Author: DownersGrove

August J. Simaz, Jr.

August J. Simaz, Jr., age 77, of Woodridge.  Beloved husband of Patricia and the late Alice.  Cherished son of the late August, Sr. and the late Irene Simaz.  Devoted brother of the late Frances Lapka.  Dear uncle and cousin to many.  Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday Jan. 29th at St. Scholastica Church, 7800 Janes Ave., […]

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Sharon J. Hoekendorf

Sharon J. Hoekendorf, 71, of Downers Grove.  Cherished daughter of the late Leonard and Marian Hoekendorf.   Survived by her brother Kenneth (Rosann) Hoekendorf.  Devoted aunt of Kristen, Donald, and Rick.  Cousin of Roberta Light, Kimberly Ogle, the late Randall Ogle, and the late Scott Ogle.  Visitation Tuesday, January 26th from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hallowell & James […]

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Loretta A. Beinhoff

Loretta A. Beinhoff, age 84, of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late David Beinhoff and former wife of the late James Hanson. Loving mother of seven children: Thomas Hanson, Phillip (Tami) Hanson, Nicolette (Gregory Klyczek) Hanson, Marie (Ron) Nolte, Michelle (late Timothy) Smith, Elizabeth (Daniel) Lorenty, and the late James Hanson. Devoted grandmother of […]

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Doris J. Weiss

Doris J. Weiss, age 99, of Downers Grove, formerly of Indian Head Park and Countryside.  Beloved wife of the late Edward.  Loving mother of Daniel (Petesy) and the late Margery Senseney.  Devoted grandmother of Russell and Ryan.  Dear sister of the late Alyse Lundvall and cousin of Grace (William) Lawson.  Services and interment will be […]

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Alice T. Nettleton

Alice T. Nettleton (nee Elwart), age 87, of Woodridge, formerly of Berkeley. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Nettleton; loving mother of David W. (Laura) Nettleton, Cathy Nettleton and Nancy (late Charles) Luczak; devoted dog Daisy; dear daughter of the late John and the late Helen Elwart, nee Kruk; fond daughter-in-law of the late […]

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Arthur E. Davis

Arthur E. Davis, age 83, of Woodridge.  US Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Norlene.  Loving father of Arthur (Roberta), Gregg, Michael, Phillip and Jeffrey (Andrea).  Devoted grandfather of Jessica (Eric) Eaton, Nikki and Sean Davis.  Proud great-grandfather of Wayden Steel Eaton.  Dear brother of Allen (Charlene) Davis.  Visitation 3-9 p.m. Wednesday January 6th […]

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Vito Anthony Palella

Vito Anthony Palella, celebrated his 87th birthday before embracing eternal rest on Dec 26th, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife Rose and Brother Gaetano and sister-in-law Maria. He is survived by Daughter Donna Falco (Anthony), and Laura Giannini. Devoted grandfather of Grace, Rosanna, Maria Falco and Arianna and Alexa Giannini. He was raised in […]

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Shirley Anne Gurney

Shirley Anne Gurney, age 78, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of Donald for 53 years.  Loving mother of John (Jena), Joseph (Jody), Christine (Kurt) Hsiung and Daniel.  Devoted grandmother of Haley, Emily, Abbigail, Sarah, Colin, Nathan, Frank and Rose.  Proud great-grandmother of Mitchel.  Dear sister of the late Joyce (late Joseph) Klesken.  Due to the […]

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Miriana Roncevich

Miriana Roncevich, 85, of Willowbrook.       After her parents were killed during World War II, Miriana lived with the Rossi family.  The family immigrated from Turin, Italy to the United States.  She became a naturalized citizen and worked as a Sears Associate, retiring from the Sears Roebuck Company.      Miriana resided in Chicago until February […]

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Barbara Wzorek

Barbara Wzorek, age 95, passed away at the home of her son Andrew & wife Sharon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 in Mazon, IL. She was born in Ostrow, Poland to Michal and Franciszka (Wawrzyniak) Musiala. During WWII, she endured forced labor in Germany. She met and married Stanley in the relocation camp known as […]

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