Obituaries

Jun 6, 2023

Jose M. De Valdivielso, age 85, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  He was born on October 4, 1937, in Matanzas, Cuba.

Jose came to the United States from Cuba in pursuit of education as tensions were rising prior to the Cuban Revolution. Shortly after, he found himself alone with few ties...

Jun 5, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Eberhart, age 83, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully at home on Monday, June, 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1939 in Cedar Grove, West Virginia to Oliver Ellsworth and Loretta Palmer.

Anne spent her childhood in Kanawha Valley, West Virginia. She graduated from high school in Montgomery...

Jun 4, 2023

Mary Ann Burk, age 87, a 50 year resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  She was born May 26, 1936 in Streator, Illinois.

Mary Ann grew up in Streator where she graduated from Streator High School.  She attended Southern Illinois University and went on to graduate...

Jun 1, 2023

Marilyn R. Cook, age 95, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  She was born October 4, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Oscar and Stella Remsberg.

Marilyn was very proud of her four boys and welcomed her four daughters-in-law with open arms and great joy.  She loved her...

Jun 1, 2023

Hudson Singley, age 5, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  He was born on April 2, 2018 in Winfield, Illinois. He is survived by his parents, Evan & Carolyn Singley; his brother Logan and his sisters Madelyn & Reagan; and his adoring grandparents, aunts, uncles & cousins. He was...

May 31, 2023

James Robert Hodina passed away on May 31, 2023 in Winfield, Il at the age of 64.  He had just celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary with his wife Melanie, and he is also survived by his son Luke Hodina, his daughter Erin DeClute, his son-in-law Jake DeClute, his five grandkids, Bronwyn, Flannery, Carragher, Roger, and Sinéad, his mother, Margaret...

May 30, 2023

Todd Alan Hafner, age 61, a resident of Glendale Heights, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 after 2-1/2 years of battling the side effects from Covid-19. He was born November 4, 1961 in Cherokee, IA to Hilmer & Mary Ellen Hafner. He lived in Larrabee, Klemme and Panora, IA. In 1980, Todd graduated from Panora-Linden High School.

May 25, 2023

Don E. Eychaner entered the world in Rockford, Il, on March 4, 1929, the second child of Ray J. Eychaner and his wife M. Evelyn (Eva) Purcell.  Along with his only sister, Lavona, 17 years his senior, Don's early years were spent in the peaceful farming community of Esmond, Illinois.  Don's earnest work ethic began early as he assisted...

May 25, 2023

Jacqualyn "Jackie" Mardell Thar, age 65, a longtime resident of the Wheaton area, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  She was born July 17, 1957 in Moultrie, Georgia to Irma and Jack.

Jackie grew up Glen Ellyn, IL, where she graduated from Glenbard West High School.  She then worked at Pioneer Title Company where she met...

May 23, 2023

Timothy Patrick Gerster, age 75, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 23, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Mary (née Shea).

Tim grew up in Chicago and attended St. Ferdinand elementary school and Steinmetz Highschool, class of 1966. In highschool, he met his future wife, Michele "Mikki"...

May 23, 2023

Doreen Holder Smith, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 23 of 2023. Hailing from a small town in Tennessee, she met her husband Les, who was serving in the Air force, while living in Florida. They later married in his hometown in New Jersey. Doreen had a deep affection for plants and flowers, sharing her...

May 21, 2023

Diane Marie O'Neill, of Palos Park, IL passed away at the age of 70 on May 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Patrick O'Neill Jr. Diane was a devoted mother to her five children: Patrick (Rose), Megan (Robert), Shannon, Kaitlin, and Ryan (Jamie); and loving grandmother to her three grandchildren: Ava, Quinn,...

May 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ermelinda M. Tucker

Ermelinda M. Tucker, a beloved mother, sister, and respected research scientist, passed away on May 17th, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and numerous contributions to the field of Molecular Biology. Her unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and work will forever be cherished.

She...

May 17, 2023

Mary Carolyn Aldridge (nee Peter)  May 10, 1930-May 17, 2023

Mary Aldridge was born on May 10, 1930 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was the daughter of Willard Armistad Peter and Mary Lee Peter (nee Caldwell). She was a graduate of Bloom Township High School and the Pestalozzi Froebel Teacher's College. Mary married her high school sweetheart...

May 16, 2023

Virginia Ruth Perciante (nee Thompson) joined her Savior in heaven on May 16, 2023. Born to Dr. Howard and Ruth Stellman Thompson on February 23, 1945 in Floral Park, New York, Ginny had a wonderful childhood growing up in New York and New Jersey.

She graduated from Tenafly High School, NJ in 1962 and Wheaton College, IL...

May 15, 2023

Margaret Fanthorpe was born in England on June 26, 1942.  She was raised and educated in England, graduating from a secondary, commercial, secretarial school.  The skills Margaret acquired were a catalyst to a successful career.

Margaret was fiercely independent, resilient, and strong, supporting herself financially her entire life.  She was proficient in French and Italian languages.  Margaret...

May 15, 2023

Janet W. Rebmann, age 71, a beloved resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, crossing the rainbow bridge into eternal peace. She was born on March 1, 1952, in Chicago, to the loving parents John and Irene Widdows.

Jan's roots were on the south side of Chicago, where she thrived. She...

May 12, 2023

Donald ("Don") R. Bauer died unexpectedly after a brief illness in South Carolina on May 12, 2023. He was born October 7, 1943, in Aurora, Illinois to Carl Bauer and Lydia (Becker) Bauer. Don was raised in Aurora and was graduated from Aurora East High School in 1961, where he excelled in academics, tennis, and student government. In 1965,...

May 11, 2023

Eugene "Gene" LeMaire, age 93, went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born February 24, 1930 in Oak Park, Illinois, and was the son of the late Eugene and Winifred (Goetschel) LeMaire, and brother of Gloria Verbic.

Gene grew up in LaGrange, Illinois and attended Wheaton Academy...

May 10, 2023

Ken Johnson, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born October 20, 1941 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to Harold F. & Marjorie Johnson.

He was raised in Hanover, Massachusetts and then moved to Marshfield, Massachusetts where he was active in high school sports, 4H, and his church. After graduation, his interest and love of...