Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Thomas Francis Mitchell III, 76 years young. Thomas (Tommy) was a resident of the DuPage Care Center in Wheaton, IL. He passed away on February 14, 2024. He was referred to as Tommy by his family due to his gentle soul, good nature and kindness....

Feb 12, 2024

Donald Sites, aged 78, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 28, 1945, in Geneva, Illinois, to Owen and Kathryn Sites.

Don spent his formative years in Wheaton and graduated from Wheaton Community High School in 1964. He bravely served...

Feb 11, 2024

John passed away in mid-February. He is survived by his children, Autumn and Chloe; his granddaughter, Amber; his parents, Sharon and Mark; his Stepmother, Karen; his brother, Gabe; his girlfriend, Maura; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his beloved dog, Jake.

John was an incredible person. His memory will live on through his love of music, his...

Feb 10, 2024

Dorothy Irene Kett passed away on February 10, 2024 at the age of 100.

The oldest of five children, she was born in Chicago in 1923 and spent her earliest years in the city. Her father Edward C. Kett was a freight clerk for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and her mother, Agnes, worked as an operator...

Feb 9, 2024

Dorothy Mae Dylewski, a cherished resident of Forest Park, IL, passed away on February 9, 2024, at Pearl of St. Charles in St. Charles, Illinois, at the age of 93. She was born on May 13, 1930, in Dawson, PA, the eighth of twelve children born to Salvatore and Antoinette Rizza.

Dorothy grew up in Dawson, PA,...

Feb 3, 2024

Charles W. Lewis, age 90, a  resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024.  He was born on March 1, 1933, in Keokuk, Iowa to Walter and Maud Lewis.

Chuck was the valedictorian of the 1951 class of Peoria Manual High School. He graduated from...

Feb 3, 2024

Draven Marie Boyd, the perfect newborn child of Ashley Malik and Bobby Boyd, died on  February 3, 2024 safe and warm in her mother's embrace. She was 4 precious days old, born on January 30, 2024 at 3:09am. She was strong, sweet, and so independent. Draven Marie remains the sparkle in the eyes of her parents and everyone else...

Feb 2, 2024

Sheila was born on June 23, 1956 in Chicago, IL. to Charles Adams and Gloria Jean Adams at MaryThompson Hospital.

As the eldest of three siblings, Sheila's childhood was adorned with beautiful memories, marked by the exploration of her gifts and talents. A serene and gentle child, she rarely cried, earning her the affectionate title of "a...

Feb 1, 2024

Ronald Scot Chiodras, age 64, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born March 6, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to Peter and Evodia Chiodras.

Ron was the oldest of three children and was proud of his Greek heritage. Ron met Christy Wildes in the summer of 1987, and they married...

Jan 30, 2024

Jackie A. Tett, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.  She was born March 3, 1956 in Chicago to Raymond & Dorothy Leeper.

Jackie worked as a pharmacy technician for Osco for 35 years. She loved spending time with her family, dogs and bunnies. She also loved to golf, read, needlepoint, and crochet.

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Jan 27, 2024

Gary H. Kirchner, age 84, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died January 27, 2024, in Wheaton, Illinois.  He was born January 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Howard and Ruth Kirchner.

Gary grew up in Portage Park and relocated with his family to Villa Park, where he met the love of his life, Geri, and they married...

Jan 25, 2024

Elise Flaherty, age 92, of Wheaton, Il. passed away suddenly early Thursday morning, January 25. Elise was the wife of Joseph Flaherty, mother of Michael (Wendy Foote), Suzanne (Jeff Ramirez), John (Maureen Rork) and Brian.  She was the grandmother of Jennifer, Emily, Steven, Lauren and Ryan. She also recently became the great grandmother of Daniel. She was the sister...

Jan 24, 2024

Carleen Berry, age 74, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, and formerly of Maricopa, Arizona passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at home.  She was born July 23, 1949, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Henry and Mary Entendencia.

Carleen moved from Hawaii to Chicago in the late 1960's when she had sons Terry and Mike with...

Jan 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Mark Hosteland. Mark, age 79, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.

Born on August 29, 1944, in Red Wing Minnesota...

Jan 22, 2024

William F. Hackett, age 84, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.  He was born July 14, 1939, in Rochelle, IL to Karl and Vera Hackett.

Bill grew up in Rochelle and went on to graduate with a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Cornell College in 1961.  He then...

Jan 19, 2024

Pavla A. Peroutka, age 85, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Friday January 19, 2024. She was born August 4, 1938, and came to the United States from Czechoslovakia in 1954. Shortly after moving to the U.S., she fell in love with and married Miroslav Kurka in 1957 and was later widowed in...

Jan 17, 2024

Anne Hottell Altman, age 85, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024.  She was born September 16, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Juanita Hottell.

Anne grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, the eldest of four siblings. Anne developed a great passion for reading and for all things theater. She attended Purdue...

Jan 17, 2024

Dr. Jin-Yan Lin, age 73, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2024, surrounded by family. Jin was born on April 6, 1950 in Taipei, Taiwan where he grew up alongside 6 siblings. He is survived by his wife Judy, his children Emily (Nick), Olivia (Dan), and Jonathan (Katie), and grandchildren Sophie, Lucy,...

Jan 16, 2024

Steve E. Schultz, age 78, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  He was born April 5, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Sheldon Schultz & Frances McComb.

Steve's life required him to move multiple times while growing up and through his adult life.  Those moves included stops in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas,...

Jan 13, 2024

Robert N. Hooyer, age 89, resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Robert was born on June 13,1934 in Cutlerville, MI, where he grew up alongside his four siblings.

After graduating from Grand Rapids Christian High School, he attended Calvin College for two years before serving in the...