Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

Kang Ram, age 43, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at River Crossing St. Charles.  He was born June 22, 1980 in Burma.

Kang was born and raised in Putao Town, Myanmar. He was the oldest of four children. Kang took on the responsibility of supporting his family with grace...

Nov 1, 2023

Luigi "Gino" Direnzo, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born on January 29, 1930, in the charming town of Termoli, Italy, where his remarkable journey through life began.

Gino's early years were spent in the picturesque landscapes of Italy, where he discovered his passion...

Oct 31, 2023

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Enedina Arredondo, age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.  She was born December 14, 1941 i,n Jalisco, Mexico. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. The best testament of her love and legacy for her family can be in...

Oct 30, 2023

Luisito Tumang, age 84, a resident of Niles, IL, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023.  He was born December 31, 1939 in the Philippines. He came to America in 1994,  with his wife, Angelita. Once in America, he was employed in US Robotics, 3 Com, until his retirement at Citi Corp. One of Luisito's qualities was he was...

Oct 28, 2023

Lillian Ramsland Reinertsen, age 94, resident of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, Illinois, and formerly of Wheaton, Illinois, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 28, 2023

Lil's first love was for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who she faithfully served since childhood.

Lil was born March 3, 1929 in Chicago,...

Oct 28, 2023

Jack Robert Weaver passed peacefully at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois on October 28, 2023 after a two week hospital stay and 4 year battle with lymphoma.  Born in Hiawatha, Kansas to Glenn and Shirley Weaver on June 23, 1956, he was the third child and second son of a Kansas farm family.  Growing up on a farm...

Oct 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ella Nora Fruits Ella Nora Fruits, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the age of 89, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born on July 15, 1934, in East St. Louis, Illinois, and she spent most of her early life in the communities of East...

Oct 25, 2023

Harlen R. Chapman, age 81, a resident of Warrenville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  He was born January 25, 1942 in Paris, Illinois to William Earl & Alma Mae (Rude) Chapman. Harlen graduated from Kansas High School in Kansas, Illinois and upon graduation enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Forrestal CVA 59...

Oct 25, 2023

Robert L. Gilleylen, age 66, a beloved resident of North Aurora, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Illinois. He was born on April 13, 1957, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Robert and Sandra Gilleylen, the second child of four siblings.

Robert spent his formative years in Carbondale before relocating...

Oct 24, 2023

Helga S. Holz, 85, of Naperville, formerly of Inverness, died October 24, 2023.

Helga was born in Kolberg, Germany to Erich & Hedwig Schmerling and grew up during World War II. Surviving the ravages of war and its aftermath, Helga emigrated to the USA as a 14-year-old in 1952. At the age of 16, attending a youth...

Oct 22, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Bamford went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Ruth was born February 26, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Evelyn Bamford (nee Wrighton). She is preceded in death by each of her siblings, brother George who was killed...

Oct 20, 2023

Paul Dallas Photopulos

September 24, 1954 - October 20th, 2023

In Loving Memory of Paul "Photo" Photopulos

Paul "Photo" Photopulos, a life-long resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 years old on Friday, October 20th, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. Paul was the cherished son...

Oct 19, 2023

Jerry L. Thompson, age 89, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1934 to Paul Dwight & Bernice Thompson.

Jerry grew up in Alliance Ohio and attended Kent State on a scholarships from the Ford Foundation. He went on to earn his masters degree in chemistry from Michigan...

Oct 19, 2023

We are sad to announce that Milton C. Lohner Jr., age 80, a resident of North Aurora, IL, passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023 at Asbury Gardens (North Aurora).  He was born July 2, 1943 in Chicago, IL.  His biggest joy in life was being a father to his only son, Jason.

Mickey was fond of...

Oct 17, 2023

Clayton Floyd Brown, age 95, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream and formerly of Wheaton, Mt. Prospect and Chadron, Nebraska, went home to be with Jesus on October 17th. He died at home after a brief illness.

Clayton was the devoted husband for 63 years of the late Charlotte, nee Pascoe. He was the dearly...

Oct 16, 2023

Ronald Anthony Kubin, 80, A long-time resident of Wheaton and Carol Stream, Illinois peacefully passed away surrounded by his Family on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Ron was born on June 3rd, 1943 in Chicago , Illinois to The Late (1960) Charles Louis and The Late (1952) Sophie(Janis) Kubin. Ron was raised by his grandmother Leopoldine and his...

Oct 16, 2023

Rose A. Holan, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.  She was born January 11, 1932 in Carroll, Ohio to William & Cora McKnight. Rose graduated from Ohio State with a B.S. in Medical Technology.  While attending college she was a member of the Swan Club, a synchronized swimming...

Oct 15, 2023

Linda M. McNeil, née Gleason, a cherished resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Central DuPage Hospital at the age of 71. She was born on September 6, 1952, in Chicago, to her loving parents, Jerry and Helene Gleason. Linda's journey began in the vibrant neighborhood of Wrigleyville in Chicago, where she was...

Oct 15, 2023

Kurt E. Ewoldt, age 61, a resident of Naperville, IL, unexpectedly passed away from cancer treatment complications on Sunday, October 15, 2023.   He was surrounded by his loving wife and son.

Kurt grew up in Wheaton, Illinois to loving parents Ed and Nancy Ewoldt. He graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1980 and secured a scholarship...

Oct 14, 2023

Aurora Loretta Berger, age 94, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  She was born January 1, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey to Anthony & Carmen Acanfora.

She grew up in and lived the first 38 years of her life in New Jersey just across from New York...