Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Charles "Chuck" Goodwin

Charles "Chuck" Goodwin

Aug 9, 2012

Charles A. Goodwin, born February 4, 1935 to Horatio and Minnie Goodwin, passed away suddenly on August 9th. He was beloved husband of 45 years to Sidonia "Midge" Goodwin; adored father of Lisa Goodwin, Michael (Melba) Goodwin, David (Min) Goodwin, and Jill Goodwin; beloved "Papa" of Jocelyn, Hailey, Kate, Nicolas, and Ryanne; dear brother of Barbara (Ronald) Johnson and Virginia...

Betty C. Powell

Betty C. Powell

Aug 8, 2012

Betty C. Powell, 77, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, died on Wednesday, August 8 at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born on April 2, 1935 in Macon, Georgia and attended both elementary and high school there. Mrs. Powell graduated second in her high school class and attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. Mrs. Powell earned her...

Shirley Mae Elifson

Shirley Mae Elifson

Aug 3, 2012

Shirley Mae Elifson, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream, IL, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at Windsor's Johnson Healthcare Center. She was born December 27, 1920, in Milwaukee, WI, to Henry and Helen Brandt. For nearly 42 years Mrs. Elifson had been a pastor's wife and homemaker. She had been a member of Norwood Bible...

Allen E. Schroeder

Allen E. Schroeder

Aug 2, 2012

Allen E. Schroeder, age 85, a resident of Monee and recently of Village Woods in Crete, died peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Franciscan St. James Health Center in Chicago Heights. He was born on July 21, 1927 in Chicago to Otto and Lillian Schroeder. Al grew up on the south side of Chicago. On August 27, 1949 he...

Elijah Daniel Lautenbach Leimberer

Elijah Daniel Lautenbach Leimberer

Aug 1, 2012

Elijah Daniel Lautenbach Leimberer, age 3, a resident of Warrenville, IL, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at the Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born February 20, 2009 in Winfield, IL. Elijah could walk into a room and light it up with his infectious smile. He was full of joy and happiness. Instead of a...

John J. O'Brien

John J. O'Brien

Jul 31, 2012

John J. O'Brien III, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, formerly of Omaha Nebraska, Barrington and Elmhurst, Illinois, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 surrounded by family. John and his wife Genevieve were married for 61 wonderful years. He is survived by Genevieve and three loving daughters: Janine (Michael) Bridges, Jeanne (James) Poe, and...

Franklin "Bud" Brewster, Jr.

Franklin "Bud" Brewster, Jr.

Jul 29, 2012

Franklin C. "Bud" Brewster, Jr., age 69, a Wheaton resident, died peacefully at home, on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He spent his childhood years in Franklin Park, IL and was born on January 8, 1943 in Joliet, IL. Music, the written word, and bicycling were Bud's passions. A former member of the West Suburban Choral Union, he was also an...

Geraldine L. Radeke

Geraldine L. Radeke

Jul 29, 2012

Geraldine L. Radeke, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born May 18, 1925 in Peoria, IL. Geraldine was a retired school teacher from Homewood/Flossmoor High School and also at Morton West High School in Berwyn, IL. She was also a member of the Wheaton AARP...

James L. Heiniger

James L. Heiniger

Jul 29, 2012

James L. Heiniger went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was 82. Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years – beloved Laura L. Heiniger, their five children: Laura Fredrickson (Dwight), Jim Heiniger (Jackie), Steve Heiniger (Mary), Jonathan Heiniger (Leanne), Joel Heiniger (Cynthia); twenty grandchildren: David (Sarah), Jennifer Moreland (Jake), Abigail, Daniel, Christopher (Allie),...

Ruth Plummer

Ruth Plummer

Jul 27, 2012

Ruth Plummer, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream, IL. She was born May 15, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by her children, Robert E. (Linda) Plummer, Jr, Joy (Donald) Gustafson and William A Plummer; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;...

Colin Flecken

Colin Flecken

Jul 24, 2012

Colin Flecken, age 80, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, died July 24, 2012, at home. He was born July 1, 1932 in London, England. Colin met May Price in London and they were married on July 16, 1955 in Bellwood, IL. They lived in Berkeley, IL until they moved to Glen Ellyn in 1993. He enjoyed life and loved...

Eva Mae Lambert

Eva Mae Lambert

Jul 21, 2012

Eva Mae Lambert, age 88, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died July 21, 2012, at home in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born May 10, 1924 in Bush, Illinois. Eva was a long time member of Wheaton Wesleyan Church, and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Post #2164. She is survived by her son, William (Rhonda) Lambert of Carol...

Claire Louise Darosa

Claire Louise Darosa

Jul 21, 2012

Claire Louise DaRosa (nee Turner), beloved wife of Edmund "Tony" DaRosa, was received into the arms of God on July 21, at age 90 in Wheaton. A dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother, Claire was born in Salt Lake City, UT, on September 21, 1921, to Ralph and Mildred Turner. She and Tony raised their three sons, Ronald (Susan), James...

Norma Lois Carlson

Norma Lois Carlson

Jul 19, 2012

Norma Lois Carlson, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19 while living with her daughter, Nancy Welman in Wheaton, Illinois. She was a long time resident of Sawyer, Michigan since her husband's retirement in 1983. Prior to retirement they lived in Hammond, Indiana and Lansing, Illinois. She had lived in Wheaton since December of...

Mary A. Scavo

Mary A. Scavo

Jul 19, 2012

Mary A. Scavo, age 65, a resident of Gahanna, OH and formerly of West Chicago, IL died Thursday, July 19 in Columbus. She was born on December 12, 1946. Mary worked as an insurance agent at State Farm for over 10 years. She was a dedicated mother and active member of her community; a member of the Special Olympics; and...

Billy W. Blair

Billy W. Blair

Jul 18, 2012

Billy W. Blair, 82, a long time resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died July 18, 2012, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born March 29, 1930 in Curry County, New Mexico. Billy worked for Bell Labs in Naperville as an electrical engineer from 1966-1995. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2910, and a member of...

Virginia Elizabeth Stockert

Virginia Elizabeth Stockert

Jul 18, 2012

Virginia Elizabeth Stockert, age 80, a resident of Naperville, IL, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born February 28, 1932 in Franklin, OH to John and Myrtle Homan. Virginia grew up in Carlisle, OH with two brothers, Forrest and John. She became a Registered Nurse in 1952 after training at Miami Valley...

Kim A. Koziol, Nee Davis

Kim A. Koziol, Nee Davis

Jul 17, 2012

Kim A. Koziol, nee Davis, age 49, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at home in Wheaton, IL. She was born June 11, 1963 in Ft. Dodge, IA. Kim graduated from Wheaton North High School and continued her education at the College of DuPage where she received an Associate's Degree. She is survived by her children,...

Ludivina L. Gomez

Ludivina L. Gomez

Jul 16, 2012

Ludivina L. Gomez, age 70, a resident of West Chicago, IL, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born April 14, 1942 in Ciego de Avila, Cuba. She was a nurse for 30 years, serving 2 years in Ethiopia. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Enrique Brown of West Chicago;...

Ruth O. Roski

Ruth O. Roski

Jul 14, 2012

Ruth O. Roski, age 90, a former resident of Colony Park in Carol Stream, died Saturday, July 14 at Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Bloomingdale. She was born on February 26, 1922 in Chicago to Philip and Lillian Hopper. Ruth worked at Wheaton College in the Food Service Department for many years. She was a member of Faith Missionary...

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