S. Benjamin Beeson of Downers Grove, who spent most of his life in Brookfield, IL, passed away on July 22, 2014.  He is survived by his beloved wife Marcella, nee Kovacic, and loving children Debra M.D., Carol and James (Claudette).  He served as a Proviso Township Republican precinct captain from 1974-2006 and was active with […]

Margaret Anne Hill age 81, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of the late Allen S.; devoted mother of Janine (Carlos) Florez; David Hill, Tracy Hill, Nancy (Bill) Elmore, Karen (Scott) Williams, Kevin (Jenny) Hill, Mark Hill, James Hill and the late Kathryn (Joseph) Bellino; cherished grandmother of 22; proud great-grandmother of 11. Visitation Tuesday, July 22, […]

John D. Kinnaman Jr., 28, of Darien. Beloved son of Cindy Kinnaman and John Kinnaman Sr. Brother of Danielle Kinnaman. Uncle of Marissa. Visitation 5 to 9pm Tuesday July 15th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove, where funeral service will be held 10:30am Wednesday July 16th.  Interment in Glen Oak Cemetery. […]

John Ozcan Bulut was born April 23, 1934 in Bursa, Turkey. He is survived by his wife Shelby, sons Noyan and Timur and daughter Zerrin (Dan) Baus, and grandsons Dylan and Spencer. He was preceded in death by his parents Saduman and Sukriye, sister Istiklal and brother Nuri. John graduated from Kabatas Lisesi in Istanbul, […]

Marie Katherine Blatti, 79, of Brookfield. Mother of Cynthia (Robert IV) Lefley and Richard Jr (Julie) Goering. Grandmother of Robert Lefley V, Jenna Lefley, Emma, Abigail and Richard Goering III. Sister of Frank Lisy. Aunt of Susan and Gina Lisy. Visitation 4 to 8pm with Funeral Service at 7pm Sunday, July 6 at Hallowell & […]

Donald R. Straub, 81, of Naperville, formerly of Hinsdale.  Beloved husband of the late Bonnie.  Loving father of Richard (Jackie), David (Julie) and Bruce (Marcia).  Devoted grandfather of Rachel (Tim) Miller, Becky, Patrick, Katie, Carrie and Mark Straub.  Dear brother of the late Dorothy (late Lester) Weikum and the late Marie (late Vic Padick and […]

James E. Pool, 54, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Peggy, nee Blair. Loving father of Katherine and Michael. Brother of Karen (Bob) Franzen, Joann (Kevin) Walker and Patricia (late Leonard) Putra. Son of Nancy (late Edmund) Pool. Uncle and The Great-uncle of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday July 2nd at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, […]

Judith Ann Pokrant, nee Murray, 69, of Aurora. Loving mother of Matthew (Agneta), Amanda (Brandon) Kvapil and Kim (Brad) Martini. Grandmother of Alex, Emily, Tyler and Jared. Sister of the late Patricia (Hank) Grossman. Aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of many. She was a strong, funny, loving and caring friend to many. Memorial services […]

Ruth Ann Croft (nee Kupinski) age 75, of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Jr.; loving mother of Charles III (Darleen) Croft, Linda (James) Dowd and Matthew (Briar) Croft; cherished grandmother of Emma, Rebecca and Anna Croft, Aidan, Colin and Saoirse Dowd and Mallory, Leighton and Graham Croft; dear sister of Edward (Virginia) and James (Sue) Kupinski; loved […]