetta and Vincent. Beloved sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, second mother to many, inspirational teacher and matriarch. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Tuesday July 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers […]
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Leon Joseph Pieprzyca, Jr., age 87, of Willowbrook. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Tommy, Jimmy, Nancy and the late Leon John. Adoring grandfather of Caleigh. Cherished brother of Sallie (late Daniel) Warzecha and Sam (Lottie Bates) Pieprzyca. Dear uncle to many. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Monday July 8th […]
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