Author: DownersGrove

Jeffrey A. Paulson

Jeffrey A. Paulson, age 67, of Naperville, fought hard for 13 months before he passed from cancer on May 3, 2025. Loving son of the late Herbert and Jean Paulson. Dear brother of Kurt (Lynette) Paulson, Dale (Rebecca) Paulson, and Laura (Robert) Tazelaar. Beloved uncle of Adam, Nicholas (Brooke), the late Lindsay, Katherine, Ethan (Kristine), […]

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Maryann Gogola

Maryann Catherine Gogola, 79, of Downers Grove since 1972.  Beloved wife of George for 54 years.  Loving mother of Christopher (Wendy) and Jonathan Gogola.  Devoted sister of John (Linda) Gettemans.  Dear aunt of many.  Also survived by many cousins and long-time friends.  Maryann enjoyed travel and she loved her kids.  Visitation 1:30pm followed by Funeral […]

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Josephine M. Naleway

Josephine M. Naleway, age 86, of Bolingbrook, IL, passed away April 27, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew.  Loving mother of Debbie Zak, Andrea (Mark) Hilts and Laura (Alan) Howkins.  Devoted grandmother of Joseph (Grace) Zak, Ashley Dawkins, Andrew (fiancée Christian) Jacobson, Sarah (Alex Floeckher) Jacobson, Samuel Jacobson and Matthew Jacobson.  Adoring great-grandmother of […]

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Valerie “Jill” Malich

Valerie J. “Jill” Malich, nee Barnacle, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Devoted wife of Dennis Malich.  They married on May 2, 1970.  Proud mother of Matthew (Kimberly) and Nicholas Malich.  Cherished sister of John (Tina), Donald (Karen) Barnacle, Jenine Zaleski, Jim (Gail) and Ronald (Gene) Barnacle.  Dear […]

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Robert Mitchell Ciszewski

Bob Ciszewski, of La Grange, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family after a long-fought battle with cancer. Bob was a loving husband to Patricia Ciszewski (née Moore) for a wonderful 30 years, a beloved father to Mitchell (Alison) Ciszewski, and an adoring grandpa to Eleanora. […]

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Alice R. Rice

Alice R. Rice, nee Opulskas, age 90, of Crown Point, IN.   Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Cherished sister of Irene.  Devoted aunt of Cheryl, Linda, Diane, Bobby, Kenny, Gayle, Arlene, Ann, Michael, John, Jim, Steven, Dorothy, Chris, John and Tracey.  Dear great-aunt to many.  Alice was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and […]

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Arthur Hartwig

Arthur Elmer Hartwig, 97, of Palos Park, World War II Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Esther.  Loving father of Thomas (Maryann) Hartwig, Judith Hartwig, James (Kristene) Hiepler-Hartwig, David (Minerva) Hartwig and Sandra (the late Stephen) Voss.  Devoted grandfather of 14.  Dear great-grandfather of 17.  Fond brother of the late Edward (the late Dorothy) […]

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Craig Alan Benes

In loving memory of Craig Alan Benes. Beloved husband of Lisa Benes and cherished father of Margaret Benes and Brett Benes. Loving son of Carol and the late James Benes. Fun-loving brother of Cynthia (Douglas) Marks, James (Elizabeth) Benes, Kimberly (David) Cryer and Cristian (Martha) Benes.  Craig was a dear uncle to 17 nieces and […]

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Robert L. Brusak

Robert L. Brusak, age 78, of Stickney.  Beloved husband of Christine for 53 years.  Loving father of Brian and father-in-law of Kimberly.  Devoted grandfather of Robert.  Dear brother of Loretta (late Ray) Aristuk and the late Chuck (Elaine) Brusak.  Fond uncle to many.  Bob enjoyed motorcycles and cars and was a music lover who enjoyed […]

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Steven Mark Spencer

Steven Mark Spencer, age 70, of LaGrange, IL, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025. Loving life partner of William Pearce for 36 years. Survived by his siblings Michael (Lynn) Spencer, John (Antonia) Spencer, and Charles Spencer and many loved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret Spencer, as well as Charles’ […]

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