Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Judith C. Sharp December 23, 1930 – January 10, 2025

Judith C. Sharp, 94, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, Illinois. Born on December 23, 1930, Judy grew up in Tolleston, near Gary, Indiana, where she graduated from high school and began her journey of enriching the...

Jan 9, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Black

January 23, 1958 – January 9, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Black, age 66, a beloved resident of Winfield, IL, since 2006, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born on January 23, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, Jerry was the cherished son of Rev. Everett and Betty Black.

Jerry's childhood journey...

Jan 8, 2025

Joan Kaminsky, age 88,  born in Chicago; grew up at  45 E. 100th St. (where she and her dad would go to Red Robin at midnight for ice cream as a child when she could not sleep); 50 plus year resident of Wheaton, IL and recently of Burlington, WI, died Wednesday night, January 8 (Elvis' birthday) in Burlington. She...

Jan 7, 2025

Aina of Port Charlotte, FL, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born in Plavinas, Latvia on June 14, 1929; her parents were Peteris and Emma Berzins, and brother, Osvalds. They lived in Latvia until 1944 when the Soviet Army seized the country from the German Army. The family left all possessions and escaped by ship to...

Jan 6, 2025

Eric Lendell Bennett was born on September 3, 1979, in Maywood, IL, to Jerilyn Adams and the late John L. Bennett at Loyola Hospital.

As the eldest of three siblings on Jerilyn's side and the youngest of three sons on John's side, Eric's childhood was surrounded by a supportive and loving community, proving that it truly takes...

Jan 6, 2025

Robert Kenneth Phelps, 96, formerly of Wheaton, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan, passed away in Front Royal, Virginia on Monday, January 6, 2025. Robert was born on May 7, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Kenneth Phelps and Vida Giroux Phelps of Mayville, Michigan. He was also preceded in death by his son, Rick Phelps, and his loving wife...

Jan 5, 2025

John Lloyd Ball, age 82, of Island Lake, Illinois, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born on August 18, 1942, in Geneva, Illinois, to Lloyd John and Svea Ingeborg Ball, John lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and love for his family.

John devoted 30 years to teaching U.S. History...

Jan 5, 2025

Richard Dirk Schilling, age 56, of Wheaton, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Born May 5, 1968, in Dixon, IL, the eldest to Richard and Donna Schilling, Dirk graduated from Dixon High School in 1986 and earned a B.S. in accounting from Northern Illinois University in 1990.  He was a devoted husband to his wife...

Jan 5, 2025

Donald A. Whamond, age 76, a resident of Oak Brook, IL, died January 5, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois.  He was born April 23, 1948 in Oak Park, Illinois

Donald spent his younger years in Burlington, Wisconsin, and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in math. During his career, he had many...

Jan 3, 2025

Richard A. "Dick" Lund, age 95, a resident of Wheaton since 1964, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 3rd 2025. He was born February 10th 1929 in Oak Park, Illinois to Alvah B. and Anna B. (nee Burke) Lund.

Richard grew up in Elmhurst Illinois. He graduated from York High School in 1947, Elmhurst...

Jan 3, 2025

Joanne Mary Swartz went to be with Jesus in her heavenly home January 3, 2025 at the age of 93.  She was surrounded by her 4 adult children, Eric, Diane, Craig and Paula.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Jack Lee Swartz.  Also preceding her in death were her father, William Prause, her...

Jan 2, 2025

Benjamin L. Mercer was born in Maplewood, NJ on August 31, 1925, and died at the age of 99 on January 2, 2025, in Wheaton, IL.

Ben was raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, enlisted in the Navy after Pearl Harbor, and served for thirty-two months in the southwest and western Pacific with the Seventh Fleet Amphibious Force....

Dec 31, 2024

Gary Hanson, age 86, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, until recently a long-time resident of Wheaton, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  He was born on July 15, 1938 in Sidney, Montana, to Gerhardt and Olga Hanson.

At the age of four, he and his parents moved to Chicago where he spent his...

Dec 31, 2024

Judith L. Venckus, age 80, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of December 31, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1944, in Kingsville, Texas, to Howard and Ethel (Blegen) Koch.

Judy's family moved to Addison, IL, where she went on to become one of the first students to...

Dec 31, 2024

Edwin Riffel Selander was born on January 9, 1932, and entered Heaven on December 31th, 2024.  There was a small family graveside service per his humble wishes.  The family is so grateful that the service was led by Roger Burgess, a wonderful Visiting Pastor and great friend and confidant of our father from the College Church in Wheaton, IL...

Dec 30, 2024

David Keith Newcomer, age 77, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was born July 28, 1947, in Rockford, IL to Maurice and Ruth Newcomer.

David retired as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves, after 23 years of service, and he was a...

Dec 29, 2024

Shirley Jean Pearson, age 95, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024.  She was born September 30, 1929 in Chicago Heights, IL to Isaac & Rosetta Prince.

In 1950, Shirley was married to Rev. Clarence J Pearson.  Shirley and Clarence had five children, ranging from two weeks old to nine years old...

Dec 29, 2024

Josephine Nicole DeMoss, 3 months old, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024.  She was born September 25, 2024 in Winfield, IL.

Josephine was a sweet, happy baby with a smile that brought joy to all. Josephine's love was felt by her parents, brother, and grandparents through her beautiful eyes and cheery personality. Her short time...

Dec 27, 2024

Nancy Ann Underhill Dick, 95, of Wheaton, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2024 at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton. Nancy was born on September 29, 1929 in Elgin, IL and was the youngest child born to Jeanette and George Underhill. She married Werner Kure Dick on September 9, 1949 and they were...

Dec 26, 2024

With deep sorrow and reverence, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Jozafin Sada Hopkins, who went to be with the Lord on December 26th, 2024 at the age of 57. Jozafin was born on March 17th, 1967, in Basra, Iraq to her late parents, Janet and Sada Toya.

Jozafin's life reflected...