Obituaries

May 24, 2025

Marilyn Folkers Waters, age 90, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  Strong willed to the end, she left us on her timeline and no one else's.

Marilyn was born August 2, 1934 in Melrose Park, Illinois to John & Janet Folkers. She grew up in Bellwood with her two older...

May 24, 2025

Linda D. Kroeze, age 74, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  She was born January 16, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond Floyd & Eleanor Carter.

Linda grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where she lived until she was 12. Her family then moved to Palatine, Illinois where she finished...

May 23, 2025

Richard C. "Dick" Rung, age 100, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, May 23,2025.  He was born September 24, 1924 in Buffalo, NY to Edward & Ella Rung.

Dick attended Burgard Vocational High School and upon graduation was drafted into the US Navy in July 1943.  He was trained as...

May 19, 2025

Chester A. Cripe, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Wheaton, Illinois, on May 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 4, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana, Chet lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by family, friends, and cherished memories.

Chet proudly served in the United States...

May 17, 2025

Nancy L. Kuhlmann, age 86, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on May 17, 2025. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, Nancy lived a life of unwavering faith, kindness, and service to others.

Born on July 23, 1938, to Ernest and Alice Schwartz, Nancy grew up in Melrose Park, Illinois, alongside her beloved sisters, Carol...

May 15, 2025

Helene S. Wells, age 92, of Winter Park, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

A longtime resident of Wheaton since 1968, Helene was born on June 2, 1932, in Whitehall, New York, to Willis Scott and Ann (née Ellesbury). She was raised in Brandon, Vermont, and developed a lifelong love of learning and education...

May 15, 2025

Margene K. Halley, age 70, a resident of North Aurora, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 . She was born November 7, 1954 in Modesto, CA to Everet & Anna Marie Fikse. She grew up on her father's almond farm in Ripon California and attended the public schools until she graduated from Ripon High School as salutatorian...

May 15, 2025

Nancy Jean Wozniak Wehrheim Stark, 78, of Itasca, IL, passed away on May 15, 2025, after a long battle with kidney disease and heart disease. Nancy was born on June 4, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Thaddeus Joseph Wozniak and Rita Marie (nee Borsch).

Most everyone who knew Nancy will agree that she was a force to...

May 14, 2025

Michael Joseph Busch was born on March 14th, 2003 in South Korea - a heritage he loved and embraced. He joined our family six months later. From the earliest age he was enthusiastic about all he did: trains, Legos, Star Wars, and Lego Star Wars! As he grew older he was passionate about martial arts, music, technology, F1 racing,...

May 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness, that we — wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, sister, niece, nephew, cousins, and friends — invite you to share our grief as we mourn the unexpected journey of Mark Paul Niemczyk to his eternal resting place.

In the early afternoon of May 12, 2025, Mark, a resident of Wheaton IL, died in the...

May 12, 2025

Ginger Busboom (née Ward), age 81 of Downers Grove, was unexpectedly called home by her Heavenly Father at Good Samaritan Hospital, on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Ginger was born on March 29, 1944, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Donald R and Ethel Ward (née Williams). After growing up in Villa Park, she attended Eastern Illinois University, where she...

May 10, 2025

Linda Bode, 75, of Winfield, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Julia Barnes. A true country girl at heart, Linda spent her childhood riding her beloved horse, Nicky, exploring the fields near her...

May 9, 2025

Lila Ann Baur (Hensley, Thorpe), age 84, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully following a short illness on Friday, May 9, 2025.  She was born November 11, 1940, in Owensville, Missouri to John and Jessie Baur. Lila was a pillar of her community for many years. She called Platteville, Wisconsin and Kirkwood, Missouri her home. Lila was...

May 8, 2025

John J. Sciackitano, age 85, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.  He was born January 22, 1940 in Chicago, IL to John Carl & Carrie Sciackitano.

John was a US Navy veteran serving in the Pacific & Mediterranean. He spent his professional career in print media working for Associated Press and...

May 5, 2025

Rose Melendez, age 41, of Lemont, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She was born on September 21, 1983, in Arcata, California.

Rose was raised in McKinleyville, California, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for creativity and nature. After high school, she worked at Holly Yashi, handcrafting...

May 4, 2025

Karla Frances Van Der Molen, age 77, a resident of West Chicago, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

On Friday, May 2, Karla was admitted to CDH with serious breathing difficulties. Despite every effort to ease her condition, her lungs could not recover, and she was placed on a ventilator. By...

May 3, 2025

Marianne Elisabeth Peter Bluhm, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, Illinois. The long-time Bowling Green, KY resident was born an ocean away, in Wormditt, in pre-war Germany's East Prussian state, to parents Franz and Elisabeth Peter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bluhm was preceded in death by her two sisters,...

May 3, 2025

Born on March 13, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana Died on May 3, 2025 in Woodland Park, Colorado

Born to Henry Shriver and Marie Iles Married to John E. Rosio in 1952. Jean was married to Jack for 61 years They had 3 children: Ruth Rosio, Mark Rosio and Lois Rosio (Sprague)

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May 2, 2025

Jefferi Astes Smith, age 61, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.  He was born April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Eddie & Gladys Smith.

He is survived by his son, Jefferi Smith, II; his siblings Yvonne Mulcahy, Denice Davis, Mirchelle Dee, Timothy Smith, Lee (Lillian) Smith & Tracy Smith; and...

Apr 30, 2025

Vincent Edward Cascio, a long-time resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on April 30, 2025 with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born October 21, 1967 in Melrose Park, IL to his adoring parents, John V. Cascio and Rita Cascio (Stuever). The oldest of three boys.

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