Category: Downers Grove

Obituaries for Downers Grove location.

Mary Ellen MacDonald Piekarz

Mary Ellen MacDonald Piekarz (née Reedy), age 89, longtime resident of the Chicago area and Wisconsin.  Cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Reedy. Beloved wife of the late Joseph MacDonald and the late Robert Piekarz.  Loving mother of Jackie (Butch) Sternberg, Connie (Donald) Goers, Nellie (Brian) Pearson, Joe MacDonald Piekarz, Ron (Therese Sullivan) […]

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Nancy Ellen Montelbano

Nancy Ellen Montelbano, 84, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed away on October 1, 2025.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1941 to Madeline and George Montelbano.  Nancy embarked on a long and illustrious career in employee benefits and insurance.  She was known for her humor and her candor and was a respected […]

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Carolyn Ann Herzog

Carolyn Ann Herzog (nee Beimfohr) daughter of William Ephraim Beimfohr and Helen Thompson Beimfohr (nee Hilling) and sister of Roberta Noor (nee Beimfohr) went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on September 26, 2025. Carolyn was preceded by her late husband Alfred Charles Herzog, who passed on November 28, 2023.  Carolyn and […]

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Margaret Cushion

Margaret (Marge) Cushion, passed peacefully from this life to eternal life on September 20, 2025 at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She is now free of pain and eager to start playing cards and Kismet with her late relatives. Marge was born on December 13, 1949 in […]

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Nancy A. Pool

Nancy A. Pool, age 92, of Darien.  Beloved wife of the late Edmund.  Loving mother of Karen (late Robert) Franzen, Joann (Kevin) Walker, Patricia (late Leonard) Putra and the late James (Peggy) Pool.  Devoted grandmother of Anneliese, Robert, Mark, Cheryl, Michelle, the late Richard, Katherine, Melissa, Greg, Michael and Matthew.  Adoring great-grandmother of Melinda, Grace, […]

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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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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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Nenita Jawor

Nenita Jawor, age 75, of Downers Grove formerly of Iloilo City, Philippines is at peace after a brave battle with ALS on August 10th, 2025. Loving mother of Donna (Brian Hricik) and Brian (Megan) Jawor.  Cherished “Lola” to Nolan and Jonas.  Longtime partner to Richard Wrobel.  Fond sister, aunt and a friend to many.  Retired […]

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