Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Alice Prybycin, age 73, of Wheaton, IL passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Northwestern Medical Central DuPage Hospital surrounded by her beloved husband, Jerry, and family members.  She was born September 30, 1950, in Evergreen Park, IL to Roger and Marie (Lauer) Buckeridge.  The family moved to Downers Grove, IL in 1951.  Alice attended Downers Grove North...

Jul 30, 2024

Ronald J. Reiner, age 89, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton. Born on March 11, 1935, in South Bend, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Emmerich and Florence Reiner.

Ronald lived in Clarendon Hills, IL, for 52 years, where he worked as the...

Jul 27, 2024

Stephen Ciaccio, age 87, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on July 27, 2024, at his home on Kansas Street. He was born on August 8, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Leonardo and Frances Ciaccio.

Stephen spent his childhood on Franklin St. in Chicago and graduated from St. Joseph Elementary School in 1951. He attended...

Jul 26, 2024

Katherine A. Spader, nee Votaw, age 80, a resident of Colony Park in Carol Stream, IL, formerly of Cranston, RI, died on Friday, July 26, 2024.  She was born July 19, 1944, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Votaw and the sister of Elizabeth E. Bursie (all deceased).

She was a graduate of Nettleton Commercial...

Jul 26, 2024

Rex N. Lowman, age 79, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born March 4,1945 in Danville, Illinois to Neil and Viola Lowman.

Rex grew up in Steger, Illinois, and his family was active in the Chicago Heights Church...

Jul 23, 2024

A resident of Winfield, IL, Carolyn I. Denning, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024; she was surrounded by her family.  She was born August 21, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to Scott and Elizabeth (Lena) Abrams. She married Arthur J. Denning on July 7, 1962. After having twins, Adrienne and Richard, she...

Jul 22, 2024

Ferenc Loke, age 80, a resident of Franklin Park, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2024, at GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois.  He was born October 1, 1943 in Diosod, Romania to Ferenc and Anna Loke.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rozalia, his daughter, Adel ( Otto...

Jul 20, 2024

Caycie Taegan Arielle Parkman, age 20, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  She was born May 3, 2004 in The Woodlands, Texas.

Caycie, who went by Taegan, was born and grew up in Houston, Texas. She moved to West Chicago, Illinois, with her family in 2015, where she went on to graduate high school at Wheaton...

Jul 17, 2024

Caroline J. Linde, age 85, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.  She was born July 14, 1939 in Chicago, IL to George & Dorothy Lundell.

After graduating from Hirsch High School and Monmouth College, Caroline enjoyed a distinguished career in elementary education. She touched countless lives in the grade schools...

Jul 13, 2024

Rudolph LeRoy Huszagh, known affectionately as Lee, peacefully passed away at home in Wheaton on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in Chicago on September 13, 1929, to Rudolph and Dorothea Huszagh, Lee's life was a vibrant tapestry of achievements and meaningful connections.

A big influence on Lee's life came from his early...

Jul 11, 2024

Diane Gleason, age 90, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born July 24, 1933 in Geneva, IL to Norwegian parents, Palmer and Stella Paulson.

Diane grew up in St. Charles where she met her husband Roger Gleason. They married in 1953 when he was serving in the Air Force...

Jul 7, 2024

Irene L. Lombardo, age 93, a longtime resident of Park Ridge, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Central DuPage Hospital/Northwestern in Winfield, Illinois. Born on Christmas Day, 1930, in Adams Township, in Michigan's upper peninsula, Irene was the beloved daughter of Martin and Sally Baccetti, the second of three children. Tragically, her mother passed away...

Jul 6, 2024

James E Bollweg (Jim), age 62 died from this life to live a new life in glory with Jesus Christ, his creator and savior on July 6, 2024 at Temecula Hospital in California. He was born June 30, 1962 at Delnor Hospital in Saint Charles, and a hometown resident of Wheaton/Winfield Illinois. Jim began his education at Saint Michael's...

Jul 3, 2024

Lawrence J. (Larry) Wunder, age 73, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away on  July 3, 2024.  He was born August 14, 1950 in Evergreen Park, IL to Dorothy & John Wunder Sr.

Larry graduated from Little Flower High School, and served 6 years in the Illinois Army National Guard. He spent his career in various...

Jul 2, 2024

Lillian Schick, 94

Lillian Schick, age 94, formerly of Carol Stream, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2 in LaGrange Park, Illinois. Born and raised in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Lillian lived a full and vibrant life.

On December 14, 1957, Lillian married Walter "Sonny" Schick in Chicago. Together, they raised two daughters in...

Jul 1, 2024

Christina Van Dijk Davoust, beloved grandmother and active community member, peacefully passed away on July 1st, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Groningen, The Netherlands, on February 11th, 1938.

She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Cynthia; husband, Richard Davoust; her parents, Lucie and Guitje; stepfather, Dolf. She is lovingly remembered...

Jun 29, 2024

Pamela "Penny" Caligiuri, age 71, a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois surrounded by family. Born on July 2, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Penny attended Taft High School and Northeastern Illinois University, where she majored in music.

Penny's story began when she met...

Jun 24, 2024

Marlon E. Brooks passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after a valiant and fierce battle with cancer.  He is survived by his adoring Mother and Stepfather Onnie and Robert Duhme, his beloved children, Jordan Brooks and Kelsey Brooks, his sisters Lezlie Greene (Gaston), Lauren Thurman and his former wife Della Brooks.  He was preceded in death by...

Jun 24, 2024

Theresa (Sue) Callahan, aged 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, June 24th at DuPage Care Center.

Born in Kingsport, TN she was raised in Clarksville, TN among many cousins that remained close their entire lives. She is survived by her children, Jeffery (Marsha) Horne of Windsor, OH; Michael (Penny) Horne of Portage, Ml;...

Jun 24, 2024

Retired small business owner, Robert W. Schmeltzer, 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Monday, June 24, 2024. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on August 27, 1938. In elementary school his family moved to Glen Ellyn, IL where he grew up and attended Glenbard West High School.

He owned and operated York Auto Body...