Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Alice N. Warner

Alice N. Warner

Nov 14, 2013

Alice Nelson Warner, age 92, died at Johnson Health Care Center at Windsor Manor in Carol Stream on Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was born in Peshtigo, WI on August 18, 1921 to Ernest and Jennie (Christensen) Nelson. She married John Warner on July 31, 1941. She traveled the world with John while he was in the U.S. Army. She...

Agnes Irene Sweeny

Agnes Irene Sweeny

Nov 13, 2013

Obituary for Agnes Irene Bay Sweeny, 95 Agnes Irene Bay Sweeny, born on August 20, 1918 near Thornburg, Iowa passed away on November 13, 2013 at 1020pm at the Windsor Park Retirement Village in Carol Stream, Illinois. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edna Bay, her sisters Helen, Dorothy, Lillian and Margaret, her brothers Joseph and...

Nancy Jean Walker

Nancy Jean Walker

Nov 11, 2013

Nancy Jean Walker, age 78, a resident of the Wheaton area, went home to glory on Monday, November 11, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 28, 1935. Nancy grew up in Chicago and moved to Wheaton with her parents to attend Wheaton College, graduating in 1957. After graduation, Nancy taught school in Rockford before joining Pioneer Clubs....

James R. Clerken

James R. Clerken

Nov 10, 2013

James R. Clerken, age 90, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, at The Meadows in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He was born September 22, 1923 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by three children, John (Cathy) Clerken of Las Vegas, NV, Claudia Baker of Appleton, WI, and Janice (Victor) Toft of West Chicago; three grandchildren, Tara Singh,...

Charles E. Clark

Charles E. Clark

Nov 8, 2013

Charles E. Clark Jr., 67, a long time resident of Wheaton, died suddenly, Friday, November 8th at Edwards Hospital in Naperville. He was an artist, historian, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was retired. He worked for Meyercord in Carol Stream and Lithocolor Press in Westmont throughout his career. He is survived by his son, Michael; his daughter-in-law, Eva;...

Joan Christine Gothard Musil

Joan Christine Gothard Musil

Nov 5, 2013

Joan Christine Gothard Musil, 71, a resident of Geneva, Illinois, died November 5, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. She was born on April 4, 1942, in Hinsdale, Illinois, and attended Lyons Township High School and Butler University. She counted it the greatest career a woman could have to spend her life loving and caring...

Clarence W. Spann

Clarence W. Spann

Nov 4, 2013

Clarence William Spann, age 91, passed away on November 4, 2013. Affectionately known as Babe, he was born in Chicago, on October 27, 1922, to Clarence and Helen Spann, their second son, second of six children. He attended and graduated from O. A. Thorp grammar school and then continued his education and graduated from Steinmetz High School, in 1940. Babe...

Anita Alexander

Anita Alexander

Oct 29, 2013

Anita Alexander, age 72, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born November 18, 1940 in Elmhurst, IL. Anita loved her family and a great people person. She was a fighter for her family. She was the heart and soul of her family. She is survived by her...

Joseph J. "Bud" Reilly, Jr.

Joseph J. "Bud" Reilly, Jr.

Oct 29, 2013

Joseph J. "Bud" Reilly, Jr., age 69, a resident of Santa Clara, CA, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Menlo Park VA Center in Menlo Park, CA. He was born April 1, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Joe "Bud" was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the Army. He grew up in Calumet City, IL before finally settling in...

Timothy J. Doerr

Timothy J. Doerr

Oct 28, 2013

Timothy J. Doerr, age 51, a resident of Oswego, IL, died suddenly on Monday, October 28, 2013. He was born February 10, 1962 in Milwaukee to Neil and Elaine Doerr. Tim grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. He went on to graduate from UW Stout with a BA degree and later earned a Masters degree...

Delores Kuehl

Delores Kuehl

Oct 27, 2013

Delores Kuehl, age 88, a resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Glen Ellyn and formerly of Elmhurst, IL and retired in Alexandria, MN, died Sunday, October 27 in Wheaton. She was born on August 31, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN to Andrew and Gladys Johnson. Delores attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis. She married Delbert Kuehl after he returned from serving...

Rachel Jan Chinnock

Rachel Jan Chinnock

Oct 26, 2013

Rachel Jan Chinnock, age 57, a resident of Wheaton, died October 26, 2013, at her home. She was born August 29, 1956 in Houston (Bellaire), Texas. Rachel moved to Brownsville Texas from Houston in 1974. She attended and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1974. She attended Texas Woman's University, University of Texas-Austin, and Pan American University-Brownsville. Although she attended...

Kathy J. Hendry

Kathy J. Hendry

Oct 22, 2013

Kathy J. Hendry, age 55, a 30 year resident of Warrenville, died suddenly, on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at home. She was born August 25, 1958 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Charles and Judith Girot. Kathy grew up in South Elgin and graduated from St. Charles High School. She was a talented musician, who enjoyed singing and playing the violin. She...

Vivian Marie Giesler

Vivian Marie Giesler

Oct 21, 2013

Vivian Marie Giesler, 94, a resident of Arlington Heights, IL, died October 21, 2013 at Lutheran Home For The Aged in Arlington Heights, IL. She was born May 25, 1919 in Entrican, MI. Mrs. Giesler worked for Teller Senior Coalition in Woodland Park, CO. She was a member of Woodland Park Senior Club and Faith Lutheran Church in Woodland Park,...

Ella Nita Boyd

Ella Nita Boyd

Oct 21, 2013

Ella Nita Boyd, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at home. She was born April 12, 1922 in Sedalia, MO. Ella Nita was raised on the family farm in Farlington, KS. She loved gardening and needle point, sewing, crocheting and enjoyed the beauty of flower gardens. She is survived by four children, Gordon (Claudie)...

David D. Mccarrell

David D. Mccarrell

Oct 21, 2013

David D. McCarrell, age 82, a resident of Wheaton and Winfield, since 2003, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born July 12, 1931 in Cicero to Dr. William and Minnie McCarrell. His father William "Billy" McCarrell founded Cicero Bible Church and served along with Minnie for 45 years. David grew up in Oak...

Peggy A. Hodges

Peggy A. Hodges

Oct 12, 2013

Peggy Ann Hodges, age 84, a resident of Carol Stream, and former resident of Hurst, Illinois, died October 12, 2013, at Alden Valley Ridge in Bloomingdale. She was born May 22, 1929 in Fredricktown, Missouri to William and Lillian White. Peggy was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Hurst. She worked for Illinois Bell in Chicago. She is...

Rev. Arthur H. Freeburg

Rev. Arthur H. Freeburg

Oct 11, 2013

Arthur H. Freeburg, 85, was ushered into the presence of his Lord, on Friday morning, October 11, 2013. There, he heard "Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord." Art was born to Earnest & Gertrude Freeburg, the first generation American, on September 5, 1928 in Evanston, IL. He grew up in Evanston where...

Harold S. Baum, Jr.

Harold S. Baum, Jr.

Oct 10, 2013

Harold S. Baum, Jr., age 87, longtime resident of Carol Stream, IL, died October 10. He was born to Harold and Marjorie (nee Thrailkill) Baum in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne T. Baum (nee Twigg) in 1986. He is the loving father of daughter, Linda (Bradley) Burdick of Elmhurst; son, Harold A. (Cathy)...

Elaine Anderson Fellowes

Elaine Anderson Fellowes

Oct 7, 2013

Elaine Anderson Fellowes, age 92, a resident of Wheaton for 63 years, died Monday, October 7, 2013. She was born on August 21, 1921 to Oscar and Ellen Anderson in the Beverly neighborhood in Chicago. Elaine was a graduate of Morgan Park High School and Northwestern University. In August of 1942, she married John Fellowes. They were married for nearly...

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