Author: DownersGrove

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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