Author: DownersGrove

Susan A. Duffy

Susan A. Duffy, nee Grubba, was born in Chicago, Illinois to Constance, nee Skweres, and Arthur P. Grubba.  Loving sister of Cynthia Grubba, Arthur Grubba, Patti McGrew and the late Connie Grubba.  She died on July 29.  She was an active member of the Catholic Church her whole life.  Susan was involved in the Columbia […]

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Genevieve M. Franz

Genevieve M. Franz, age 81, of Downers Grove, passed away July 26, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Franz. Loving mother of Yvonne (Bruce) Cubberley.  Devoted grandmother of Phillip, Joshua and Timothy Cubberley. Dear stepmother of Richard (Laurie) Franz, Jr. Grandmother of Natalie, Stephanie, and Emily Franz. Cherished cousin of Sherry Oldfield Leo, Terry […]

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Lisa Louise Benes

In loving memory of Lisa Louise Benes. Beloved wife of the late Craig Benes. Devoted mother of Margaret and Brett Benes. Loving daughter of the late Gerald and Louise Payne. Fond daughter-in-law of Carol Benes and the late James Benes. Cherished sister of Linda (James) Sheldon and Ellen (Walter) Fuller. Fond sister-in-law of James (Elizabeth) […]

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K. Eileen Leslie

Kathryn Eileen Leslie, 83, of Woodridge, IL, died on July 25, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer. Eileen was born in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1942, to George and Kathryn (nee Moriarty) Gatins. The family traveled with their father, an FBI agent, to New York and Florida. Eileen graduated from Fort Myers High […]

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Gary Edward Cozzolino

Gary Edward Cozzolino, 65 of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of the late Therese nee Atkins.  Loving father of Daniel Cozzolino, Ashley (Michael) Loy and Christopher Cozzolino.  Devoted grandfather of Madison, Olivia, and Ava Grace Loy. Loved son of the late Florence (nee Bednarczyk) and late Stephen Cozzolino. Cherished brother of Steven (Mary) Cozzolino, Wayne Cozzolino, […]

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Joseph Michael Bechina

Joseph Michael Bechina passed away July 4, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born September 7, 1937 to the union of Joseph and Catherine (O’Brien) Bechina in Chicago, Illinois. Joe was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Margaret (nee Sims) Bechina as well as his parents, brother Jack (Noreen) Bechina and nephew Steve […]

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John Norbut

John G. Norbut, 78, of Darien.  Beloved husband of Carol.  Loving father of Suzanne Norbut and Johnna (Brian) Rediehs.  Cherished grandfather of Audrey and Evan Rediehs. Dear brother of Mary Ann (the late Ronald) Johnson.  Fond uncle of many.  Devoted son of the late John Norbut and the late Sally Norbut Anjoski.  Fond stepson of […]

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Mary Anne Blair

Mary Anne Blair (nee Raymond), cherished wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 10, 2025, at the age of 72.  Born on February 1, 1953, to Charlie and Ann (nee Porto) Raymond, Mary Anne’s life was marked by a level of love for her family that […]

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Ida Mae Hubbard

Ida Mae Hubbard, age 81, of Downers Grove, passed away July 9, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Hubbard, Jr. for a wonderful 35 years. Loving mother of Derrick Hubbard and Dr. Dia (Lamar) Pfleger. Devoted grandmother of Samara, Lamar Jr., Mykael, Landen and Kingston. Dear niece of Bertha Biddles Price of Detroit, […]

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Lane Blondell

Lane Blondell, age 68, of Woodridge, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side and the unwavering support of many in the days leading up to his passing. Beloved husband of Joanne for 45 years. Loving father of Matthew (Lauren) Blondell, Jillian (Ryan) Russell, Jessica (Jensen) Schambach, and Joshua (Molly Maletich) Blondell. Proud and […]

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