Obituaries

Jul 30, 2016

Dr. Richard Thometz September 2, 1923 - July 30, 2016 It is with a heavy heart that our family has lost such a kind and loving husband and father. Dr. Richard Charles Thometz left this world for a place in heaven on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Richard is survived by the love of his life, Laura, to whom he was...

Jul 28, 2016

Helen Heise Adelizzi, age 95, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2016. She was born December 16, 1920 in Chicago to Jon and Marie Petrovic. Helen grew up in Chicago, one of seven children. She met Edward Heise while working at Western Electric. They were married in...

Jul 25, 2016

Ardena Nielsen, age 78, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Monday, July 25, 2016, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born July 4, 1938 on Redfern Table, near Oconto, Nebraska to Nita and Arthur Wood. Ardena grew up on a 600 acre farm where she learned to help her mother plant gardens, help her dad milk the...

Jul 25, 2016

Carol J. Locke, age 67, of Holland, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on September 11, 1948 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Mark and Muriel Dunkerton as the oldest of 2 daughters. Her sister Nancy was born 3 years later. When Carol was a child she gave her...

Jul 18, 2016

Iris Kett, age 94, a resident of Glen Ellyn, Illinois died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Glen Oaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois. She was born March 24, 1922 in rural England to Frederick and Olive Denny. Iris grew up in Norfolk County, England. As a young girl she was athletic and competitive, enjoyed playing soccer, and was devoted to...

Jul 18, 2016

Vasile Marin, age 71, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Wynscape Nursing Center in Wheaton, IL. He was born on April 9, 1945 in the city of Baicoi, in the County of Prahova in Romania. After graduating from elementary school, as advised by his father, he entered the school of Chemistry and Oil extraction...

Jul 13, 2016

Frank Joseph Motto, age 73, a resident of Winfield, passed away, peacefully on Wednesday, July 13. He was born December 20, 1942 in Chicago to George and Carmella Motto. Frank grew up in the Taylor St. area on the west side of Chicago. He served with the U.S. Army in Viet Nam during the war as a medic. After returning...

Jul 11, 2016

James "Jim" O. Nelson, age 90, a resident of Bridgeway of Bensenville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11, peacefully at home. He was born November 7, 1925 in Oak Park to Chester and Elvira Nelson. Jim graduated from Austin High School and was active in Austin Trinity Methodist Church, where he was involved in music, authored...

Jul 10, 2016

Terry Lalima, age 78, a resident of Warrenville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 18, 1937 in Kingston, New York to Arthur and Myrtle Fiore. Terry graduated from Kingston High School in 1955. While living in Kingston, she worked for IBM as a secretary...

Jul 10, 2016

Geraldine Lee McCullough, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, was born January 15, 1923, in Greenwich, Ohio and peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Velma and Charles Funk. Her husband of 61 years, Dean Ellsworth McCullough, died in October of 2001. Geraldine is...

Jul 7, 2016

James E. Davidson Jr., 62, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2016 in his home. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Oak Park, Illinois. Jim worked as a Professional Land Surveyor, and was a member of the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Association. Jim lived in Lisle, Illinois during his preschool years, then moved...

Jul 7, 2016

Robert Crocher, age 63, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 07, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his children. Robert was born January 18, 1953 to Joseph and Marie Crocher in Joliet, IL. He was a long-time resident of Lockport, IL. Robert loved spending time with his three children playing Nintendo Wii bowling, watching the Food Network, and fishing. He adored...

Jul 4, 2016

Brian A. Cronin, age 37, a resident of St. Charles, IL, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 after battling cancer for three years. He was born February 4, 1979 in St. Charles to Bruce and Janis Cronin.

Brian grew up in Winfield and graduated from West Chicago High School. He attended North Central College and graduated...

Jul 4, 2016

James Edward "Ed" Marr, age 64, of Tacoma, WA, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2016. Edward was born in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 1952. He grew up in Silver Spring, MD, and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He first met his wife, Dorothy Rippon Marr, while lifeguarding for the summer after high school. Edward and Dorothy were...

Jul 4, 2016

Richard Alden Warren, age 74, a resident of Downers Grove, formerly of Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale area, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born October 30, 1941 in Chicago to William Alden Jr. and Charlotte Warren. Richard attended the University of Illinois when it was at Navy Pier. He worked at Packard, a medical instrument company. Over...

Jun 30, 2016

William James Higgins, age 81, died at his West Chicago residence on June 30, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 18, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to Harold and Loretta Higgins. Bill served his country in the Army during the draft of 1958 for two years, and following his military service, he worked for the Berwyn Lumber...

Jun 29, 2016

Shirley Ann Webster, nee Finley, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at home. She was born August 20, 1928 in Eugene OR. Mrs. Webster, along with her husband Warren, served as missionaries to Pakistan from 1954 to 1970. In 1970 they moved to Wheaton, IL where they continued to serve with their mission board...

Jun 29, 2016

Elizabeth Marie Loosli, age 32, a resident of Carol Stream, passed away on Wednesday, June 29. She was born October 15, 1983 in Winfield, to George and Susan Brouwer. Liz grew up in Winfield and attended Winfield Elementary and Winfield Middle School. She graduated from West Chicago High School in 2002. In 2007, she earned her Bachelor's Degree from Western...

Jun 28, 2016

Clifton B. Arthurs, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, in Phoenix, Arizona. On August 8, 1932 Clifton B. Arthurs was the fourth child born to the late Reginald Arthurs and Florence (Hemmans) Arthurs in Belize (formerly British Honduras). His twin brother, Carlton Arthurs, would arrive on hour later.  Cliff, as he was affectionately known,...

Jun 28, 2016

Marianne E. Ostrowski, age 60, a longtime resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born August 19, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA. Marianne was a dedicated mother and a successful medical sales rep for several years. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA. She moved to Chicago in 1979...