Antonia Hvalec (nee Jovanovic), age 95, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away August 22, 2025. She was born November 14, 1929 in Maribor, Slovenia. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Hvalec. Loving mother of Boris (the late Roswitha) and Alexander Hvalec. Proud grandmother of Adrea and Claudia, and great-grandmother of Kevin. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Illinois. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .