Obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Elsbeth J. Orr, age 89, of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away with her loving sons by her side on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1935, in Schramberg, Germany, to Ernst and Rosa Geiger.

Elsbeth grew up in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) area of Germany and was very proud of her roots.   She...

Nov 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Yoder, age 95, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died on Nov 6, 2025. She was born December 9, 1929 in Goshen, IN to Glenn and Ruth (Stump) Strycker.

At nine years old, while riding a bike, Barbara was struck by a car and suffered a fractured skull. The doctors said there was nothing they could...

Nov 5, 2025

Janet Elaine Boevers (nee Ellison), (88), known as "Poozy" of Elmhurst, IL., died peacefully in the presence of her family on November 5, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 23,1936 to her parents, Harold and Clara Ellison. She moved to the new family home in Elmhurst shortly after her birth. She attended Lincoln Elementary, Hawthorne Jr....

Nov 5, 2025

Marina Savenok, 41, of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1984, in Russia to Vladimir Savenok and Galina (née Lavrinenko).

The Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Hultgren Funeral Home...

Nov 5, 2025

Nancy C. Noonan, age 96, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  She was born June 29, 1929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Dr. James Joseph & Beatrice Noonan.

Nancy was born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa.  She attended high school at St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.  After...

Nov 5, 2025

Paul A. Gillespie, age 70, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  He was born July 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL.

Paul lived in Villa Park for 51 years before moving to West Chicago in 2006. He retired in 2008 after 28 years of service with Unilever Food Products. Paul had...

Nov 3, 2025

Jean E. Gardziella, age 85 and a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord Monday November 3, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL March 5, 1940 to John and Sally Cimbalo. Jean graduated from Wheaton Community High School in 1957 and married her husband, Wally Gardziella August 6, 1960, at the Wheaton Evangelical Free...

Nov 2, 2025

Yvonne May Dedick, 70, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on March 9, 1955, in LaRochell, France to Wallice Grifford and Polly (McLelland).

Yvonne grew up in Addison and attended Addison Trail High School, class of 1973. She went on to...

Nov 1, 2025

After a 3-year struggle with autoimmune encephalitis and status dystonicus, Benjamin Curtiss Hayes, born December 23, 1999, left this earth to live in heaven with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, the 1st of November 2025.

Born December 23rd of 1999 at Central DuPage Hospital, Ben's motivated, persevering, positive spirit immediately came to the front as he...

Oct 29, 2025

Surrounded by the love of his family, Verne Wesley Bintz passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at nearly 98 years of age, after a long and beautiful life. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 73 years, Sally, with whom he built a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. He is also survived by his son Dave Bintz...

Oct 27, 2025

Dorothy Ann Brownewell "Ann", 92, a resident of Lisle, IL died October 27, 2025, at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville.

Ann was born October 13, 1933, in Worksop, County of Nottingham, England, the daughter of William H. and Dorothy E.B. Alexander Hessey.

She grew up in England during World War II and was 7 years old...

Oct 26, 2025

Monty R. Newton, age 77, of Wheaton, IL, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.  He was born May 29, 1948, in Winterset, Iowa to Owen & Irma Lee Newton. Monty spent his childhood in Winterset and Ogden, IA. He graduated from Odgen High School where he excelled in football, wrestling and track. He went on to St. Paul Bible...

Oct 25, 2025

Boris Jirásek, 62, of Trutnov, CZ, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Valdice Czechoslovakia to Jarmila and Jaroslav Jirásek. He is survived by his wife, Věra, his sister Zdena, and his only child Jan Jirásek (Lindsay), grandson Stefan, and numerous nieces and nephews across four countries in the United States...

Oct 24, 2025

Jessie M. Cambic, age 75, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her son's home in Wheaton, IL. She was born August 9, 1950 in Joliet, IL to Thomas & Jessie (née Blackwood) Bodine.

Jessie spent most of her life in Joliet, Illinois, where her love for learning and teaching...

Oct 21, 2025

Harold D. Cook passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Harold was a long-time resident of Wheaton, Illinois. He subsequently lived for several years at Windsor Park, Carol Stream with his loving wife Elizabeth.

Harold was born October 7, 1930, in Rio Caribe, Venezuela to Harold R. and Florence Cook who were...

Oct 20, 2025

Ruth Flesvig Gibson of WIndsor Park Covenant Living in Carol Stream, IL went to her eternal home with Jesus on October 20, 2025.  Born May 25, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Eric and Ruth Flesvig along with sister Judy and brother Robert. Ruth trusted Christ at a young age at a neighborhood gathering.  She was an enthusiastic Christian leader...

Oct 20, 2025

Glenn Arthur Bjorkman, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at age 86.  He was born January 4, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Arthur & Grace Bjorkman. Glenn's passing was preceded by his mother Grace, his father Art and his stepmother Adaline Bjorkman.  He is survived by his brother...

Oct 19, 2025

Marion Young, age 102, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born March 14, 1923, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Paul and Ella Clark.

Marion attended high school in Knoxville, Tennessee and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago from 1944 -1947. While at Moody, Marion worked the switchboard at Scripture...

Oct 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Laura Elizabeth Fredrickson, beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and dearest friend, who departed this life on October 19th, 2025, at the age of 68. Laura was born on November 12th, 1956, and spent her years cultivating a life filled with love, faith, and service. We are comforted...

Oct 17, 2025

Carol Taylor Boyle, 62, of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 17, 2025, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Chicago to the late Donald and Dorothy Taylor, she lived her teen and adult years in the western suburbs.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; son, Robert...