Obituaries

Mar 30, 2025

John Joseph Mercier, age 70, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  He was born February 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Elmer & Margaret Mercier.

John worked at Victory Packaging for over 30 years as a truck driver then as a warehouse manager. He was passionate about all things with nature....

Mar 30, 2025

Alvin F. Schmidt, Jr., age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died March 30, 2025.  He was born September 18, 1943 in Oak Park, IL to Alvin Sr. & Hazel Schmidt.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pamela, both of his children & grandchildren.

A private inurnment will be held at...

Mar 30, 2025

David Alan Lindblade, age 86, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream entered the presence of God on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Born in Davenport, Iowa on August 2, 1938 to Lester E. and Merle O. Lindblade. David grew up in Moline, IL and played violin during his high school years. He graduated in 1960 from...

Mar 30, 2025

Jonathan S. Sceggel, 69, of Elgin, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2025. He passed away at home from kidney failure. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Jon grew up exploring the woods around his family's home in Glastonbury, Connecticut. He enjoyed building forts, model rocketry, and science experiments....

Mar 29, 2025

Katherine Marie Elliott, 79, of Wheaton, IL joined her beloved husband Brian Elliott in heaven on March 29, 2025. Amazing mother of Kelly (Jeff) Woodall and Erin (Jason) Schnack; adored Nana of Chase Woodall, Trevor Woodall, Jordan Schnack and Brandon Schnack; loving aunt of Chrissy Edwards.

Kathy was the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Kanka and is...

Mar 28, 2025

Rose Klaibor age 84, a resident of Winfield, IL, died March 28, 2025 at home. She was born August 15, 1940 in Chicago,IL to Stella Coacat.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherri (Robert) Anderson, her grandchildren; Jessica, Jamie, Anthony and Larissa; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Klaibor...

Mar 28, 2025

Laura A. Billsten, age 84, moved from St. Charles to her glorious heavenly home on March 28, 2025.  She made this transition peacefully at The Grove of St. Charles after a short battle with cancer.

In 1940 she brightened the Dearborn, Michigan home of her parents, Abe and Esther Penner. When a baby sister arrived seven years...

Mar 24, 2025

Dorothy H. "Dot" Rung, age 98, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.  She was born January 23, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to Muriel & Marion Hoff.

Dorothy graduated from Lafayette High School in 1944 before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from Gordon College in 1951....

Mar 23, 2025

Norma Louise Kunda, Ph.D., 71, of Wheaton, IL, was welcomed into the everlasting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born on May 25, 1953, in South Bend, IN, she grew up in Mishawaka, IN, Highland Park, MI, and Rockford, OH. Her passion for languages emerged early, as she started learning Spanish in...

Mar 20, 2025

Beverly Chapman , age 97, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died March 20, 2025, at Windsor Park.  She was born October 14, 1927 in Richmond, IN to Delbert and Melvine Chapman.

Beverly was passionate about education and devoted her life to developing young minds. After graduating Wheaton College, she began teaching and taught for over 30...

Mar 18, 2025

Alvina Mae Olson, age 78, a resident of Glendale Heights, passed away on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1946 in Warren, Minnesota to Bardolf and Edith (Wimpfheimer) Pederson.

As a child she moved from Tacoma, WA back to MN after her mother died when she was 9 years old. She grew up...

Mar 17, 2025

Joan M. Borrelli, age 96, a resident of Franklin, WI, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025.  She was born August 5, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Marie Zikuda.

Joan loved her large family. Survived by her children: Terry Snower, Barbara Nelson, Bill (Rita), AJ (Teresa); her grandchildren: Steve (Jocelyn), Craig (Kristen), Daniel (Theresa), Lara...

Mar 16, 2025

Eva M. Johnson, age 77, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  She was born July 4, 1947 in Tegernsee, Germany to Bertha & Joseph Smida.

Her family immigrated to the US in 1952, and Eva grew up on Chicago's west side, immersed in German and Bohemian culture.  She graduated from Morton West...

Mar 14, 2025

William "Bill" Parrilli, a long-time resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 14, 2025, under the lunar eclipse with the love of his life Theresa by his side.

He was born August 19, 1949 on Arthington Street in Chicago's Little Italy, the son of second generation Italian parents. He attended Hull House...

Mar 11, 2025

Dr. John Alva Herndon was born to parents Lois and Lee Herndon, in Buffalo New York, the second of seven children.

His formative years of schooling were in New York and Elizabethton, Tennessee.  He acquired a degree in physics at the University of Chicago and completed his formal education at the University of Tennessee with a PhD...

Mar 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" W. Senske, 77, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Born on March 14, 1947, in Fort Pepperrell, St. John's District, Newfoundland, Bob was the son of Harry and Leone Senske. His early years were shaped by frequent moves as his...

Mar 10, 2025

Clara Moore, age 93, a longtime resident of Wheaton, more recently of Winfield, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.  She was born December 4, 1931 in Flag Pond, Tennessee to Hobert & Ester Rice.

Clara graduated from Northeastern Bible College in 1953 with a BA degree in Bible. For over 40 years Clara was a devoted...

Mar 10, 2025

Dr. Betsy B. Holli, age 91, professor emeritus of Dominican University died on March 10th, 2025 at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton, Illinois.

Betsy was born in 1933 in Burlington, Vermont.  She was the daughter of Walter and Ruth Biggar.  Betsy was raised in Vermont, Virginia and Massachusetts.  She earned her BS at the University of Massachusetts,...

Mar 9, 2025

Danuta "Donna" Maria Koszyca, age 78, a resident of Carol Stream, IL passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.  She was born December 15, 1946 in Poland to Wladyslaw Ledniowski and Aniela Ulak.

Donna touched the hearts of many with her positivity, energy, and love for life. She had a gift for giving thoughtful advice and was...

Mar 4, 2025

M. Patricia Kruse, age 94, a resident of Atria Senior Living in Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.  She was born November 22, 1930 in Geneva, Illinois to Joseph & Margaret Wilder. After graduating from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Arts in teaching, Patricia taught music in rural Iowa while pursuing a masters degree...