Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Mike Cherry of Winfield, IL finished his earthly race on Wednesday April 23, 2025, after a 24-year courageous battle with brain cancer.  Mike lived a faithful life marked by service and love to others, through his unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ. His legacy of character, kindness, and humor will echo through his family and community for generations to come....

Apr 22, 2025

Denny Magcalas, age 57, a resident of Plano, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.  He was born June 7, 1967 in the Philippines to Alfredo & Susana Magcalas.

He is survived by his wife for 25 years, Aileen; his children Gracie Magcalas & Max Magcalas; his mother Susana Magcalas; his brothers Rey (Tess) Magcalas &...

Apr 22, 2025

Nació en Guadalajara México el 18 de Julio de 1971 y falleció el 22 de Abril de 2025. Emigró a los Estados Unidos a una edad muy temprana. Dedicó su vida a trabajar como Chef en el negocio de restaurates, ya que era su pasión "las artes culinarias" el arte de presentar alimentos de manera estética y deliciosa.

Apr 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we write of the passing of Bob McDonell, 87, of Wheaton, Illinois, on April 19, 2025. Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a brief hospitalization and hospice admission. Even in our grief, we rejoice that he is fully alive and with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Bob was...

Apr 16, 2025

Charles A. From, III, age 81, of Lexington Square Retirement Community in Lombard, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born on January 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles, II and Doris From.

Charles is survived by his sister, Sharon Rallis; brother-in-law, John Rallis; niece, Bethany; and great-niece, Ella. He...

Apr 15, 2025

Ray Thonn died on April 15, 2025. During the last weeks of his life he was surrounded by his family and was part of the stories, the laughter, and the expressions of love we were all able to share. His life, up to the very end, was an incredible gift to all of us.

Growing up in...

Apr 10, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Andrew Stevens, age 59, of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, with his beloved family by his side.

Jeff was born on October 10, 1965, in Decatur, IL, to Philip Stevens and Mary Jane (née Bruggeman). He grew up in Downers Grove, participated in Boy Scouts throughout his youth, ran his own...

Apr 5, 2025

David Wood Ranken, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Wheaton Village Nursing Home.

He was born on September 25, 1943, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, the eldest son of Tom and Betty Ranken.

He graduated from Morgan Park High School in January 1962, and he...

Apr 1, 2025

Helen (Honey) Elizabeth Ramirez, née McCartney, widow of Eduardo Salvador Ramirez, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born on April 30, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, and spent most of her youth in Waterville, Ohio, with her parents, Adelia Walbolt and Edgar Freeman McCartney.

She began playing piano, pipe organ, and chimes...

Apr 1, 2025

James W. Milligan (November 25, 1924 – April 1, 2025)

James W. Milligan, age 100, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, joined his beloved wife, Janice, in Heaven on April 1, 2025. Born on November 25, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Jim lived a humble and faithful life marked by service, love, and unwavering devotion...

Mar 30, 2025

John Joseph Mercier, age 70, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  He was born February 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Elmer & Margaret Mercier.

John worked at Victory Packaging for over 30 years as a truck driver then as a warehouse manager. He was passionate about all things with nature....

Mar 30, 2025

Alvin F. Schmidt, Jr., age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died March 30, 2025.  He was born September 18, 1943 in Oak Park, IL to Alvin Sr. & Hazel Schmidt.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pamela, both of his children & grandchildren.

A private inurnment will be held at...

Mar 30, 2025

David Alan Lindblade, age 86, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream entered the presence of God on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Born in Davenport, Iowa on August 2, 1938 to Lester E. and Merle O. Lindblade. David grew up in Moline, IL and played violin during his high school years. He graduated in 1960 from...

Mar 30, 2025

Jonathan S. Sceggel, 69, of Elgin, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2025. He passed away at home from kidney failure. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Jon grew up exploring the woods around his family's home in Glastonbury, Connecticut. He enjoyed building forts, model rocketry, and science experiments....

Mar 29, 2025

Katherine Marie Elliott, 79, of Wheaton, IL joined her beloved husband Brian Elliott in heaven on March 29, 2025. Amazing mother of Kelly (Jeff) Woodall and Erin (Jason) Schnack; adored Nana of Chase Woodall, Trevor Woodall, Jordan Schnack and Brandon Schnack; loving aunt of Chrissy Edwards.

Kathy was the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Kanka and is...

Mar 28, 2025

Rose Klaibor age 84, a resident of Winfield, IL, died March 28, 2025 at home. She was born August 15, 1940 in Chicago,IL to Stella Coacat.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherri (Robert) Anderson, her grandchildren; Jessica, Jamie, Anthony and Larissa; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Klaibor...

Mar 28, 2025

Laura A. Billsten, age 84, moved from St. Charles to her glorious heavenly home on March 28, 2025.  She made this transition peacefully at The Grove of St. Charles after a short battle with cancer.

In 1940 she brightened the Dearborn, Michigan home of her parents, Abe and Esther Penner. When a baby sister arrived seven years...

Mar 24, 2025

Dorothy H. "Dot" Rung, age 98, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.  She was born January 23, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to Muriel & Marion Hoff.

Dorothy graduated from Lafayette High School in 1944 before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from Gordon College in 1951....

Mar 23, 2025

Norma Louise Kunda, Ph.D., 71, of Wheaton, IL, was welcomed into the everlasting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born on May 25, 1953, in South Bend, IN, she grew up in Mishawaka, IN, Highland Park, MI, and Rockford, OH. Her passion for languages emerged early, as she started learning Spanish in...

Mar 20, 2025

Beverly Chapman , age 97, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died March 20, 2025, at Windsor Park.  She was born October 14, 1927 in Richmond, IN to Delbert and Melvine Chapman.

Beverly was passionate about education and devoted her life to developing young minds. After graduating Wheaton College, she began teaching and taught for over 30...