Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Nancy Fabiani

Nancy Fabiani

Feb 8, 2018

Nancy Fabiani, Age 85, a longtime resident of Melrose Park, died at home on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born in Melrose Park on February 25, 1932 to Segundo Maccaroni and Englesina Maccaroni-Milani.

She was an active member of the New Life Community Church in Melrose Park and Gideon International.

She is survived by...

Dennis Darell Edwards

Dennis Darell Edwards

Feb 8, 2018

Dennis Darell Edwards, Sr, devoted husband, loving dad, and beloved Opa was a long-time resident of Wheaton, Carol Stream, and Naperville. He died peacefully at his home in Geneva on 2-8-18 at age 72. Darell was born in Frederick, OK, on 10-2-45 and spent his youth in Davidson, OK. After graduating from Panhandle A & M College in May of...

Marjorie Louise Sveen

Marjorie Louise Sveen

Feb 5, 2018

Marjorie Louise Sveen passed into the arms of her Savior in complete peace on Monday, February 5, 2018 in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Olga Lindberg, a sister Ruth and a brother Carl. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald, a son David (Kriste), a daughter Nancy (Mark) Jackson....

Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston

Feb 5, 2018

Mary Johnston, age 61, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville, IL. She was born May 28, 1956 in Binghamton, NY. Mary, ever a sweet spirit, dedicated her life to the Christian education of children. In her youth, she became the first person in the United States to memorize ALL of the...

Roger Sutfin

Roger Sutfin

Feb 2, 2018

Roger Francis Sutfin, a life-long resident of Chicago, Itasca, Glen Ellyn and Wheaton, and beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away on February 2, 2018 after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.

Born on March 25, 1936 in Chicago, he always had plenty of stories about growing up "back of the (Union...

Judith R. Blair

Judith R. Blair

Feb 1, 2018

Judith R. (Miller) Blair, age 75, a resident of Bloomingdale, IL slipped into Heaven on Thursday, 1 February 2018. She was born in Chicago, IL on 14 September 1942. Judie worked for the Federal Government as a clerk typist for 30 years. She enjoys reading, crocheting, watching classic movies, musicals and loves children. Judie had a way of making...

Margaret Sauer

Margaret Sauer

Jan 31, 2018

Margaret Sauer passed away on January 31,2018.   She was born on January 22, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the oldest of four children of Margaret and John Daichendt.  Her sister, Helen, died in 1928, and a year later, her mother died.  Marge and her two brothers were placed in a Lutheran orphanage  in Addison, IL where she lived until she was...

Vernon A. Hoffman

Vernon A. Hoffman

Jan 30, 2018

Vernon A. Hoffman, age 94, a resident of Winfield, IL and formerly of Elgin, IL died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1923 in Elgin, IL to Elmer and Ollie Hoffman. Vernon graduated from Elgin High School and served in World War II with the Amphibious Engineers in the Pacific. He worked as a bookkeeper and...

William E. "Bill" Rehr

William E. "Bill" Rehr

Jan 30, 2018

William E. "Bill" Rehr, age 71, a resident of Wheaton, IL, entered into glory on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born August 30, 1946 in Oak Park, IL. After graduating from Elmhurst College, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and served two years on the USS Midway CV41 as a Quarter...

Miriam E. Macdonald

Miriam E. Macdonald

Jan 25, 2018

Miriam E. MacDonald, age 92, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born on February 1, 1925 in Millville, New Jersey to Wallace and Helen May.

She was a graduate of Philadelphia Bible Institute (Class of 1945) where she met Jack MacDonald...

Charles L. Trojan

Charles L. Trojan

Jan 23, 2018

Charles "Chuck" L. Trojan, age 73 and resident of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. Chuck was born on April 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation from Lane Technical High School, Chuck went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Education and began his teaching career in the...

Malgorzata H. Stiff

Malgorzata H. Stiff

Jan 22, 2018

Malgorzata Hanna Stiff (Muchowiecka), age 62, a resident of Downers Grove, IL, died at her home on Monday, January 21st, 2018. All knew her as Gosia. She was born in Lodz, Poland on Feb.21st, 1955. Gosia graduated in 1979 with a Master's Degree in English Philology. During her time there, Gosia became involved in the Oasis Movement, where she committed...

Julie Ann Solis

Julie Ann Solis

Jan 19, 2018

Julie Ann Solis (Perl), age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Central DuPage Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1958 in Paulding, OH to Robert and Joann Perl. Julie grew up in Paulding and graduated from Paulding High School in 1977. After graduating, she joined Agape, a Christian singing and drama...

Paul G. Jurkschat

Paul G. Jurkschat

Jan 19, 2018

Paul G. Jurkschat, age 54, a resident of Chicago, IL, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at home. He was born February 8, 1963 in Chicago, IL. Paul was a devoted father, loving son, dearest brother and a true friend. He was thoughtful and giving, a creative soul, a passionate cook and mystery enthusiast. He was a talented artist who devoted...

Martha Baptista

Martha Baptista

Jan 16, 2018

Martha Cole Baptista, age 93, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born on March 5, 1924 in Nashua, New Hampshire to George and Elizabeth Cole. Martha grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and Buffalo, NY where she graduated from high school....

Jeannette L. Tuggy

Jeannette L. Tuggy

Jan 15, 2018

Jeannette L. Tuggy, age 86, a resident of Naperville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018.  She was born on November 21, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA to William and Lenora Stokes.

Jeannette grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from University High School.  She went on to graduate from Biola College in...

William J. Toerpe Jr.

William J. Toerpe Jr.

Jan 13, 2018

William J. Toerpe Jr., age 86, a longtime resident of Wheaton/Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born May 18, 1931 in Berwyn to William and Lavine Toerpe. Bill was a graduate of York High School. He was awarded two bronze stars while serving in the U.S. Army...

Margaret Eleanor Schwicardi

Margaret Eleanor Schwicardi

Jan 13, 2018

Margaret Eleanor Head Schwicardi passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Winfield, IL after a brief illness. She was 94 years old. She is survived by her 3 children: son Kim & daughter in law, Susan, daughter Debra Charles (nee Schwicardi) and daughter Lisa Wick (nee Schwicardi) & son in law Steven Nathanson. She is also survived by 4...

Mark Joseph Pierce

Mark Joseph Pierce

Jan 11, 2018

Mark J. Pierce, age 58, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born May 13, 1959 in Brighton, Massachusetts to Joseph and Joan Pierce. Mark grew up in Medford, New Jersey and graduated high school in Carmel, Indiana. He attended...

Reginald R. Gerig

Reginald R. Gerig

Jan 11, 2018

Reginald R. Gerig, age 98, retired professor of piano at Wheaton College, and resident of Windsor Park Retirement Center in Carol Stream, IL, died peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Windsor's Johnson Healthcare Center.  He was born April 20, 1919 in Grabill, Indiana near Fort Wayne.

Reg began his study in piano at an early age.  He...

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