Author: DownersGrove

Vincent Paul Streff

Vincent Paul Streff, 89, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 in Naperville, IL.  He was a long-time resident of Woodridge, IL and recently living at Harbor Chase of Naperville.  He was born September 23, 1931, in Evanston, IL to the late Vincent M. and Anita (Kuebel) Streff.  He is survived by his beloved wife Dolores […]

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Leontine “Loni” Schlumpf

Leontine “Loni” Schlumpf, 90, of Lemont, died peacefully on Sunday, June 6th, after enduring declining health during the past year. Loni was born May 13,1931 in Piatra Neamt, Romania of German parents.  As WWll broke out, the family moved back to Heidelberg, Germany.  She lost her father at age 5, and her older brother and […]

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Rettie Virginia Farrell

Rettie Virginia Farrell April 27, 1928-June 1, 2021   Rettie Virginia Farrell (nee Huffmaster), age 93, late of Kenosha, WI, and formerly of Willow Springs, passed away June 1, 2021.  She was married to Thomas G. Farrell from 1955 until his passing in 1980.  She was the mother of five—Barbara Truby (John), Virginia Louise Farrell, […]

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Beverly A. Burnett

Beverly A. Burnett, age 78, of Downers Grove.  Preceded in death by parents Roger and Annie Clark.  Beloved Wife of John for 56 years.  Loving Mother of Kelly Burnett, Kimberly Burnett, Katrina Burnett, Kandy (Jerry) Taccki and Kolleen (John) Barnhardt.  Devoted Grandmother of Jessica and Tallin Panek, Madison, Emily, Shane and Chad Barnhardt.  Step-Grandmother of […]

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Michael P. Callahan

Michael P. Callahan, age 73, of Chicago.  Served in US Marine Corps Reserves. Beloved husband of Linda for 50 years.  Loving father of Maurine (Brian) Smith, Jack (Amy) Callahan and Jane (Norman) Milsap.  Devoted grandfather of Margaret, Charlie, Jamie, Mikey, Danny and Colin.  Dear brother of James Callahan, John (Kelly) Callahan and Bridget (Bo) Stalvey.  […]

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William Julius Kato, Jr.

William Julius Kato, Jr., 64, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Donna.  Loving father of Lauren (Chris) Heinz, Michael and Bryan Kato.  Devoted grandfather of Emma and Samantha Heinz.  Cherished brother of the late Eric Kato, the late Victor (Irene) Kato, Janine (Greg) Amoroso and Stephen (Colleen) Kato.  Dear son of Janet and the late […]

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Versie Hensley

Versie Hensley, age 97, of Darien.  Beloved wife of the late Harry.  Loving mother the late Larry (Diane), the late Lonnie (Pat), Marilyn (late Homer) Cokenower and Vashti (Michael) DeLaRosa.  Devoted grandmother of Mark, Melody, Lonnie (Fay), Harry (Melissa), Desiree (Mike), Lisa (Mike), Vanessa (Jason), Mike (Shannon) and Carmen (Mitch).  Great-grandmother of Jayde, Jordyn, Cayley, […]

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Christopher J. Vari

Christopher J. Vari, age 88, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of the late Carmel, nee Spagnola.  Loving father of Debie Childers and Thomas (Margaret) Vari.  Devoted grandfather of Tammy (Tony) Perna and Christopher (Dana) Vari.  Adoring great-grandfather of Anthony, Gianna, Francesca, Stella, Claire and Evelyn.  Dear uncle to many.  Preceded in death by his siblings […]

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Melissa Rose Bily

Melissa Rose Bily (Domeracki), age 43, born in Chicago, IL, and a long-time Lisle-Woodridge area resident, passed away peacefully in Raleigh, NC on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of Lawrence and Dorie Domeracki; loving sister to Tracy Domeracki; and dear niece of Linda Patchik (Domeracki) and Gwendolyn Wagasky (Nelson).   She […]

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Warren Randolph Schmakel

Warren Randolph Schmakel, 66, passed away peacefully in Downers Grove, IL in the home that he built on April 20, 2021.   Warren Schmakel was born May 01, 1954 in Chicago, IL to his father Wilburt Schmakel and mother Norma (Siegfried) Priesmeyer, and was raised by his mother and loving step father Chris Priesmeyer.   […]

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