Category: Downers Grove

Obituaries for Downers Grove location.

David B. Baptist

David B. Baptist, age 74, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Judith for 48 years.  Loving father of Brian, Matthew (Cecil), Joseph (Takumi) and Benjamin (Diana).  Proud grandfather of Yurika, Mika, Alaina, Declan, Jane, Henry, Alexandra and David.   Devoted brother of Jeremy (late Avis) Baptist, Sally (Bob) Kinsey-day, Peggy (Bill) Hansen and Daniel Baptist.  Brother-in-law […]

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Marilyn Pearson

  Marilyn Pearson, age 90, of Woodridge, IL peacefully passed away surrounded by her children and daughter-in-law on Saturday August 31st. She is survived by her son Allen (Rosemary) Pearson, daughter Elizabeth Pearson and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Jack Pearson, her parents Louis and Marie, […]

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Mark Wojcik

Mark Wojcik, age 66, went home to Jesus on August 29, 2024.  Beloved husband of Laura, nee Anderson.  Wonderful father to Sabrina, John, Andy, Mary, Mike and Elizabeth. Loving grandfather to Angelina. Dear brother to Bill (Annemarie), Marlene, David Wojcik and Janice (Dave) Rekstad. Fond uncle to Joe, Amanda, Jeff, Nicole, Russ and Matthew. Fond […]

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Carol J. Polich

Carol J. Polich, age 82, of Woodridge.  Loving mother of the late Ronald Buccieri.  Cherished daughter of the late John and the late Sabina Polich.  Family and friends to meet Saturday September 14th at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S. Cass Ave., Darien for graveside service at 12 noon.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral […]

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Cheryl Ann Lovelady

Cheryl Ann Lovelady (née Gill), 71, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. Born on February 11, 1953, in Chicago, Cheryl was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cheryl spent most of her career in the field of marketing and […]

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Dorothy B. Nasby

Dorothy B. Nasby, (nee Oswaldowski), passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2024, 98 years young.  Long time resident of Darien, IL and formerly a resident of Chicago, IL where she graduated from St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy.  Dorothy was a bright, dependable, giving, and dignified sunshine to anybody she reached the heart of.  She was the […]

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John “Bob” Parker

John “Bob” Parker, 83, of Downers Grove.  Beloved husband of Geri.  Loving father of John, Jr. (Toni), Jennifer (Jason) Spock, Jeanette Konieczka and Elizabeth (Kristin) Cumbo.  Devoted grandfather of 8.  Cherished great-grandfather of 3.  Fond brother of Donald (Donna) Parker and uncle of many.  Visitation 3 to 8pm Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Hallowell & […]

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Birger B. Back

His stoic appearance belied Birger B. Back’s true nature. He was a loving, caring, and good-natured husband, father, and grandfather. You’d sooner find him eating a pizza with a fork and knife than get his hands dirty at the dinner table, but if you needed a home improvement project completed, Birger would happily be there […]

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Darlene Hammond

Darlene Hammond, 65, was born in Detroit, Michigan on Oct 6, 1958 and was raised through adulthood in Brooklyn, New York. After joining the military, and giving birth to her son, Daryth in Fort Riley, Kansas, the family settled down in Woodridge, Illinois where she lived until she passed away on July 30th. After her […]

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James Walker

James Walker, age 70, of Woodridge was pronounced dead on June 12, 2024.  He was the beloved brother of Carol, Steve and Beverly Walker.  He is also survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles.  A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1 to 3pm Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th […]

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