Obituaries

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...

Jan 12, 2024

Winston Robancho Castro, aged 58, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home. Born on March 25, 1965, in the Philippines, Winston grew up in a prosperous family and graduated from the University of Santo Tomas. He immigrated to America in the 1984 with his parents and siblings following President...

Jan 12, 2024

Phyllis J. Muhling, age 93, a resident of Bartlett, IL, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Friday, January 12, 2024.  She was born November 1,1930 in Royal Oak, Michigan to George and Julia Eazer.

Most people know Phyllis was an accomplished pianist. She and Sam got together when he asked...

Jan 8, 2024

Barbara Ann Yangas, aged 83, a cherished resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born on August 4, 1940, in Oak Park, IL, to Walter and Dorothy Jaeger.

In 1959, Barbara married Leonard Yangas. She worked at Colson's Department Store in St....

Jan 8, 2024

Douglas E. Klatt, age 62, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024.  He was born June 17, 1961 in Phoenix, AZ to Gerald & Lorraine Klatt, and at a young age moved to Elmwood Park, Illinois. From humble beginnings, Doug climbed the ranks in his field, mastering knowledge of the IT world with bold...

Jan 6, 2024

On January 6, 2024,  Peggy Larson Carlson stepped into Heaven.  She was 96.

Margaret Joan Larson was born August 3, 1927, in Quito, Ecuador to Reuben and Grace Larson who were among the group that founded missionary radio station HCJB.  Her childhood was spent in the jungles near Dos Rios and in Quito.  Ecuador remained her "heart...

Jan 6, 2024

Larry  Mineau, age 82, a recent resident of Houston,TX but lived most of his life in the Chicago area, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 .  He was born on July 1, 1941 in Chicago, IL  to Doris and Lawrence Mineau. He grew up in Chicago near Wrigley Field, living across the street from his future wife, Lynn.  He...

Jan 5, 2024

Kenneth J. Burk, age 88, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.  He was born June 9, 1935 in Belleville, IL to Walter & Estelle Burk.

Ken grew up in Peoria, IL. He worked full time at Carson Pirie Scott for 39 years. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria. He...

Jan 4, 2024

Pamela B. Kabasenche, age 75, a resident of St. Charles, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2024.  She was born on August 29, 1948 in Manhasset, New York to Dr. Burton & Eleanor Butman. Pam grew up on Long Island, New York in a home that honored the Lord. She enjoyed learning about...

Jan 4, 2024

David Sutton, age 70, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away January 4, 2024, in Winfield, Illinois. He was born January 26, 1953 in Chicago IL to Samuel and Elaine Sutton. David grew up in Wheaton, IL with his two brothers and one sister. He attended Wheaton Central High School before attending Northern Illinois University. At NIU, he graduated...

Jan 3, 2024

Mientras nuestro mundo se derota el descansa en paz. Nuestro maestro, nuestra inspiración , nuestro motivador todo lo ke era par nosotros. Lo recordaremos como el más allegre. Todos sabíamos ke tanto amaba la música. Y esa era su passion. Porfavor acompañemos a darle su última despedida a mi papá. Visitación será el 7 de Enero a las 2pm...

Dec 29, 2023

Claudia Carolyn Jones, age 90, a resident of Glen Ellyn, passed away December 29, 2023, in Downers Grove, Illinois.  She was born August 2, 1933, in Aberdeen Mississippi.

Carolyn grew up in a small town in rural Mississippi with her mother and father and three siblings. She was an avid reader and a very good student. In...

Dec 29, 2023

Dr. Jeffrey K Edwards, 78, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Terra Vista in Oakbrook Terrace, IL after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.  He was born on June 2, 1945 to John Edwards and Elaine Edwards.

Jeff graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Doctor of Education in 1991.

He was a professor...

Dec 28, 2023

Terry Alan Higgins, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born May 27, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois to Mildred and Lyman Higgins.

Terry grew up in Deerfield, Illinois, graduating from Deerfield High School in 1966. He attended Southern Illinois University, graduating with degrees in Religious Studies and Mathematics.

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Dec 26, 2023

Baby Azaylie De Lara - Antunez, was called by God on December 26, 2023, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.

She is survived by her parents Sergio and Vanessa, and her loving grandparents, Misael and Yolanda Antunez.

A visitation will be held December 30, 2023 from 8:00am until the time of service at 10:00am...