Author: DownersGrove

Steven Charles Ramos

Steven Charles Ramos, age 64, of LaGrange Highlands passed away peacefully at home on August 25th surrounded by his wife, kids, and adoring pets. Devoted husband of 16 years to Kimberly Ramos, loving father of Michael (Hallie), Rachel (Jacob) Arlowe, Alexander Meyer, and Nicholas (Kim) Meyer, and cherished son-in-law of Ron Kruczynski Sr. Steve was […]

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Jeanette “Jan” Waleske

Jeanette “Jan” Waleske, age 90, of Willowbrook, passed away August 26, 2025. Loving mother of Kathy (Hal) Meyer, David (Nan) Waleske & Lisa (Dan) Foster. Devoted grandmother of Melissa (Elliott) Ritter, Madeline (Mike Swanson) Meyer & Matt (Krissy) Meyer; Nick Waleske; and Ryan, Andrew & Will Foster. Dear great-grandmother of Calvin & Leo Ritter, Oliver […]

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Andrew Polanin

In Loving Memory of Andrew Polanin Andrew Polanin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle, passed away on August 25th at the age of 73. A man whose heart was always centered on family, Andy lived a full and joyful life surrounded by love, laughter, and adventure. Born in Chicago on June 13, 1952, […]

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Dorothy L. Wilson

Dorothy L. Wilson, age 101, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Peter.  Loving mother of the late Erwin (Michaelette) Wilson, Nancy Gross, Kathy (Jerry) Smith, Diane (Lou) Argus and Danny (Barbara) Wilson.  Devoted grandmother of Tim (Bonnie) Gross, Amy (John) Keehn, Mitchell (Bri) Smith, Ryan (Kaitlin) Smith, Nicole Argus, Peter (Molly) Argus, Dalton […]

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Margaret T. “Peggy” Hass

Margaret T. “Peggy” (née Smith) Hass, age 85, of Westmont. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dear sister of Mary Kathleen (Smith) Condon and the late Joseph F. Smith. Devoted aunt of John, Edward, Thomas and the late Joseph Condon. Peggy received compassionate care and wonderful companionship from many people since returning home on 11/1/22 […]

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Edwin Hart Corlett

Edwin Hart Corlett passed away Wednesday morning, August 20, at the age of 94.  Ted was born on September 28, 1930 in Oak Park, Illinois to Helen and Webster Corlett. He was the youngest of four children (siblings: Dave, Barb and Helen). Ted is survived by his four children, Gail (Art), Ted Jr. (Melissa), Mary […]

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Richard Hay Thorburn, Jr.

Richard “Rick/Ricky” Hay Thorburn, Jr., age 50.  He was born to Richard Hay Thorburn, Sr. and Patricia Lee Thorburn, nee Moritz on August 21, 1974 in LaGrange, Illinois.  Douglas Bonebrake baptized him on December 1, 1974 at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Park, Illinois.  Pastor Eric C. Stumpf confirmed him on March 19, […]

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Susan Elizabeth Janca

Susan Elizabeth Janca April 24, 1956 – August 5, 2025 Susan Janca, a life-long resident of the western suburbs of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, August 5 after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles (in 1975) and Joanna Griffin Janca (in 1997). Susan grew up in Stickney and enjoyed […]

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Robert J. Roe

Robert J. Roe, age 94, of Willowbrook.  Beloved husband of the late Helen.  Loving father of Daniel (Doreen), Mark (Darlene), Kevin  (late Cheryl), Sue, Mike (Colleen), Jack (Kim), the late Robert “Hub” and the late Ronald.  Devoted grandfather of Markie, David, Kristy, Lisa, Shannon, Michael, Angela, Alex, Daniel, Evan, Jack, Brian, Sarah, Brittany, Dee, John, […]

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Teresita “Terry” DuDeVoire

Teresita “Terry” DuDeVoire, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in LaGrange, Illinois after her illness. She was a devoted mother to Bernadette, Jackie, Arthur, Armi, Lizza, Alexis, Diane, Marilyn and David and a loving grandmother to Rachel (Brixton), Fernando, Randi, Giovanni, Taryn, Theresa (Damien, Jude, Balam, Jezebel, Levi), CJ Abrazaldo (Mikayla, […]

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