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These pages show biographical information about notable people from Downers Grove’s past.
Harold Walker Fraser was born on March 19, 1917. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on May 13, 1941, becoming part of the growing air forces preparing for
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Early Life and Education Downers Grove Historian of the Year for 2025, Ken Lerner, was born in 1956 and raised in Park Forest, Illinois. His father worked as a chemist
Born on April 30, 1913, First Lieutenant Elmer E. Fox gave his life in defense of his country on his 32nd birthday, April 30, 1945. He graduated from Downers Grove
Private First Class James Forst gave his life while serving his country during World War II. Though little information about his early life has been preserved, his sacrifice remains part
Staff Sergeant Carl Walter Eickhorst gave his life in service to his country during World War II while serving as a gunner with the 492nd Army Air Force Bomb Squadron,
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Clifford Raynor Campbell, a native of Downers Grove, Illinois, served his country during World War II as an Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class in the United States Navy. Born on November
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Edward A. Bruce served his country as a First Sergeant while serving with Headquarters Squadron, 20th Air Base Group, United States Army Air Forces, in the Southwest Pacific Theatre during
Radioman Petty Officer Third Class Harry Wilbur Beggs, Jr. was born July 30, 1924, and was a resident of Downers Grove. He died in the line of duty, serving on
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Harold J. Andres was born on February 10, 1920 in St. Louis, MO. He was a resident of Downers Grove who served in the United States Air Forces for two
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
