Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.

Joyce Ann Osborne

Joyce Ann Osborne

Jan 29, 2026

Joyce Ann Osborne, 75, of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026 in the  company of her family after a courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born on January 11, 1951 to James Osborne and Doris (née Marselli) in Chicago where she was raised with her two brothers. After a brief time living in Washington state...

Lil Richert

Lil Richert

Jan 29, 2026

Lil Richert, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.  She was born March 20, 1934, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota to Abraham & Elizabeth Schultz. Lil met the love of her life Al Richert at Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS and they were married on June 3, 1955, enjoying over...

Francesco Dimaso

Francesco Dimaso

Jan 28, 2026

Our beloved Francesco "Frank" DiMaso passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Immediately, the world feels less joyful—not because of death itself, but because Frank was a light to all who knew him. Quick with a smile, curious and playful as a child, he made everything better simply by being present. Laughter came...

Dr. Martha Evans

Dr. Martha Evans

Jan 26, 2026

Dr. Martha M. Evans, age 84, a longtime resident of Lombard, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 26th, 2026. She was born on November 2nd, 1941.

Martha dedicated more than 30 years to teaching in the Chicago school system, where she made a lasting impact on generations of students. She was known not only for her dedication...

Ilse Ottilie Mollenhauer

Ilse Ottilie Mollenhauer

Jan 25, 2026

Ilse Ottilie Mollenhauer, 98, of Northbrook, IL, formerly of Morton Grove and Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1927, in Arnstein, Germany, to Julius Fuhrmann and Emma (née Schaub).

Ilse grew up and attended elementary school, high school, and business school in Stettin, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland). As...

Manuel Leon Covarrubias

Manuel Leon Covarrubias

Jan 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Manuel Leon Covarrubias, 75, of Addison, Illinois. He died peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Manuel was born September 12, 1950 in Mexico to parents Maximino Leon and Maria Covarrubias. There he grew up on...

Etta M. Mcduffee

Etta M. Mcduffee

Jan 24, 2026

Etta M. McDuffee, 74, of Wheaton, Illinois, formerly of Winfield, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026.

She was born on May 10, 1951, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Frederick Prueter and Mildred Filip. Etta grew up in Darien, Illinois, and attended Hinsdale South High School, where she was active in the school choir.

Etta continued...

Marcia B. Daniels

Marcia B. Daniels

Jan 21, 2026

Marcia B. Daniels, age 86, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.  She was born July 11, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Chester & Lois Butler.

Marcia graduated from Wheaton College in 1961 and began her career teaching high school Spanish. She later earned a...

Jessica Wynne Mott

Jessica Wynne Mott

Jan 21, 2026

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Jessica Wynne MacDonald Mott, passed away suddenly in her home at the age of 46 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Jess was funny, compassionate, smart, goofy, and deeply loved by her family, friends, and coworkers.  She loved gaming (particularly RPGs and MMOs), reading (mostly fantasy novels and trashy yaoi), and...

Donna Mae Agin

Donna Mae Agin

Jan 18, 2026

Donna Mae Agin (née Winter)

June 25, 1934 – January 18, 2026

Donna Mae Agin, 91, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Elmhurst, Illinois, following a brief illness. At nearly 92, Donna was a witness to almost a century of history, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilient strength, a generous heart, and a legendary quick wit that never dimmed.

Born...

James "Jim" Fabrie

James "Jim" Fabrie

Jan 18, 2026

James "Jim" Fabrie, age 89, a resident of Covenant Living in Northbrook, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.  He was born August 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to James & Ruth Fabrie.

Jim was born and grew up on the North side of Chicago. He attended Steinmetz High School and North Park College.

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Dorothy M. Applewhite

Dorothy M. Applewhite

Jan 17, 2026

Dorothy was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on May 9, 1938. She attended Chicago Public School after which she pursued an education in nursing. Dorothy enjoyed caring for the sick and spending time in church every chance she got.

Dorothy was a woman of great faith; she always believed that anything is possible. She was a woman of...

Wayne O. Glassman

Wayne O. Glassman

Jan 16, 2026

Wayne O Glassman, age 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and business man, passed away peacefully January 16, 2026 in Batavia, Illinois. He was born June 10, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana. In 1952 Wayne completed high school in LaPort, Indiana where he excelled in athletics and received All-American honors in football, and track and field for...

Hans Burkal Jensen

Hans Burkal Jensen

Jan 12, 2026

Our beloved Hans Burkal Jensen passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, a sunny winter afternoon at home, surrounded by his immediate family.

Born on April 26, 1944, in Lyngby, Denmark, Hans was the middle child of Aage and Inge Jensen, growing up alongside his older sister Birgitte and younger sister Charlotte. Growing up in post-WWII Denmark,...

Vivian Youngberg

Vivian Youngberg

Jan 9, 2026

Vivian Marie Youngberg, age 100, passed away peacefully at her home in Wheaton, Illinois entering the presence of her Savior on January 9, 2026. Vivian leaves a legacy of faith, joyful service, a deep love of family and God's word. Vivian was born on December 31, 1925 to Noah and Ellen (Olson) Melgren in Osage City, Kansas. Vivian was...

Helma Fischer

Helma Fischer

Jan 8, 2026

Helma Neumann Fischer, 91, of Interlochen, MI died peacefully on January 8, 2026.  She passed away with her three children by her side at her daughter's home in Wheaton, IL, after an extended illness following a severe stroke.

Helma was born in the small town of Jügesheim, Germany in 1934 as the middle daughter of Adam and...

Lois C. Worley

Lois C. Worley

Jan 7, 2026

Lois C. Worley, age 91, passed away in Naperville, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born November 8, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia, to Leon Ivy & Julia Elizabeth Cox, the ninth of ten children. Lois attended William Fox Elementary School and James H. Binford Junior High, then graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. Over the...

Benjamin J. Prorwicz

Benjamin J. Prorwicz

Jan 6, 2026

Benjamin John Prorwicz, 79, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital.

Born Zbigniew Prorwicz on June 26, 1946, in Germany, Ben immigrated to America with his parents, Eugene and Teresa. Passing through Ellis Island as a young boy, his family settled in the vibrant Polish community of Chicago's South Side....

Eddie Payton

Eddie Payton

Jan 4, 2026

J. Eddie Payton, age 78, long time resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1947 to Emmie Lee McLemore and Hobert Payton. Eddie and his 2 brothers were born in Memphis, TN and later raised in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1965, and...

Joan Lavin

Joan Lavin

Jan 1, 2026

Joan Lavin (née Welch), age 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Lisle, Illinois. She was born on March 18, 1934, in Jackson, Ohio, to Velva Welch (Exline) and Saul Raymond Welch.

Joan grew up on her family farm in Jackson. She attended a one-room schoolhouse until her junior year of high school. She rode...

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