James L Bosgraf
Dec 23, 2025
James L. Bosgraf, age 84, a resident of Wheaton IL, Denver Co, Oostburg WI and Lookout Mtn GA went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born May 24, 1941 in Wheaton Il, to Leonard and Dorothy Bosgraf.
James grew up in Wheaton Il where he graduated from Wheaton Academy. He...
Sandra Kay Schneider
Dec 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Kay (née Blazina) Schneider of Winfield, IL who left us peacefully on December 23, 2025 at the age of 62, having lived with the effects of a stroke since 2019. Born on September 26, 1963 in Columbus, OH, Sandy brought a sense of style to every corner of her world....
Clare Marie Leavitt
Dec 22, 2025
Clare Marie Leavitt, age 69, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 8, 1956, in Cheverly, Maryland, Clare was one of seven children of Thomas and Elizabeth Leavitt. She spent her childhood living in several different states, which served to foster an adaptability and warmth...
Norma Bissett
Dec 22, 2025
Norma Jeanne Bissett (née Oakes), 76, of Winfield, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Boston, MA, to Norman Oakes and Margaret (née Cousin).
Norma grew up in Boston and attended Jamaica Plain High School. As a child Norma took dancing lessons and aspired...
Robert “Bob” T. Wynard
Dec 22, 2025
Robert "Bob" T. Wynard, age 82, a resident of Carol Stream and formerly of Galena and New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, with his family at his side.
Robert was born on January 29, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard Wynard and Elynor (née Zanda). He grew up in Chicago and attended...
Daniel J. Treier
Dec 22, 2025
Daniel J. Treier, age 53, beloved husband, father, son, professor, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, after a brief battle with metastatic lung cancer.
Dan was born on September 29, 1972, in Findlay, Ohio, and grew up on a farm in Bloomdale, OH surrounded by close family. He participated in...
Jacob Sommers
Dec 21, 2025
Jacob Peter "Jake" Sommers, a man whose life was defined by entrepreneurial ambition, enduring friendships, and deep devotion to family, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Thousand Oaks, California, at the age of 91. Born on September 17, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jacob and Ida Sommers, Jake led a full and vibrant life that touched everyone he met.
Jake's...
Steven Major
Dec 19, 2025
Steven Major, age 66, beloved husband, father, son, doctor, and friend, passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 19th 2025. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Orland and Marjorie Major, Steve lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, integrity and love.
Dr. Major attended National College of Chiropractic earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human...
Virginia Cory
Dec 17, 2025
Virginia Cory, age 92, long time resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born January 1, 1933 in Usquepaugh, RI to Calvin and Cassie Rockwood. Ginny and her five siblings grew up on a farm in rural Massachusetts. After graduating high school, she bravely left Foxboro to attend the Moody Bible Institute in...
Nancy Beth Schenk Pyskaty
Dec 16, 2025
Nancy Beth Schenk Pyskaty, age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born September 20, 1944 in Boston, MA to Clayton & Wilma Schenk.
Born and raised on the East Coast, Nancy's path first crossed with her beloved husband, Alan, while she was attending the Maine College of...
Brett Coletti
Dec 15, 2025
Brett Coletti, age 62, of St. Charles, IL, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1963, in Elmhurst, IL, to Donald Coletti and Joyce M. (née Michaels)
Brett grew up in Lombard, IL, and attended Glenbard East High School, class of 1981. After high school, he began working as an engraver...
Irene A. Saponara
Dec 15, 2025
Irene A. Saponara, age 84, a beloved resident of Darien, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in Gary, Indiana, to Michael and Anna Baranko, Irene lived a life marked by intelligence, devotion, and a vibrant spirit.
A gifted student, Irene graduated as valedictorian of her high school class and went on to attend...
Edmund “Ed” Richard Ewoldt
Dec 14, 2025
Edmund "Ed" Richard Ewoldt, age 97, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Wheaton. He was born on February 9, 1928, in Wall Lake, Iowa.
Ed graduated from Wall Lake High School in Iowa with the Class of 1945 and immediately joined the United States Navy during World War II. The war ended while...
James Michael Tamm
Dec 13, 2025
James Michael Tamm, age 70, of Mount Prospect, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1955, in Berwyn, IL, to William H. Tamm and Lorraine (née Koci)
Jim grew up in Westchester and attended Glenbard South high school, class of 1973. After high school he took...
Donna Sue Mangrum
Dec 12, 2025
Donna Sue Mangrum, age 65, Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday December 5, 2025, at home.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Edith Mangrum, née Fischer and her father, Conard Mangrum.
She is survived by her sister, Nona Jean Phillips; her brother, Conard James Mangrum, and her two nephews, Sean Michael Heatherly and Scott Owen Heatherly.
Donna was a kind...
Sherry Elizabeth Cowell
Dec 12, 2025
Sherry Elizabeth Cowell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. After a courageous journey with pancreatic cancer, Sherry entered eternal rest, fully healed and embraced by her Savior.
Sherry was the devoted...
Lillian Gieser
Dec 12, 2025
Lillian Gieser, age 96, a resident of Covenant Living Community at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born May 30, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Bernhard & Anna Marie Strai. Lil lived a wonderful life of faith in Jesus Christ and service to others.
She is survived by...
Rocco F. La Spisa
Dec 10, 2025
Rocco F. La Spisa, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1979, in Maywood, Illinois, on his great-great-grandmother Mary Ellen Woodruff's 98th birthday—a detail that always felt quietly meaningful.
Rocco was a gifted and deeply intelligent creative, known for his work in technology, production, and acting both in Illinois...
David R. Geurkink
Dec 8, 2025
David Geurkink, age 80, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died December 8, 2025. He was born October 17, 1945.
David met his wife, Mary, in his late thirties and they discovered that they loved riding together on his motorcycles. Over the 43 wonderful years that they were married, the two took many trips, enjoying life and...
Anni Erslovas-Jurkschat
Dec 7, 2025
Anni Erslovas-Jurkschat, age 101, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born May 17, 1924 in Exter, Germany.
Anni grew up on the family farm and mill. At an early age she took on responsibilities for helping with the mill. She had fond memories of that time and spoke...
