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Lester Eby Obituary

Lester "Pete" Eby, age 87, of Crest Hill. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Loving father of Terrence (Denise) Eby, Leslie (Michael) Schoenberger and Caroline (Steven) Fish. Devoted grandfather of Jonathan, Christopher, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Caroline, Anna, Claire, Victoria and Griffin. Dear great-grandfather of Emi and Edison. Preceded in death by siblings Dwight, Donna and Leo. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 6 until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Interment St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity appreciated. Funeral info 630-964-6500

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Oct

6

Visitation

8:30 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove

301 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516

Oct

6

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove

301 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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301 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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