Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

GopalaKrishna Murty Mallu, age 78, a resident of Hyderabad, India, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  He was born June 10, 1945 in Mallavaram, a small coastal village in Andhra Pradesh, India.

GopalaKrishna Murty was the first engineer from his village, Mallavaram. With no electricity, running water or paved roads, his education came through hard work...

Nov 30, 2023

Stephen J. Peterson, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  He was born October 7, 1956 in Elmhurst, Illinois to W. James & Patricia Marie Peterson. He is survived by his siblings Ann Giddings & Christopher (Michelle) Peterson, brother in law Francis Woyome,  as well as nieces & nephew. He was preceded in death by his sister...

Nov 27, 2023

Janice E. (Stockburger) Shallenberg, age 101, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, following a fall over Thanksgiving weekend. She was born August 8, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harold and Idabelle Stockburger.

Janice's family moved to Elmwood Park in her teenage years.  She attended Wheaton College and was the oldest alum at the most recent homecoming....

Nov 27, 2023

Daryl R. Gabel, resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 70, surrounded by his cherished family. Born on February 21, 1953 to Robert and Mercedes Gabel, Daryl leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love, and resilience.

Born and raised in Pottstown, PA, Daryl completed his education, graduating from...

Nov 26, 2023

Rita Marie Minich (Bubnis)

August 16th 1950 – November 26th 2023

Rita Minich, Age 73 of Glen Ellyn Illinois, Died in Naperville, Illinois due to complications with cancer on November 26th 2023.

Rita was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1950 to Victor and Eva Bubnis and was one of...

Nov 24, 2023

Gordon Ray Schulenburg, age 86, a resident of the Holmstad in Batavia, IL, was ushered into the presence of his Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023—his 61st wedding anniversary. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Chicago to Rev. Ray and Evelyn Schulenburg. Gordon grew up primarily in Moline, Illinois. He graduated from Moline High School prior to...

Nov 23, 2023

Diane Kohler-Rausch, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away, peacefully at home on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  She was born March 29, 1947, at Mount Sinai hospital in Chicago to Frank and Bonnie Stopa.

Diane grew up in Berwyn, IL. She attended Morton East High School. She received her Bachelor's from University of Illinois-Chicago with...

Nov 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" La Rosa Sr., age 84, of Du Page County, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1939, to Juan and Blanca LaRosa in Lima, Peru. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for his humor, generosity, and willingness to help his friends and family.

Bob...

Nov 20, 2023

Karen L. (Fredman) Gruden, age 73, of Wheaton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 following a long illness. She was born February 7, 1950 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Boris and Evelyn Fredman.

Karen grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and attended Glenbard West High School, graduating in 1968. She then attended Bradley University in Peoria, graduating...

Nov 20, 2023

John A. Mars, age 72, a resident of St. Charles, IL, passed away suddenly on November 20, 2023.  He was born January 18, 1951, in Chicago to Edward and Ann Mars.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Arrowhead Country Club, 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton,...

Nov 19, 2023

Robert D. Astleford, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a long illness.  He was born October 4, 1947 in San Diego, California to Dale Clifford & Miriam Astleford.

He grew up in California. He went to the University of Arizona for a physics degree, University of New Mexico for...

Nov 19, 2023

Mykhaylo (Mike) P. Brodycz, 79, of Naperville Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on November 19th, 2023 with his wife and his family by his side.

Mykhaylo was preceded in death by his mother Kateryna (Kobeluik) Brodycz (Ukraine), his father Petro Brodycz (USA), his uncles and aunts, his cousins Bohdan Parfaniuk (Ukraine), Anna Morgan (Mudryk) (USA) Natalia Zaparaniuk (USA),...

Nov 17, 2023

William "Bill" Oscar Johnson, age 76, a 44-year resident of Wheaton, passed away on November 17, 2023.  He was born November 11, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Grace and Oscar Johnson.

Bill grew up in Chicago with his seven siblings: Thomas (Susan- deceased), Nancy (Spence), Peter, Christopher, Mary Ellen (Ali), Daniel and James (Gael). He attended Little...

Nov 15, 2023

Marilynn Ann (Drisner) Wright, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  She was born October 20, 1933, in Racine, Wisconsin to August and Doris Drisner.

Marilynn and her younger brother, Robert, grew up in Racine in a loving, Christian home. In March of 1945, at the tender...

Nov 12, 2023

Freda L. Davis, age 89, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was born July 21, 1934 in Enfield, England to Frederick & Lillian Giles.

Freda grew up in Enfield, England, with her older brother, Alan, and younger brother, Dave, during World War II. Her childhood memories are...

Nov 12, 2023

LaVerne "Vernie" Emmering, age 92, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was born on March 12, 1931.

She married Tom Emmering on July 26, 1952, in Brookfield, IL. They raised three children, David, Lynette, and Lauri, in Wheaton, where Tom had his first...

Nov 11, 2023

Erin A. Coady, age 25, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, died November 11, 2023, in Naperville, Illinois.  She was born January 3, 1998 in Winfield, Illinois to Michael and Betty Coady.

Erin was an incredibly talented and accomplished artist. Her attention to detail and  use of color really brought her work to life. Many of her pieces...

Nov 11, 2023

Steven B. Most, age 65, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away November 11, 2023.  He was born March 25, 1958 in Melrose Park, IL to Robert Bruce & Carol Most. With his mother as a school teacher, Steve was bookish by nature. This led to him thriving at York High School where he graduated in 1976 and made...

Nov 11, 2023

Roslyn Joy (Fulford) Albright passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Roslyn was born to delighted parents Jim and Gloria Fulford on September 6, 1959, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. As she grew and three younger siblings joined the family, Ros lived up to her middle name, spreading...

Nov 9, 2023

Günter Caspari, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.  He was born July 9, 1940 in St. Wendel, Germany to Eduard & Katharina Caspari.

Growing up in the small town of St Wendel in war-torn Germany, Günter and his family did not have much, except love for each other and...