Helma Fischer
Jan 8, 2026
Helma Neumann Fischer, 91, of Interlochen, MI died peacefully on January 8, 2026. She passed away with her three children by her side at her daughter's home in Wheaton, IL, after an extended illness following a severe stroke.
Helma was born in the small town of Jügesheim, Germany in 1934 as the middle daughter of Adam and...
Lois C. Worley
Jan 7, 2026
Lois C. Worley, age 91, passed away in Naperville, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born November 8, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia, to Leon Ivy & Julia Elizabeth Cox, the ninth of ten children. Lois attended William Fox Elementary School and James H. Binford Junior High, then graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. Over the...
Benjamin J. Prorwicz
Jan 6, 2026
Benjamin John Prorwicz, 79, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital.
Born Zbigniew Prorwicz on June 26, 1946, in Germany, Ben immigrated to America with his parents, Eugene and Teresa. Passing through Ellis Island as a young boy, his family settled in the vibrant Polish community of Chicago's South Side....
Eddie Payton
Jan 4, 2026
J. Eddie Payton, age 78, long time resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1947 to Emmie Lee McLemore and Hobert Payton. Eddie and his 2 brothers were born in Memphis, TN and later raised in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1965, and...
Joan Lavin
Jan 1, 2026
Joan Lavin (née Welch), age 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Lisle, Illinois. She was born on March 18, 1934, in Jackson, Ohio, to Velva Welch (Exline) and Saul Raymond Welch.
Joan grew up on her family farm in Jackson. She attended a one-room schoolhouse until her junior year of high school. She rode...
Kevin T. Kelly
Dec 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Thomas Kelly, 72, a resident of West Chicago, IL. He died Monday December 29th, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born February 10th, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to parents John & Arlene Kelly.
Kevin loved music from an early age and grew up playing in...
Wallace D Nard Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Wallace D. Nard Jr., 90, of Wheaton, IL, passed away of a brain tumor on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1935, in Norton, VA, to Wallace D. Nard, Sr. and Georgia Florence (née Pevey).
Wallace grew up in Norton, VA, and attended Norton High School where he was a member of the...
Betty Ruth Fasshauer
Dec 27, 2025
Betty Ruth Fasshauer (nee Thomas), 77, of Wheaton, IL, passed away into the loving arms of our heavenly father on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to John E. Thomas and Lillian Ruth (Finn) who preceded her in death.
Betty grew up in Chicago and attended Luther North High...
Monica Lois Craig
Dec 27, 2025
Monica Lois (Johnson) Craig, age 88, a resident of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. She was born January 26th, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York.
Monica grew up in Brooklyn in a strong believing Christian home. She saw her parents live their faith daily as...
Carol Joyce Kraft
Dec 26, 2025
Carol Joyce Kraft died in her home in Wheaton, Illinois on December 26, 2025 at age 90. She was born in Leslie, Michigan, a small town south of Lansing, the state capital on December 8, 1935.
She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Wheaton College in 1957. Her first Master of Arts was from the Teacher's...
Hercules "Ray" Vlangos
Dec 26, 2025
Hercules "Ray" Vlangos, age 81, son of Konstantinos and Panagiota Vlangos, was born on August 20th, 1944, in Pagrati, Greece. He passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 26th, 2025 at his cherished restaurant, Carol's Garden Restaurant, doing what he loved.
Ray was the beloved husband of Mary Vlangos (née Zafiropoulos) for 55 years; a loving father to his...
James Grisamore
Dec 24, 2025
James Grisamore, age 69, beloved husband, father, and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born on August 17, 1956, to Dr. Thomas L. Grisamore and Mary Speer Grisamore of Wilmette, Illinois.
Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Amy, his children, and...
James L Bosgraf
Dec 23, 2025
James L. Bosgraf, age 84, a resident of Wheaton IL, Denver Co, Oostburg WI and Lookout Mtn GA went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born May 24, 1941 in Wheaton Il, to Leonard and Dorothy Bosgraf.
James grew up in Wheaton Il where he graduated from Wheaton Academy. He...
Sandra Kay Schneider
Dec 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Kay (née Blazina) Schneider of Winfield, IL who left us peacefully on December 23, 2025 at the age of 62, having lived with the effects of a stroke since 2019. Born on September 26, 1963 in Columbus, OH, Sandy brought a sense of style to every corner of her world....
Clare Marie Leavitt
Dec 22, 2025
Clare Marie Leavitt, age 69, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 8, 1956, in Cheverly, Maryland, Clare was one of seven children of Thomas and Elizabeth Leavitt. She spent her childhood living in several different states, which served to foster an adaptability and warmth...
Norma Bissett
Dec 22, 2025
Norma Jeanne Bissett (née Oakes), 76, of Winfield, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Boston, MA, to Norman Oakes and Margaret (née Cousin).
Norma grew up in Boston and attended Jamaica Plain High School. As a child Norma took dancing lessons and aspired...
Robert “Bob” T. Wynard
Dec 22, 2025
Robert "Bob" T. Wynard, age 82, a resident of Carol Stream and formerly of Galena and New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, with his family at his side.
Robert was born on January 29, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard Wynard and Elynor (née Zanda). He grew up in Chicago and attended...
Daniel J. Treier
Dec 22, 2025
Daniel J. Treier, age 53, beloved husband, father, son, professor, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, after a brief battle with metastatic lung cancer.
Dan was born on September 29, 1972, in Findlay, Ohio, and grew up on a farm in Bloomdale, OH surrounded by close family. He participated in...
Steven Major
Dec 19, 2025
Steven Major, age 66, beloved husband, father, son, doctor, and friend, passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 19th 2025. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Orland and Marjorie Major, Steve lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, integrity and love.
Dr. Major attended National College of Chiropractic earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human...
Virginia Cory
Dec 17, 2025
Virginia Cory, age 92, long time resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born January 1, 1933 in Usquepaugh, RI to Calvin and Cassie Rockwood. Ginny and her five siblings grew up on a farm in rural Massachusetts. After graduating high school, she bravely left Foxboro to attend the Moody Bible Institute in...
