Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Rex S. Moore

Rex S. Moore

Jun 23, 2016

Rex S. Moore, age 77, a resident of Des Plaines for over 50 years, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born on September 30,1938 in Martin, Tennessee to Virgil and Daisy Moore. As a teenager, Rex accepted Christ as his Savior, and he served the Lord for all of his life. He was...

Bernard E. Therrien

Bernard E. Therrien

Jun 22, 2016

Bernard E. Therrien, age 92, a resident of Bartlett, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at St Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He was born August 25, 1923 in North Adams, MA to Zephire and Annie Mousseau Therrien, the youngest of eight children. He grew up in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, enjoying baseball, golf, skiing, and basketball....

James Kruszynski

James Kruszynski

Jun 22, 2016

James "Jim" Kruszynski, 61 of Wheaton, Illinois died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Loyola University Medical Center, following the effects of his courageous battle with leukemia. The memorial service for Jim will take place at St. Andrews Golf Course in West Chicago on Thursday June 30th from 5-9 P.M. With a celebration of life ceremony beginning at 6:30 P.M.

Norlynn D. Egbert

Norlynn D. Egbert

Jun 20, 2016

Norlynn D. Egbert, age 79, a resident of Wheaton since 1973, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20. She was born on March 14, 1937 in Chicago to Norman and Mabelle Doonan. Norlynn grew up on the southside of Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School. She worked for Sears. At a church picnic at Starved Rock...

Helen Sinclair

Helen Sinclair

Jun 20, 2016

Helen L. Sinclair died on June 21, 2016 at her home in Wheaton, Illinois.  She was born November 1, 1923, and worked as the textbook secretary for School District 200 until her retirement at age 72.  She was an active member of the congregation at St. Paul Lutheran Church, and served wherever needed, most recently on the altar guild for...

Howard Morey

Howard Morey

Jun 20, 2016

Howard T. Morey, age 93, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Central DuPage Hospital. Howard graduated from LaGrange Township High School. During WWII he served with the 44th Infantry Division, which received the Presidential Unit Citation. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart...

Sohieng Chhe

Sohieng Chhe

Jun 19, 2016

Sohieng Chhe, age 70, a resident of Glendale Heights, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Forest View Rehabilitation Center in Itasca, Illinois.  She was born June 2, 1946 in Cambodia. In Loving Memory of Beloved Mother Sohieng Chhe, June 2, 1946 - June 19th, 2016. Sohieng Chhe was born in Kampongcham Province, Cambodia She is survived by her five children,...

Arthur C. Hanson

Arthur C. Hanson

Jun 15, 2016

Arthur (Art) Coppock Hanson, 91, formerly of Western Springs, died peacefully on June 15, 2016 at Windsor Park in Carol Stream IL. Art was born in Normal IL on August 19, 1924 to Effie (Stratton) and Herman Hanson. Art graduated from Normal Community High School in 1942 and soon after enlisted in flight training with the United States Army. Art...

Josie Ellen Cramer

Josie Ellen Cramer

Jun 14, 2016

Josie Ellen Ackelson Cramer, age 94, of Wheaton, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2016. Josie was born to Gladys Leota and Cloyd Emory Ackelson on February 15, 1922, at a farm near Barney, Iowa. Josie married Albert Emery Cramer on September 21, 1951, at Deer Creek Chapel, in the Peru, IA area. Josie attended...

Claire (Dvorak) Bremer

Claire (Dvorak) Bremer

Jun 9, 2016

Claire (Dvorak) Bremer, 83 entered the gates of heaven on June 9, 2016 after a battle with illness. Claire was born in Lombard, Illinois on January 22, 1933 and lived the majority of her life in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Claire was the second child of seven to Joseph and Clara Dvorak. Claire worked as a real estate agent while living...

May Matsumori

May Matsumori

Jun 8, 2016

May Matsumori nee Yano, age 90, of Carol Stream, IL, went home to be with her Lord on June 8, 2016. She was born on May 26, 1926 in Tacoma, Wa to Keiji and Fujie Yano. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Sauce, who went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2008. She grew up...

Karen Bernice Rickert

Karen Bernice Rickert

Jun 7, 2016

Karen B. Rickert née Winkler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 7th, 2016 at 11 a.m. She now has all the answers. Karen was preceded in death by her adoring husband Robert E. Rickert who passed away February 22nd, 1986. Karen stayed devoted to her beloved Bob and never married again. Today, Karen and Bob...

Eleanor Lund

Eleanor Lund

Jun 5, 2016

Eleanor L. Lund, age 92, a resident of Wheaton since 1964, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5. She was born April 2, 1924 in Roseland in Chicago to Ernest and Ella Person. Eleanor grew up in the Englewood neighborhood. She graduated Engelewood High School and from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She married Richard A. Lund...

Mary B. Caro

Mary B. Caro

Jun 2, 2016

We celebrate the passing of Mrs. Mary Caro of Wheaton, Illinois who died on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the age of 85. We remember her life and memory through her family and friends who remain and through her long life of service as wife, loving mother, caring nurse, and humble servant of every human being. Mary was preceded in...

Leroy H. Pfund

Leroy H. Pfund

Jun 2, 2016

LeRoy H. Pfund, age 96, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, died Thursday, June 2. He was born October 10, 1919 in Oak Park, IL to Liebhart and Helen Pfund. His grandparents immigrated from Switzerland and started a floral business in Oak Park. He was raised in Elmhurst and graduated from York High School in 1937 where he...

Louise Nygren

Louise Nygren

Jun 1, 2016

Louise Nygren, a resident of Windsor Park, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1st in Carol Stream, IL, at the age of 92. She was born November 9th, 1923 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Louise attended Southern Wesleyan University, Taylor University, and graduated from Houghton College with a B.A. in English and later from Ball State University with...

Rev. Suzanne "Sam" Kouns

Rev. Suzanne "Sam" Kouns

May 27, 2016

Rev. Suzanne "Sam" Kouns, age 71, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Alexian Brothers Hospice Center in Elk Grove Village after a sudden and short battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1944 in Chicago, IL, grew up in Oak Lawn , IL, and graduated from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL and received...

June R. Dudycha

June R. Dudycha

May 27, 2016

June R. Dudycha, age 95, a resident of Wyndemere in Wheaton, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born January 24, 1921 in Grandin, Missouri to Clarence and Nora McKinney. She was an avid bridge player and loved to read. She enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. She is survived by her sons, Donald (Sally)...

Elizabeth D Blunt

Elizabeth D Blunt

May 25, 2016

Elizabeth "Beth" Blunt, age 22, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died May 25, 2016, in Sycamore, IL. She was born June 30, 1993, in Winfield, IL. Beth attended Wheaton Academy, Glenbard North High School, and Asbury College. Beth loved sports. She played soccer and volleyball and loved cheering for the Blackhawks. She loved the outdoors. She loved music. She...

Trevor L. Bull

Trevor L. Bull

May 23, 2016

Trevor Bull was born June 28, 1952 in a south side Chicago suburb. Some of his earliest memories involved fond childhood adventures on the south side that ultimately were disrupted by the infamous "white flight" epidemic. That phase and the turbulent 60's greatly influenced him. In his early twenties he became a talented blues harmonica musician, performing with famous Chicago...

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