Obituaries

May 5, 2017

Albert Kaenel, age 90, a resident of Lombard, IL, died Friday, May 5, 2017, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born October 3, 1926 in Hackensack, NJ. Al was an amazing family man with a zest for life. He retired from AT&T at the age of 55 and served his country twice as a valued member of...

May 4, 2017

Jean M. Sekulski, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at home. She was born October 8, 1933 in Toledo, OH. Jean was born in Toledo, OH in 1933 and graduated from DeVilbiss High School.  Then she met the love of her life, David, who was a friend of her sister, Beverly.  They married in...

May 3, 2017

Arthur E. "Art" Copeland, age 86, a 67 year resident of Wheaton, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born on January 24, 1931 to JC and Golda Copeland in Moline, Illinois. Art had a passion for photography, gardening and woodworking. He often invented his own tools in order to complete projects. He had a rare talent of...

May 1, 2017

Linda Kline, age 60, a resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, peacefully, at home. She was born November 19, 1956 in Princeton, Illinois to Leland and Clara Turner. Linda graduated from Princeton High School in 1974 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Taylor University in 1978. After college she moved...

Apr 30, 2017

Charlotte Marion Kling, age 89, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 30, 2017. Charlotte was a gifted pianist and brought the joy of music wherever she went. Tea for Two, By The Light of The Silvery Moon, You Are My Sunshine, and Easter Parade were among her favorites. Charlotte went to business...

Apr 29, 2017

Douglas W. Scott, Age 70, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2017. He was born May 22, 1946 in Chicago to Douglas and Sarah "Sue" Scott the second of six children. He attended Kings College in New York and received his degree from Wheaton College and his Masters from Washington University in...

Apr 27, 2017

Elizabeth (Liz) B. Kay, age 76, a longtime resident of Oak Lawn, died April 27, 2017, at Providence Health Care in Palos Heights, IL.

She is survived by her half-sisters, Sandy (Jay) Drenth of Mokena, IL; Denise (Vaughn) of Mountain Home, AR, Carylon Smith of San Angelo, TX; and half-brothers, Ron (Linda) Rhodes of San Angelo, TX...

Apr 25, 2017

Joyce M. Votaw, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, formerly of Elmore, Ohio, died April 25, 2017, peacefully at home. She was born August 12, 1940 in Elmore, Ohio to Harold "Jack" and Evelyn Miller. Joyce grew up on a farm in Elmore and graduated from Harris-Elmore High School in 1958 and Bowling Green University in 1961 with a degree...

Apr 22, 2017

Robert E. Pelinka, 76, a resident of Carol Stream, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home. He was born February 9, 1941 in Faribault, Minnesota. Mr. Pelinka worked as an architectural drafting teacher and sports coach at Lake Forest High school, beloved of students. He was a member of the Teacher Union and served for years as a...

Apr 21, 2017

Sheldon Gilbert, age 79, a resident of Wheaton since 1978, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was born April 24, 1937 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Sheldon and Patricia Gilbert. On May 3, 1958 he married Kathleen Anne "Neen" Kiely. They lived in Chicago and Oak Park where they raised three children. He worked as a credit manager...

Apr 18, 2017

Octaviano B. Cordoba, age 87, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born January 30, 1930 in Timbío-Popayán, Cauca, Colombia. From a young age, Octaviano enjoyed his music. He was a self taught musician and played the tiple, the guitar and...

Apr 15, 2017

Paul E. Hesterberg, age 86, a resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017.  He was born January 13, 1931 in Farmersville, Illinois to Henry and Olga Hesterberg.

He grew up in Farmersville and moved to Litchfield, Illinois during his senior year of high school.  After high school he worked as...

Apr 15, 2017

Vina R. Krins, age 103, a longtime resident of Windsor Park, Carol Stream, went peacefully to be with her Lord on April 15, 2017. She was born in 1914 in Ballplay, Tennessee in the Smokey Mountains to Banister T. and Sallie P (Kirkland) Bivens. Vina spent her childhood in TN. She graduated from Friendsville Academy in 1931 and Gilford College...

Apr 11, 2017

Kimberly Irene Akins (nee Mays), age 48, a resident of Winfield, IL, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born April 3, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan. Edward M. and Lauris H. Mays, Kim's parents, welcomed her joyfully into their home two weeks later. The family expanded with sister, Pam. They lived in Michigan; Cincinnati, Ohio; and...

Apr 10, 2017

James L. "Rosey" Rosenwinkel, age 65, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born December 18, 1951 in Chicago, IL. Jim was recently retired and looking forward to marrying his fiancee, Judi, in June. He enjoyed travel with Judi, listening to music, reading and sleeping in, finally....

Apr 5, 2017

Everlasting Memories Sunrise: September 10, 1929 Wheaton, IL ~ Sunset: April 5, 2017 Wheaton, IL Harriett was born Edith Gibson on September 10, 1929 to Hollis Gibson and Elizabeth Martin Gibson in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Wheaton, Illinois and was lovingly called "Tubby" by her family and friends. She attended Lowell Elementary School and graduated from...

Apr 3, 2017

Kimberly Parente, nee Kott, age 49, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2017 after a two year battle with cancer. She was born March 26, 1968 in Pensacola, Florida to Ken and Jeannine Kott. Kimberly spent most of her childhood in Atlanta and graduated from Dekalb Christian Academy. She went on...

Apr 3, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Winters  (Fritsch) of Wheaton, passed away on April 3, 2017 at age 54 after suffering from a progressive and rapidly degenerating physical condition over the past several months.  Jennifer is survived by: her son, Ian Winters; parents, Kenneth and Barbara; brothers, Kenneth (Ellen) and Stephen (Laura Steele); nephew, Robinson; nieces,  Frances, Clare and Margaret Fritsch. Jennifer was...

Mar 27, 2017

Judie Elenbaas, age 76, a longtime resident of Wheaton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 27, 2017.  She was born April 15, 1940 in Grand Haven, Michigan to John "Jack" and Flora Thoma.

She and her future husband, Ronald Elenbaas, started dating in 1954 at age 14.  They graduated together from Grand...

Mar 26, 2017

Frank R. Cozzi, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, formerly of Lombard, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 26. He was born January 27, 1937 in Chicago to William and Angelina Cozzi. Frank grew up in Chicago and graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1955. He loved to play baseball and played on "The Dukes", a team...