Helga E. Becker
Aug 24, 2026
Helga Esther Becker went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Winfield, Illinois, at the age of 94.
Helga was born on November 23, 1931, to Franz and Gertrude (Schattner) Kniep in Eudtkau, Ost Prussia. She was the second of four children, born after Erik (who died at 2 years of age), and...
Richard M. Peterson
Aug 24, 2026
Richard M. Peterson, aged 73, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born May 18, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Richard & Dorothy Peterson.
Richard – who preferred to go by Rick – graduated from Naperville Central High School. Sports were a significant aspect of his youth and high school experiences, with a...
Evan M. DeBock
Aug 21, 2026
Evan M. DeBock, age 28, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. He was born February 6, 1998 in Lake Forest, IL.
Evan will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, quick wit, resilience, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved. He had a way of making those around him feel cared for—not through grand gestures...
Cynthia Ann Higgin
Aug 20, 2026
Cynthia Ann Higgin, age 78, of Naperville, IL, passed away at home on August 20, 2026. Known as “Cindy” to her friends, she was born on June 5, 1948, in Henryetta, OK to Francis Joseph "Bud" Prullage and Joanne "Dody" Moore Shafer.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Modica (Matt); grandchildren Jack, Luke, Molly, and Maisie; sisters Vickie Prullage Murray...
Olive Lichtblau
Aug 19, 2026
Carmel Olive Lichtblau (nee Smyth), known always as Olive, of Westmont Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Olive was born on July 11, 1940 in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland, to the late Patrick Smyth of Claremorris and Mary Smyth of Brackloon South, Ballyhaunis.
Olive was the beloved wife of the late Wolfgang Ewald Lichtblau....
Dalisay "Daly" Lacson
Aug 17, 2026
Dalisay "Daly" Anagaran Lacson, age 81, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 8, 1945, in Cotabato City, Philippines, to Ricardo Anagaran and Rosa Sarceda.
She earned her bachelor's degree at University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and went on to work as an architect in Chicago....
Jill M. Robb
Aug 14, 2026
Jill M. Robb, age 65, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. She was born October 26, 1960, in Morristown, New Jersey, to Alfred and Jeanne Arnott.
Jill was a proud alumna of Rutgers University, where she completed her undergraduate studies, and the University of Chicago, where she attended graduate school. She went on to...
Randel Q. Little, Jr.
Aug 2026
Randel Quincy Little, Jr., age 98, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Randel was a life-long explorer of knowledge. Randel’s childhood was spent in Richmond, Virginia and Burlington, North Carolina. He attended the University of Richmond for his undergraduate studies, it was here that he met the love of his life, Ann Bowie. His studies...
Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Bloomquist
Aug 9, 2026
Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Bloomquist, aged 90, joined his Savior in heaven at dawn on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born January 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph & Kathryn Bloomquist.
Dan was raised in an Augustana Lutheran household, with his father a pastor and his mother active in the church. He is survived by his two loving younger...
William R. Fajkus
Aug 8, 2026
William “Willie” R. Fajkus, 64, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on October 22, 1961, to Jerry J. Fajkus and Elizabeth B. Fajkus, both of whom preceded him in death.
Willie was a lifelong resident of Wheaton and a graduate of Wheaton Central High School. He continued his education at College of DuPage and Illinois...
Paul M. Markese, Sr.
Aug 8, 2026
Paul M. Markese, age 92, a resident of Melrose Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was born December 6, 1933 to Michael & Mary Markese.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and man of faith, Paul leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering devotion to his family. Paul was preceded in death by his...
Joanne East
Aug 6, 2026
Joanne East, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on August 6, 2026, with her close friend Jan Mueller by her side.
Joanne was a devoted community member whose compassion extended far beyond those closest to her, inspiring others through a lifetime of service, education, and generosity.
She began her career as a diagnostic teacher at the...
Savitaben Chandubhai Patel
Aug 4, 2026
Savitaben Chandubhai Patel, aged 89, of Mahelav, Gujarat, India, passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was united in holy matrimony with her beloved husband, the late Chandubhai Patel. Together, they built a life rooted in devotion, resilience, and unwavering strength, cultivating a cherished family legacy.
Savitaben will forever be cherished for her unbounded warmth and...
Rodney Snater
Aug 2, 2026
Rodney Snater, age 70, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away on August 2nd. He was born on November 3, 1955, in Britt, Iowa, to Ronald and Mary Snater.
Rodney spent 30 years working for Republic and Crown, where he took pride in his work as a garbage man, showing up every day with the same steady dependability his family and coworkers came...
Donald Wines
Aug 2, 2026
With deep respect and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Donald Wines, who left us on August 2, 2026. Donald was born on October 9, 1934, in St. Louis. Over more than nine decades, his life was marked by dedication to family, commitment to service, and a kind-hearted presence that touched many.
Donald’s early years were rooted in his hometown...
Michael David Dudgeon
Aug 1, 2026
Michael David Dudgeon, age 85, a resident of Wheaton, IL since 1980, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was born June 4, 1941 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. His loving parents were James and Catherine Dudgeon.
After graduating from Loyola High School in Montréal, Michael attended St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, where he earned a Bachelor of...
Gary Sherwood
Jul 30, 2026
Gary E. Sherwood, age 63, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born June 8, 1963, in Des Plaines to Edward & Beatrice Sherwood.
As a youth, Gary could not sit still. Growing up in Addison, he could often be found roaming the neighborhood with his brother Brad; playing baseball with the neighborhood children, skitching on snowy roads, or...
Richard K. Bauer
Jul 30, 2026
Richard K. Bauer, age 75, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born August 10, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth & Mary Bauer.
His keen interest in radio communication guided many of his lifelong passions and professional life. Richard was raised in Park Forest, Illinois, where he attended Rich East High School. He...
Tha Van Phan
Jul 28, 2026
With deep sorrow, our family announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and relative to our extended family, friends, and loved ones:
Mr. Tha Van Phan passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 in Winfield, Illinois at the age of 65. He was born on September 16, 1960 in Vietnam as the youngest sibling in a family of four children....
Thomas H. Vertheen
Jul 27, 2026
Thomas Vertheen, age 73, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died July 27, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital/Northwestern in Winfield, Illinois. He was born March 22, 1953 in Highwood, IL to Kenneth & Kazuko Vertheen.
Tom grew up in Wheaton and graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1972. He spent many years working as a car salesman for Fencil Tufo Chevrolet...
