John E. Dramm, 91
John E. Dramm passed away peacefully on November 13, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born on May 6, 1925 in Oak Park. John graduated from York High School in 1943 and entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and served in WWII South Pacific under the direction of General McArthur. After returning from the war, he enrolled at the University of Illinois Champaign where he was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity. After college, he returned to work in the family business, Dramm Greenhouses. He also proudly served as a volunteer firefighter for nine years in the City of Elmhurst. In 1955, he formed Koehler and Dramm Wholesale Flower Company that expanded to several states. John held leadership positions on several floral associations. He was an avid golfer, loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and could gracefully balance a Manhattan cocktail on his walker until the bitter end. He was so proud to have served in WWII and to be an American. John is survived by his wife of 66 years Bernardine Dramm nee Oates, son Richard (Lori) Dramm, daughter Debbie (Tom) Russell, sister Mary Lois Williams and grandchildren Riley, Mitchell, Matthew, Courtney, and Erik. He is preceded in death by his son John L. Dramm. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated for the Disabled American Veterans or Honor Flight, Inc. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Margaret Mercurio, 82
Margaret Mercurio, nee Favata, age 82, of Elmhurst, formerly of Elmwood Park. Wife of the late Anthony and companion of the late Thomas Lynch. Loving mother of David (Piyamat), Marilyn and Michelle (Andrew) Duren. Dear grandmother of Gina, Kayla, Ian and Kyle and great-grandmother of Maya and Alexis. Services will be private. The family would like to thank the residents of Liberty Village for their years of caring friendship. Information provided by the family.
