Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.
Richard E. Peterson Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Richard E. Peterson, Jr., age 56, a beloved resident of Lombard, IL, passed away suddenly, entering into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Born on October 27, 1967, in Chicago, IL, to Richard and Tonie Peterson, Rick's life was marked by love, faith, and dedication.
Rick spent his early years in Skokie, IL,...
Ramesh L. Ajwani
Aug 4, 2024
Ramesh "Ron" Ajwani passed away peacefully at home in Mokena, IL. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1946 in Karachi, India (now Pakistan) to Lalsingh & Saraswati (nee Wadhwani) Ajwani.
He was the youngest of eleven children, with his late eldest brother Gobind being like a father...
Robert August Monken
Aug 4, 2024
Robert August Monken, 86, or Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. Bob was born in Mascoutah, IL and attended Cathedral High School in Belleville, IL. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1958 and started teaching and coaching at St. Phillip High School in Battle Creek, MI. It was there that he met his wife of...
Jeanette A. Myra
Aug 3, 2024
Jeanette Myra, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. She was born February 6, 1945 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to William & Marion Austin.
Jeanette grew up on a dairy farm with her loving and supportive parents where she milked cows and threw bales of hay. With the last name of...
Dr. Thomas J. Welsh
Aug 3, 2024
Dr. Thomas Joe Welsh was born on October 26, 1941, in Holdenville, Oklahoma and was raised on a farm in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Tom led a life of great humility, integrity, and was guided by his faith. He wanted to be remembered for who he was rather than for his many accomplishments. Tom began his higher education at Oklahoma State...
Vernon Geurkink
Aug 2, 2024
The Reverend Vernon F. Geurkink, originally from Minnesota and most recently a resident of Winsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died on August 2, 2024 at the age of 88.
Growing up in Wheaton, IL,Vern attended Wheaton Academy where he met his future wife, Patricia (Pat) Carlson. Feeling a call to ministry he attended both Calvin College...
Alice A. Prybycin
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...
Ronald J. Reiner
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...
Stephen J. Ciaccio
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...
Katherine A. Spader
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...
Rex N. Lowman
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...
Carolyn I. Denning
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...
Ferenc Loke
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...
Caycie Taegan Arielle Parkman
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...
Caroline J. Linde
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...
R. Lee Huszagh
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...
Diane Gleason
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...
Irene L. Lombardo
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...
James E. Bollweg
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...
Lawrence J. Wunder
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...
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