Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Jani Skorovoti

Jani Skorovoti

Dec 12, 2017

Jani Skorovoti, age 72, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born September 16, 1945 in Korce, Albania. He is survived by his wife, Raimonda Skorovoti of Glen Ellyn, IL; his two children, Devis (Olta) Skorovoti of Glen Ellyn, IL and Afroditi Vasileiou of Glen Ellyn, IL;...

Betty Graves

Betty Graves

Dec 12, 2017

Betty Geiger Graves, age 71, a resident of Aurora and recently of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, peacefully at home. She was born August 18, 1946 in Pennsylvania. She grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls. She went on to graduate from Frederick College in Virginia, majoring in vocal performance. Betty...

Annette S. Bissantz

Annette S. Bissantz

Dec 12, 2017

Annette Sue Bissantz, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her home in Carol Stream, Illinois. She was born September 13, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. Annie will be deeply missed by her partner of 29 years Albert Such; sister and brother-in-law Linda and James Lutz and nephews Jonathan and Justin Lutz; Albert's sisters Halina (David) Knapp, Hatty...

Carolyn Frink Mellott

Carolyn Frink Mellott

Dec 11, 2017

Carolyn Frink Mellott, age 82, a former resident of Wheaton, passed peacefully into eternal life December 11. Always a sweet soul, full of Christ's love she is remembered for her faith and belief in all that is good. Born September 24, 1935 Tabor City, NC and raised in North Carolina surrounded by many cherished relatives and the farmland and beach...

Jean A. Dugo

Jean A. Dugo

Dec 6, 2017

Jean A. Dugo, nee Maglio, a longtime resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Jean was born in Chicago on August 12th, 1937 to John and Antoinette Sanzo, third of four children. Jean and her first husband, Vito, purchased a home...

Jennie M. Piasecki

Jennie M. Piasecki

Dec 3, 2017

Jennie M. Piasecki, nee Greco, age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. She is the beloved mother of Austine Baumann (Rodney) and Eugene (Janet), the dear grandmother of Tracy, Kelly (Bryce Kirchmeier) and Dawn, great grandmother of Grayden, Preston and Hudson Kirchmeier, dear sister of Antoinette Pellegrino (Atillio) and fond sister in-law of Carol Greco. She was preceded...

Linda S. Sane

Linda S. Sane

Dec 1, 2017

Linda S. Sane, age 71, a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1946 in Alton, Illinois to Alexander and Violet Hogle. Linda was a life member of the VFW Post 2164 Auxiliary in Wheaton. She worked for Solydine Corporation for many years....

Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

Nov 30, 2017

Juan Garcia passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home in Carol Stream, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. Juan Garcia is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Liliana Millan and two loving sons, Oscar C. (Patricia) Garcia of Carol Stream and Victor Garcia of Glendale Heights. Juan was also a cherished grandfather to five...

Thomas Francis Dennehy

Thomas Francis Dennehy

Nov 26, 2017

Thomas Francis Dennehy, 79, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his home in Wells, ME surrounded by his loving family. Tom, the son of Joseph J. and Rita L. (McLaughlin) Dennehy, was born June 13, 1938 in Somerville MA and grew up in Cambridge MA. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Alice M. (Gavin) Dennehy;...

Reverend Dr. John G. Soneson

Reverend Dr. John G. Soneson

Nov 25, 2017

Reverend Dr. John G. Soneson, age 89, a resident of Windsor Park, Carol Stream Illinois, went to be with the Lord on November 25th, 2017. He was born on August 24, 1928, in Forest City, Iowa to Nels and Mabel Soneson. John grew up in Cook, Minnesota on a farm, the youngest of four children. He attended Bethel College (St....

Will Knight

Will Knight

Nov 24, 2017

Will Knight, age 71, a resident of Lisle, IL, passed on Friday, November 24, 2017, at Lexington of Lombard. He was born February 11, 1946 in Alabama. "Spam" grew up in Point Clear, Alabama. After moving to the Chicago area he met Bettie Crisp and they were married in 1975. They raised their family in Wheaton while he worked for...

Linda Lee Russell

Linda Lee Russell

Nov 24, 2017

Linda Lee Russell, age 62, a resident of Warrenville, IL, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at home. She was born March 5, 1955 in DeKalb, IL. Linda was an award winning artist and creative welder whose works were comprised of stained glass and salvaged metal. She was a member of the Compass Church in Wheaton, IL and a devoted volunteer...

Knowel Mcgraw Jr.

Knowel Mcgraw Jr.

Nov 23, 2017

Knowel McGraw Jr., age 82, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Thursday, November 23, 2017, at home. He was born February 16, 1935 in Freeburn, KY. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen; four children, Tony (Ellen) McGraw of Northlake, IL, Vincent McGraw of Plaineville, IL, Knowel Kane (Zohreh) McGraw of Plano, TX Joseph (Diane) McGraw of...

Nigel Marie Hvale

Nigel Marie Hvale

Nov 21, 2017

Nigel Marie Hvale, age 102, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on November 21, 2017, at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois. She was born October 1, 1915 in Maunie, IL. She graduated from Calumet High school in Chicago, IL. She was a very active member of Lorimer Memorial Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, where she met her...

Marion Louise Nelson

Marion Louise Nelson

Nov 20, 2017

Marion Louise Nelson, age 86, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and formerly a longtime resident of Flossmoor, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born July 6, 1931 in Oak Park to Ed and Lilly Johnson. Marion grew up on the south side of...

Magdalyn Amy Guldberg

Magdalyn Amy Guldberg

Nov 20, 2017

Magdalyn Amy Guldberg, nee Kaepernick, 92, of Palos Park, IL, was called home to heaven on Monday, November 20, 2017.   She passed away peacefully at home.   She was born March 1, 1925 in Iron Ridge Wisconsin, the only child of Lauretta nee Volkmann and Albert Kaepernick.

Mags was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Norma M. Steck

Norma M. Steck

Nov 19, 2017

Norma M. Steck, age 86, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, was called home on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born October 26, 1931 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania to Matthew and Emma Moses. Norma grew up in Luzerne where she graduated high school as valedictorian. She then graduated from Misericordia University with a degree in Chemistry. She worked in Rochester,...

Caryl Joan Fox

Caryl Joan Fox

Nov 18, 2017

Caryl Joan Fox, age 88, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois. She was born March 30, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Richard Fox of Hollywood, Florida, Ronald Gene (Michelle) Fox of Tampa, Florida; her daughter, Judy Caryl...

Henry W. Tews

Henry W. Tews

Nov 18, 2017

Henry W. (Hank) Tews, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at home. He was the son of Arthur & Evelyn (nee Jaeger) Tews born September 3, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. On July 23, 1960, he married the love of his life Diane (nee Krebs) who preceded him in death on February 2, 2015. They made their home...

Charles P. Hammersmith

Charles P. Hammersmith

Nov 18, 2017

Charles P. ("Chuck") Hammersmith, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born on August 11, 1926 in Oak Park, IL to Ella and George Hammerschmidt. He grew up in Elmhurst, IL and had fond memories of his summers in Palisades Park in Covert,...

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