Obituaries

May 8, 2025

John J. Sciackitano, age 85, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.  He was born January 22, 1940 in Chicago, IL to John Carl & Carrie Sciackitano.

John was a US Navy veteran serving in the Pacific & Mediterranean. He spent his professional career in print media working for Associated Press and...

May 5, 2025

Rose Melendez, age 41, of Lemont, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She was born on September 21, 1983, in Arcata, California.

Rose was raised in McKinleyville, California, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for creativity and nature. After high school, she worked at Holly Yashi, handcrafting...

May 4, 2025

Karla Frances Van Der Molen, age 77, a resident of West Chicago, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

On Friday, May 2, Karla was admitted to CDH with serious breathing difficulties. Despite every effort to ease her condition, her lungs could not recover, and she was placed on a ventilator. By...

May 3, 2025

Marianne Elisabeth Peter Bluhm, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, Illinois. The long-time Bowling Green, KY resident was born an ocean away, in Wormditt, in pre-war Germany's East Prussian state, to parents Franz and Elisabeth Peter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bluhm was preceded in death by her two sisters,...

May 3, 2025

Born on March 13, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana Died on May 3, 2025 in Woodland Park, Colorado

Born to Henry Shriver and Marie Iles Married to John E. Rosio in 1952. Jean was married to Jack for 61 years They had 3 children: Ruth Rosio, Mark Rosio and Lois Rosio (Sprague)

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May 2, 2025

Jefferi Astes Smith, age 61, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.  He was born April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Eddie & Gladys Smith.

He is survived by his son, Jefferi Smith, II; his siblings Yvonne Mulcahy, Denice Davis, Mirchelle Dee, Timothy Smith, Lee (Lillian) Smith & Tracy Smith; and...

Apr 30, 2025

Vincent Edward Cascio, a long-time resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on April 30, 2025 with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born October 21, 1967 in Melrose Park, IL to his adoring parents, John V. Cascio and Rita Cascio (Stuever). The oldest of three boys.

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Apr 23, 2025

Mike Cherry of Winfield, IL finished his earthly race on Wednesday April 23, 2025, after a 24-year courageous battle with brain cancer.  Mike lived a faithful life marked by service and love to others, through his unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ. His legacy of character, kindness, and humor will echo through his family and community for generations to come....

Apr 22, 2025

Denny Magcalas, age 57, a resident of Plano, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.  He was born June 7, 1967 in the Philippines to Alfredo & Susana Magcalas.

He is survived by his wife for 25 years, Aileen; his children Gracie Magcalas & Max Magcalas; his mother Susana Magcalas; his brothers Rey (Tess) Magcalas &...

Apr 22, 2025

Nació en Guadalajara México el 18 de Julio de 1971 y falleció el 22 de Abril de 2025. Emigró a los Estados Unidos a una edad muy temprana. Dedicó su vida a trabajar como Chef en el negocio de restaurates, ya que era su pasión "las artes culinarias" el arte de presentar alimentos de manera estética y deliciosa.

Apr 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we write of the passing of Bob McDonell, 87, of Wheaton, Illinois, on April 19, 2025. Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a brief hospitalization and hospice admission. Even in our grief, we rejoice that he is fully alive and with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Bob was...

Apr 16, 2025

Charles A. From, III, age 81, of Lexington Square Retirement Community in Lombard, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born on January 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles, II and Doris From.

Charles is survived by his sister, Sharon Rallis; brother-in-law, John Rallis; niece, Bethany; and great-niece, Ella. He...

Apr 15, 2025

Ray Thonn died on April 15, 2025. During the last weeks of his life he was surrounded by his family and was part of the stories, the laughter, and the expressions of love we were all able to share. His life, up to the very end, was an incredible gift to all of us.

Growing up in...

Apr 10, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Andrew Stevens, age 59, of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, with his beloved family by his side.

Jeff was born on October 10, 1965, in Decatur, IL, to Philip Stevens and Mary Jane (née Bruggeman). He grew up in Downers Grove, participated in Boy Scouts throughout his youth, ran his own...

Apr 5, 2025

David Wood Ranken, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Wheaton Village Nursing Home.

He was born on September 25, 1943, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, the eldest son of Tom and Betty Ranken.

He graduated from Morgan Park High School in January 1962, and he...

Apr 1, 2025

Helen (Honey) Elizabeth Ramirez, née McCartney, widow of Eduardo Salvador Ramirez, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born on April 30, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, and spent most of her youth in Waterville, Ohio, with her parents, Adelia Walbolt and Edgar Freeman McCartney.

She began playing piano, pipe organ, and chimes...

Apr 1, 2025

James W. Milligan (November 25, 1924 – April 1, 2025)

James W. Milligan, age 100, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, joined his beloved wife, Janice, in Heaven on April 1, 2025. Born on November 25, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Jim lived a humble and faithful life marked by service, love, and unwavering devotion...

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...