Nancy Beth Schenk Pyskaty
Dec 16, 2025
Nancy Beth Schenk Pyskaty, age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born September 20, 1944 in Boston, MA to Clayton & Wilma Schenk.
Born and raised on the East Coast, Nancy's path first crossed with her beloved husband, Alan, while she was attending the Maine College of...
Brett Coletti
Dec 15, 2025
Brett Coletti, age 62, of St. Charles, IL, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1963, in Elmhurst, IL, to Donald Coletti and Joyce M. (née Michaels)
Brett grew up in Lombard, IL, and attended Glenbard East High School, class of 1981. After high school, he began working as an engraver...
Irene A. Saponara
Dec 15, 2025
Irene A. Saponara, age 84, a beloved resident of Darien, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in Gary, Indiana, to Michael and Anna Baranko, Irene lived a life marked by intelligence, devotion, and a vibrant spirit.
A gifted student, Irene graduated as valedictorian of her high school class and went on to attend...
Edmund “Ed” Richard Ewoldt
Dec 14, 2025
Edmund "Ed" Richard Ewoldt, age 97, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Wheaton. He was born on February 9, 1928, in Wall Lake, Iowa.
Ed graduated from Wall Lake High School in Iowa with the Class of 1945 and immediately joined the United States Navy during World War II. The war ended while...
James Michael Tamm
Dec 13, 2025
James Michael Tamm, age 70, of Mount Prospect, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1955, in Berwyn, IL, to William H. Tamm and Lorraine (née Koci)
Jim grew up in Westchester and attended Glenbard South high school, class of 1973. After high school he took...
Sherry Elizabeth Cowell
Dec 12, 2025
Sherry Elizabeth Cowell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. After a courageous journey with pancreatic cancer, Sherry entered eternal rest, fully healed and embraced by her Savior.
Sherry was the devoted...
Lillian Gieser
Dec 12, 2025
Lillian Gieser, age 96, a resident of Covenant Living Community at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born May 30, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Bernhard & Anna Marie Strai. Lil lived a wonderful life of faith in Jesus Christ and service to others.
She is survived by...
Rocco F. La Spisa
Dec 10, 2025
Rocco F. La Spisa, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1979, in Maywood, Illinois, on his great-great-grandmother Mary Ellen Woodruff's 98th birthday—a detail that always felt quietly meaningful.
Rocco was a gifted and deeply intelligent creative, known for his work in technology, production, and acting both in Illinois...
David R. Geurkink
Dec 8, 2025
David Geurkink, age 80, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died December 8, 2025. He was born October 17, 1945.
David met his wife, Mary, in his late thirties and they discovered that they loved riding together on his motorcycles. Over the 43 wonderful years that they were married, the two took many trips, enjoying life and...
Anni Erslovas-Jurkschat
Dec 7, 2025
Anni Erslovas-Jurkschat, age 101, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born May 17, 1924 in Exter, Germany.
Anni grew up on the family farm and mill. At an early age she took on responsibilities for helping with the mill. She had fond memories of that time and spoke...
Peter Giovanni Marchiafava
Dec 6, 2025
Peter Giovanni Marchiafava (little Pete) was born on December 6, 2025, at 5:33 p.m. Though he never took a breath on this earth, his life is immeasurably precious.
Peter was lovingly held in his father's arms, where his final heartbeats were felt just minutes after his birth—quiet, sacred moments in which he was known, cherished, and deeply...
Marlene J. Medick
Dec 6, 2025
Marlene Medick, age 94, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at her home on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to Grant Richason and Mildred (née Norman).
Marlene grew up in West Allis, WI and attended West Allis High School, class of 1949. After high school...
Errol Asnaz
Nov 30, 2025
Errol Asnaz, age 44, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on January 25,1981, in Winfield, IL, to Ersin Asnaz and Cecilia (née Macak).
Errol grew up in Glen Ellyn and attended Glenbard West High School, class of 1999. In school Errol participated in the Machine Tool program at TCD. After...
Kristen Michele Ziaja
Nov 28, 2025
Kristen Michele Ziaja, age 49, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1976, in Waukegan, IL, to Richard R. Swanson and Ann (née Horniacek).
In her free time Kristen enjoyed her pets. One of the great joys in Kristen's life was being a mother....
Jennifer Ann Mueller
Nov 27, 2025
Jennifer Ann Mueller, age 63, of Elgin, IL, passed away on November 27, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1962, at Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli, Libya (North Africa) to Airman First Class Paul E. Mueller, Sr. and Shirley A. (née Whiffen).
Jenny grew up in Chicago (Portage Park) and attended Our Lady of Victory...
Mary E. English
Nov 27, 2025
Mary E. English (nee O'Keefe) 90, entered eternal life in Wheaton, IL after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Cranford, NJ, by her loving parents John & Grace O'Keefe. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Westfield and Berkeley Secretarial School in East Orange. While working at Alcoa in Manhattan, she met her...
Lois F. Benedict
Nov 25, 2025
Lois F. Benedict, age 101, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born November 10, 1924 in Kewanee, Illinois to Ronald & Mary Miller.
Mom 'Danced Through Life!' At a very young age, she began tap dancing on stage in central Illinois. Later in life, she would...
Kenneth G. Dawson
Nov 25, 2025
Kenneth G. Dawson, age 93, a resident of West Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. He was born July 13th, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Clara Dawson.
He was the youngest of 8 siblings: Earl, Wilbur, Bernice, Alice, Harriett (who was often referred to as Babe) and Helen. ...
Augusta Ekong
Nov 25, 2025
GONE TOO SOON
LIFE OF MINISTER AUGUSTA UBONG EKONG
"She served the Lord with her whole heart and walked in love with all."
Augusta Ubong Ekong was born September 27, 1972 in the Uyo region of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria,...
John Warren Vernon
Nov 25, 2025
John Warren Vernon, 76, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1948, in St. Louis, MO. to Jean Clapp Vernon and Douglas Warren Vernon. His early years were spent in Webster Groves, MO. In 1957 the family moved to Morrisville, PA.
John graduated from Pennsbury High School class of 1967. He...
