Obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Psalm 84:2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Celia H. Yu, age 92, a long-time resident of Annapolis, Maryland, entered into her Savior's presence on July 28, 2023, at Belmont Village in Carol Stream, IL.  Celia was...

Jul 27, 2023

Ed Willis, aka "Coach", a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Born on August 30, 1947, in Danville, VA, he was the son of James W. and Virginia (nee Sours) Willis.

Ed's journey through life was marked by his unwavering Christian faith,...

Jul 26, 2023

Arthur Evans Gay, Jr. beloved husband, dad, brother, grandfather, pastor, and friend, passed away at home in McHenry, Illinois, surrounded by his wife and family on July 26, 2023.

Art was born in Nashua, NH on June 28, 1937 to Arthur Evans Gay, Sr. and Marguerite (Winn) Gay. The second of five siblings, Art graduated from Nashua...

Jul 26, 2023

Kenneth P. Bylsma, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1946 in Paterson, New Jersey to David & Jackie Bylsma.

Ken's childhood of rambling and exploring West Palm Beach, Florida, set the stage for a lifetime of service. After graduating from high school, Ken attended Emmaus Bible College, graduating in...

Jul 25, 2023

Judith "Judi" Mroz, age 79, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on July 25, 2023.  She was born on October 25, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles "Bud" and Mary (Strobl) Steiner. Judi was the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Mroz for over 50 years; a cherished mother to Karen (Tom) Mroz-Bremner and John (Laura) Mroz; and the...

Jul 23, 2023

Joyce L. Gibson was promoted to Heaven on July 23, 2023. She was 94 years old. Joyce was born to Vernon and Katherine Gibson (nee Oliver) in Toronto, Canada. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her sister Florence Gibson, nieces Anna (Gil) Oliveira, Sarah Jordan-Banda, Sharon, Nancy and Peter Gibson, great nieces Kailee Watkins, Viviana Jordan-Banda...

Jul 22, 2023

Alvin H. Arbeiter, age 102, a longtime resident of Wyndemere in Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  He was born February 25, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Henry & Helena Arbeiter. Alvin grew up in Chicago and graduated from Steinmetz High School where he met his future wife, Virginia Adams. Alvin & Virginia were married on...

Jul 20, 2023

James A. Graham, age 95, a resident of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Moline, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  He was born April 1, 1928 in Howard County, IN to Charles & Bertha Graham.

He was raised on a farm and graduated from Clay-Howard School in 1946. He received both a bachelor's degree ('51) and...

Jul 19, 2023

Grace Chien-Teh Chiang

Psalm 71:18: "Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come." NIV.

Grace Chien-Teh Chiang, age 94, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, passed away on Wednesday, July...

Jul 19, 2023

Denise Jeanette Saponara, also known as Niecy, Pegs, Shirley, Queen Of Hemlock Juice, Toots and Miss Denise, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023, following a long battle with sarcoidosis, multiple myeloma, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was 53. Many of Denise's closest family members were gathered around her as she left us.

Denise resided in...

Jul 18, 2023

Walter J. Mikolajczyk formerly of Carol Stream peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 18th.  Wally/Laddie was born in Chicago on May 12, 1948 to HelenT Niewiadomski and Walter C. Mikolajczyk.  He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Barbara (Bullard) Mikolajczyk, his children, Leigh (Sarah) Mikolajczyk, Paige (Roland) Westrick, his...

Jul 17, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Sobczak entered the presence of his Lord on July 17, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on November 3, 1951 in Cicero, Illinois. He graduated from Tinley Park High School, then went on to earn a BS in Electrical Engineering from IIT, where many of his classes were completed while working full-time. He was...

Jul 15, 2023

Roy Clogston, age 72, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed peacefully from this life on July 15, 2023 in Winfield, Illinois. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 4, 1950 to John and Lillian Clogston. Due to complications at birth that resulted in a seizure disorder and learning disability, Roy developed his own view of life and...

Jul 12, 2023

Diane Louise Ringmeier, age 63 of Glen Ellyn passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her Glen Ellyn home. Born June 1, 1960 in Park Ridge, Illinois to the union of Howard and Gladys (Pohlman) Gaede and was raised in Niles, Illinois.  On August 13, 1990 she married William Ringmeier in Mt. Carol, Illinois and then started their...

Jul 10, 2023

Richard (Dick) John McNulty, age 86, of Northlake, Illinois, passed away on July 10, 2023, at Adventist Hospital in LaGrange, Illinois, due to kidney failure. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Verona, Wisconsin, to his parents, George E. McNulty and Maria S. (Ibenthal) McNulty.

Dick attended Verona High School and graduated in 1955. Shortly after,...

Jul 5, 2023

Thomas Charles Prunty, 76 of Wheaton, IL died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023.  He was born February 21st, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Bernice (Clark) and Thomas Lindsey Prunty.

Tom married the love of his life Joann (Derry) on June 7th, 1975.  He raised his three children, Brian (Terri), Brad (Anne),...

Jul 4, 2023

With great sadness the family of John Allan Dinkel announce his passing on July 4, 2023. John, 86, was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 14, 1937 to Jack and Ruth Dinkel. Shortly after, his family moved to New Orleans, LA where he grew up. He attended Izadore Newman High School graduating in 1955. John earned his degree from...

Jul 2, 2023

Allene Marie Gundersen (Traicoff) passed suddenly at age 84 on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Central DuPage Hospital.  Born April 1st, 1939, Allene grew up in a hard working family in Peoria, IL. She graduated from Manual High School, where she was the baton-twirling Drum Majorette and a Homecoming Queen.  After working in the administration office and attending classes...

Jun 29, 2023

William J. Lietzow Jr., age 64, a resident of Winfield, IL, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  He was born March 25, 1959, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to William and Beverly Lietzow. The Lietzow family moved back to Chicago in 1964 where Bill, also known as "Georgie," grew up running around the neighborhood with his big 'protector'...

Jun 29, 2023

Virginia Lee Klean, age 78, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  She was born June 30, 1945 in Oak Park, Illinois.

Ginny was born in Oak Park, IL.  She was born with RH Factor where her mother's blood type was not compatible.  A transfusion was done but she had already suffered...