Jimmy Konieczny
Oct 16, 2025
James Gregory "Jimmy" Konieczny, age 17, a resident of Warrenville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born May 12, 2008 in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Jimmy had a rare gift for making others feel truly seen. His presence brought peace and comfort to everyone who knew him. His smile could fill a room, and his...
Shelby J. Kriskovich
Oct 15, 2025
Shelby Jo Kriskovich, 88, of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away on October 15, 2025 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Blytheville, AR, to William Jack "Jaydie" Moody and Mettie Eunice (née Ball).
Shelby, or Jo as most people called her, grew up in Arkansas and Chicago. She grew up...
H. Keith Lindley
Oct 15, 2025
H. Keith Lindley, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1930 in Tulia, Texas to Horace & Frances Lindley. He attended Baylor University and graduated in 1952. He served in the US Navy as a gunnery officer aboard the USS Lake Champlain during the Korean conflict....
Helen L. Olberg
Oct 14, 2025
Helen L. Olberg (née Malott), 85, of Wheaton, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on August 29, 1940, in Hamilton, OH, to Jerry Dale and Mollie Malott (née Blaine).
Helen grew up in Middleton, OH and graduated from Monroe High School, class of 1958. After high...
Masoud Akhlaghdoust
Oct 13, 2025
Beloved husband and father Masoud Akhlaghdoust, age 67, a financial consultant who lived in Glendale Heights, IL, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. He was born October 2, 1958 in Tehran, Iran to Abbas & Mahdieh Akhlaghdoust.
Masoud was a friend to everyone. His unquenchable curiosity about the universe extended to every person he met. He...
George Uhrich
Oct 11, 2025
George Joseph Uhrich, age 94, passed away on October 11, 2025. He was a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, and was formerly a resident of Palatine, Illinois, and Ft Myers Beach, Florida. George was born on July 15, 1931, to George W. and Rose Uhrich in Chicago, Illinois.
He enlisted in the army in 1951 and fought in...
Joseph J. Loss
Oct 5, 2025
Joseph J. Loss, age 76, a resident of Lisle, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born August 23, 1949 in Bellwood, Illinois to Edward & Caroline Loss.
Joseph grew up in Melrose Park, Illinois, and carried the strong values of family, friendships, and hard work with him throughout his life. He attended Illinois...
Eric Carl Sauter
Oct 5, 2025
Those who knew Eric Sauter remember him for his warmth, humor, and confident faith. Often described as brightening a room with his smile, Eric was enthusiastic, curious, and resourceful.
Eric Carl Sauter, age 65, passed away on October 5, 2025, after a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by his...
David C. Miller
Oct 1, 2025
David C. Miller, age 90, a resident of Downers Grove, IL, was called to eternal rest in Jesus on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was born June 6, 1935 in Corning, New York to Reverend Carl & Anita Miller.
In the 1940s he grew up on Whittaker St. in Detroit, and later his family moved to Sebewaing ...
Richard E. Schaefer
Oct 1, 2025
Richard Edward Schaefer, age 77, a resident of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1948, in Oak Park, Illinois to Jacob and Mildred Schaefer.
His faith was central to his life. He dutifully served God and his church by giving his time...
Nikolay V. Romanovich
Sep 28, 2025
Nikolay V. Romanovich, age 72, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born November 15, 1952 in selo Korostovo, Belarus to Vladimir and Anna Tur Romanovich.
Nikolay Vladimirovich Romanovich was born in the post-World War II Soviet Union. It was a difficult time to be a Christian and a...
Jeffrey A. Gallagher
Sep 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Andrew Gallagher, who departed this life on September 27, 2025, at the age of 61. Jeff was born on April 9, 1964, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Richard and Beverly Gallagher.
Jeff will be remembered not only as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, but...
Donald “Don” James Longacre
Sep 25, 2025
Donald "Don" James Longacre, 79, a longtime resident of Winfield, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away with his family by his side on September 25, 2025, at his home. Don was born on August 29, 1946, in Princeton, IL, to James Willard Longacre and Jeanne (née Smith).
Don grew up in Wheaton and attended Wheaton Community...
Gayle E. Sommerfeld
Sep 24, 2025
On September 24, 2025, Jesus called Gayle Elaine (Breuker) Sommerfeld home to himself while holding hands with her husband of 68 years, Donald Alfred Sommerfeld.
Throughout her life, Gayle enjoyed opening her home in big and small ways from frequently hosting friends and family for meals, a community meeting, or their weekly Koinonia church fellowship. In addition,...
Kathleen J. Johnson
Sep 24, 2025
Kathleen Joy Johnson, aged 80, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born April 21, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to George & Cora Nelson.
The youngest of five children, Kathi grew up in a loving home and came to know Jesus as her personal Savior at...
Ralph Oswald
Sep 24, 2025
Ralph Oswald, 83, of Winfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 2, 1942, Ralph was the dearly loved son of Eric and Mildred Oswald. He devoted more than 60 years to Chicago Mold Engineering Company, the business his father founded in 1944, where he served with pride as...
Rosemary J. Verri
Sep 24, 2025
Rosemary J. Verri, age 93, a resident of Franciscan Court in West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born January 9, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Rose Collesano. Rosemary (affectionately known as Rosie) was the middle child, born and raised on the north side of Chicago. She graduated from Austin High School...
Clifford La Pearl
Sep 23, 2025
Clifford passed away on September 23rd at age 72, leaving behind a galaxy full of love and memories.
A lifelong Cubs fan, he knew the heartbreak and triumph of the North Side faithful—waiting patiently for the win that finally came in 2016, a moment he never stopped celebrating. He could tell a fish tale like no other....
Terrence J. Esterlen
Sep 21, 2025
Terrence J. Esterlen, age 59, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was born January 1, 1966 in Chicago, to Lawrence & Nora Ann Esterlen.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Jade; his sisters Nora (Stan), Ellen(Barry), Cindy, and brother Larry(Donna), many nieces, nephews, and his friends.
Services will...
Patricia Grace Evans
Sep 20, 2025
Patricia Grace (Puccinelli) Evans, 92, of Crystal Lake, IL, entered her eternal home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Robert McGuire and Catherine (née Moran). Patricia and her siblings grew up in their father's childhood home on Kostner Avenue.
Patricia was married to Raymond P. Puccinelli for...
