Author: DownersGrove

Victoria G. Krzemienski

Victoria G. Krzemienski, 88, of the Chicagoland area.  Beloved wife of the late Chester.  Loving mother of Elizabeth (Leonard) Starzec, Robert (Linda) and William (Jean) Krzemienski.  Devoted grandmother of 6.  Cherished great-grandmother of 14.  Fond sister of Geraldine (late Raymond) Drogos, the late Barbara (late Angelo) Boffa and the late Pauline Bobak.  Dear aunt of […]

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Leonard J. Vitalo

Leonard J. Vitalo, age 75, of Darien.  Beloved husband of Julie for 30 years.  Loving father of Tracy (Vee) Harwell, Dino (Rose) Vitalo and Kelly Vitalo.  Devoted grandfather of Maria, Brianna, Samantha and Joey.  Great-grandfather of Ella.  Dear brother of the late Robert Vitalo.  Fond uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend to many.  Visitation 3-9 p.m. […]

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Frances V. Furio

Frances V. Furio, nee Campanile, 94, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband Paul D. Furio, son Carmine, parents Laura and Sante Campanile, sisters Angela (Leena), Rose, Mary (Dolly), brothers Frank and Rocco. She is survived by sons Paul (Susan) Furio and Sante (Cay Clark) Furio, daughter Laura (Ken) […]

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R. Thomas Kindred

Thomas Kindred, age 84, of Lemont, passed away May 20, 2019 in Burr Ridge.  Tom was born December 2, 1934 in Taylorville, IL and graduated from Taylorville High School in 1953.  He proudly served in the US Army Airborne and began working for Ace Hardware in 1957.  Tom married Sharon E. Koller in 1962 and […]

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James Patrick Dowling

James Patrick Dowling, age 64, of Winfield, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Beverly M. Dowling (nee Workman) for a wonderful 42 years. Loving father of James Jr. (Kristina) and Robyn Dowling. Dear brother of Bridgette, Thomas, and the late Patrick (Eileen) Dowling. Fond uncle and friend of many. James was preceded in death […]

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Catherine Elizabeth Cook

Catherine Elizabeth Cook of Downers Grove, formerly of Berwyn, IL passed away May 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren, of 55 years and her parents, William and Despina Magevas.  Katy, as she was known, passed away in the comfort of her home of the past 25 years at Oak […]

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Betty Jane De Freece

Betty Jane De Freece, age 85, a resident of Phelps, WI, passed away on Friday May 3, 2019 at Eagle River Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1933 to her parents Gilbert and Leona Beranek. Betty is formerly of Oakbrook Terrace, IL where she worked for Sears for 12 years. She has lived […]

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Joseph P. Dunne

Joseph P. Dunne, age 51, of Naperville.  Beloved husband of Kim for 24 years.  Loving father of Brendan.  Cherished son of Mary Lazowski and the late Gerald Dunne.  Devoted brother of Tom (Joan), Mary, Cathy (Dave) Shoopman and Cecilia (Pat) Carlson.  Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation 9 a.m. Friday May 3rd until […]

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Jack Vukov

Jack Vukov, US Marine Verteran, of Woodridge. Beloved husband of the late LaVergne Vukov (nee Doleska); loving father of Dr. Jack (Tanya), Dr. Larry (Gail), Dr. Penny (Dr. Merrell) Reiss and Dr. Allen (Carol); devoted grandfather of Joseph (Kelsey), Samuel, Rachel, Ryan, Taylor and Leigh; dear great-grandfather of Isaac and Esther; and cherished brother-in-law of […]

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Ronald J. “Ron” Bender

Ronald J. “Ron” Bender, age 80, US Marine Veteran from 1957-1960, of Woodridge. Beloved husband of Mary Anne Bender (nee Vivacqua) for a wonderful 56 years. Loving father of Marie (Bill) Toebes, the late Ronald “Buddy” Bender, and Carrie (Mark) Judd. Devoted grandfather of Bobby, Michael (Sydney), Ronnie, Tim, Kelli, and Kevin. Dear great-grandfather of […]

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