Author: DownersGrove

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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Jesus Figueroa Matos

Jesus Figueroa Matos, age 85, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Eulalia for 65 years.  Loving father of Jesse (Elena) Figueroa, Jerry (Susie) Ayala, Hector (Cecilia) Figueroa, Louis (Carlos) Figueroa, Carmen (Edward) Mucha, Mary (Eugenio) Martinez and Carlos Figueroa.  Devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 12.  Dear brother of Felix and Simon.  Fond uncle […]

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Marilyn Zimmerman

Marilyn Zimmerman, 89, of Willowbrook.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Loving mother of Stuart (Ann Lloyd), Gail Botthof and Roger (Mina).  Devoted grandmother of Andrew, Matt Zimmerman, Sarah (Josh) Green, Farina (Matt) Roe.  Dear great-grandmother of Bella Zimmerman, Mackenzie and Henry Green, Halle and Kellan Roe.  Dear sister of Laverna (late Howard) Stapleton.  Fond […]

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Andrew Anthony Plonka, Jr.

Andrew Anthony Plonka, Jr., 77, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Ann.  Loving father of Ronald (Lia) Plonka and Cheryl (Brian) Varys.  Devoted grandfather of Mitchell and Jacob Plonka, Alison, Drew and Stephanie Varys.  Dear uncle of Jeff, Judy and John.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, […]

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