JoAnn M. Plautz
Sep 21, 2026
JoAnn M. Plautz, age 85, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 21, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1941 in Seventy-Six, Missouri to Royden & Elvira Frese. JoAnn’s father was a Lutheran pastor, so the family moved frequently as he served many congregations. As the oldest of six...
Barbara Nussbaum King
Sep 19, 2026
Barbara Klopfenstein Nussbaum King, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died on September 19, 2026. As a young girl, she put her faith and trust in Jesus and spent her life as a doer of His word and is now in the presence of her Savior.
She was born April 15, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, to...
Karen Kraay Lindenberg
Sep 18, 2026
Karen Kraay Lindenberg, 83, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. She and her younger sister, Kathy Kraay (who also passed away this week) were both born in Hammond, Indiana.
Karen lived most of her adult life in St. Charles, Illinois with her husband, children, and grandchildren always nearby. Se began her career as an elementary school teacher, but later most...
Thomas L. Snyder
Sep 17, 2026
Thomas L. Snyder, age 82, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1944, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Leonard A. and C. Veronica Snyder.
Known to everyone as Tom, he grew up in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, and graduated from Sayreville High School. In April 1966, the United States...
Riccardo Nunziati
Sep 16, 2026
Riccardo Nunziati, 89 years old, born in October 1936 to Domenica Andolfi, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Winfield, Illinois, surrounded by family.
Riccardo was born in Naples, Italy, and grew up in the small town of Montefiascone with his parents Domenica and Raffaele Nunziati. As a young man, Riccardo studied sartorial arts before moving to Chicago in 1963. Through...
Mark S. Carlson
Sep 15, 2026
Mark Steven Carlson, 71 of Glen Ellyn, IL, left this earth on September 15, 2026. Born February 10, 1955, he was the 2nd child and only boy of 5 children born to Allan (Pat) and Virginia (Whitney) Carlson. Raised in Wheaton, IL, he was an alumni of Wheaton North High School. Following high school he spent many years at Spraying...
Mary A. Bonda
Sep 14, 2026
Mary Bonda passed away peacefully on September 14th, surrounded by her loving family.
For the past 32 years, Mary was married to the love of her life, Craig Bonda. They met later in life, and together they built a beautiful family and a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support. Mary and Craig were always a team and each other’s...
Thomas W. Leimbach
Sep 13, 2026
Thomas W. Leimbach was born on August 03, 1937 to Ervin H. Leimbach and Mildred T. (Powell) Leimbach in Hammond, Indiana. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hammond, Indiana. Tom departed this life to eternal rest on September 13, 2026 in Naperville, Illinois.
Tom is survived by Judith, his wife of over 68 years, his devoted...
Charlotte Raymond
Sep 13, 2026
Charlotte Raymond, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, peacefully departed this world September 13, 2026 at the dignified age of 103. Born on October 13, 1922, in the city of Chicago. Charlotte was the cherished daughter of Walter and Mary Fryzel. She was the second youngest daughter in a family of eight children, all of whom she has now joined...
Marian A. Anderson
Sep 12, 2026
Marian (Kosel) Anderson, loving wife of the late Weston Anderson, passed into heavenly eternity on the morning of Saturday, September 12, 2026. Born in 1924, Marian was blessed to have lived 102 and a half glorious years.
She is survived by her six children, Carol (the late Randall Jorgensen), Larry (Nancy) Anderson, Joy (Tom) Rice, Gail (Blake) Levin, Brian (Joann) Anderson,...
Michael Hugh Bryant
Sep 11, 2026
Michael Hugh Bryant, age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at his home.
Mike was born on June 23, 1945, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, to Henry and Cleora Bryant. He grew up in Okanogan, Washington, where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1964.
Mike proudly served his country in the United States...
Bonnie Lea Bushnell
Sep 4, 2026
With her husband of 49 years by her side, holding her hand, Bonnie L. Bushnell was succumbed to the effects of Dementia / Alzheimers and died on September 4th, 2026.
Bonnie was a Cubs fan to her very core. She was beyond thrilled to be selected to throw out the first pitch of a 1994 Cubs Game. Bonnie always had a...
Elton W. Anderson
Aug 30, 2026
Elton W. Anderson, age 93, a resident of Lombard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. He was born July 18, 1933, in Menominee, Michigan, to Arthur and Anna (née Durow) Anderson.
Elton grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Wallace, Michigan. He grew up knowing his future wife, Joyce Lindholm as their parents were close friends. Their friendship...
Randal A. Skidgel
Aug 29, 2026
Dr. Randal Allen Skidgel passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, after a several-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Born on October 30, 1952, in Oakland, California, Randy started his life the way he lived it: efficiently and just before the deadline. Determined not to have a Halloween baby, his mother, Phyllis, gave Randy his first deadline, and...
Jeanne E. Oswald
Aug 29, 2026
Jeanne “Betsy” Oswald, of Winfield, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Oak Park on April 27, 1942, Betsy was the daughter of Jack and Jeanne Groote. She graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1960.
Betsy was married to her beloved husband, Ralph, for 62 years. Ralph preceded her in death in September...
Robert Usiak
Aug 29, 2026
Robert “Bob” Usiak, of Carol Stream, Illinois, died on August 29, 2026, in Carol Stream at the age of 95. He was born on June 28, 1931, in Chicago.
Bob built a life marked by service, dedication, and deep devotion to his family. He attended St Hyacinth's grade school in Chicago. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in 1950 and...
Foster J. Rooks
Aug 29, 2026
Foster J. Rooks, a devoted family man, hard worker, and faithful servant, born May 18 1946 passed away August 29 2026 leaving behind a legacy of steadfast faith, love and quiet kindness.
Foster lived his life as a true God fearing and servant-hearted leader, choosing to show his deep devotion to his family and community through actions. He possessed a rare,...
Ruth L Comfield
Aug 28, 2026
It is with sadness (for us) and joy (for her) that we announce the passing of Ruth Lydia Comfield (née Andreasen) into God's presence at the age of 96 on Friday, August 28, 2026 in Oak Brook, Illinois. She was born to Knut and Inga Andreasen in Chicago, Illinois on November 8, 1929.
Ruth will be remembered by her daughters: Janice...
Rikki Ranieri
Aug 27, 2026
Rikki Michelle Ranieri, loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend to many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on the night of a full moon, August 27, 2026, at the age of 43. She was born in Winfield, IL, on January 22, 1983.
Rikki is survived by her sons, Eligh Ambrose Arellano and Silas Emerson Arellano, her mother, Karen Dugo,...
Douglas L. Haas
Aug 25, 2026
Douglas Lee Haas was born on February 24, 1944 and moved to his eternal home on August 25, 2026.
Doug was a “people person." Wherever he went he was a man full of sincere care, joy, curiosity, and engagement. He was always ready for a smile and a good conversation. He served others in various roles throughout his life as lawyer,...
