Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Joel Ray Heaton, age 65, a resident of Oak Park, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2, 2025, a date that carries deep meaning for his family, as the second day of March also marks the passing of his eldest daughter, Rachel, in 2007. Joel will always be remembered for his creativity, intelligence, quick wit, and...

Mar 2, 2025

Carol K. Genet, age 89, a resident of Huntsville, AL, died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Redstone Village in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born Dec. 11, 1935 in Hesperia, Michigan.

In 1954 she graduated from Mesa (Ariz.) High School. She graduated from the West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing of Oak Park in September, 1957. She worked...

Feb 27, 2025

Edward A. Groe, age 92, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and longtime resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Ed was born on August 13, 1932, in Chicago to Edward and Thora Groe. He grew up in Chicago, where he developed a strong work ethic and a love for craftsmanship. In 1952, he...

Feb 27, 2025

Douglas Allen Higgins, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025.  He was born on September 14, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Helen Higgins.

Douglas and his family moved to Evanston, Illinois, where he grew up. He attended Loyola Academy High School, where he played baseball and basketball, and then...

Feb 25, 2025

Willa Mae Hill, nee Andrie, age 93, a longtime resident of Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025 at Winfield Woods. Willa Mae was born on May 29, 1931, in Sebring, Ohio, to Elden A. & Blanche L. Andrie.

She received her BSN degree in 1955 from West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing. A longtime...

Feb 25, 2025

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES

Sam died peacefully, surrounded by family at the age of 91.  He was born in Cleveland, OH, to Bea and Conrad Muhling, and had the privilege of becoming Norman's older brother seven years later.  They were raised in a home that Conrad built in Huntington Woods, Michigan....

Feb 23, 2025

Alice S. Besch, Batavia, IL, formerly of Winfield, IL passed away on February 23, 2025. She was born February 13, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her family moved to Chicago a year later where she was raised and then moved to Winfield, IL, where her parents bought a Ma & Pa store, her father being a butcher by trade....

Feb 21, 2025

Dr. John C. (Jack) Swanson, age 96, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream entered the presence of God on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Born in Rockford, Illinois, on April 5, 1928, to Fred R. and Elsie M. Swanson, Jack was a 1949 graduate of Wheaton College and earned a PhD in school administration at Northwestern...

Feb 20, 2025

Our dear mother Helen Truong sadly passed away on February 20th, at the age of 49. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.

Feb 20, 2025

Sieng Neng, 76, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on February 20, 2025. She was born on November 02, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam to her mother, Thi Liu, and father, Danh Su. Sieng was also a devoted spouse to Chac Huynh, her pride and joy.

In 1990, post-war-stricken, Sieng and her husband, Chac,...

Feb 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that Stephen William Brodt, at age 76, a resident of Sugar Grove passed away on February 16th, 2025. He was born November 1st, 1948 in Allentown, PA to Robert and Helen Brodt.

Steve spent most of his childhood living on the south side of Chicago. After graduating high school,...

Feb 14, 2025

JOHN LIEBHART PFUND

August 31, 1943 – February 14, 2025

John Liebhart Pfund was born in Alton, Illinois on August 31, 1943, to Leroy and Mabel Pfund. His father's great-grandparents immigrated from Switzerland, and his mother's great-grandparents immigrated from Sweden. He was very close to his grandparents, John and Hilda (Lundbom) Tillman and Liebhart and...

Feb 14, 2025

Josephine  "Tiny" Spagnola was born on  March 28, 1925 and passed away on Valentines Day, February 14, 2025. Proud Daughter of  William and Nancy Spagnola. Beloved Sister of the late Marion (Tony ), Phil (Rosalie), and Bill (Sylvia) Spagnola. Dear Aunt, Godmother, Great Aunt and Great-Great Aunt. Josephine was a valued and trusted Financial Manager for FNMA where she...

Feb 14, 2025

Arthur James Weiher

Arthur James Weiher, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and a proud Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at the age of 88 in Barrington, IL.

Born in Elgin, IL, on October 10, 1936, Arthur was the son of Hugo August Weiher and Ruth-Helen Weiher (Sommers). He attended...

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Seaberg

April 4, 1935 – February 14, 2025

Mary Seaberg, age 89, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton. She was born in St Charles, Illinois on April 4, 1935, to Leonard and Elsie Lindgren.  Mary was the...

Feb 13, 2025

David (Dave) Paul Enger, 52, born on August 18, 1972, in Park Ridge, IL, to Robert Enger and the late Carol Flansburg, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2025. Dave was a beloved father, brother, and uncle who touched the lives of many with his warm smile.

Dave had many hobbies and especially loved cars, spending his...

Feb 13, 2025

Rev. Howard Westlund, a devoted servant of God, passed away, peacefully at home in the presence of his family, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. His life was a testimony to God's faithfulness and grace, as he faithfully followed the Lord's calling throughout his journey.

Howard's spiritual heritage was deeply rooted in the Readers Revival of 1850 in...

Feb 13, 2025

Coach Joseph Waller Bean

April 26, 1939 - February 13, 2025

Joseph Waller Bean, a legendary collegiate soccer coach and devoted family man, passed away at the age of 85.  Born on April 26, 1939, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Joe was the son of Rev. Zenas Bailey Bean and Lou Ella Walle Bean. He grew up...

Feb 11, 2025

Richard Allen Liebenow

November 1, 1943 - February 11, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Richard Allen (Dick) Liebenow, 81, of Wheaton passed away February 11, 2025.

Dick was born in Berwyn, Illinois, the third of four children born to Gilbert and Isky (Cole) Liebenow.  When Dick was four years old the...

Feb 11, 2025

James Mathew, aka Jim, was born on February 29, 1972 in Winnipeg, Canada. Along with his parents, Jim had one younger brother, Ben.

Jim became a Christian at a young age and there are fond memories of him speaking at prayer meetings along with his brother. He grew up attending Calvary Temple in Winnipeg and at young...