Obituaries

Jun 22, 2025

Ronald Eric Carlson, 79, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Torsten and Svea Carlson, and he lived in Naperville for 53 years.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Charlene "Bobbie"; his children, Dan (Gina), Mike, Sara (Peter), and Melissa;...

Jun 22, 2025

Rona Marmitt Croft, a resident of Winfield, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 22, 2025 after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born July 5, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Ron and Sue Marmitt, she was 69 years old.

Rona was the definition of warmth and unconditional love. She had a way...

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Wilson Keith, age 98, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1927, in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Mary left Scotland for Canada in 1951 after marrying Ian Keith, also of Aberdeen. She expected to stay in Canada for just two years while Ian finished school. But when...

Jun 22, 2025

Beverly "Bev" M. Ozinga, age 71, long-time resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.  She was born December 16, 1953 in Evergreen Park, IL to Martin, Jr. & Janet Ozinga.

Loving mother of Julia Proz-Ozinga & Amy Proz-Ozinga. Cherished grandmother of John, Lily, Wesson & Zoe. Dear sister-in-law of Judy Ozinga. Fond aunt...

Jun 21, 2025

Byford A. "Bob" Basham, 71, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Bob was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and was a lifelong country music lover and an avid outdoorsman. Always a cowboy at heart, he entered bulldogging events at local rodeos and played Black Bart...

Jun 21, 2025

Alice Obmascik, loving wife, mother, grandmother, baker, master gardener, gift-giver, and big-hearted whirlwind of fun and family, died Saturday June 21. She was 84.

With John, her beloved husband of 61 years, she and her family moved to Bolingbrook in 1971 when their new home was surrounded by cornfields. She planted the saplings that grew into the...

Jun 20, 2025

Judith L. Johnson, "Aunt Judy", age 69, a resident of Schiller Park, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 20, 2025. She departed to her new life in eternity from JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington after a long but brave battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL...

Jun 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Gritsonis, affectionately known as Long John, who went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2025.

John was a beloved figure in our lives, and although he lost his father early in life, John will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and unwavering love...

Jun 18, 2025

Robert "Bob" Otto Bartz, age 71, a resident of Hanover Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  He was born September 8, 1953 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Some might call him a stubborn man—and sure maybe he was (but who isn't)—but he was so much more than that. So so much more. Bob was the kind...

Jun 10, 2025

Sheila Kay Philo, age 76, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, Brad Philo; her children Chandra (Tim) Nybroten, Megan (Erik) Henning, and Ryan (Kim) Philo; her sister Sue Bassett; her brother Cal (Linda) Zimmerman, her brother-in-laws...

Jun 10, 2025

Carol B. Kinder, aged 80, a longtime resident of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Carol was born April 22, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to Ewald Berglund and Eva Bjorkman. Her father was a World War II Veteran, and her mother was a first-generation immigrant from Sweden.  Carol grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jun 10, 2025

Janice Lucille Cave Kay of Wheaton, Illinois died June 10, 2025. Born March 13, 1936 in Waverly, Iowa, Janice was the daughter of Ethel Genevieve (Hunter) Cave and Earl Edmund Cave. Janice earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, graduating in 1959 from Wartburg College, Waverly, IA where she studied both voice and piano.

At Wartburg, Janice's...

Jun 10, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Bommelje, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  She was born July 5, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Harry & Ella Kramer.

She grew up in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, and after graduating from Chicago Christian High School, attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids,...

Jun 9, 2025

Mildred Elsie Heinze, 93, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to William Charles and Lillian Margaret Smith. She was their second child, following their son, Ernest, a big bouncing boy born at more than 10 pounds. Mildred came into the family weighing half of that. She remained a petite woman throughout her...

Jun 8, 2025

Ray Carlsen, 86, resident of Naperville, Illinois died on June 8, 2025 at Johnson Health Care Center at Windsor Park, Carol Stream, IL.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Norman and Thelma (Berg) Carlsen on September 18, 1938. Ray was a lifelong newspaper man with his career starting at the Wheaton College Record, continuing while he...

Jun 7, 2025

Loretta P. Voth of Valencia, CA went home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2025. Born in Chicago,IL, she met Norman, her husband while they were students at Wheaton College. In 1949 they were married in Chicago, IL. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, often performing on live radio broadcasts, Loretta continued her work in music and...

Jun 6, 2025

Phyllis Marie (née Charron) Therrien, age 97, a resident of Downers Grove, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born August 17, 1927, in Braintree, MA and was adopted by William George and Evelina Tanguay Charron of North Adams, MA.

Phyllis grew up in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she met her husband,...

Jun 6, 2025

Anne Haig Fountain of Machias, New York went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday June 6, 2025 after joyfully serving Him for 77 years. Anne was born in Buffalo, New York to Newland and Lydia Fountain on August 20, 1947. Anne was a well loved and respected middle and high school music teacher in the Pioneer...

Jun 6, 2025

C. William ("Bill") Pollard, Jr., 87, passed away of natural causes on June 6, 2025 in Carol Stream, IL. We, his family, are deeply grieved by this great loss but not as those who are without hope in the resurrection that will reunite us with our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Bill was born on June...

Jun 2, 2025

Rodolfo Dela Peña , a beloved resident of Bloomingdale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Bangar, La Union, Philippines.

After moving to the United States, Rodolfo began working in the dietary services department at Beacon Hill Retirement Community. It was there that...