Barbara J. Laing
Jun 14, 2026
Barbara J. Laing, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 7:03pm. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.
Born October 24, 1938, in Berwyn, IL. Barbara was the oldest daughter of Charles H. and Arabelle Peterson Benoit. She met her husband Leslie P. Laing at a Presbyterian church dance...
Cynthia Marie Ritter
Jul 19, 2026
Cynthia Marie Ritter, whose music touched countless hearts and whose embrace extended to all, departed peacefully from this world on July 19, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on September 30, 1942, Cynthia’s life became a testament to love in all its forms—love of family, love of music, and love generously given to friends and strangers alike. She grew up...
Gladys M. Medberry
Jul 17, 2026
Gladys Mae Medberry of Wheaton, IL and previously of Freeport, IL died on Friday, July 17, 2026 of natural causes at the age of 97. She was born May 1, 1929 to Albert S. Meyer and Elsie Marie (Willman) Meyer in Winneshiek County, near Ossian, IA. Gladys was preceded in death by her late husband Gene Medberry, in 2020, after...
Helen Jane Hutchins
Jul 16, 2026
Helen Jane Hutchins, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 101. Jane was born to Helen and Carl Zelle on January 25, 1925, during an ice storm at her grandparents’ farm house in Lake Fork, IL.
Jane grew up in Tolono, IL, and met her future husband, Gardner “Bud” Hutchins, one...
Linda Bull
Jul 12, 2026
Linda Bull passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Born on September 27, 1951, she enjoyed a distinguished career as a preschool and early childhood educator in Joliet District 86 and Glen Ellyn District 89, retiring in 2012. Throughout her years in the classroom, Linda took great pride in being the very first teacher...
Betty Silvasy
Jul 12, 2026
Betty D. Silvasy, 97, a longtime resident of Berkeley and Lombard, Illinois was born into eternal life with Jesus Christ on July 12, 2026.
A beloved mother, cherished daughter, dear sister, precious aunt and devoted friend, Betty was also treasured as an "honorary aunt" to her friends' families, her son's friends and her daughter-in-law's extended family, too, as the generations grew....
Patricia M. Godawa
Jul 11, 2026
Patricia M. Godawa, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Wheaton, Illinois, at the age of 91. Born on November 12, 1934, in Chicago, Patricia’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and the enduring importance of family.
Patricia was the cherished daughter of Andrew and Florence Scheleski, both of whom preceded her in death....
Matthew David Atkinson
Jul 10, 2026
Matthew David Atkinson, age 52, a resident of Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born March 31, 1974 in Melrose Park, IL to David & Peggy Atkinson.
Matthew grew up in Lombard, IL and spent his youth playing multiple sports including baseball, football, basketball, and karate. When he wasn't busy with sports, he could be found playing...
Enrique Velasco Navarro
Jul 8, 2026
Enrique Velasco Navarro, of Warrenville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born December 2, 1943 in Latacunga, Ecuador.
After finishing his junior year of high school in Quito, he enlisted to serve a year in the Ecuadorian military. That experience helped form in him a sense of responsibility and resilience that...
Esther K. Anim-Addo
Jul 7, 2026
Esther K. Anim-Addo, 83 years lived, and a resident of Carol Stream in Illinois, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 7, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Ghana on the continent of Africa.
After moving to the United States, she worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years at various facilities including Central DuPage Hospital and the...
Lucretia Aline Klevesahl
Jul 5, 2026
We honor the life of Lucretia Aline Klevesahl, née Perrino, who left us on July 5, 2026, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born in Bari Italy on January 1, 1951. Her mother had a difficult birth at home and obtained an infection. Lucretia was nursed by her aunt Maria who recently had lost a baby.
Rooted in strong family values passed...
Abigail & Caleb Oswald
Jul 3, 2026
With hearts forever changed, we announce the passing of Abigail Mary Oswald (age 7) and Caleb William Oswald (age 6) on July 3, 2026. The beloved children of Brad and Erica (Niedbala) Oswald.
Caleb was a little boy who truly marched to the beat of his own drum. His sweet, innocent spirit and bright smile, complete with his adorable dimples, could...
Virginia H. Cook
Jul 3, 2026
Virginia Cook, age 98, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, for 62 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1928, in Hodges, South Carolina, to Charles and Irene Higgins.
On August 13, 1955, Virginia married the love of her life, Richard Cook, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Havre de Grace, Maryland, during Hurricane...
Fred L. Godar
Jun 30, 2026
Fred L. Godar, of Wheaton, IL, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Hardin, IL, on March 11, 1937, to Edmund Godar and Cora Godar (née Carpenter).
Fred loved his family, friends, faith, church, and the Chicago Cubs. Fred adored working for the Wheaton School District. He was a jokester...
Brees Benjamin Williams
Jun 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Brees Benjamin Williams
“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:13–14
Brees Benjamin Williams died in his father's arms at Central DuPage Hospital on June 29, 2026. He was born at 9:54 a.m. and passed peacefully into the care of...
Edward J. Pearce
Jun 27, 2026
Edward J. Pearce, age 83, passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1942 to Lieutenant Edward and Marian Pearce in Flint, Michigan.
A year after his birth, Ed's father, a military pilot, was killed while serving in active duty during World War II. Ed was raised in Flint, Michigan, where he and his mother lived with...
Eric Charles Bittlingmaier
Jun 25, 2026
Eric Charles Bittlingmaier departed this world on June 25, 2026. Intelligence, humor, dedication, and humility defined Eric throughout his life.
Born on March 31, 1962 in New Rochelle, NY, he moved with his family to the Chicago suburbs, then Purchase, NY, and finally Centennial, Colorado outside of Denver, at the age of 12. It was there that he developed a lifelong...
Janice Rae Popp
Jun 24, 2026
Janice "Jan" Popp, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died June 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Jan was born October 7, 1942, in Lockport, NY, the third of four daughters of the late Raymond and Ethel Meahl. She lived a life defined by service, generosity, and faith.
She graduated from...
Heather Michelle Rewiski
Jun 24, 2026
Heather Michelle Rewiski (nee Richardson), age 57, of Wheaton IL, died on June 24, 2026 in Winfield, IL after a 7 year war with cancer of unknown primary.
Born and raised in the Onsted, MI area Heather graduated from Onsted High School where she was on the cheerleading squad and actively participated in 4-H. As a lifelong equestrian she competed locally...
Emilia Roth
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23rd, 2026 our mom, Emilia Roth went home to be with Jesus. She peacefully left this world and was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father who has known her for her whole life; And now in the beautiful mystery of eternity she is fully known by Him.
She was an amazing mom to her two sons...
