Obituaries

Mar 25, 2016

Robert W. Seaberg, age 87, a longtime resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, at Wynscape Nursing Center in Wheaton, Illinois. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 9, 1928 to Carl and Alma Seaberg. Bob grew up in Wilmington where he graduated from high school and Capitol Radio Institute. He joined the...

Mar 24, 2016

Geraldine Anna Wilde, age 88, a longtime resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born June 27, 1927 in Chicago to Frank and Anna Szturman. She grew up in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago where she was active at St. Hyacinth Parish and attended St. Sylvester...

Mar 19, 2016

Jack F. MacDonald, of Windsor Park Retirement Community in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was born June 30,1924 in Rockford, IL. A graduate of Philadelphia Bible Institute (Class of 1945) and Wheaton College (Class of 1949), Rev. MacDonald served as pastor of Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst from 1947 until...

Mar 18, 2016

Marjorie Alice Winchell, age 88, went to be with the Lord March 18, 2016 in Lancaster, PA. Marjorie was the devoted wife of Richard "Dick" Winchell, both long time missionary statesmen with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission).

She is survived by three children, Martha "Marti" (Ray) Williams of Adelaide, Australia, Leigh (Nancy) Winchell of Brussels, Belgium, Barry...

Mar 18, 2016

Marc James Coyne, age 36 and 9 year resident of Montgomery, Il, passed peacefully on the evening of Friday the 18th of March at Seasons Hospice Centre in Naperville, Il after a year long battle against cancer. Marc was truly a gift being born on the 26th of December, 1979 in St. Charles, Il. He grew up in Wheaton, Il...

Mar 17, 2016

Kathleen M. Padalik, age 64, a current resident of Warrenville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born October 19, 1951 in Geneva, IL. Kathy was a kind and generous woman who made it a habit to think of how to bring happiness to others. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching old movies, cooking, sewing...

Mar 16, 2016

Robert Edson Muzzy, age 96, of Carol Stream, Il went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2016. Bob was born to Guy Rand and Emmalyn Drews Muzzy at his home in Elmhurst, IL on September 1, 1919. His diligent work ethic began at a young age as he delivered newspapers, caddied, and waited tables. Bob graduated from York...

Mar 14, 2016

George Bernard Lynch, age 84, born August 16, 1931 in Pottsville, Pa. went to his heavenly home on March 14, 2016 while in Cedar Lake, IN. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy, wife Cathy and son Kerry. Survived by sons, Richard (Karen) Lynch, Brian (Karen) Lynch, and daughter Brenda (Guy) Thompson, step daughters Kim Gustafson (Scott), Kelly Ahline, and Wendy...

Mar 14, 2016

Shirley A. Davis, age 84, a resident of Beacon Hill of Lombard, IL, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born April 5, 1931 in Chicago to Chester and Dagny Gunderson. Shirley worked for District 83 Schools at Scott School Library. She was a member of the Friends of Northlake Library Committee. She and her late husband, Joe,...

Mar 13, 2016

My life is but a weaving Between my God and me. I cannot choose the colors He weaveth steadily. Oft' times He weaveth sorrow; And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I the underside. Not 'til the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Will God unroll the canvas And reveal the reason why....

Mar 12, 2016

George Timko, age 86, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born July 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL. George worked for WBBM-CBS Radio as a scheduler, and then later for J Arthur Rank Video Productions as a Video producer. He was a member of the Trinity Slovak...

Mar 11, 2016

The Reverend Raymond W. Nyquist of Wheaton IL, age 84, died Friday, March 11. He was born in Chicago Dec. 2, 1931, to Arthur and Esther Nyquist, the youngest of 8 children. As a young teen he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was sent to Denver for treatment, which took 6 years and several surgeries, leaving him with less than...

Mar 8, 2016

Thomas J. Biscan, age 91, a lifelong resident of Melrose Park, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2016. He was born May 25, 1924 in Mt. Olive, Illinois to Peter and Barbara Biscan. Tom graduated from Mt. Olive High School and attended Southern Illinois University. He joined the U.S. Navy when he was 19 and served in...

Mar 7, 2016

Bob Carlson, age 76, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died March 7, 2016 of complications from prostate cancer at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, IL. Bob was born in Geneva, IL one of the seven children born to John Wesley Carlson and Eleanor Case Carlson. He lived all of his life in the environs of Wheaton, IL, raising his...

Mar 5, 2016

Journee Marie Weiberg, age 5, a resident of Burr Ridge, IL, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born January 13, 2011 in Hinsdale, IL. She is survived by her parents, James and Alesha Weiberg of Burr Ridge, IL. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. until...

Mar 4, 2016

John Doherty Jr., known by his family as "Johnny", was born in Berwyn, Il on October 19, 1984. He recently resided in Wheaton, IL. He passed away at the young age of 31 on Friday, March 4, 2016. Johnny spent his recent years working construction and demolotion jobs and was always wanting to use those skills to help his family...

Mar 3, 2016

Joanne Carol Neumann is in the presence of her God and Savior, Jesus Christ, as of Thursday, March 3, 2016, after a brief illness, at the age of 74. Born on January 1, 1942, she was adopted into her loving family at the age of 6 months. From that time until shortly before her death, she lived in the same...

Mar 2, 2016

Immigrant daughter, insatiable intellect, and retired Evanston elementary schoolteacher, Florence Sargis Ganja, 94, formerly of Skokie, passed away at her residence at Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Her parents, Sherin Isaac Sargis and Jonas Sargis, had only recently immigrated to Chicago when they welcomed Florence, their second child but first American baby, on July 21,...

Feb 29, 2016

Max O. Welz, age 86, a resident of Winfield, IL, died Monday, February 29, 2016, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born May 24, 1929 in Elmhurst, IL. Max and his brother were the owners and operators of Welz Appliance Service in Wheaton for over 44 years, He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce;...

Feb 29, 2016

Richard Elwyn Scott, age 68, a resident of Wheaton, IL, exchanged his earthly address for a heavenly one on February 29, 2016. He died peacefully at home after living with Alzheimer's Disease for over six years. Rich was born September 5, 1947, in Chicago to Douglas and Sarah "Sue" Scott, the third of six children. His degrees from Wheaton College...