Hallowell & James Funeral Home

03/09/2026

Virginia Joy Bach Hovey

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Virginia Joy Bach Hovey, who died peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home in La Grange, Illinois, she was 96. Born on June 3, 1929, at Loretta Hospital in Chicago, Virginia lived a life dedicated to faith, education, and family. A 1951 graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in elementary education, she taught for six years before establishing a kindergarten at Oak Lawn Bible Church in 1955 until 1963....

03/06/2026

Molly A. Barr

Molly A. Barr, age 86, of Oak Brook, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on February 28, 1940, in Brazil, Indiana, to the late Eva Mae and James Austin Winn. Molly graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute and Indiana State University. She was an artist, art teacher, substitute teacher, tutor, and retail worker at different times in her life....

Molly A. Barr, age 86, of Oak Brook, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on February 28, 1940, in Brazil, Indiana, to the late Eva …

03/04/2026

K. Alan Schneck

K. Alan Schneck, age 61, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away on March 2nd, 2026. Beloved husband to Linda Bowman. Loving brother to Ken, Kevin (Pam), and Kris Karp (Dan). Loving stepfather to Kerri Klun (Chris) and Kathleen Capadona (Jim). Cherished Poppy to Paige Klun and Jimmy Klun. Loving brother-in-law to Joe Fitzner (Jeanne) and John Fitzner. Dear uncle to Daniel, Kathleen, Karla, Kourtney, Kyle, Angela, Annette, Alesha, Anthony, Amelia, Chrissy, and Michael....

K. Alan Schneck, age 61, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away on March 2nd, 2026. Beloved husband to Linda Bowman. Loving brother to Ken, Kevin (Pam), and Kris Karp (Dan). Loving stepfather to Kerri …

03/03/2026

The Lives We Celebrated in February 2026.

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03/02/2026

Bob Van Vossen

Bob Van Vossen, age 81, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved husband of Georgia; loving father of Amy (Mike) Bilak, Jill (Mike) Whalen, & Todd (Stacey) Van Vossen; proud grandfather of Nyah & Kaden Bilak, Luke & Chloe Whalen, and Jacob Van Vossen; dear brother of Marilyn McGuire & John (Trudy) Van Vossen; dear uncle and friend of many. Bob was always the person to call for any type of repair job. ...

Bob Van Vossen, age 81, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved husband of Georgia; loving father of Amy (Mike) Bilak, Jill (Mike) Whalen, & Todd (Stacey) Van Vossen; proud grandfather of Nyah & Kad…

03/02/2026

Catherine Sims

Catherine Frances Sims (née Filomendi), 94, of Willow Springs and formerly Indian Head Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1931, to Frank and Antonette Filomendi, proud Italian immigrants who came to Chicago from neighboring towns in the Cosenza province of Italy. She was raised in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood with three adoring older sisters—the late Mary (late Primo) Sicher, the late Carmela (late Ben Migliaccio) Filomendi and Frances (late Bernard) Koppers—in a home she described as filled with love, laughter and song (in fact, they were so often heard singing that the Filomendi household became affectionately known to their neighbors as the "singing house")....

Catherine Frances Sims (née Filomendi), 94, of Willow Springs and formerly Indian Head Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Marc…

02/28/2026

Suzanne Kujawa

Suzanne Kujawa, age 79, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Jennifer and Michael (Jessica) Kujawa. Devoted grandmother of Nathan. Cherished sister of Linda Cadell and Marie (Gary) Soucek. Dear aunt of Andrew and Amanda. Suzanne loved cooking, baking and hosting her family and friends. She was also be remembered as an avid reader who also enjoyed puzzles and crocheting. Services and interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home 630-964-6500

Suzanne Kujawa, age 79, of Woodridge. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Jennifer and Michael (Jessica) Kujawa. Devoted grandmother of Nathan. Cherished sister of Linda Cadell an…

02/27/2026

David W. Mack

David W. Mack, age 89, passed away on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, shortly after midnight with family by his side. David was the son of Aloysius and Clara Mack, and father of David, Paul, and Nolan, and grandfather of 7. He was the brother of the late Barbara (the late Joe) Ferrari, Sue (the late Ed) Walschlager, the late James (Sandy) Mack, the late Richard Mack, and the late Lois (the late George) McDonald....

David W. Mack, age 89, passed away on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, shortly after midnight with family by his side. David was the son of Aloysius and Clara Mack, and father of David, Paul, and Nolan…

02/26/2026

Maricarmen Palos Wilkerson

Maricarmen Palos Wilkerson, age 63, of Chicago; beloved wife of Curtis Wilkerson; loving mother of Alexis Nicole and Joseph Devron; dear sister of Tony (Mary); John Charles; Bernardo (Susan); Jim; Francisco (Inmaculada); Michael (Carolina); Lucia (Albert); and Rosemary; aunt and friend of many. Maricarmen will always be remembered for her self giving. It began with her greeting… a tilt of the head, a smile, and a warm hug....

Maricarmen Palos Wilkerson, age 63, of Chicago; beloved wife of Curtis Wilkerson; loving mother of Alexis Nicole and Joseph Devron; dear sister of Tony (Mary); John Charles; Bernardo (Susan); Jim; …

02/26/2026

Susan Marie Palos

Susan Marie Palos (née Chesvick), 65, of Northlake, originally from Mojave Desert, California. Beloved wife of the late Bernardo "Bernie" Palos for a wonderful 38 years. Loving mother of Rachel (András) von Aulock, John (Anna) Palos, Joseph (Mary Theresa) Palos, Paul (Aminah) Bazzell-Palos, Maria (Robby) Regalbuto, Jo Ann (Santiago) Cobar Palos, Felicity Palos, Anya Palos and James Palos. Devoted grandmother of Javier, Stella, Paloma, Diego, Antonio, Lucia, Sofia, Olivia, Isabel, Joaquín, Siena, Celeste, Wolfgang, Eloise, Blaise, and baby Cobar Palos....

02/26/2026

Maricarmen Palos Wilkerson

Maricarmen Palos Wilkerson, age 63, of Chicago; beloved wife of Curtis Wilkerson; loving mother of Alexis Nicole and Joseph Devron; dear sister of Tony (Mary); John Charles; Bernardo (Susan); Jim; Francisco (Inmaculada); Michael (Carolina); Lucia (Albert); and Rosemary; aunt and friend of many. Maricarmen will always be remembered for her self giving. It began with her greeting... a tilt of the head, a smile, and a warm hug....

Maricarmen Palos Wilkerson, age 63, of Chicago; beloved wife of Curtis Wilkerson; loving mother of Alexis Nicole and Joseph Devron; dear sister of Tony (Mary); John Charles; Bernardo (Susan); Jim; …

02/25/2026

Daniel L. Figueroa

Daniel L. Figueroa, age 28, of Downers Grove. Beloved son of Carlos Figueroa and Eleanor Rivera. Loving brother of John Figueroa and Michael (Melissa) Figueroa. Devoted uncle of Mateo and Delilah. Loving partner of Sandra Guerrero and her son Dariel, who he loved like a son. Cherished nephew, cousin and friend to many. Visitation 12 noon – 5 p.m. Sunday March 1st at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Funeral home phone 630-964-6500

Daniel L. Figueroa, age 28, of Downers Grove. Beloved son of Carlos Figueroa and Eleanor Rivera. Loving brother of John Figueroa and Michael (Melissa) Figueroa. Devoted uncle of Mateo and Delila…