Author: DownersGrove

Josef F. Prokop

Josef F. Prokop, 90, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Julia Montelione, Brian Prokop, Mary Prokop, Claire (Marty) Sweeten and Sharon (Walter) Goodzey. Grandfather of Valerie (Jon) Sensinger, Neal Prokop, Rachael Sweeten, Walter and Joseph Goodzey and Michael Montano. Great-grandfather of Adelaide, Charlotte and Lucia. Brother of Otto Prokop. […]

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Estelle Mieszcak

Estelle Mieszcak, 95, formerly of Indian Head Park. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of Carol (late Robert) Ostrowski and Robert (Pamela) Mizek. Grandmother of Steven, Jeffrey, Rob, Kerrie and Christie. Great-grandmother of 10. Visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday September 20th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75 th Street, Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15am […]

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Anne Marie Springer

Anne Marie Springer, nee Serson, age 98, of Downers Grove, died July 22, 2015.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph Springer for 56 years.  Loving mother of Mary Ann (Scott) Hillstrom and Cathy (Richard) Springer Brown.  Devoted grandmother of Laura, Peter and the late Thomas Hillstrom.  Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Anne was […]

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Georgeanne Kenlay

Georgeanne Kenlay, age 72, of Woodridge.  Beloved wife of the late Bruce.  Loving mother of Bruce Jr. and David (Kyle).  Devoted grandmother of Chaz, Ross, Jared and Tyler.  Cherished sister of Darlene (Allyn) Briggs and dear aunt of Preston, Angela and Tanya.  No visitation.  A funeral service will be held 10am Saturday July 25th at […]

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James E. Mershimer

James E. Mershimer, age 88, of Carol Stream, formerly Woodridge, passed away June 20, 2015.  US Army Veteran, WWII.  Beloved husband of the late Mildred.  Loving father of Pamela (the late David) Zasadny and Susan (Michael) Zelt.  Devoted grandfather of Andrew, Sharon, Bethany, Rachel, Peter, Michael II and Ryan.  Dear great-grandfather of Tyler, Kyle, the […]

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Lloyd Szkwarko

Lloyd Szkwarko, age 66, of Darien, was born on December 20, 1948 in Chicago.  He was retired from ABN AMRO/LaSalle Bank after 41 years of service.  Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Bernice Szkwarko.  He is survived by his loving wife Patricia (nee O’Connor) and most loving daughter Andrea (late Rhett […]

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Deborah A. Ramirez

Deborah A. Ramirez, age 63, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of Richard.  Loving mother of Valerie and Kimberly.  Dear sister of April Gray and Bruce Jaworski.  Cherished aunt of 6 nieces and nephews.  Visitation 2-9pm Tuesday May 26th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.  Family and friends will gather 9:30am […]

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Arlene Richert

Arlene Richert, age 74, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Loving mother of Joseph, William (Cindy), David (Kristen), Robert (Amanda) and John.  Adoring grandmother of William, Brett, Jason, Sophie, Johnathon, Abby, Victoria, Isabella and Adeline.  Devoted sister of the late Edward Daniel and sister-in-law of Barbara Daniel.  Dear aunt of many.  Visitation […]

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Frank P. Kruppe, Jr.

Frank P. Kruppe, Jr., age 92, of Downers Grove.  US Army Purple Heart and Bronze Star Veteran, WWII.  Beloved husband of the late Maryan.  Loving father of Mary Louise (John) Blaney, Diane (Ralph) Sutherland, Frank, III (Amy), Michael (Jeanne) and Jacqueline (Randy) Smith.  Devoted grandfather of 13.  Dear brother of the late Robert.  Frank served […]

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Karen Ann Bettinardi

Karen Ann Bettinardi, nee Mrozek, age 62, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late David.  Loving mother of Andrea, Nicole (Alex) Bettinardi, Cheryl and David.  Devoted grandmother of Ethan, Calvin, Derek, Makaio, Nina and Aquinas.  Cherished daughter the late Edward and the late Stella Mrozek and sister of Kenneth (late Patricia) Mrozek and Janice […]

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