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- Andrew and Diana Chvoy
Andrew and Diana Chvoy, ages 62 and 59, passed away suddenly Aug. 14, 2008, late of Romeoville. Loving parents of Darrel (Bernadette) Chvoy and David (Kelli) Chvoy; cherished grandparents of Helen, Henry, Holly, Natalie and Joseph. Diana is also survived by her mother Dolores Pazereckis; a brother Alan Pazereckis; and a sister Linda (Carl) Siran; and nephew Carl John Siran. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, family and friends will meet at Peace Memorial Church, 10300 W. 131st St. in Palos Park, IL 60464, for an 11 a.m. service. Interment to follow St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. 815-886-2323
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 8/18/2008
Husband, Wife Dead from Apparent Murder-Suicide in Romeoville
Last Edited: Thursday, 14 Aug 2008, 3:35 PM CDT
Created: Thursday, 14 Aug 2008, 3:35 PM CDT
A husband and wife were found dead in their southwest suburban Romeoville home Wednesday night from an apparent murder-suicide.
Diane Chvoy, 59, and Andrew Chvoy, 62, were found shot in their home at 1067 San Mateo Drive in Romeoville. An autopsy Thursday determined Diane Chvoy died of a single gunshot wound to the head and Andrew Chvoy died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to a release from the Romeoville police.
Police arrived at the home to check on the couple at 5:53 p.m. after their son reported that he had been unable to get in contact with his parents for several days. Officers discovered the front door was barricaded by a chair from the inside, but forced entry through the door and found the couple's bodies.
Diane Chvoy was lying on the bed in a bedroom and Andrew Chvoy was discovered lying on the floor of a utility room. One .25 caliber shell casing was found next to each body and a 6.35 mm was also recovered from the home, the release said.
Detectives are investigating the possibility that the shootings were a murder-suicide committed by Andrew Chvoy, Romeoville police Lt. Steve Lucchesi said. Neighbors told The Herald News that police said there is no evidence to suggest a home invasion.
Not much was known about the couple as neighbors said they kept to themselves most of the time. However, someone did say that two dogs were seen running out of the house Wednesday night.
Police had never been called to the residence in the past, according to Lucchesi, who would not comment on whether the Chvoy’s had marital problems or a history of violence.
Police continue to investigate the case Thursday afternoon. They remained at the scene until 2:30 a.m. Thursday and returned later Thursday morning.
A Will County Coroner’s office spokewoman declined to comment.
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