Obituaries

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...

Jun 28, 2023

Brett Keske, age 58, a resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2023.  He was born on September 3, 1964 in Waukegan, Illinois to Richard and Marsha Keske.

He is survived by his wife Amy (Wetteroth) of 27 years; his children Spencer, Jackson & Carter; his mother Marsha Keske; his siblings Scott...

Jun 27, 2023

SALVADOR "CHAVA" PERALTA MENA

November 23rd, 1964 - June 27th, 2023

Salvador "Chava" Peralta Mena was peacefully called home by the Lord in the early hours of June 27th, 2023. Chava was born on November 23rd, 1964 in Coacoyula De Alvarez, Gro. Mexico to Natalia Mena Soto and the late Fidencio Peralta Cardona. Salvador lived...

Jun 27, 2023

Wilbur Lee Ogden Jr., loving and devoted husband and father of five, at the age of 95 experienced one final change of address as he entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. In so doing, he was reunited with Shirley, his beloved wife who had entered into glory on August 14, 2021. While...

Jun 26, 2023

Michael Papa, age 65, a resident of Addison, IL, died June 26, 2023, at Glen Oaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois.  He was born February 28, 1958 in Oceanside, NY to Ralph and Mary Ann Papa. Michael was a well liked guy, but led a very private life. He Loved sports especially the "Cubbies". He will be greatly missed...

Jun 25, 2023

Connie Deimling, age 78, a resident of Elk Grove Village, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  She was born August 2, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to John Schuller and Marion Kokoska.

She is survived by her two sons Mark & Matt Deimling and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul and...

Jun 23, 2023

Janice Lee Adair, nee Miller, born January 27, 1953, passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 23, 2023.  Jan was loved and is survived by her husband of 36 years Scott Adair, a brother, a niece and 3 nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Jan was born in Rockford, Illinois and was raised in Joliet, Illinois.  After...

Jun 22, 2023

Nancy J. Gullickson, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to David and Elaine Lange.

Nancy grew up in Mt. Prospect and graduated from Hersey High School in 1979. She met the love of her...

Jun 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of David Eben David Eben, a beloved resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on June 20, 2023, at the Ascension Alexian Brothers - Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, at the age of 60. He was born on March 22, 1963, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. David spent his formative years in Wheaton, attending Longfellow Grade School,...

Jun 20, 2023

Isabella Catherine Ingles, age 101, a 65-year resident of Des Plaines, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Spokane, WA.  She was born September 13, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to William & Anna Hankel.

Isabella grew up on the north side of Chicago, graduating from Senn High School in 1939. After high school, she worked for...

Jun 20, 2023

Jeannette "Jan" A. Speranske, 97, a resident of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023. She was born January 9, 1926, in Winfield, Ill to Peter & Jennie Weiland.

Jeannette married Max A. Speranske in 1947 and lived in Wheaton Ill until 2009. She then moved to Phoenix AZ.

She is...

Jun 18, 2023

Ida Cardelli, 93, a longtime resident of Barrington Hills, Illinois, died peacefully at home in Wheaton on Sunday, June 18.

She was born on March 27 to Arno and Mickey Ghilardi.

Loving wife of the late Leo Cardelli; beloved mother of the late Linda Cardelli; the late Cary (Kathy Stange) Cardelli; and Corinne (Dave) Eiznhamer,...

Jun 17, 2023

Irene Eva Gracey, nee Krywy, formerly of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2023, at the age of 91. The only daughter of Andrew and Paraskewia Krywy, Irene was born in Detroit in 1931, shortly after her parents had fled the Ukrainian famine (Holodomor), forced upon them by Stalin's Russia. She graduated high school from St....

Jun 15, 2023

Richard E. Davis, age 90, a resident of Naperville IL, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  He was born on November 16, 1932, to Henry & Gertrude Davis in the kitchen of his grandfather's farmhouse in Canal Fulton, Ohio. He enjoyed childhood memories of how a typical farm boy should – doing multiple chores, caring for his beloved...

Jun 13, 2023

Cathy Diane Nolte, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2023 after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She peacefully passed away in the comforts of home lovingly surrounded by family.

Cathy was born on December 1, 1950 to John and Diane Carlson in Elmhurst, IL. She was the oldest of...

Jun 11, 2023

Mark G. Christopher, age 74, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away on June 11, 2023.  He was born January 21, 1949 in Chicago, IL.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187, where a funeral service will...

Jun 9, 2023

Kim A. Peterson, age 69, a resident of Wayne, IL, died peacefully at his home on June 9, 2023.

Kim was a beloved child of God and a baptized and confirmed lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. He served the Church faithfully over the years as a governing board officer, elder, choir member and handbell choir member....