Ron Small
Jul 26, 2026
On July 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, Ron Small passed away in Winfield, Illinois at the age of 81. A devoted husband, cherished brother, and dear friend, Ron’s feisty spirit, outgoing nature, and great sense of humor will be sorely missed of all who knew him.
Born on May 30, 1945, in Peoria, Illinois, his parents moved frequently, and though...
Barbara Bowman
Jul 25, 2026
Barbara Anna Marie Bowman, 83, of Batavia, Illinois passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born March 23, 1943 in Oak Park, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Vlach) Dubs. She married John Bowman on April 27, 1962 and divorced in 1979. She married Robert Gerritsen on April 14, 1984.
Barbara graduated from Elmhurst College with a BS in...
Herbert P. Hopkins, Jr.
Jul 23, 2026
Herbert Hopkins, a dear husband, father and friend passed away at his home in Lombard on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2026. Herbert was the founder and current chairperson of International Neighbors, Inc., a not-for-profit organization serving women and girls in rural West Africa (particularly Liberia). Herbert also served for several years on the Board of Directors of Pizza & Social...
Patricia Fraisl
Jul 23, 2026
Patricia L. Fraisl ("Pat"), 82, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026.
Pat lived a life of quiet kindness, boundless creativity, and unwavering generosity. She found her greatest joy in helping others, creating with her hands, loving her family, and leaving the world a little brighter than she found it.
Pat is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Melissa Kita and her husband,...
Carol A. Carlburg
Jul 22, 2026
Carol Ann (Shriver) Carlburg, age 91, was finally granted her wish to worship Jesus face to face when she left this earth on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to be with her Lord. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Alma Shriver and three siblings Victor Jr., Gene, and Joyce. Her surviving family includes her husband, Herbert; children...
George Loconsole
Jul 21, 2026
George Loconsole, age 63, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born December 2, 1962 in Evergreen Park, IL to Joseph & Catherine Loconsole.
George grew up in Oak Park. He graduated from Oak Park River Forest H.S. & attended George Williams College of Wisconsin, as well as University of Chicago earning his...
Cynthia Marie Ritter
Jul 19, 2026
Cynthia Marie Ritter, whose music touched countless hearts and whose embrace extended to all, departed peacefully from this world on July 19, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on September 30, 1942, Cynthia’s life became a testament to love in all its forms—love of family, love of music, and love generously given to friends and strangers alike. She grew up...
Lynwood J. Larson
Jul 18, 2026
Lynwood Jerome Larson, age 93, a longtime resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Lynwood was born July 14, 1933, in Whitehall, Michigan, to Dr. Ernest S. Larson and Frances Norman Larson. His early years were spent in Whitehall; McPherson, Kansas; and the South Side of...
Matthew Alvarez
Jul 18, 2026
Matthew (Matt) Alvarez, aged 39, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Wheaton, IL surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 26, 1986 in Evergreen Park to Luis and Norma Barbara Alvarez, Matt brought an undeniable light, energy, and warmth into the world from the very beginning. He grew up in Evergreen Park and graduated high school from Mount Carmel High...
Gladys M. Medberry
Jul 17, 2026
Gladys Mae Medberry of Wheaton, IL and previously of Freeport, IL died on Friday, July 17, 2026 of natural causes at the age of 97. She was born May 1, 1929 to Albert S. Meyer and Elsie Marie (Willman) Meyer in Winneshiek County, near Ossian, IA. Gladys was preceded in death by her late husband Gene Medberry, in 2020, after...
Helen Jane Hutchins
Jul 16, 2026
Helen Jane Hutchins, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 101. Jane was born to Helen and Carl Zelle on January 25, 1925, during an ice storm at her grandparents’ farm house in Lake Fork, IL.
Jane grew up in Tolono, IL, and met her future husband, Gardner “Bud” Hutchins, one...
Don B. Babcock
Jul 14, 2026
Don B. Babcock, age 71, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on July 14, 2026. He was born February 11, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey to Bruce & Frances Babcock.
A 1977 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Don earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Business Administration. He built a respected career in the building industry and took great...
Linda Bull
Jul 12, 2026
Linda Bull passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Born on September 27, 1951, she enjoyed a distinguished career as a preschool and early childhood educator in Joliet District 86 and Glen Ellyn District 89, retiring in 2012. Throughout her years in the classroom, Linda took great pride in being the very first teacher...
Betty Silvasy
Jul 12, 2026
Betty D. Silvasy, 97, a longtime resident of Berkeley and Lombard, Illinois was born into eternal life with Jesus Christ on July 12, 2026.
A beloved mother, cherished daughter, dear sister, precious aunt and devoted friend, Betty was also treasured as an "honorary aunt" to her friends' families, her son's friends and her daughter-in-law's extended family, too, as the generations grew....
Patricia M. Godawa
Jul 11, 2026
Patricia M. Godawa, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Wheaton, Illinois, at the age of 91. Born on November 12, 1934, in Chicago, Patricia’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and the enduring importance of family.
Patricia was the cherished daughter of Andrew and Florence Scheleski, both of whom preceded her in death....
Matthew David Atkinson
Jul 10, 2026
Matthew David Atkinson, age 52, a resident of Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born March 31, 1974 in Melrose Park, IL to David & Peggy Atkinson.
Matthew grew up in Lombard, IL and spent his youth playing multiple sports including baseball, football, basketball, and karate. When he wasn't busy with sports, he could be found playing...
Enrique Velasco Navarro
Jul 8, 2026
Enrique Velasco Navarro, of Warrenville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born December 2, 1943 in Latacunga, Ecuador.
After finishing his junior year of high school in Quito, he enlisted to serve a year in the Ecuadorian military. That experience helped form in him a sense of responsibility and resilience that...
Esther K. Anim-Addo
Jul 7, 2026
Esther K. Anim-Addo, 83 years lived, and a resident of Carol Stream in Illinois, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 7, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Ghana on the continent of Africa.
After moving to the United States, she worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years at various facilities including Central DuPage Hospital and the...
Lucretia Aline Klevesahl
Jul 5, 2026
We honor the life of Lucretia Aline Klevesahl, née Perrino, who left us on July 5, 2026, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born in Bari Italy on January 1, 1951. Her mother had a difficult birth at home and obtained an infection. Lucretia was nursed by her aunt Maria who recently had lost a baby.
Rooted in strong family values passed...
Abigail & Caleb Oswald
Jul 3, 2026
With hearts forever changed, we announce the passing of Abigail Mary Oswald (age 7) and Caleb William Oswald (age 6) on July 3, 2026. The beloved children of Brad and Erica (Niedbala) Oswald.
Caleb was a little boy who truly marched to the beat of his own drum. His sweet, innocent spirit and bright smile, complete with his adorable dimples, could...
