Obituaries

Jun 18, 2024

Lois Nelsen (age 90) peacefully entered the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus, on June 18, 2024.  Lois is survived by her children, Brent (Lori) Nelsen, Karen (Robert) Riley, and her grandchildren, Kirsten (Michael) Erickson, Evan (Diane) Nelsen, Derek (Sloane) Nelsen, Kevin Riley, Emma Riley, and her great-grandchildren, Grace Erickson and Anders Erickson, as well as many nieces and...

Jun 16, 2024

Daniel Jurgens, age 87, a resident of Rhinelander, WI, died June 16, 2024, at Westminster Suncoast Manor, in Saint Petersburg, FL.  He was born September 3, 1936 in Pekin, IL to Daniel and Dorothy Jurgens.

Daniel was an avid collector and restorer of classic cars and he was very fond of hunting in Wyoming for deer and...

Jun 16, 2024

Julia M. Adams King

Julia Mae Adams King, 99, Wheaton, died at 1:39 AM Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the DuPage Care Center, Wheaton, Illinois.

Julia was born July 27, 1924, in Sidell, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph R. and Helen I. Atkinson. She married William L. Adams on April 20, 1946, in Danville, Illinois....

Jun 16, 2024

John Thomas Sterk, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his wife and sons on June 16, 2024. Born September 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to John C. and Lauraine (Slager) Sterk, John was the oldest of six children.

John served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from...

Jun 16, 2024

The Rev. John (Giovanni) Westra passed away unexpectedly early on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his three children, John Phillip [Kerri], Robert [Christina Ramirez], and Pamela [Mark] Winterroth, and five grandchildren.

John was born in December 1945 in Palermo, Sicily, during the final days of World War II, as the son...

Jun 15, 2024

Rose Mary Armstrong, age 84, a beloved resident of Carol Stream for 25 years, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1940, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Sumner and Frances Armstrong, the seventh of nine children.

Rose spent her early years in Newport, where...

Jun 15, 2024

Frank Schoenborn, age 83, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on September 20, 1940, in Yugoslavia, now Serbia, to Anton Schoenborn and Anna Mayer as their youngest son. He then spent his early childhood in East Germany, before immigrating to the U.S. in...

Jun 15, 2024

Linda Lea Kaufmann, age 83, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 15, 2024, passing peacefully at home. Born on October 31, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of Linden and Mary Irvin.

Linda's early years were spent in South Bend, where she...

Jun 13, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jacquie"  Elizabeth Johnson, age 67, passed away on June 13, 2024 at the DuPage Care Center in Wheaton, IL. She was born on October 26, 1956 in Newark New Jersey and graduated from  Abraham Clark High School in Roselle NJ in 1975.  She worked many years as a closing supervisor for a mortgage broker, was a big Miami...

Jun 13, 2024

Remembering Robert Magno Roque

The world grew a little dimmer on June 13, 2024, as Robert Magno Roque, passed away suddenly in the Chicago area. Born on August 20, 1965, in Chicago and raised in Cumberland, MD, Rob's life was an inspiring testament to the power of laughter, curiosity, and unyielding kindness.

Rob's laugh brought...

Jun 12, 2024

Epifania Lopez Diaz, age 74, a beloved mother, sister and grandma passed away peacefully at Elmhurst Hospital, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1950, in San Pedro Ocotlan, Mexico to Domitilo and Facunda Lopez, the first of two sisters between her dad and mom.

Epifania spent her early years in Mexico where...

Jun 10, 2024

Joanne Starr, age 90, a longtime resident of the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton, IL area, died June 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1933, in Platteville, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Dorothy Bushnell. She was the sixth of eight children. Her father owned Ideal Dairy, and her mother was an accomplished classical pianist who taught piano lessons...

Jun 10, 2024

Violet L. Daleen, age, 95, a resident of Lisle, IL went to her eternal home on Monday, June 10, 2024, after a brief illness. She spent her final days at peace surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1928 in Lincoln, Kansas to Jesse & Susan Gourley.

Violet was a loving and devoted Mother, Grammy,...

Jun 7, 2024

Joseph Vincent Loconsole, age 71, a longtime resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 7, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 15, 1953, in Chicago to Joseph and Catherine Loconsole. Joe grew up in Oak Park and graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High...

Jun 4, 2024

Arthur A. Churm, age 90, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born 1933 in England to Arthur & Miriam Churm.

Arthur (Art) immigrated to the US as a teenager after Word War II. He attended Wheaton Community High School where he met his wife Barb. Art obtained his BSEE from...

Jun 4, 2024

Grace Barron, age 92, a beloved longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born on June 1, 1932, in Batavia, New York, she was the cherished daughter of Rev. Shukri J. and Bertha Haik.  Grace's early years were spent in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where she completed her high school education.   She...

Jun 3, 2024

Monica Radcliffe Wylie was a committed Christian, devoted mother of three and grandmother of four. She was a believer in lost causes, whether it be pregnant single teens, families near the poverty line or oppressed and marginalized Christians and others in the Holy Land.

Music had always been part of her life. Monica was a "choir warrior",...

Jun 3, 2024

Marilyn Ann Roe, age 87, a longtime resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024.  She was born October 8, 1936 in Newton, Massachusetts to William & Mabel Williams.

Marilyn moved to Wheaton in 1967, where she raised her four children in their cozy Hale street home.  She volunteered her time...

Jun 3, 2024

Judith Anne Chapman, age 82, a resident of Warrenville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.  She was born November 7, 1941 in Paris, Illinois to Walter & Virginia (Wooley) Gumm. Judith met Harlen Chapman, had their first date at the Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb in October and after a brief courtship were married on February 14,...

Jun 2, 2024

Kenneth Robert Anderson, 87, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, adopted son of Harold R. and Hilda B. Anderson, born in Provincetown, MA, on February 3,1937 peacefully entered into eternal life, on June 2, 2024.  He is survived by his wife Arlyce, his sister Judi (late Peter) Foley, his daughter Lynnette (Robert) Binkus, his sons Steven (Amy), and Timothy Daniel...