Category: Downers Grove

Obituaries for Downers Grove location.

Alvin F. Riesbeck, Jr.

On Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, Alvin F. Riesbeck, Jr., devoted husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 78. Al was born on July 29, 1941 in Chicago to Alvin F. and Virginia (Richter) Riesbeck, Sr. He graduated from Governors State University in 1973 with a degree in computer science and […]

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Patrick “P.J.” McAvinchey

Patrick “P.J.” McAvinchey, age 57, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Lori.  Cherished son of Patricia and the late John McAvinchey.  Devoted brother of Daniel and the late Catherine McAvinchey.  Dear nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to many.  Visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday January 15th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove.  […]

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Rudolph E. Hoffman

Rudolph E. Hoffman, age 88, of Darien.  US Army Veteran / Korean War.  Beloved husband of the late Karen.  Loving father of Laura (Michael) Amiot and Timothy (Elaine) Hoffman.  Devoted grandfather of Nathan and Molly Amiot, Aaron and Anna Hoffman.  Cherished brother of the late Gertrude (late Gustav) Stevens.  Dear uncle of Robert and Richard […]

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Dana Mandolini

Dana Mandolini, nee Michel, age 60, of Bolingbrook. Beloved wife of Dave for 38 beautiful years. Loving mother of Robyn (Patrick) Fardy, Kelley Mandolini, and DJ Mandolini. Caring Mimi to Aria and Cole. Devoted daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Michel. Dear sister to Candice (Phil) Michel, Gregory (Stephanie) Michel, and Margie (Mark) Pintea. […]

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Linda Colon

Linda Colon, age 70, of Westmont.  Beloved wife of Ruben.  Loving mother of Aaron (Becki) Colon and Brian (Amy) Columbus.  Devoted grandmother of Carlos, Elena, Diego and Christopher Colon and Katherine, Gabi and Brian Columbus.  Dear sister of Arthur (Maria) Verrier and the late William Verrier.  Funeral Mass 10am Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at St. […]

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Joanne Barbara Mankivsky

Joanne Barbara Mankivsky, 85, of Downers Grove, formerly of Western Springs for over 60 years.  Born on August 20, 1934 to her parents, E. Paul and Ferne Irene Carlson, and born into eternal life in Heaven on December 30, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Alex, her children, Robert (Roberta) of Elburn, Illinois and […]

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Edwin James “Ed” Zitnik, Jr.

Edwin James “Ed” Zitnik, Jr., 66, of Naperville.  Beloved husband of Gail.  Loving father of Scott (Terianne) Zitnik and Lara (Michael) Himes.  Devoted grandfather of Robyn, Charles, Annie and Leah Zitnik, Greyson, Avery and Quinn Himes.  Dear brother of John (Lutchie) Zitnik, Pam (Michael) Abernathy, James (Mary) Zitnik and the late Penny (Adam) Simoncelli.  Fond […]

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Grace Shirlee Stein

Grace Shirlee Stein, nee Pearsall, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 20, 2019.  Her joy in life was spending time with family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (2005) and was admired by her 4 sons Peter (Karen), Joseph (Yaeko), Michael (Debbie) and Robert (Rosey) and her […]

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Delbert C. Graunke

Delbert C. Graunke, age 96, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Elaine for 74 years. Loving father of Scott (Sue), Rev. Terry (Barbara), Paulette Burdick, Kristy (the late Robert) Lange, Dale (Gizelle) and Daniel (Diane). Devoted grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 17. WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran. Visitation 3 p.m. Tuesday December 10th […]

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David E. MacDonald

David E. MacDonald, age 97, of Downers Grove, formerly a longtime south side resident.  US Army Veteran / WWII.  Beloved husband of Margaret.  Loving father of Janet (Michael) Cain, Robin (Jack) Krynicki, Neil (late Nora) MacDonald, Eric (Tina) MacDonald and Paul (Mary) MacDonald.  Proud grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 19.5.  Dear brother of the […]

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