Obituaries

Obituaries

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

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,...

Robert "Bob" Charles Robinson

Robert "Bob" Charles Robinson

Nov 18, 2017

Robert "Bob" Charles Robinson, a resident of Batavia, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017 surrounded by his family, one day after his 90th birthday. He was born November 17, 1927 in Joliet, IL.

He graduated from Joliet High School and joined the United States Marines Corps at age 17.  After WWII, he...

Dr. Stan Barnett

Dr. Stan Barnett

Nov 12, 2017

Stanley A. Barnett, age 80, lifelong adventurer and Christ follower, died in his Wheaton IL home on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Afflicted with a degenerative neurological disease for 20 years, he faced his final challenge with his characteristic endurance and strength. Stan was born in 1937 in Kijabe, Kenya to missionary parents and attended Rift Valley Academy boarding school. He...

Donald David Hutchins

Donald David Hutchins

Nov 11, 2017

Donald David Hutchins, age 93, a resident of Naperville, IL, died Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood, IL. He was born August 21, 1924 in Darrington, WA. Don grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. In his early years, his family lived near Centralia, Washington and later settled in Seattle. Toward the end of his high...

Carol Joyce Vokac

Carol Joyce Vokac

Nov 9, 2017

Carol J. Vokac, age 79, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, IL, died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at home. She was born December 1, 1937 in Maywood, IL. She is survived by her sons, Scott (Michele) Vokac of Muskego, WI, Jeff (Sue) Vokac of Carol Stream, IL; four grandchildren, Olivia Vokac, Katy Vokac, Jeff Vokac and Tom Vokac;...

Millie K. Busse

Millie K. Busse

Nov 8, 2017

"Millie" K. Busse, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was born October 11, 1927 in Garner, Iowa to Henry and Augusta Busse. Millie grew up on a farm near Mason City, Iowa with her parents and two sisters. She graduated from the Hamilton School...

Astrid A. Nerhus

Astrid A. Nerhus

Nov 7, 2017

Astrid Andreasen Nerhus, a resident of Naperville, Illinois, died November 7, 2017. She was born December 29, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Nerhus worked for the Chicago Board of Education as a teacher for 31 years. She was a member of Bethel Community Church (Chicago), Compass Church (Naperville), Sons of Norway (Polar Star), and the Chicago Teachers Union. She is...

Richard Allen Whitecotton

Richard Allen Whitecotton

Nov 5, 2017

Richard Allen Whitecotton went home to his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2017 in Glen Ellyn, IL at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, his daughters Laura Wintermute (Rick), Jane Leo (John), and Bethany Otto (Greg), and by his brother, Neal Whitecotton (Judi). He was also the proud grandfather to Nichol Thomas, Emily Leo,...

Ronald R. Irwin

Ronald R. Irwin

Nov 2, 2017

Ronald Irwin, age 76, a resident of Winfield, IL, died on November 2, 2017. He was born December 1, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his daughter, Hope Garrett of Lombard, IL; his grandchildren Maggie and Cody Garrett; his sister Janice Konen of Huntley, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Elizabeth A. Hunt

Elizabeth A. Hunt

Nov 1, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Hunt (Liz) was born in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, August 02, 1953. She was the eldest of three daughters born to Doris Ann (Hartman) Hunt and John Earl Hunt, both born in Chicago. Liz was a graduate of Glenbard West High School, class of 1971 and achieved a general studies degree from College of DuPage in 1996. Liz...

Gabriel Gomez Tinajero

Gabriel Gomez Tinajero

Nov 1, 2017

Gabriel Gomez Tinajero, age 52, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He was born February 12, 1965 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Mr. Gomez established a successful family business, G&G Landscaping. He is survived by his beautiful wife Amelia, and loving children, Gabriel, Jessica, Raquel, and Arturo. A visitation...

Edna Olson

Edna Olson

Nov 1, 2017

Edna (nee Andersen) Olson passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Brandel Care Center in Northbrook, IL. She was born on June 26, 1914 at her home in Chicago at 1909 Kenneth Ave. She was 103 and 1/3 years old and loved by many. Edna was a member of Bethel Community Church and was proud of it! She attended...

Matt Burmeister

Matt Burmeister

Oct 31, 2017

Matt Burmeister, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was 38 years old, born September 17, 1979 in San Diego, California. As soon as you met Matt, you had an instant friend. Matt had a knack for making people feel at ease and like you'd known each other for years, even...

Jeanne Marian Kellough

Jeanne Marian Kellough

Oct 30, 2017

Jeanne Marian Kellough passed away on Monday afternoon, October 30, 2017, at her new home (as of April, 2017) in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, at Brookdale Senior Living. Prior to her recent move to Glen Ellyn, Jeanne lived in Charlevoix, Michigan, and Tucson, Arizona. In Chicago, Illinois, on July 23, 1928, Jeanne was born of her parents William and Jeannette Irwin....

Nona M. Stier

Nona M. Stier

Oct 27, 2017

Nona M. Stier a resident of Chapin, South Carolina passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 27, 2017, at her home at the age of 90. She was living with her caregiver, Deana Riordan, and her loving family. She was a long-time resident of Wheaton, Illinois. Viewing will be Friday, November 3, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. followed by...

Robert Borbor Glaybo

Robert Borbor Glaybo

Oct 25, 2017

Robert Borbor Glaybo, son of Zaunton Glaybo and Martha Ben, was born on June 15, 1938 in Liberia, West Africa. Robert passed away peacefully in his home on October 25, 2017. Robert was joined in holy matrimony with Edna Glaybo on June 7, 1963. The two have been married for 54 years and have six children, Enoch, Uriah, Amy, Nelson,...

Marian E. Anderson

Marian E. Anderson

Oct 23, 2017

A memorial service for Marian E. Anderson, age 90, will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, October 28th, at Waters Edge Bible Church , 209 S. Oakwood Avenue, West Chicago. The Reverend Gary Kirst and the Reverend Jayson York will lead a service of praise and thanksgiving. Born February 2, 1927, in Salina, Kansas, she died Monday, October 23, 2017,...

Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor

Oct 23, 2017

Patrick C. Taylor, 62, of Warrenville, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2017, beloved husband of Gail, loving father of Kim (Kaden).

Patrick moved to Glen Ellyn in the 1970s, where he graduated at Glenbard East High School. He attended Illinois State University and later joined the US Navy. Afterwards, he worked many years in various positions...

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