Author: DownersGrove

Ronald D. Werkmeister

Ronald D. Werkmeister, age 50, of Woodridge.  Loving father of Brittany.  Cherished son of Nancy and the late Ralph Werkmeister.  Devoted brother of Jill (Gary) Albrecht and David Werkmeister.  Dear uncle of Cassandra, Sydney and Spencer Albrecht.  Best friend of Michelle and John Kazminski and their children Ryan and Ashley.  Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday Oct. […]

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John S. Novak, Jr.

John S. Novak, Jr., 82, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Joan for 50 years.  Loving father of John S. Novak, III.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St. (at Fairview Ave.), Downers Grove.  Prayers 9:30am Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at the funeral home to Divine […]

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Robert George Driscoll

Robert George Driscoll, 77, of Countryside.  Beloved husband of Carol for 53 years.  Loving father of Robert Eric Driscoll and Kathleen Ann (Steve) Strnic.  Devoted grandfather of Izzy and Cal Strnic.  Dear brother of Roselyn (Stanley) Blum and the late Patricia Wright.  Fond uncle of Meg Sacks, Kate Blumberg, David (Annie) Benz, Christina Benz, Michael […]

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Stephen Paul Radasevich

Stephen Paul Radasevich, 94, long-time resident of Woodridge; beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving father of the late Ray (the late Mindy), Robert “Rudy” (Eileen) and Maryan “Pie” (Richard) Veverka; and adoring Papa/Popo of Jimmy (Rockie) Veverka, Katie (Chris) Farnsworth, Julie Radasevich and Abby Radasevich.  After 7 years in service of our Country in […]

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Michael T. Votava

Michael T.  Votava, 65, of Downers Grove.  Longtime companion of Cheryl Gilio.  Loving brother of Charles (Sharon), Frank (Debra), John, Jim (Darlene Bartel), Christine (Michael) DiGiovanni, Candace (Bob) Schroeder, and Dennis (Nancy).  Survived by Cheryl’s children: Cristen Carter (fiancé Dennis Stapleton), Michelle Gilio, Andrea (Ian) McClure, and grandchildren Nick, Daniela, Franki, Madelyn, Gia, and Jackson.  […]

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Ella E. Pergl

Ella E. Pergl, 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Oates and the late David P. Pergl. Loving mother of Terry L. (Judi) Pergl of Winnegabo, IL, Cynthia E. (David) Pennington of Indian Trail, NC, the late Robert R. (late Ellen) Oates, Sr. of Chattanooga, TN, […]

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Sharon Elaine Kindred

Sharon Elaine Kindred, nee Koller, age 78, of Lemont, passed away September 12, 2018 in Downers Grove.  Sharon was born in Milwaukee, WI to Rudy Koller and Loretta Charles on November 26, 1939.  At the age of 5, following the passing of her mother, Sharon’s family moved to the Chicago area and her father remarried.  […]

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David Toscano

David Toscano, age 65, of Downers Grove.  Loving father of Dana (Matthew) Toscano Harder, David Toscano and Philip (Maddie) Toscano.  Devoted grandfather of Henry Harder.  Cherished son of Carmen and the late David Toscano and brother of Carmen (late Alfred) Lowry and the late Gerald Toscano.  Dear uncle of Francis Patrick (Jennifer) Erklin, III and […]

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Lillian M. Ihnchak

Lillian M. Ihnchak, age 94, formerly of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Dr. Michael Ihnchak.  Loving mother of Karen (James) Moore, Cynthia (William) Quirk and the late Michael (Elayne) Ihnchak.  Devoted grandmother of Elizabeth (Peter) Goff, Benjamin (Kristin) Ihnchak, Kevin (Rebecca) Quirk, Brian (Stephanie) Quirk and Adam Quirk.  Great-grandmother of Micah, Eliana, Nathan, […]

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Janice Collins

Janice Collins (nee Patun); beloved wife of William; loving mother of Denise (Ritchie) Schullo and James (Jillian) Collins; proud grandmother of Jake, Abby, Taylor, & Sofia; loving Tiki to Nicole & Joseph; dear sister of the late Joseph (Nancy) Gentile, late Patrick (Joyce) Gentile, Florence (Melvin) Gregory, & John (Patricia) Patun; best friend & sister-in-law […]

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