Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Regrettably and unfortunately, Bob Wing of Wheaton passed on to the next chapter in his journey on Oct 24th, at the young age of 64, his devoted family at his side. His wife, four children, nine grandchildren, and numerous friends and family will miss him dearly.

This Gentle Giant began his carpentry career at the age of...

Oct 23, 2024

Sarah Ann Jelgerhuis, at 35 yrs. old, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died in a car accident on Wednesday, October 23.  She was an incredible person and we will miss her immensely.  She was born on February 5, 1989 in the Minneapolis, MN area.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Sarah Jelgerhuis on...

Oct 21, 2024

Linda Gladys Haase was born in Chicago in 1946 and grew up in the nearby suburb of Glen Ellyn. She was a loving wife, mother, musician, and educator who inspired those around her with her intellect, creativity, and warmth.

Linda pursued her academic passions at the University of Chicago, where she earned a master's degree in English...

Oct 20, 2024

Ruth E. Navrodtzke (née Wentland), age 89, a beloved 25-year resident of Des Plaines, IL, and previously of Mt. Prospect and Chicago, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Glenview Terrace Rehab, where she was recovering from a recent hospitalization. Born on February 2, 1935, in Chicago, Ruth was the cherished...

Oct 19, 2024

Mary Helen Kovacs, age 42, of Winfield, Illinois, passed away on Saturday morning, October 19, 2024.  The cause of death was leiomyosarcoma, a rare, incurable form of soft tissue cancer.

Mary Helen was born on January 7, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa.  She was the beloved daughter of William and Agnes Kovacs and younger sister to Wendy...

Oct 17, 2024

C. Herbert Mueller, age 96, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  He was born October 16, 1928 in Chicago to Carl Julius & Mollie Mueller.

Herb loved his wife Marion. Whether it was US National Parks or Europe, they enjoyed traveling together. He was an avid gardener and...

Oct 14, 2024

Jane Saunders Cole, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on October 14, 2024, due to complications from a stroke.

She was born Jane Edna Saunders in Brooklyn, New York on May 21, 1933, to John Everitt Saunders and Jane Courtney Saunders née McRae, who had immigrated to the United States from Glasgow, Scotland. Jane...

Oct 13, 2024

Audrey Chesta of Wheaton and Beverly passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Chicago on May 23, 1942, to Jewel (Deckelmann) and Al Lencki, Audrey attended St. Adrian grade school and graduated from Loretto High School in 1960. She received her B.A. from Saint Xavier College in Chicago in 1964 and became a...

Oct 8, 2024

Gregory Bach, Jr., age 48, passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Gregory, Sr. & Barbara Bach, his siblings Brandi (Jimmy) McGoldrick, Douglas (Temi) Bach, Megan Bach, Dina Bach; his nieces and nephews: Fiona & Mitchell McGoldrick; Anthony & Lukey Bach, and Berry Bach. Also survived by his PWHO family in...

Oct 8, 2024

Leona (Lee) Hood Staton, age 64, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, died on October 8, 2024 in Winfield, Illinois. She was born on February 4, 1960 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Betty Hood. She grew up in the small town of Kiowa, Colorado, along with her siblings, Larry and Larissa.

Leona graduated with a bachelor's...

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas J. Qualiato, age 74, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.  He was born October 12, 1949 in Oak Park, IL to Andrew & Eda Qualiato. He was the oldest of three to brother Paul and sister Theresa. They resided in Hillside where he developed a commitment to fitness, excelling in boxing...

Sep 30, 2024

Bruce R. Larson, age 71, a resident of Hanover Park, IL, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024.  He was born March 16, 1953 in Crystal Lake, IL to Robert & Peggy Larson.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly; his children Robert (Karen) Larson & Laura (Jacob) Czerwinski; his grandchildren Andrew, Savannah &...

Sep 29, 2024

Linden Cole, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on September 29, 2024 after a brief struggle with covid-19.

He was born on July 23, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, to Frank and Genevieve Cole, long-time members of First Friends Church, an evangelical Friends Church (Quaker). He participated in Christian Endeavor during high school days, among...

Sep 29, 2024

Patricia A. Smith, age 82, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born March 5, 1942 in Elgin, IL to Stephen & Genevieve Balla.

Patricia was loved by everyone who knew her. If you came to her house she would always offer you a bowl of her homemade vegetable or...

Sep 28, 2024

Thomas Herman, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died September 28, 2024, at his home in Wheaton. He was born on March 3, 1948.

Born and raised in South Minneapolis, Tom attended Roosevelt High School and later graduated from The University of Minnesota. Tom started out wanting to be the "The Recreation Director of the World"...

Sep 28, 2024

Brian P. Smidesang, age 54, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  He was born October 17, 1969 in Moline, IL to Wayne & Nancy Smidesang. Brian lived in Broken Arrow, OK, from the time he was 3 years old until he was 14.  His family moved back to Moline, where he attended Moline...

Sep 28, 2024

Etta Mae Graham, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 28, 2024.  She was a resident of Wynscape, Wheaton, IL.  Born on October 28, 1931, in Madison, WI.  She lived with her parents, Robert and Lucille (Godden) Gerry, with her two sisters and three brothers. Etta attended Emerson Elementary School and Madison East High School, where she...

Sep 26, 2024

Nigel Barnhill, age 99, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024.  She was born May 15, 1925 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Henry & Gladys Stoutz.

Nigel grew up in Muskogee, OK and attended the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in Spanish.  ...

Sep 26, 2024

Haruo "Harty" Onishi, 82, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois for 18 years, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Winfield, Illinois. He was born on January 27, 1942, in Kyoto, Japan.

Dr. Onishi had a distinguished career in academia, dedicating 32 years to Kyoto University and the University of Tsukuba. He was a prominent member of the...

Sep 24, 2024

Inger Marie Granquist, 92, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Geneva, Illinois, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Marie was born on May 30, 1932, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to Alfred and Inger Cosman.

Marie's early years were spent in Seattle, Washington, where she enjoyed many cherished moments,...