Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.

Paul Wing

Paul Wing

Jun 13, 2008

Paul Wing, age 50, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois died Friday, June 13 at Bernard Mitchell Hospital in Chicago. Paul was born December 9, 1957 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and lived in California until his graduation from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Chemical Engineering. His work took him to many different countries, including Russia, India,...

Roberta Fisher

Roberta Fisher

Jun 13, 2008

Roberta Fisher, a resident of Warrenville and formerly of Arlington Heights, died Friday, June 13 at home. She was born on May 3, 1916 in El Centro, California. Even before the depression, her family was very poor. Nevertheless, she managed to complete two years of college at Chaffey Junior College and one semester at the University of Oregon. During that...

Lydia C. Maillefer

Lydia C. Maillefer

Jun 10, 2008

Lydia C. Maillefer, age 81, a resident of Huntley, IL, and formerly of Wheaton, died Tuesday, June 10, at the Rosewood Care Center of Elgin, after suffering a lengthy battle with both rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease. She was born June 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Lydia served for 46 years as a missionary teacher with the Overseas Missions of...

Cynthia Hattendorf

Cynthia Hattendorf

Jun 7, 2008

Cynthia Hattendorf played her final earthly bridge game on June 7th, 2008. Cynthia was a native Illinoisan, attended Stephens Woman's College, and was proud of her Wheaton Roots. A fashion model, she fell in love with Richard Hattendorf, and raised Richard Jr., Stephen, Lance, and Melissa. She was a cherished grandmother to Michelle, Kathleen, Steve, and Lori. She was an...

Earle E. Cairns, Phd

Earle E. Cairns, Phd

May 28, 2008

Earle Edwin Cairns was born May 26, 1910, in Oak Lake, Manitoba, Canada, the oldest of four children. As a child he quickly became his father's assistant on their farm. Horses, cows and farm equipment became his lifelong friends. He learned to ride the horses bare-back at an early age and always loved everything about the farm. Until the farm...

John William Fawcett

John William Fawcett

May 27, 2008

John William Fawcett, age 46, a resident of Winfield, died Tuesday, May 27, at home. He was born October 21, 1961 in Ft. Worth, TX. John was a faculty member at Wheaton College as the Head of Collection Development at Buswell Library. He was also Pastoral Musician for over 15 years at Church of the Resurrection in Glen Ellyn. He...

Mary Giersch

Mary Giersch

May 26, 2008

Mary Giersch, age 88, a resident of Bartlett, and formerly a longtime resident of Addison and Chicago, IL, died Monday, May 26, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born August 16, 1919 in Chicago. Mary was a longtime member of Mayfair Bible Church and also of Midwest Bible Church in Chicago. She volunteered at the Midwestern Christian...

Charles F. Lytle

Charles F. Lytle

May 25, 2008

Charles F. Lytle, age 78, a resident of Carol Stream, died Sunday May 25 at Alden Valley Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He worked for the Lombard School District. He served honorably in the United States Army. He was an active member of the Wheaton VFW for a number of years. He enjoyed fishing, garage sales and collecting a variety...

Roberta G. Sorvillo

Roberta G. Sorvillo

May 25, 2008

Roberta G. " Bobbie" Sorvillo, nee Brown, 75, a long time resident of Carol Stream, died peacefully Sunday May 25 after a long struggle with illness. She was born March 20, 1933 in Michigan City , IN. Her passion and love for God was seen by many, as she touched hearts by volunteering and by singing in her church choir....

Mary E. Klein

Mary E. Klein

May 19, 2008

Mary E. Klein, age 99, a longtime resident of Wheaton, died Monday, May 19, 2008 at home. She was born December 6, 1908 in Jefferson City, MO. Mary and her husband Bernard operated the Wheaton Hardware Store on Hale Street for over 40 years. She was a member of the Fire Department Auxiliary in Wheaton, as well as a 64...

Lorraine J. Kiernan

Lorraine J. Kiernan

May 16, 2008

Looraine J. Kiernan, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, died Friday, May 16, at Wynscape Nursing Center. She was born November 21, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. All services and interment for Lorraine Kiernan are private. Please feel free to leave a note for the family at the online guestbook here.

James E. Nystedt

James E. Nystedt

May 16, 2008

James E. Nystedt, age 63, died at Central DuPage Hospital Friday, May 16. He was born June 25, 1944 in Milaca, MN. Jim spent all his adult life promoting his Swedish heritage and culture. He was Past Master of Wheaton Lodge #269, Past President of DuPage Shrine Club, Past District Master of Vasa Order of America Lake Michigan District No....

Leonard Elmer Carlson

Leonard Elmer Carlson

May 16, 2008

Leonard Elmer Carlson, age 70, a resident of Rockford and formerly a 22 year resident of Lake Zurich, died at home on Friday, May 16, 2008. He was born on December 14, 1937 in Evanston to Elmer and Clara, nee Nelson, Carlson. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Lakeview High School. Leonard was a veteran of the U.S...

Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones

May 15, 2008

Curtis Jones, age 79, a resident of Glen Ellyn, died Thursday, May 15 at the Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born on June 18, 1928 in Aberdeen, MS to Robert Lee and Mattie Jones. Curtis was a veteran of the US Army. He worked 30 years at Turco Products and ended his career as Assitant Plant Manager in Rockdale...

George A. Cerny

George A. Cerny

May 13, 2008

George A. Cerny, age 86, a resident of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Berwyn, IL, died Tuesday, May 13, at the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. He was born October 21, 1921 in Chicago. George served in the Army during World War II with the 365th Infantry Division. He was a 38 year veteran of WGN where he worked as a...

Thomas L. Thomas Jr.

Thomas L. Thomas Jr.

May 10, 2008

Thomas L. Thomas Jr., age 54, a resident of The Woodlands, TX and formerly of Wheaton, IL died suddenly Saturday, May 10 at the Central Du Page Hospital. He was born in Geneva, IL on April 8, 1954 to Marie and Thomas L. Thomas. Tom was a graduate of Wheaton Central High School, the University of IL, and received an...

Mery Inda De Velasco

Mery Inda De Velasco

May 8, 2008

Mery Inda de Velasco, age 66, died at her home, on May 8 surrounded by her family. Mery was born March 3, 1942 in La Paz, Bolivia, South America. She was a faithful wife and mother who loved Jesus Christ. She was known as a woman who greatly enjoyed her family and especially her grandchildren. She was known for her...

Susan Lynne Kusak

Susan Lynne Kusak

May 7, 2008

Susan Lynne (Wakefield) Kusak, 48, a resident of Wheaton, died on Wednesday May 7 surrounded by her family. She was called home by our Lord and Savior 6 weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was born on July 25, 1959 in Galesburg, IL to Gale S. and Linda K. Wakefield. She was a 1977 graduate of Glenbard South...

Ruth James Cording

Ruth James Cording

May 5, 2008

Ruth James Cording, age 96, a resident of Escondido, California, and formerly of Wheaton, Illinois for 76 years, died Monday, May 5 at Aegis of Escondido in Escondido, California. She was born on May 23, 1911, in Auburn, New York to Edward and Zella James. Ruth married Edward A. Cording on July 23, 1935 in Auburn, New York. A graduate...

Susan Crabtree

Susan Crabtree

May 2, 2008

Susan Crabtree, age 60, a resident of Bloomington, and formerly of Wheaton, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, at St. Mary Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born March 14, 1948 in Long Island, NY. Susan was an accountant with a number of private accounting firms in the Chicago area. She was a longtime active member of St. Matthew United...

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