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Wilja Delker-Brockhoff Obituary

Wilja Delker-Brockhoff
Wilja Delker-Brockhoff, age 77, late of Westmont. Beloved wife of Ralph Brockhoff. Loving mother Leigh-Anne (Scott Hoffman) Peper, Greg (Rhae) Brockhoff, Theresa (Bob) Andorf, and John (Jodi) Brockhoff. Proud grandmother of Margot, Drew, Justin, Lindsay, Logan, Brian, Michael, Jonathan, and Jacob and great-grandmother of 7. Dearest sister of Vera Graff. Visitation Friday, November 19, 2021 from 3 -8 p.m. with a Celebration of Life from 6:30 p.m. til 8 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. For further information, 630-968-0408 or www.toonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Suburban Life Publications from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18, 2021.
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Everyday I miss you. I hope you hear me talking to youasking for your adviceI still need you

Molly

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November 12, 2023

I miss you! I need your advice. Someday I will hug you again

Molly

November 12, 2022

I will miss you everyday and for years to come. You were a great friend, great listener, always willing to lend a hand. You were an angle sent down to touch each of our lives in a very special and unique way. You were a proud mother and grandmother. My prayers are with you and your family. Love always, Sandy.

Sandy Leyva

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November 21, 2021

Our sincerest sympathy and condolences to Leigh-Anne and family. Wilja was a bedrock of support for us while we were struggling with our family issues. May she Rest In Peace.

Henry and Linda Ramirez

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November 17, 2021

Molly Brockhoff

November 17, 2021

Our most sincere & deepest sympathies, from our family to yours. - Advanced Critical Transport, LLC

Robert Ruhl

November 16, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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