Marion E. Anderson (101) passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 at Oak Trace Downers Grove IL. Marion was born on December 4, 1920 in Chicago IL to Rueben and Elsie (nee Marks) Anderson. She grew up one block away from Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. This might explain why she was a […]

Florence C. Wentworth, 99, of Downers Grove, IL passed away peacefully at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove on Tuesday March 22, 2022.  Florence shared so many parts of her life with so many people over her 99-year life span. This and her exuberant friendly nature were reasons why she had so many friends. […]

Paul Erik Madsen, teacher, scientist, coach, and beloved husband, father, and morfar (grandfather), passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2022 at age 76. He was a kind and optimistic person, deeply interested in the people in his life, ready to discuss the difficult and big ideas that motivate humanity, and often the silliest person in […]

Dr. Lasca Ann Hospers May 24, 1926 – March 13, 2022 Dr. Lasca Ann Hospers of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away March 13, 2022, at the age of 95. She grew up in Western Springs, Illinois. Her parents were Dr. Anthony Hospers and Lasca Crispin Hospers. She attended Oberlin College on a scholarship where she studied […]

Peggy Ann Dotterweich of Chicago, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana died March 9.  A family service will be held at a later date at Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills, Illinois.  Interment will be in the family plot at St. Philip Neri parish cemetery in Empire, Michigan. Peggy Hendrick was born in 1937 in Jackson, […]

Joseph Nicholas Costello, Sr., 94, of Downers Grove.  Originally a Chicago Police Officer and later a successful land developer in the south suburbs during the 1970’s and 80’s.  He was a man of faith, who shared his Christian beliefs with everyone he met.  He always said, “keep the faith and trust in the Lord always.” […]

Shirley J. Cassidy, age 101, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late Herbert Wills, Jr. and the late Benjamin Cassidy.  Loving mother of Craig (Patricia) Wills, Barbara Marks and Nancy (Mellayne) Myers.  Devoted step-mother of Ellen Vallera, Clare (Dr. John) Hutchinson, William (Cheryl) Cassidy, Timothy (Claudia) Cassidy and Julie (Erick) Pouilly.  Proud grandmother and […]

Lorraine M. Krob, age 92, of Downers Grove.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Loving mother of Gregory (Anne) Krob and Victoria (John) Maciorowski.  Devoted grandmother of Jennifer Krob, Ashley (Mick) Paskiewicz, Jessica (Joe) Page and Jamie (fiancé Chris Keller) Krob.  Adoring great-grandmother of Sophia.  Dear sister of Ruth (late Joseph) Kohout.  Fond aunt of […]

John Andrew Insolia, 82, 30+ year resident of Lemont.  Beloved husband of Rayetta.  John loved being a truck driver and, most recently, he worked for K.A. Steel Chemicals in Lemont.  Visitation 10 a.m. until funeral service 12 noon Monday, February 28, 2022 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.  Interment private.  […]