Author: DownersGrove

Judith Ann Pokrant

Judith Ann Pokrant, nee Murray, 69, of Aurora. Loving mother of Matthew (Agneta), Amanda (Brandon) Kvapil and Kim (Brad) Martini. Grandmother of Alex, Emily, Tyler and Jared. Sister of the late Patricia (Hank) Grossman. Aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of many. She was a strong, funny, loving and caring friend to many. Memorial services […]

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Allan L. Koprek

Allan L. Koprek, 67, of Woodridge. Loving father of Jennifer Diaz and Rachel (Lee) Wheatley. Grandfather of Max, Makayla, Maggie, Ariana, Carissa and Molly. Brother of Karen (Del) Raupp and Rick (Nancy) Koprek. Memorial visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday June 22nd at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove, where memorial services will be […]

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Iris Rose Auer

Iris Rose Auer (nee Powell) age 92, of Ocala, FL formerly of Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Fred; loving aunt of James (Holly) Fiala, Ken (Diane) Powell, Karen (Robert) Civinelli, Kim Gibas including many loved great nieces and nephews. Interment Private. Memorial Mass Saturday, June 14, 3:00 pm at St. Helena’s Episcopal Church, 7600 So. Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527. In lieu […]

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Thomas A. Romano

Thomas A. Romano, 84, of Plainfield. Beloved husband of Marianne, nee Benestanti. Loving father of Patricia (Enrico) Fini and Jim (Lisa). Papa of Roy. Brother of Rosemary (late Frank) Verri. Visitation 3 to 8pm Saturday June 14th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Nothing on Sunday. Prayers 9:15am Monday June 16th from funeral home […]

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Olga Sobotka

Olga Sobotka, nee Kwasek, age 88, of Darien, IL.  Beloved wife of Erwin.  Loving mother of Diane (William) Smrz.  Dear sister of the late Mary and the late Virginia.  Fond aunt of Drew (Janet) Kalcsics and the late Paul (Cathy) Kalcsics.  Visitation 9am Friday June 6th until time of funeral service, 11am at Hallowell & […]

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Wanda Hoffman

Wanda Hoffman (nee Kon) age 92, of Chicago.  Beloved wife of the late Tony; devoted mother of Gail (Byron) Stanger and Marilyn Hoffman; loving grandmother of Bryanna (Eric) Ponx, and Justin and Brandon (Leah) Stanger; cherished great-grandmother of Kyler, Madison, Austin, Corey, Brooklyn and Nicole; dear sister of Myra (the late Anthony) Amato; aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday from 5 to […]

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Ferdinand C. Susi, Jr.

Ferdinand “Fred” C. Susi, Jr., 81, of Darien passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.  Mr. Susi was born in Philadelphia, PA to parents Ferdinand and Aida Susi.  He received a BS degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration from Temple University.  He worked for the National Can Corporation from 1964 until […]

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Martha Ann Hertelendi

Martha Ann Hertelendi, 67, of Downers Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014. Martha was born on Nov. 17, 1946 in Streator, IL. She was the daughter of the late Chester A. Long and Romaine C. Long, nee Tyrrell.  Martha was the loving mother of Jennifer and Heather (fiancee John Penczak) and cherished grandmother of Allie […]

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Jacob J. Kowalik

Jacob Joseph Kowalik, 10, of Downers Grove. Beloved son of Jennifer and Michael. Brother of Zachary and Isabella.  Grandson of Kathy (late Kim) Wold and Roberta (Alan) Kowalik. Great-grandson of James Ove and Lorraine Pietrus and superhero to his many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.  Visitation 12 noon to 9pm Monday April 21 at Hallowell & James Funeral […]

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Daniel W. Mason

Daniel W. Mason, 81, of Woodridge, Korean War Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Jean, nee Desrosiers. Loving father of Jean Mason, Patricia Mason, Della (Steve) Griffin, Laura Mason-Johnson, and Donald Mason. Grandfather of 3 and great-grandfather of 5.  Brother of Clendon “Dick” (Thelma) Mason and Barbara (James) Moran. Memorial visitation Thursday from 1pm until time of service, 3pm, at […]

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