Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Helen Demich

Helen Demich

Nov 30, 2015

Helen Demich, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Monday, November 30, 2015, at home. She was born October 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL. For the first 50 years of her life, Helen grew up and raised her family on the southside of Chicago. Her parents were Dutch immigrants. Helen went to Francis Parker High School in Chicago....

Richard S. Chandler Jr.

Richard S. Chandler Jr.

Nov 28, 2015

Richard S. Chandler Jr., a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the age of 60.

Rich was born August 18, 1955 in Hinsdale, IL to Richard Sr. and Joan (Schramm).  Since 1988, Rich was the owner of RSC Custom Builders and Remodelers.   He was a master cabinet builder...

Margaret E. Digangi

Margaret E. Digangi

Nov 26, 2015

Margaret E. DiGangi, age 87, raised and lived in Chicago, IL. Margaret went home to the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Oak Lawn, IL. She was born on February 24, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Frances Konow. Margaret was a Born Again Christian and loved and trusted Jesus with her whole being. She loved talking about...

Corinne Ann Allen

Corinne Ann Allen

Nov 24, 2015

Corinne Anne Olson Allen, aged 76 of Wheaton, Illinois, died peacefully, early in the morning of Tuesday, November 24, in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born April 9, 1939, in Newark, Illinois, to Norma and Olaf Olson, Corinne graduated from Newark High School in 1957 and Wheaton College in 1961. On August 22, 1961, Corinne married...

Margaret Weiher

Margaret Weiher

Nov 23, 2015

Margaret Weiher, age 68, a resident of Hanover Park, IL, died November 23, 2015. She was born July 29, 1947 to Ted and Mary Tryba in Chicago IL. Margaret served for 44 years as a dedicated nurse at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. She was a loving wife, caring stepmother and dear cousin. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Weiher of...

Lester Lawrence Misch

Lester Lawrence Misch

Nov 19, 2015

Lester Lawrence Misch, most recently of Warrenville, Illinois, died November 19 at Wynscape Nursing Home in Wheaton. Son of Mildred H. and Alfred G. Misch, he was born in Chicago on March 30, 1923 and grew up in the McKinley Park neighborhood where he graduated from Harrison High School. He served in Europe during WWII as a machine gunner with...

Ann M. Fagan

Ann M. Fagan

Nov 16, 2015

Ann M. Fagan, nee Pucci, age 95, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Wood Glen Pavilion in West Chicago, IL. She was born May 30, 1920 in Chicago to Leonard and Concetta Pucci. Ann married Mannie Fagan in 1950. They raised their family in Hillside, IL, where she was a parishioner at St....

Mary Ann Lubko

Mary Ann Lubko

Nov 16, 2015

Mary Ann Lubko, age 87, a longtime resident of Wheaton, died suddenly at home on Monday, November 16, 2015. Born in Deshler, Nebraska on April 7, 1928, to Edward and Esther Rodenburg, she attended Deshler public schools and the University of Nebraska. Previous to marriage she was employed by the Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, California; Statler Hotel, Washington, DC, Illinois...

Esther L. Walbert

Esther L. Walbert

Nov 14, 2015

Esther L. Walbert, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord on  Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheaton, IL. She was born August 13, 1935 in St. Charles, IL. Esther was a post-Polio Survivor and worked out of her home as a seamstress for many years. She was a...

Roger Lundin

Roger Lundin

Nov 13, 2015

Dr. Roger W. Lundin of Wheaton, Illinois died suddenly at home on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was Professor of English and Arthur F. Holmes Professor of Faith and Learning at Wheaton College . Roger was born on July 15, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Wheaton College in 1971, subsequently earning a Master's Degree in Theological Studies from...

Virginia M. Jackson

Virginia M. Jackson

Nov 11, 2015

Virginia M. Jackson, 91 years old, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at her apartment in Wyndemere Senior Living Community. She was born June 9, 1924 in Chicago, IL. Virginia raised her children while pursuing further education in Library Sciences. She worked in school libraries and offices, and co-owned an office support services...

William Edward Hooten

William Edward Hooten

Nov 10, 2015

Bill Hooten, age 82, a resident of Lombard, IL, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at home. He was born February 22, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Bill worked for Wilbert Inc. as a welder/fabricator for 33 years. He was a member of the Lombard Assembly of God Church for 20 years; and prior to that he was the Pastor of a...

Dr. Brett C. Foster

Dr. Brett C. Foster

Nov 9, 2015

Dr. Brett C. Foster, age 42, a resident of Wheaton, IL since 2005, died Monday, November 9, 2015, at home. He was born April 9, 1973 in Wichita, KS. Brett was an English Professor at Wheaton College . He earned Bachelor Degrees in English and Journalism at the University of Missouri where he met the love of his life, Anise...

Warren Louis Matson

Warren Louis Matson

Nov 9, 2015

Warren Louis Matson, 78, of Elgin, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 9, 2015 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin. He was the oldest son of the late Louis and Serene (Bjornestad) Matson, brother to Lois (Don Peterson) the late Bruce Matson, and loving Husband of Ruth (Kolar) Matson. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren survive him: Vicki & Ernie...

Audrey C. Spreckels

Audrey C. Spreckels

Nov 8, 2015

Audrey Spreckels, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Johnson Health Care Center in Carol Stream, Illinois. She was born November 19, 1924 in Cass County, Minnesota to Clarence and Margaret Hanson. Audrey met her husband, Robert Spreckels at St. Paul Bible Institute in St....

Geraldine F. Stanford

Geraldine F. Stanford

Nov 8, 2015

Geraldine F. Stanford, age 90, a resident of St. Charles for 40 years, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, November 8, 2015, peacefully at home. She was born February 23, 1925 to Clyde Howard and Alice Marie, nee Bakkela, Bedal. They lived in Brainerd, MN while Gerry attended schools in northeast Brainerd and southeast Brainerd. Gerry graduated from...

Janet M. Keehler

Janet M. Keehler

Nov 8, 2015

Janet M. Keehler, age 67, a resident of Elgin, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, at Bria Nursing Home in Geneva, Illinois. She was born June 30, 1948 in Libertyville to Roland and Darlene Keehler. Janet graduated from St. Charles High School and Columbia College. She worked for RR Donnelley until retirement. She enjoyed travel and...

Ed Kincaid

Ed Kincaid

Nov 5, 2015

Edgar "Ed" Kincaid, age 87, a resident of the Arrowhead neighborhood of Wheaton for almost 50 years, died Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born on May 28, 1928 in Follansbee, West Virginia to John and Ursala Kincaid. Immediately after graduating from high school, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his service...

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Nov 3, 2015

Dick Miller, age 82, a longtime resident of West Chicago, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, surrounded by his family at home. He was born November 15, 1932 in Elmhurst to Arnold and Edna Miller. Dick graduated from York High School in Elmhurst in 1951. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served...

Judy Ruwe

Judy Ruwe

Nov 2, 2015

Judy Ruwe, nee Halpin, age 76, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was born February 21, 1939 in Kankakee, IL. Judy was born on February 21, 1939 the daughter of William and Julia Halpin of Kempton IL.  She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and...

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