Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Marcia B. Dykema

Marcia B. Dykema

Jun 7, 2019

Marcia B. Dykema, age 96, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and formerly a longtime resident of Wheaton, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Johnson Health Care Center. She was born November 23, 1922 in Oelwein, Iowa to John and Florence Kvasnicka.

Marcia graduated from high school in 1940 and entered Cornell College...

Malcolm W. Wadland

Malcolm W. Wadland

Jun 5, 2019

Malcolm W. Wadland passed away on June 5, 2019. He was the loving husband of Mary, proud father of Matthew and Michael & grandfather of Jack. Mass will be held at St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church , 101 W. Loop Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189 on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are...

Andy Pieczynski

Andy Pieczynski

Jun 5, 2019

Andrew Pieczynski, 44, a resident of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1974 in Winfield, IL to William and Margaret Pieczynski. Andy is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette Higgins and their miracle seven-month-old son, Ewan Pieczynski.

Andy was beloved.  He was a loyal son to...

Ekaterina A. Gorbenko

Ekaterina A. Gorbenko

Jun 3, 2019

Ekaterina A. Gorbenko, age 87, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died Monday, June 3, 2019, at home. She was born December 8, 1931 in Russia.

Ekaterina was the youngest of twelve born in the former USSR during the great depression. She lost her mother at the age of twelve and shortly after became an orphan, living...

Leland D. Roberts

Leland D. Roberts

Jun 1, 2019

Leland D. Roberts, age 85, a lifelong resident of Wheaton, IL, died June 1, 2019. He was born February 4, 1934.

Lee loved his home town of Wheaton dearly. After graduating from Wheaton Community High School, he studied Economics and Business Administration at Wheaton College (Class of 1956). While there he met his wife, Joanne Griffith. They...

Edward A. Arlington

Edward A. Arlington

Jun 1, 2019

Edward A. Arlington, age 63, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died June 1, 2019. He was born April 14, 1956 in Chicago, IL.

"I've always disliked the standard issue obituary that can, in some instances, drill down to reveal personality traits. I was born in Loretto hospital and grew up in a Norman Rockwell-like suburban setting."

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Lisa Dawn Beno

Lisa Dawn Beno

May 28, 2019

Lisa Dawn Beno, age 53, a resident of St. Charles, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, after a seven year battle with cancer. She was born August 30, 1965 in Chicago to Thomas and Joan Hutcheson.

Lisa grew up in Wheaton, IL and graduated from Wheaton North in 1983. She attended Judson...

Robert E. Scherr

Robert E. Scherr

May 28, 2019

Robert E. Scherr, age 86, of Glen Ellyn, IL. Was called home by our lord on May 28, 2019. Born February 1, 1933 to Walter and Sophia (Harloff) Scherr; Loving brother to the late Grace (Gordon) Christoph and to the late Myrtle (Milton) Huguelet; Loving husband for 52 yrs. to the late Carol nee Bunze and together had 4...

Tim White

Tim White

May 28, 2019

Tim White, age 73, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died May 28, 2019, at home. He was born October 21, 1945 in Hinsdale, IL.

Tim was a dedicated custodian for the Wheaton Public Library for 24 years. Tim was a hard worker and was a devoted family man. He enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley and watching...

Michael V. Pignataro

Michael V. Pignataro

May 26, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael V. Pignataro announces his passing after a long illness on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the age of 60. He was born on June 4, 1958 in Chicago, IL and attended Morton West High School in Berwyn, IL. He retired from United Airlines after 30 years of employment. Michael...

Daniel J. Hritsuk

Daniel J. Hritsuk

May 24, 2019

Daniel J. Hritsuk, age 73, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was born May 15, 1946 in Berwyn to Walter and Theresa Hritsuk.

Dan graduated from Stiemetz High School in Chicago. He then graduated from Millikin University. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army as a medic...

Ruth Joanne Jacobs

Ruth Joanne Jacobs

May 22, 2019

Ruth Joanne Jacobs, nee Siemens, age 89, a resident of Carol Stream, went peacefully to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, May 22, at her home.  She was born June 27, 1929 in Duluth, Minnesota.

During Ruth's early years and through high school, her family moved from Duluth to other locations: Hastings, MN; Oshkosh, WI: Hollywood, CA...

Roger Kramme

Roger Kramme

May 21, 2019

Roger Kramme, age 74, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died May 21, 2019 at Central DuPage Hospital peacefully with his wife and sons by his side.  He was born on March 22, 1945 in Bedford, England.

He was survived by his loving wife, Anne, of 45 years come June 1 st , and his beloved...

Claudette C. Nelson

Claudette C. Nelson

May 21, 2019

Claudette C. Nelson, age 89, was welcomed to her eternal home by her Lord Jesus on May 21, 2019. Born July 8, 1929 to Claude A. and Emily Watkins, Claudette grew up in Kenosha, WI. She moved with her husband's job around the Chicago suburbs, farmed in Oshkosh, WI, then settled in Wheaton, IL. In mid-life, Claudette went back...

Eugene W. Daily

Eugene W. Daily

May 21, 2019

Eugene W. Daily, aged 98, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, died after a brief illness on May 21, 2019.  He was born September 29, 1920 in DuQuoin, Illinois to Harry and Naomi Daily.

He grew up in DuQuoin and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Education in 1942.  He went...

Arlene D. Rezny

Arlene D. Rezny

May 20, 2019

Arlene D. Rezny, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully with her children at her side, on May 20, 2019, at The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois. She was born May 21, 1937 in Chicago, to Cyril and Dorothea Ward.

Arlene grew up in Maywood and graduated from Proviso High School, where...

Dorothy W. Erhardt

Dorothy W. Erhardt

May 13, 2019

Dorothy W. Erhardt, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died May 13, 2019. She was born September 13, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her three children, Penny Gillen, Susan Erhardt and John Erhardt and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth (late Charles) Swan, her brother Fred (late Marilyn)...

Marlene V. Bauer

Marlene V. Bauer

May 12, 2019

Marlene V. Bauer, age 76, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Belmont Village in Carol Stream, IL. She was born April 19, 1943 in Chicago, IL.

Marlene was born in Chicago but at an early age she, her mother and father and her little sister, Arlene moved to one of Chicago's...

Brian D. Sogge

Brian D. Sogge

May 12, 2019

Brian D. Sogge, age 71, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2019.  He was born September 15, 1947 in Oak Park, Illinois.

Brian was a proud 30 year employee of Cardinal Health as a surgical drape and pack sales specialist.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Sogge. His four...

Betty Tichy Thompson

Betty Tichy Thompson

May 11, 2019

Born on February 20, 1929 to Frank and Hazel Tichy in Oak Park, Illinois, Betty Tichy Thompson went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home in Wheaton.

Betty grew up in Chicago, and graduated from Moody Bible Institute where she felt the call to become an overseas missionary. She transferred two...

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