Harry Wilbur Beggs Jr.
Harry Wilbur Beggs, Jr. was born July 30, 1924 and was a resident of Downers Grove. He died in the line of duty, serving as a radioman on the USS […]
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These pages show biographical information about notable people from Downers Grove’s past.
Harold J. Andres
Harold J. Andres, born on February 10, 1920, was a resident of Downers Grove who served in the United States Air Forces for two years during World War II. He
Floyd D. Mizener
A Life Dedicated to Vision and Service The first line of America’s national anthem — “Oh, say can you see” — held special meaning for Dr. Floyd D. Mizener, a
Edward Bunting Jr.
If anyone could be called the official photographer of Downers Grove’s history, it should be Edward Bunting. Using his camera, he had spent many years documenting the history of Downers
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Tomlinson Holman
Early Life and Education Tomlinson Holman is known the world over as an American film theorist, audio engineer, and inventor of film technologies, notably the THX sound system. Holman also
Rich Kulovany
Preserving the Past, Serving the Future: Rich Kulovany’s Community Legacy Humble Beginnings and Early Roots in Downers Grove Rich Kulovany’s story begins in 1952 at West Suburban Hospital in
Jim Toth
Upon his arrival in Downers Grove in 2015, Toth swiftly immersed himself in the activities of the Historical Society. Soon thereafter he was on the Board of Directors. His keen awareness of
Virginia Allen Stehney
Early Life and Education Virginia Allen Stehney was a pioneering educator, environmental advocate, and dedicated civic leader whose work left a lasting impact on Downers Grove and beyond. Born in
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Jessica North MacDonald
Jessica North MacDonald lived a long and accomplished life devoted to literature, art, and the advancement of women’s education. While she is often remembered as the sister of noted author Sterling
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Lilly Karlson Tholin
A Life in Bloom With a name like Lilly, it seems only fitting that flowers would shape the course of her life. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, in 1894, Lilly began
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