

Wilja Delker-Brockhoff, late of Westmont, suddenly passed away on November 13, 2021 at the age of 77. Born in Maastricht, Netherlands, she emigrated to the United States at the age of 10. Her joy and unique talent was nurturing; her family, her many devoted friends, and her gardens. Over the course of her life, Wilja was a teacher, guidance counselor, labor leader, and attorney. Regardless of what capacity she was serving in, she was always a strong advocate and wise counselor. Beloved wife of Ralph Brockhoff, loving mother of 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 seven. 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. until 8 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cedar Lake Foundation, 9505 Williamburg Plaza, Louisville, KY 40222 (www.cedarlake.org)
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