Category: Downers Grove

Obituaries for Downers Grove location.

Ljiljana Lazich

Ljiljana Lazich, 68, of Downers Grove, formerly of Lyons. Beloved wife of the late Milorad Lazich. Loving mother of Dragan (Ornella) Lazich and Zoran (Rachel) Lazich. Devoted grandmother of Alex, Luka, Nikolas and Oliver Lazich. Cherished sister of Kosana (Milorad) Topalovic and Vladimir (Dragica) Petrovic. Dear sister-in-law of Radoslav (Stojanka) Lazic and Matije (Draga) Lazic. […]

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Greg Gauthier

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Greg Gauthier (54). He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. Greg is survived by his wife Nicole, daughter Amber (Brent Groubert), dog Maisey, mother Beverly Kison, and brother Brant. Loving uncle, brother in-law, cousin, and nephew to countless family, friends, and loved […]

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Richard Filips

Richard “Rick” Louis Filips, 44, of Plainfield.  Beloved husband of Katie.  Loving father of Camille, Keaton, Cohen and Rickee Rae.  Loving brother of Tim, Jr. (Annette), Tony and Nick Filips.  Devoted son of Louise and the late Tim Filips, Sr.  Dear uncle of many. Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel […]

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Leonard Anton Minkalis

Leonard Anton Minkalis, 68, of Westmont. Beloved son of the late Leonard and Lillian Minkalis. Loving brother of Margaret (the late Frank) Markosek and Anton (Karen) Minkalis. Dear uncle of Frank and Anton Markosek, Anton Minkalis, Jr. (Jacqueline) and Laura (Jim) Perrault. Services and interment private.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Downers […]

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Dorothy D. Russell

Dorothy D. Russell, nee Parniewicz, age 86, of Downers Grove, passed away on January 9, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Dennis P. Russell, Jr.  Loving mother of Theresa Russell, Paul Russell, Stanley Russell, Dennis A. Russell and Bernadette (Jonathan) Pankhurst.  Proud grandmother of Paul Jr., Christopher, Daniel (Stephanie, nee Olszewski) and Thomas Russell, and […]

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Shirley A. Anderson

Shirley A. Williams (Dodd) Anderson, 78, of Woodridge, IL and for the past seven years, Lombard, IL was born on October 22, 1946.  Shirley suffered with Parkinson’s disease for the past 12 years.  She passed away in the early morning of January 6, 2025 at her residence at Beacon Hill Lifespace Community in Lombard, IL. […]

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Amanda M. Baratka

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amanda M. Baratka, age 38, on December 23rd 2024. Amanda is survived by her son Caelob and daughter Taetym; her father, John C. Baratka; her mother, Pamela A. Baratka; her sister, Sarah Ann (Austin) Harris; her brother, Jack (Tricia) Baratka; and her nieces, Amiya, […]

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Wayne Simoncelli

Wayne Robert Simoncelli, 82, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia.  Loving father of Charesse (Jack) Manganiello, Wayne Simoncelli, Shannon (Tim) Schloneger, Dino Simoncelli, Nicole (Marty) Turek, Claudine (Efrain, Jr.) David, Dominic Simoncelli and Angela (Chris) Dunda.  Devoted grandfather of Nick, Anthony, Joey, Wayne, Anthony, Calista, Paulie, Francesca, Christian, Jacob, Claire, Isabella, Everini, […]

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Peggy Ann Schaffer

Peggy Ann Schaffer, age 60, of Woodridge.  Cherished daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Schaffer. Loving sister of Craig (Karen), Lynn (Ken) McCann, Bruce (Patty), Judy and Drew (Erin). Devoted aunt of Stephanie, Jim (Kate), Kristy (Steve), Michelle (Derek), Mathew (Jessika), Kimberly (Jim), Bobby, Katie (Eric), the late Tim (Shantelle), Adam and Sebastian.  Great […]

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Josephine Wesol

Josephine Wesol, age 86, of Downers Grove, was born February 20, 1938 and passed away December 9, 2024.  Loving mother of Jennifer (Joseph) Orsolini.  Devoted grandmother of Steven and Matthew Orsolini.  Services and interment at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home 630-964-6500

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