Virginia Mates, (nee Zalewski), age 94, longtime resident of Downers Grove, IL, at rest August 12, 2018 at St. Patrick Residence in Naperville, IL. Born May 11, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Anna Zalewski; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of David (Judith), Thomas (Cindy), Terese (Ralph) Jackowski and Valerie (Michael) Bava; devoted grandmother of 14; dearest great grandmother of 20; dear sister of the late Thomas (Paula) Zale and Lorraine (the late Hank) Block; fond aunt of nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Saturday August 18, 2018, 10 A.M. at St. Mary of Gostyn Church 445 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove. Visitation in the Church narthex from 9 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in Mrs. Mates name may be made to St. Patrick Residence 1400 Brookdale Naperville, IL 60563 Arrangements entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Westmont. Info 630-852-8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com