Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Dorothy J. Reed, age 103, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Alden Estates in Naperville, Illinois.  She was born October 19, 1919 to John & Grace Baker.

Dorothy was a very generous, helpful, kind and outgoing person. Some of her hobbies included shopping, reading, traveling & gardening. She was...

Oct 8, 2023

Albert G. Zamsky, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born August 14, 1929 in Bellevue, PA.

Albert was the only son of Jack and Viola Zamsky. He was a long-standing swimming coach and Aquatic Director at College of DuPage. He also worked at Wheaton Park District, Good Samaritan Hospital,...

Oct 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Patricia Reid, née Kuse

Patricia Reid, née Kuse, age 85, a cherished former resident of Hanover Park and currently of of Oswego, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 23, 1937, in Chicago, to William...

Sep 26, 2023

Lucille Leninger, a longtime resident of Downer Grove, passed away from this life into heavenly glory on September 26, 2023, at the age of 95.

Lucille was a loving, devoted, and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Lucille was the beloved wife of the late George Leninger, Jr.; loving mother of George Leninger III, Mary (Nick)...

Sep 25, 2023

Helen Tacy Skinner, a resident of Winfield, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born September 12, 1929, in Hysham, Montana, to Henry Shepard Atkinson and Lilian Valda Hoagland.

Helen was a woman of faith, courage and grace. Born to a circuit-riding preacher who died when Helen was 5 years old, she and her...

Sep 24, 2023

Patricia A. Clark, a beloved former resident of Ventura, California, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 77. She was born on March 17, 1946, in El Paso, Texas, to Doug and Alma Clifton and was the middle sister of four siblings.

In 1978, Patti's life took an amazing turn when she...

Sep 24, 2023

Roland R. Sawyer of Wheaton, a loving, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away on September 24, 2023. Roland was born June 12, 1938 in Staunton, Illinois and soon moved to Litchfield, Illinois where he grew up. In 1956, he graduated from Upper Iowa University where he met the love of his life, Patricia Sawyer...

Sep 24, 2023

Shirley June Mitchell, age 92, a resident of Park Place in Elmhurst, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away September 23, 2023.

While at Illinois Wesleyan University she met Gilbert Mitchell. He proposed in Miller Park in Bloomington and she waited for him while he served in the Army During the Korean War.  The two were married in 1953....

Sep 22, 2023

John N. Fitchuk, age 76, a resident of Windsor Park, Carol Stream, Illinois passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1947 in Salem, Massachusetts.

John was a husband, father, grandfather and a respected and revered musician and teacher. Graduated from Wheaton College in 1970, he taught in several school districts, the longest...

Sep 22, 2023

Elmer Marshall Wetmore Jr., a resident of Wheaton 56 years, passed peacefully on September 22nd at age 96. He was born March 3, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to Elmer and Marion Ray (Parmenter) Wetmore. He was raised in Gardner, Massachusetts with his brother Robert.

Upon his graduation from Gardner High School in 1945, Elmer was immediately...

Sep 21, 2023

Glen J. Zeman, age 73, a resident of Coldwater, MI, formerly of Warrenville, IL died on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  He was born November 13, 1949 in Berwyn, IL to Albert and Loretta Zeman. Glen grew up in Warrenville, Illinois before attending Purdue University where he received a Bachelor's and Masters degree in Metallurgical Engineering.  He was a devoted...

Sep 20, 2023

Carl R. Spacone, a resident of Winfield, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the age of 66. He was born on October 26, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois, to his parents, Aladino and Jeanne Spacone. The 5th of seven children.

Carl's journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to education and faith. He...

Sep 20, 2023

Jerry McNeill, age 86, a resident of Wheaton, went home peacefully to his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  He was born March 4, 1937 in West Frankfort, IL to Paul & Lora McNeill.  He was the youngest of 9 children.

After graduating from Lyons Township High School and Oak Hills Bible College, he went...

Sep 19, 2023

Joanne "Joan" E. Schoenborn (née Palmer), age 79, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born April 22, 1944, in Maywood, IL, to Charles and Florine Palmer as the oldest daughter of nine children.

In 1960, Joan met and married Frank Schoenborn. Soon...

Sep 19, 2023

Our dear mother Armandina Garcia went to her eternal home in heaven on September 19, 2023, at the age of 92.  Armandina grew up in Chicago with her 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  Armandina was married to her husband and love of her life for 64 years. Frank knew the moment he met Armandina that he would marry her...

Sep 16, 2023

Arthur W. Steinhauer, age 64, a longtime resident of Villa Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. He was born April 3, 1959 in Elmwood Park, IL to Almon and Dorathy Steinhauer.

Art grew up in Bensenville and graduated from Fenton High School in 1977.  He had worked for a catholic...

Sep 16, 2023

Ruth, age 77,  left her temporary home on Saturday, September 16, 2023, and was welcomed into her Heavenly home by our Savior and Lord, Jesus. She lost a very courageous battle against dementia and Parkinsonism.

Ruth was born on January 10, 1946, in Zeeland, Michigan to Andrew and Helen Schermer and was the youngest of eight children....

Sep 14, 2023

Renate Ostertag Seddon: A Life Celebrated and Remembered

On July 27, 1941, a radiant spirit named Renate Ostertag entered this world in Uhingen, Germany, beginning a journey that touched the lives of many. At the age of 82, Renate peacefully embraced the arms of eternity on September 13 2023, succumbing to natural causes...

Sep 13, 2023

Glenys Orr, age 78, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Tabor Hills Health Care Facility in Naperville, Illinois. She was born July 3, 1945 in Chile.

Glenys grew up in Chile, Bolivia and Argentina as a Missionary child. She attended nursing school in New Zealand and came to the United States...

Sep 12, 2023

Helen Neumann, age 96, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  She was born in Coplay, Pennsylvania to John & Mary Turick.

Helen (Turick) Neumann lived a long and fruitful life. She was guided by her strong faith and love for her family. She was a kind, generous and supportive wife, mother,...