Obituaries

Feb 24, 2019

Rodolofo E. "Rod" Helmer Sr., age 66, a resident of Compton, IL, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. He was born January 14, 1953 in Chicago, IL.

Rod was a passionate St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved to relax with a beer and a Cardinals game.

He is...

Feb 14, 2019

Carolyn A. Kehring, age 77, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born December 14, 1941 in Berwyn, IL to Walter and Agnes Kukla.

In 1959, Carolyn graduated from Proviso East High School, Maywood, Illinois where she met the love of her life,...

Feb 14, 2019

Shirley Marie Moreen, age 89, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died February 14, 2019, at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born October 27, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to Carl and Elsie Brown.

Shirley graduated from Morgan Park High School and spent many summers while growing up in Shorewood Hills, Michigan. Shirley's pride and joy were...

Feb 13, 2019

Velma Ovette King went home peacefully to be with the Lord on February 13, 2019 at Asbury Gardens in North Aurora, Illinois. She was born to Bruce and Clara Bullock on September 25, 1920 in Prentiss, Mississippi, in the home of Charlie and Margaret Burkett. In 1927, at age 7, she was sent to live with her mother and...

Feb 9, 2019

Ramona G. Gutierrez, age 87, a resident of St. Charles, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Illinois. She was born September 1, 1931 in New Kensington, PA to Raymond and Ruth Goodbread.

Ramona attended Wheaton College and West Penn Nursing School, where she graduated with...

Feb 9, 2019

Joseph C. Bicchinella, age 84, a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at home with his wife by his side.  He was born December 25, 1934 in Chicago to Ignazio and Mary Bicchinella.

Joe grew up in Forest Park. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...

Feb 9, 2019

Ronald (Ronnie) Leon Russell Jr., 56, of Campton Hills, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on February 9 th , 2019. He had complications with his physical heart, but his heart for others was beyond overflowing.

There will be a visitation from 3:00PM—5:00PM Friday, February 15, 2019 at Christ Community Church in Saint Charles followed by a celebration service...

Feb 6, 2019

Louise Hammersmith passed away peacefully at home in Wheaton on February 6, 2019. She was born on June 26, 1931, in Poona, India, to Arthur and Brunette Hanney. She came to the United States in 1951, and spent her time in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida with her beloved husband Chuck Hammersmith, who passed away in 2017.

She...

Feb 4, 2019

Henry Chaltin, age 88, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died on Monday, February 4, 2019, at GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois. He was born March 11, 1930 to James and Margaret Chaltin.

Henry grew up in Maywood and graduated from Proviso East High School. He worked hard in many jobs including, ComEd, the City of...

Feb 3, 2019

Carol A. Yusten, age 77, a resident of Winfield, IL, died February 3, 2019, at home. She was born October 17, 1941 in Chicago, IL.

Carol worked for the USPS for more than 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending all their school and sports events. In retirement, she was an avid reader...

Feb 1, 2019

Suzanne Scaccia, age 98, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois.  She was born April 28, 1920 in New York, NY to Robert and Sarah Luthi.

Sue graduated from Proviso East High School.  While attending art school she met Maurice Scaccia and they were married...

Feb 1, 2019

Josephine O. Pagano, nee Paesano, age 97, a resident of Wheaton, IL, and formerly of River Forest, IL, died Friday, February 1, 2019, at Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. She was born September 24, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY.

Josephine attended St. John's University and graduated from Prospect Heights School of Nursing. She served in the US Army Nurses...

Feb 1, 2019

Carmella M. DeLeo, age 96, a resident of Winfield, IL, died Friday, February 1, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born August 1, 1922 in Chicago, IL.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton,...

Feb 1, 2019

Janice A Lehman, age 76, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL was called home by her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1943 in Elgin, IL to parents Harvey and Ethel Forke.

Janice grew up in Itasca, IL and attended Lake Park High School in Roselle. She loved school, excelled...

Feb 1, 2019

Betty Lou Ludwig, 83 of Wheaton, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born May 18, 1935 in West Chicago, IL. To all who knew her she was a quick witted caring individual who kept everyone around her on their toes.

Betty was a successful franchise owner for over 15 years during her...

Jan 28, 2019

Esther P. Laughlin, age 89, died Monday, January 28th, 2019, at home in Wheaton, IL. She was born June 4th, 1929 in Sabinsville, PA, and had been a Wheaton resident for 60 years.

Esther worked for 31 years as a Circulation Editor at National Association of Evangelicals, in Carol Stream, IL. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Jan 28, 2019

Robert "Bob" Nowakowski, age 70, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on January 28, 2019 in Winfield, Illinois.  He was born in Chicago on June 25, 1948. Bob grew up in North Riverside and graduated from St. Joseph High School. He then went on to Lewis University to get a Bachelors in Behavioral Science. During the Vietnam War,  ...

Jan 28, 2019

Patricia Ann Veronica Piekarczyk Wielgos, age 48, a longtime resident of Wheaton, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019, at RML Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois.  She was born January 18, 1971 in Chicago to Joseph and Agnes Piekarczyk. Patty grew up in Wheaton and graduated from St. Francis High School.  She earned Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology and Religious Studies...

Jan 26, 2019

Elaine Ruth Highfield Hall went peacefully to the Lord on January 26, 2019 at Windsor Park Retirement Community in Carol Stream, Illinois where she lived.

Elaine was born on November 22, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Mabel (Sellstrom) Highfield and Paul Highfield. Elaine was their second daughter, following LaVerne Highfield Binnquist who preceded her in death. She...

Jan 25, 2019

Don Pracht, age 86, a longtime resident of Wheaton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Brookdale Sr. Living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He was born August 27, 1932 in Downers Grove to William and Lucille Pracht.

Don grew up in Downers Grove and graduated from Downers Grove...