Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

Kenneth A. Kruse, Jr., age 86, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born October 4, 1931 in Covington, KY. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, Ken returned to civilian life where he worked for many years in education, teaching at Naperville Central High School...

Apr 5, 2018

Rosa Amancha, age 81, born on November 8, 1936 in Cuenca, Ecuador, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to the Lord on April 5, 2018, in Naperville, Illinois Our mother was one of the most kind, caring, and hardworking individuals you will ever meet. With her contagious smile, she could bring happiness to all those around her. There was something...

Mar 25, 2018

Bruce Alred was welcomed home to heaven on Sunday March 25, 2018. Born on June 17 1969, Bruce grew up in the Chicago suburbs with his family. They attended church in Downers Grove; later Bruce found community at Village Church of Bartlett. Bruce was quiet and wise. He enjoyed games – both board and video and most things geek-y. After...

Mar 25, 2018

Leonard J. Wiel, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, IL, for over 35 years, passed away at home on March 25, 2018. He was born September 5, 1941 in Chicago to Steve and Anna Wielkiewicz. After the early death of his parents he was raised by Hank and Helen Karolewicz. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Wells High...

Mar 22, 2018

Raymond "Paul" Verden, age 67, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born July 30, 1950 in New Albany, Indiana, to Merle Lee Verden and Norma Ruth Scott. Paul grew up in the Midwest where his father's engineering work transfers allowed him to experience small town and farm life. Although...

Mar 20, 2018

William "Bill" Swale, age 87, a resident of Warrenville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1930 in Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England to Earnest and Hannah Swale. Bill grew up in England and lived through the bombings of WWII. He served in...

Mar 18, 2018

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Mar 14, 2018

Kirsten June Frederick Fumagalli, age 36, a resident of Winfield, IL, went home to Heaven gaining victory over a courageous and valiant 27-day battle with colon cancer on Wednesday, March 14th. She took her final breath as her husband, Michael, of 9 years carried her over the threshold of their home. Kirsten was born April 25, 1981 to her beloved...

Mar 14, 2018

Martha D. Schreck, 91, known to many as "Marty", passed away peacefully on March 14, 2018 at Sunrise Senior Living in Naperville, IL. She was born in 1926 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late General James Warren Davenport and the late Lois McGuffie Davenport. She was a 1944 graduate of Sayre High School in Pennsylvania and pursued...

Mar 12, 2018

Margaret W. Taylor passed peacefully into eternal life with Jesus on March 12, 2018. She was born on March 23, 1917, in Oswego, Oregon, and died in Winfield, Illinois. She lived a quiet but vibrant life for more than 100 years, and she was ready for this final step in the grand adventure of eternal life. Members of her...

Mar 10, 2018

Myrtle "Myrt" Russell, age 98, a 57-year resident of Wheaton, IL, followed by 13-years in Florida., died on March 10,2018 in Hernando, FL. She was born in Illinois in 1919. Myrt worked at F.W. Woolworth in the early 1950s, but was predominantly a wife to her beloved Russ, and a mother. Myrt's love of Wheaton, and her active support of...

Mar 10, 2018

Mary Louise Garber Dimas, age 90, went into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She went peacefully while surrounded by her loving family. From the time of her birth on June 29, 1927 to her passing, she filled those around her with love, kindness, and most importantly, her faith. She was...

Mar 9, 2018

Trudi Christine Evenson (nee Templin) of Wheaton, IL passed away on Friday, March 9 th 2018 at the age of  66.  She was born on January 14, 1952 to Willi and Marie Templin in Chicago, IL.

Trudi grew up in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago attending Saint Luke School in Chicago where her father was also the...

Mar 9, 2018

Nancy L. Hedges, age 76, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Symphony of Hanover Park in Hanover Park. She was born April 14, 1941 in Bellwood, West Virginia to Melvin Lee and Virginia Carr. Nancy graduated valedictorian from Rupert High School in Rupert, West Virginia where she met Jim Hedges. They were...

Mar 9, 2018

Wilford E. Jordan, age 96, a resident of Aurora, IL, and formerly a longtime resident of Xenia, OH, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, peacefully at home. He was born May 28, 1921 in Ash Ridge, OH to Wilmer and Minnie Jordan. Wilford served in the U.S. Army at the end of WWII. During his tour of duty he...

Mar 9, 2018

Lloyd (Pudge) Fredendall Jr. ascended to the Lord on Friday, March 9th, 2018  surrounded by his loving family. Pudge was a proud lifetime member of Local 150 Operating Engineers. Pudge served his country in the Navy Reserves for 8 years.  He worked for Alsterda construction up until retirement.  Pudge loved his John Deere Tractor, in fact he had 2!...

Mar 8, 2018

Mary Patricia Herrick (nee Carey), age 94, a long-time resident of Wyndemere Independent Living Community in Wheaton, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton. Pat was born October 5, 1923 in Elmhurst, IL, attended York High School and then later graduated from Wheaton Central High School after her family...

Mar 6, 2018

Neal L. Hunter, age 85, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born June 16, 1932 in Chicago, IL. In Chicago, Illinois, Neal was born to Paul and Daisy. The youngest sibling of Carol, Bud and Gordon. He attended Peirce Elementary School and Senn High School. In...

Mar 5, 2018

Ken Moreen, Jr., age 51, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died on March 5, 2018 in Winfield, Illinois. He was born on April 19, 1966 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

He graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He met his wife at the Shelter of God's Love II...

Mar 5, 2018

Samuel McBurney, age 35, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died March 5, 2018, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  He was born February 5, 1983. Sam was a great athlete playing baseball, basketball, and soccer in high school. From his earliest days he always loved to read. He especially enjoyed philosophy and loved to engage in discussions about...