Author: DownersGrove

Charles H. Kurtz

Charles H. Kurtz, born May 2, 1938 and passed away December 12, 2020. Chuck served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his service he worked for Standard Oil in Chicago for many years.  As a young man he enjoyed playing golf, bowling and traveling. Chuck enjoyed several hobbies and had a passion […]

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Rose Marie Skisak

Rose Marie Skisak, age 91, of Aurora.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Loving mother of Larry (Linda), Chris, Ken and Barbara (Gary) Jacklin.  Devoted grandmother of Elizabeth, Maura, Ellen Ann (Byron) Saunders, Evan, Troy, Lindsay (Justin Pezen), Haley, Dan, Crystal (Steve) Steinbach and Courtney (Alex) Alavi.  Great-grandmother of Ryann, Danny, Chase, Jaxon, Kaya and […]

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Dorothy Kaufman

Dorothy Kaufman of Woodridge, born in 1932 and passed away December 12, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Richard.  Loving mother of Christine and Janet.  Devoted grandmother of Richard.  Services and interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home 630-964-6500

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George A. Holland

George A. Holland of Willowbrook, born December 9, 1954 and passed away December 9, 2020.  Beloved husband of Dawn.  Cherished son of Dorothy and the late George Holland.  Dear brother of Charlotte Holland.   Services and interment will be private.  Memorials in George’s memory may be made to St. Thomas Hospice.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & […]

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John “Jack” Mueller

John “Jack” Mueller, age 95, of Woodridge.  US Navy Veteran, WWII, Pacific Theater.  Beloved husband of the late Helene.  Loving father of Cathy (Eric) Fladeland.  Devoted grandfather of Emma Fladeland.  Cherished brother of the late Theresa (late Eugene) Panjan and uncle to many.  Dear brother-in-law of Rich (Sam) Bensen, the late Pete (late Arlene) Bensen […]

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Phyllis Przybyla

Phyllis Przybyla, 90, of Downers Grove, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Edward and Barbara Przybyla-Garza (Antonio Garza). Devoted grandmother of Angelica, Vincent, Patrina, Salvador Garza (William Swenson), Joseph and Robert (Jen) Przybyla. Dear great-grandmother of 5 and great-great grandmother of 3. Service and interment private. In lieu of […]

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Carol Grace Adams

Carole Grace Adams, nee Weiss, age 93, a Western Springs resident for 44 years, formerly of Berwyn, passed away peacefully at her home November 27, 2020. Carole is preceded in death by her husband James D. Adams (2002) and her son James D. Adams Jr (2020). Survived by her loving children, Thomas (Linda), Rodney (Wendy), […]

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Ivar Nelson

Ivar Nelson, age 91, of Naperville.  US Army Veteran.  Loving father of Scott, Jeff (Hui-Ya) and Stephanie.  Devoted grandfather of Ross, Shea, Bailey and Brady.  Dear friend and companion of Martha Woodbury.  Ivar was preceded in death by his siblings Malcolm, Evelyn, Aina and Elsie.  Services and interment will be private.  Memorials in Ivar’s memory […]

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Russell S. Hancock

Russell S. Hancock, age 90, of Darien.  Beloved husband of Pauline, nee Stefan for 65 years.  Loving father of Russell Hancock Jr., Sharon Hancock and Michael (Amy) Hancock.  Devoted grandfather of Sara, Ryan and Andrew Hancock.  Endeared brother-in-law to the late Donald Kasten, Irene Kasten, Jack Stefan, and Jeannette Stefan. Loving uncle to many nephews […]

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Barbara Jane Dragovich

Barbara Jane Dragovich, 84, of Downers Grove, passed away .  Beloved wife of the late Steve.  Loving mother of Steve and Phil.  Devoted grandmother of Sandra, Jessica and Michael.  Dear sister of Marian (Francis) Drake, Beverly (late Richard) Bergendahl, the late William (late Betty) Hansen and the late Richard (Fran) Juker.  Fond aunt and friend […]

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