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Irene Hroma Obituary

Hroma, Irene (nee Moroz) age 77, former longtime resident of the East Side and more recently of Downers Grove. Beloved wife and fishing companion of the late James; devoted mother of Cathy (Dan) Gallipeau, Jim (Barbara) Hroma and Bob (Laura) Hroma; cherished grandmother of Alex, Matt, Liz, Jeremy and Michelle; dear sister of the late Tommy, Mary and Kathy; loving aunt to many. Irene was employed at Harris Bank from 1971-1997, retiring with the title "Insurance Officer." A lover of theater and opera, she relished her annual visits to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival with her friend, Theresa. She had a curious mind and a kind heart. A special thank you to the kind nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital who helped her in her journey. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00 pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 301 75th St., Downers Grove, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or the American Red Cross. Service info (630) 964-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 29, 2012.

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Linda Williams

November 6, 2012

Love you Aunty Irene! You will always be missed.

October 31, 2012

I Am SHIRLEY PENDL,IRENE"S former neighbor.I will miss her very much as we spent lot of time together..RIP IRENE

October 29, 2012

To the family of Irene Hroma may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philippians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Susan Luby

October 29, 2012

My heart is full of sadness, I will miss you Auntie Irene. May you be reunited with the ones you love. Love your niece Susan xoxo.

Merry DiGiacomo

October 29, 2012

Mom (Millie Engel) and I are very sorry to hear of Irene's passing. She was her dear friend and when Mom had a medical emergency where they were eating lunch a month or so ago, Irene called 911 for Mom. She was a wonderful friend to her and I was very fortunate to have known her as well. God bless!!

Sandi Dettmann

October 29, 2012

Irene will be dearly missed by those who knew her. She was an asset at the Downers Grove Park District Active Adult Center both as a volunteer and participant. She was also a very good friend to me. We shared a lot of good times together.

Kathleen Conklin-Gatton

October 29, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 29, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear the passing of Irene. She was one of my Mom's very best friend. She also called 911 last month when my Mom took ill in a restaurant. Mom will miss her very much!

Merry DiGiacomo

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