Grace Chan

Grace Chan obituary, Downers Grove, IL

Grace Chan

Grace Chan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Westmont on Sep. 23, 2024.

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Grace Chan, age 50, of Westmont, passed away on September 19, 2024. Grace was born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1974, the daughter of Yun-Lai Chan and Vicky Chan and is the loving sister of Jason.
She joined Northwestern University's premed program but graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree to pursue a PhD in history. Subsequently, Grace got her scholarship and obtained her master's degree in history from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Grace's dream was to become a professor and writer.
One of Grace's favorite hobbies was collecting Hello Kitty toys, and she loved her pet bird. She was a decent, considerate and kind person.
Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com

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November 11, 2024

Joan Kertay posted to the memorial.

October 5, 2024

Clint B posted to the memorial.

September 23, 2024

Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Westmont posted an obituary.

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Joan Kertay

November 11, 2024

I was Grace's counselor at Westmont High School. She always appreciated people who were kind. She loved her family and never wanted to disappoint her Dad. I am so sad that sickness prevented her from doing what she wanted to do. May she enjoy the kingdom of heaven; she suffered so much here on earth. We remained friends for many years. Peace and love to her Dad and brother, Jason.

Clint B

October 5, 2024

Grace was my girlfriend a long time ago. We had remained friends and kept in touch for a while after breaking up, but we hadn't had any contact in about a year. Grace was smart, funny, kind, and loyal. I will miss her, and my condolences go out to her family and all who loved her.

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