Obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

William B. Pevitts, age 73, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on August 25, 2025.

Born on October 6, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, William was the beloved son of Edward and Theresa Pevitts. He grew up with a deep appreciation for aviation and military history, inspired by his father, a proud WWII Navy veteran. William...

Aug 25, 2025

Ruth (Van Treuren) Wit , age 85, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was born February 20, 1940 in Patterson, New Jersey to Conrad & Sadie Van Treuren.

Ruth grew up in Little Falls, New Jersey with her parents and two older brothers, Roy and William (Bill).  ...

Aug 23, 2025

Mary Catherine Geurkink (née Bills), age 80, passed away in the early hours of August 23, 2025.

She was born on October 4, 1944, in Chicago, IL, to Lawrence Bills and Catherine née Farell. Mary attended Grant High School in Fox Lake, IL, graduating in 1962.

After high school, she worked as a legal secretary...

Aug 23, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Malcolm Pheneger, 77, of Warrenville, IL, formerly of West Chicago, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday August 23, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1947, in Waukegan, IL, to Charles and Edith Pheneger.

Chuck grew up in Crystal Lake, IL and graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School. He attended Purdue...

Aug 19, 2025

James R. "Red" Cookingham, age 93, a resident of Brookdale Glen Ellyn, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.  He was born March 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL to William & Anne Cookingham.

"Red" attended DePaul High School in Chicago.  He then went on to get his Civil Engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology.  He served...

Aug 17, 2025

Robert J. Turley, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Bob was born on January 8, 1934, in Pampa, Texas, to Ernest & Christina Turley. He grew up in Whiting, Indiana, where he was lovingly raised by his aunt, Gladys Judson. Bob attended Purdue University and...

Aug 14, 2025

Victoria Martino, lovingly known as Vikki to those dearest to her, passed away on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on July 12, 1953, in Oak Park, Illinois, Victoria's life was a beautiful reflection of kindness, sharp wit, patience, and gentle strength. She carried with her a calm presence that brought comfort and peace to everyone around...

Aug 10, 2025

Mary Besore Durward, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on the 10th of August, 2025 at the age of 73 in Duluth, MN. Born on the 8th of July, 1952 in Glen Ellyn, IL, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Mary was known...

Aug 9, 2025

Ronald "Pappy" Kimmel, 88, of Batavia, IL, formerly of West Chicago and Wheaton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Benjamin Franklin Kimmel and Agnes C. (née Park).

Pappy grew up in West Chicago and attended West Chicago High School, graduating in 1955. He earned...

Aug 8, 2025

Martha Jacobsen Roskam passed away on August 8, 2025, just shy of her 95th birthday, in Carol Stream, Illinois. She was born on August 11, 1930 to Sara Aliff Averitt Jacobsen and Walter Herman Jacobsen in Oak Park, Illinois.

Martha attended Longfellow School and graduated from Oak Park River Forest High school in 1948. She was an...

Aug 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Jerome "Jerry" Edward O'Mara's passing on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Born in Chicago on August 6, 1963, Jerry was the cornerstone of the O'Mara family, inspired by his parents, Gerald J. O'Mara and Laura L. Lokcik O'Mara.

Jerry was a proud and competitive swimmer...

Aug 6, 2025

Bernard "Ben" Joseph Doerr, 68, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Bernard and Audrey (née Chavaux) Doerr.

Ben grew up in Chicago and attended Senn High School, class of 1976. He worked throughout his career as...

Aug 6, 2025

Virginia (Ginnie) Ruth Erickson Heck, age 94, Born 9/30/1930 in Oak Park, IL, Died 8/6/2025 in Carol Stream, IL. Ginnie is survived by her children, Paul Heck, Scott Heck, Lynnaea (Chuck) Martin; her grandchildren, Roxanne (Chris) West, Aubrey (Chris) Hartman and Braden (Stephanie) Martin; and her great-grandchildren, Adam Windham, Connor McGinness, and Chloe McGinness. Her husband, Glenn Heck won...

Aug 6, 2025

Ashley Melissa McKay Holman

Born: March 13, 1982

Died: August 6th, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Melissa McKay Holman, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, and dear friend. Ashley was the loving wife of Michael James Holman (Wheaton...

Aug 5, 2025

Willard Samuel Johnson, Jr., 97, a resident of Chicago, IL, died peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1927 in Chicago, IL.

Willard grew up in the Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago, where he made many lifelong friendships.  He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Japan near the end of World...

Aug 4, 2025

Chester (Chet) Gniadek, 100, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1924, in Chicago, IL, to Polish immigrants Joseph Gniadek and Mary (née Kolodiejz).

Chester grew up in Chicago and attended Harrison High School. He went to work for Automatic Electric before joining the U.S. Army where he...

Aug 3, 2025

Ms. Donna L Jaeger, of Winfield, Illinois, born to Elaine and the late Robert Jaeger, passed away at age 74 on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Donna graduated from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri with a BFA. She was an Art Director for over 30 years at various suburban art studios, including Don DeForest Associates and Graphic Phases. She also...

Aug 3, 2025

We are deeply heartbroken to share that Sarah Lee Tharnstrom passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in her husband's arms and surrounded by her children.

Sarah was born on March 7, 1962, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to John and Elnora Reynolds. After her father's passing in 1969, she and her mother moved closer to family, eventually settling...

Jul 31, 2025

Irini Zike, age 82, a resident of Paramus, New Jersey, died July 31, 2025.  She was born May 20, 1943 in Albania.

Irini was a dedicated mom to her children.  She was an amazing grandmother.  In her early life she was early childhood teacher and was very passionate about her job.  She worked very hard to provide...

Jul 28, 2025

Larry A. DeRoo, age 78, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at home.  He was born August 17, 1946, in Wheaton, IL to Floyd & Cerena (Hendrixon) DeRoo.

Larry grew up on Wiesbrook Road in Wheaton, IL, where he and his childhood friends would have fun running around the neighborhood.  ...