Obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Jessica Wynne MacDonald Mott, passed away suddenly in her home at the age of 46 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Jess was funny, compassionate, smart, goofy, and deeply loved by her family, friends, and coworkers.  She loved gaming (particularly RPGs and MMOs), reading (mostly fantasy novels and trashy yaoi), and...

Jan 18, 2026

Donna Mae Agin (née Winter)

June 25, 1934 – January 18, 2026

Donna Mae Agin, 91, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Elmhurst, Illinois, following a brief illness. At nearly 92, Donna was a witness to almost a century of history, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilient strength, a generous heart, and a legendary quick wit that never dimmed.

Born...

Jan 18, 2026

James "Jim" Fabrie, age 89, a resident of Covenant Living in Northbrook, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.  He was born August 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to James & Ruth Fabrie.

Jim was born and grew up on the North side of Chicago. He attended Steinmetz High School and North Park College.

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Jan 17, 2026

Dorothy was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on May 9, 1938. She attended Chicago Public School after which she pursued an education in nursing. Dorothy enjoyed caring for the sick and spending time in church every chance she got.

Dorothy was a woman of great faith; she always believed that anything is possible. She was a woman of...

Jan 16, 2026

Wayne O Glassman, age 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and business man, passed away peacefully January 16, 2026 in Batavia, Illinois. He was born June 10, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana. In 1952 Wayne completed high school in LaPort, Indiana where he excelled in athletics and received All-American honors in football, and track and field for...

Jan 15, 2026

Deborah Vere Pontius (Cochran) passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Wheaton, Illinois. Born on July 4, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, Debbie was the daughter of the late Vere Fletcher and Mary Frances Cochran (Schaub).

She is survived by her husband Steven Pontius, daughter Krista, son Blake, daughter-in-law Erin, grandchildren Francie, Henry and Eve, sisters Sandra and Karen, and many...

Jan 12, 2026

Our beloved Hans Burkal Jensen passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, a sunny winter afternoon at home, surrounded by his immediate family.

Born on April 26, 1944, in Lyngby, Denmark, Hans was the middle child of Aage and Inge Jensen, growing up alongside his older sister Birgitte and younger sister Charlotte. Growing up in post-WWII Denmark,...

Jan 9, 2026

Vivian Marie Youngberg, age 100, passed away peacefully at her home in Wheaton, Illinois entering the presence of her Savior on January 9, 2026. Vivian leaves a legacy of faith, joyful service, a deep love of family and God's word. Vivian was born on December 31, 1925 to Noah and Ellen (Olson) Melgren in Osage City, Kansas. Vivian was...

Jan 8, 2026

Helma Neumann Fischer, 91, of Interlochen, MI died peacefully on January 8, 2026.  She passed away with her three children by her side at her daughter's home in Wheaton, IL, after an extended illness following a severe stroke.

Helma was born in the small town of Jügesheim, Germany in 1934 as the middle daughter of Adam and...

Jan 7, 2026

Lois C. Worley, age 91, passed away in Naperville, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born November 8, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia, to Leon Ivy & Julia Elizabeth Cox, the ninth of ten children. Lois attended William Fox Elementary School and James H. Binford Junior High, then graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. Over the...

Jan 6, 2026

Benjamin John Prorwicz, 79, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital.

Born Zbigniew Prorwicz on June 26, 1946, in Germany, Ben immigrated to America with his parents, Eugene and Teresa. Passing through Ellis Island as a young boy, his family settled in the vibrant Polish community of Chicago's South Side....

Jan 4, 2026

J. Eddie Payton, age 78, long time resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1947 to Emmie Lee McLemore and Hobert Payton. Eddie and his 2 brothers were born in Memphis, TN and later raised in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1965, and...

Jan 1, 2026

Joan Lavin (née Welch), age 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Lisle, Illinois. She was born on March 18, 1934, in Jackson, Ohio, to Velva Welch (Exline) and Saul Raymond Welch.

Joan grew up on her family farm in Jackson. She attended a one-room schoolhouse until her junior year of high school. She rode...

Dec 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Thomas Kelly, 72, a resident of West Chicago, IL. He died Monday December 29th, 2025 surrounded by family.  He was born February 10th, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to parents John & Arlene Kelly.

Kevin loved music from an early age and grew up playing in...

Dec 29, 2025

Wallace D. Nard Jr., 90, of Wheaton, IL, passed away of a brain tumor on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1935, in Norton, VA, to Wallace D. Nard, Sr. and Georgia Florence (née Pevey).

Wallace grew up in Norton, VA, and attended Norton High School where he was a member of the...

Dec 27, 2025

Betty Ruth Fasshauer (nee Thomas), 77, of Wheaton, IL, passed away into the loving arms of our heavenly father on Saturday, December 27, 2025.  She was born on August 15, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to John E. Thomas and Lillian Ruth (Finn) who preceded her in death.

Betty grew up in Chicago and attended Luther North High...

Dec 27, 2025

Monica Lois (Johnson) Craig, age 88, a resident of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. She was born January 26th, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York.

Monica grew up in Brooklyn in a strong believing Christian home. She saw her parents live their faith daily as...

Dec 26, 2025

Carol Joyce Kraft died in her home in Wheaton, Illinois on December 26, 2025 at age 90. She was born in Leslie, Michigan, a small town south of Lansing, the state capital on December 8, 1935.

She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Wheaton College in 1957. Her first Master of Arts was from the Teacher's...

Dec 26, 2025

Hercules "Ray" Vlangos, age 81, son of Konstantinos and Panagiota Vlangos, was born on August 20th, 1944, in Pagrati, Greece.  He passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 26th, 2025 at his cherished restaurant, Carol's Garden Restaurant, doing what he loved.

Ray was the beloved husband of Mary Vlangos (née Zafiropoulos) for 55 years; a loving father to his...

Dec 24, 2025

James Grisamore, age 69, beloved husband, father, and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born on August 17, 1956, to Dr. Thomas L. Grisamore and Mary Speer Grisamore of Wilmette, Illinois.

Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Amy, his children, and...