Obituaries

Jul 4, 2025

Donald John Winthers, age 93, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on Friday, July 4, 2025.  He was born on October 5, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to William & Emma Winthers.

Don was the "middle child" of seven, with two sisters and a brother who were older, and two sisters and...

Jul 3, 2025

Gwendolyn Ila Wright, age 85, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2025.  Her last years were increasingly difficult due to multiple sclerosis (MS), the symptoms of which began at least 35 years earlier.  With faith, God-given determination and grace, Gwen lived an active life of service and prayer even with the gradually increasing limitations...

Jul 3, 2025

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Rochelle Ann Favale (Reiner) 64,  of Wheaton IL who died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, comforted by family. Rochelle was born on September 13, 1960 in Fort Wayne IN. She was a kind hearted person who selflessly thought of and did for others. She was soft spoken and...

Jul 2, 2025

Ken was born into this world on April 4th, 1971. Three days later, Marilyn and Lester Carr lovingly brought him to his home in Yates City. As a child, Ken was super energetic and always wanted to learn more by tinkering with machines, appliances and later in computers until he could easily understand what made them tick. He learned...

Jul 2, 2025

Reverend Joseph Tai, age 90, a resident of Roselle, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  He was born October 7, 1934 in Taiwan.

Growing up in a small town (Zhudong) in Taiwan, his life was profoundly impacted and impacted by Christian missionaries and having his first encounter with Jesus at the age of 18 during...

Jul 2, 2025

Gundy Sprouse, age 85, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully on July 2, 2025.  She was born July 14, 1939 in Elmhurst Illinois to Herman and Hedwig Block.

She is survived by her beloved husband Frank; her daughters, Cheryl Knoner of Coralville, IA and Julie Sprouse of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Aaron, Madeleine, and Abigail Knoner, and...

Jun 29, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Henry, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord, dying peacefully in his home on June 29, 2025. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched as a professor, mentor, friend, father, grandfather, and husband.

Chuck was born November 9, 1938, in Waterloo, Iowa to Orlin...

Jun 28, 2025

Delphia Marie Carbone, 102, of Carol Stream, IL, formerly of Wheaton, passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1922, in Vichy, MO, to Thomas Jefferson and Lula Weaver Bell.

Delphia leaves behind her dear son Joseph (Diane) Carbone, son-in-law Robert Ryan. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Patricia Ryan,...

Jun 28, 2025

Gary VanDer Molen, age 71, a resident of West Chicago, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  He was born January 30, 1954 in Chicago, IL.

Gary attended Wheaton Christian Grammar School and graduated from Wheaton Academy in 1972. He also attended Trinity Christian College. He worked for School Van, then as...

Jun 26, 2025

Phyllis Palmisano passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 91.  She was born on December 5, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene and Miriam Spizzirri. Phyllis was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Franklin Park, Illinois. She was a devoted wife to the late Lawrence Palmisano and a wonderful mother to her son Larry...

Jun 22, 2025

Ronald Eric Carlson, 79, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Torsten and Svea Carlson, and he lived in Naperville for 53 years.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Charlene "Bobbie"; his children, Dan (Gina), Mike, Sara (Peter), and Melissa;...

Jun 22, 2025

Rona Marmitt Croft, a resident of Winfield, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 22, 2025 after her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born July 5, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Ron and Sue Marmitt, she was 69 years old.

Rona was the definition of warmth and unconditional love. She had a way...

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Wilson Keith, age 98, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1927, in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Mary left Scotland for Canada in 1951 after marrying Ian Keith, also of Aberdeen. She expected to stay in Canada for just two years while Ian finished school. But when...

Jun 22, 2025

Beverly "Bev" M. Ozinga, age 71, long-time resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.  She was born December 16, 1953 in Evergreen Park, IL to Martin, Jr. & Janet Ozinga.

Loving mother of Julia Proz-Ozinga & Amy Proz-Ozinga. Cherished grandmother of John, Lily, Wesson & Zoe. Dear sister-in-law of Judy Ozinga. Fond aunt...

Jun 21, 2025

Byford A. "Bob" Basham, 71, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Bob was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and was a lifelong country music lover and an avid outdoorsman. Always a cowboy at heart, he entered bulldogging events at local rodeos and played Black Bart...

Jun 21, 2025

Alice Obmascik, loving wife, mother, grandmother, baker, master gardener, gift-giver, and big-hearted whirlwind of fun and family, died Saturday June 21. She was 84.

With John, her beloved husband of 61 years, she and her family moved to Bolingbrook in 1971 when their new home was surrounded by cornfields. She planted the saplings that grew into the...

Jun 20, 2025

Judith L. Johnson, "Aunt Judy", age 69, a resident of Schiller Park, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 20, 2025. She departed to her new life in eternity from JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington after a long but brave battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL...

Jun 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Gritsonis, affectionately known as Long John, who went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2025.

John was a beloved figure in our lives, and although he lost his father early in life, John will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and unwavering love...

Jun 18, 2025

Robert "Bob" Otto Bartz, age 71, a resident of Hanover Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  He was born September 8, 1953 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Some might call him a stubborn man—and sure maybe he was (but who isn't)—but he was so much more than that. So so much more. Bob was the kind...

Jun 10, 2025

Sheila Kay Philo, age 76, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, Brad Philo; her children Chandra (Tim) Nybroten, Megan (Erik) Henning, and Ryan (Kim) Philo; her sister Sue Bassett; her brother Cal (Linda) Zimmerman, her brother-in-laws...