Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.

Caroline Payton

Caroline Payton

Jun 10, 2026

Caroline Payton, age 77, long time resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 surrounded by her children. She was born on November 19th, 1948 to Elfriede Cluin and George Kornfind. Caroline was born in Chicago and later raised in the suburb, West Chicago. She graduated from West Chicago High School in 1966 and then attended...

David R. Bates

David R. Bates

Jun 9, 2026

David R. Bates, age 87, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, entered peacefully into the presence of his Savior on June 9, 2026. He was born August 13, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to Loring and Gertrude (Keiser) Bates. David was the youngest of three sons, and like his older brothers, he was a paperboy for the Detroit...

Dhorothea Lluko

Dhorothea Lluko

Jun 9, 2026

Dhorothea Lluko (Dhorke Qafeci)

(March 17, 1937 - June 9, 2026)



Kur te shihni qe jam tretur,

Mos pandehni se kam vdekur,

Jam i gjalle e jam ne jete,

Jam ne drite te vertete.



A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, Illinois 60187, from 12:15 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at...

James M. Newman

James M. Newman

2026

Jim was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 10th, 1949. He passed away peacefully with his family on June 9th, 2026 in Wheaton, Illinois at the age of 76. He grew up in Martinsville, Illinois where his family owned and operated the Newman Apple Orchard. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Roy, J. Newman and Ruby Jane...

Eugenia Arroyo

Eugenia Arroyo

Jun 8, 2026

Eugenia Arroyo, 84, of Carol Stream, IL passed away on June 8, 2026.

Eugenia was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to Emilio and Elena on February 26, 1942. She relocated to Chicago in order to give her children a better life. She worked several jobs across the Chicagoland area and once she retired, she enjoyed volunteering and spending time with her...

Janet Lynn Sweeney

Janet Lynn Sweeney

Jun 7, 2026

Janet Lynn Sweeney, age 82, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 7, 2026. She was born January 29, 1944 in Ferndale, Michigan to Rev. Marvin & Margery Turner. Her pastor father ministered in that town throughout her early school years, and when she was entering high school...

Joseph Kapas

Joseph Kapas

Jun 4, 2026

Joseph Kapas, of Lombard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 91, holding hands with his beloved wife, Theresa, just as they had walked through life together for nearly seven decades. His strength, resilience, humor, and love for family will be remembered by all who knew him.Joseph was born on January 5, 1935, in Csongrád,...

John P. O'Neill

John P. O'Neill

Jun 4, 2026

John P. “Jack” O'Neill, age 85, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born August 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Donald & Mary O’Neill.

Jack graduated from St. Ignatius High School in Chicago in 1958 before attending the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he earned a degree in philosophy in 1962. Shortly thereafter,...

Joseph F. Fosco

Joseph F. Fosco

Jun 2, 2026

Joseph F. Fosco, age 73, of Lisle, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. 

He was born on October 15, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Dominic and Anne Fosco.

Joe is survived by his children, Dominic (Melissa), Andrea Victor (David) and Vincent (Christine); grandchildren Anna, Katherine, Suzanne, Elijah, Lucia and Violet.  He is also survived by his sisters Carmella Storto and...

Laurence "Larry" E. Gage

Laurence "Larry" E. Gage

May 29, 2026

Laurence (Larry) Eakin Gage, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29th, 2026.

He was born on September 15, 1927, at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Robert Percy and Rachel Green Gage.

Larry is survived by his daughters Susan Racette (Roland, deceased), Marilyn Neese (Bradley) and Kathryn Paradise (Bruce); grandsons Scott and Brian Neese, Whitney (Mike), Erikh...

Robert Lee Rummel

Robert Lee Rummel

May 21, 2026

Robert Lee Rummel was called home by his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2026. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully into eternity. He was born in Convoy, OH on November 17, 1938, to Chalmer and Myrtle Rummel, the first of their three children.

As a child, he loved playing with his dog Pansy and talked about her often...

Lawrence "Larry" Spiegel

Lawrence "Larry" Spiegel

May 19, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Spiegel, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a fun, creative, supportive, and loyal man whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and connection to so many.

One of Lawrence's greatest passions was genealogy. Fascinated by family history and the stories that connect generations, he dedicated countless hours to...

Meredith Godoy

Meredith Godoy

May 11, 2026

Born on July 11, 1942, in Evansville, Indiana Meredith Godoy dedicated her life to helping others through both her profession, volunteer service and daily life. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Evansville College in 1965 and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Tulane University School of Social Work in 1967.

Meredith enjoyed a long...

Monrie M Neisler

Monrie M Neisler

May 8, 2026

Monrie M. Neisler, 87, a resident of Warrenville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born September 16, 1938, in Albany, Kentucky, to James & Mattie Asberry.

She had a very full life! After graduating high school in New Castle, Indiana, she joined the Women's Army Corps from 1956 to 1959. It was in the service she met...

Regalado Toribio Arellano Carlos

Regalado Toribio Arellano Carlos

May 8, 2026

Regalado Toribio Arellano Carlos, age 78, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born April 7, 1948 in Santa Elena, Marikina, Philippines to Rodolfo & Josefa Carlos.

Regalado, known as Rely by his family and friends, was the eldest of 4 children. As a young man growing up in the Philippines, he helped care...

Lawrence Winton Hill, Jr.

Lawrence Winton Hill, Jr.

May 4, 2026

Lawrence "Larry" Winton Hill, Jr. aged 92, a resident of Wheaton IL for 61 years, passed away on May 4th, 2026. He was born August 10, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Lawrence W. Hill, Sr. and Janet Moon Hill.

Larry's early years were spent on the west side of Chicago, where he enjoyed riding street cars, sports, Lionel Trains and caring...

Carol Sewell

Carol Sewell

May 4, 2026

With profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we mark the passing of Carol Sewell, a cherished soul whose life was a testament to nurturing, joy, and unwavering dedication. Born in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois on June 20, 1954, Carol’s journey came to a peaceful close at home on May 4, 2026.

Carol was a woman whose heart...

Robert G. Gatza

Robert G. Gatza

May 4, 2026

Robert “Bob” G. Gatza, born March 8, 1942, in Flint, Michigan, and most recently of Wheaton, Illinois, peacefully finished his earthly stay on May 4, 2026. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He shared 58 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Carol Ann. Bob lived with integrity, gentleness, generosity,...

Michael P Pozzie Sr.

Michael P Pozzie Sr.

May 3, 2026

Michael P. Pozzie Sr., known to most as Mike, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born June 12, 1960, in Berwyn, Illinois, Mike lived a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and deep devotion to his family.

He is survived by his children, Michael Jr. (Jennifer), Samantha (Kyle), and Vincent; his cherished grandchildren, Kylie, Michael III, Lucas, and Chloe; his siblings,...

Sarah Phillips

Sarah Phillips

May 1, 2026

Sarah Phillips entered the presence of her Savior on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, Rich, her four children, and the prayers of her family. She was 69 years old.

Sarah lived with both open hands and open doors. She created beauty everywhere she went. She grew it, cooked it, set it on the table, and...

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