Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.

Bernard Hurley

Bernard Hurley

Aug 29, 2023

Bernard "Bernie" Hurley, the city of Wheaton's favorite Leprechaun, at 100 years of age, passed away at his self-built home on August 29th, 2023.

Born May 15th 1923, in Providence, Rhode Island, Bernard was the oldest of 3 brothers, who spent much of his youth playing football, hockey, playing drums, and earning his education.

He...

Marjorie P. Stevens

Marjorie P. Stevens

Aug 29, 2023

Marjorie Joy Stevens (nee Pritchard), known to friends as "Marge", passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 in her residence at a senior living center in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 97. She was born in Newark, New Jersey, on July 17, 1926, daughter of Edwin Moore Pritchard and Mabel (Kierstead) Pritchard. Marjorie was preceded in death by...

Rosemary Raynes

Rosemary Raynes

Aug 29, 2023

Rosemary Raynes, age 63, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2023, at her home in Wheaton, Illinois.  She was born January 10, 1960 in Cotulla Texas.

Rosemary loved to stay busy as she spent time in her "She Shed" working on multiple projects. She had a lot of love for her 5 dogs. She...

Catherine Marie Edman

Catherine Marie Edman

Aug 29, 2023

Catherine Marie Edman of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Aug. 29, 2023. She was born on Sept. 11, 1964, in Evanston and grew up in Skokie.

She was 59 and is survived by her adored and adoring mother, Ann Edman.

It is strangely fitting she left us right before the super blue moon, which is...

Guy R. Spayth

Guy R. Spayth

Aug 29, 2023

Guy Robert Spayth, 83, a long time resident of Wheaton, passed away August 29, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1940 in Plymouth, MI to Robert and Ruth Spayth. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet; his children Jeff (Michele) Spayth, Keith (Lori) Spayth, Guy Spayth Jr. (Amy), Greg Spayth (Julie), Jorie Fanter (Nate); and...

Karen Denlinger

Karen Denlinger

Aug 27, 2023

Karen Denlinger, age 65, former resident of Wheaton, at peace August 27, 2023.  Karen was born on July 19, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. Throughout her childhood, she moved with her family and lived in Ohio, New Jersey and Tennessee before settling in Wheaton in 1977.

After completing her Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design at Southern Illinois University,...

Michael G. White

Michael G. White

Aug 27, 2023

Michael G. White "Mike" passed away on August 27th, 2023 in Wheaton Illinois. Mike was born on April 28,1961 in Chicago, Illinois to his parents Joseph and Dorothy White.

Mike is survived by his wife Susan(Castle) and his daughter, Jennifer. He is survived by his siblings Thomas (Connie), Joseph, James, and Maryanne (Anthony) Drewes and sister in...

Raymond W. Morrill

Raymond W. Morrill

Aug 27, 2023

Raymond W. Morrill, long time resident of Wheaton, age 74, passed August 27, 2023.  He was born August 27, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Evelyn Morrill.

Ray grew up in Brookfield, Illinois and had many stories of antics with his 4 other siblings. He met his wife, Patricia at Western Illinois University in August 1969...

Herbert E. Clauson

Herbert E. Clauson

Aug 26, 2023

Herbert E. Clauson (May 28, 1941 - August 26, 2023)

Herbert E. Clauson passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 82. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Born on May 28, 1941, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Herb was the beloved son of Eric and Marie Clauson....

Heidi Lynn Anderson

Heidi Lynn Anderson

Aug 23, 2023

Heidi Lynn Anderson, a loving mother, caring daughter, and devoted sister, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 26, 1984, in Hinsdale, IL, she was the beloved daughter of David and Georgeann Anderson.

Heidi's formative years were spent in Winfield, IL,...

Janet Bruce

Janet Bruce

Aug 22, 2023

Janet Bruce, age 83, a resident of Salem, OR, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, after battling with dementia for several years.

Janet was born July 4, 1940, in Dixon, Illinois, to Robert and Belva Foltz.

After growing up in Sterling, Illinois, she attended Taylor University from 1958-1962, graduating with...

Ronald Jack Schlamann

Ronald Jack Schlamann

Aug 21, 2023

Ronald Jack Schlamann age 93, of Windsor Park Manor, Carol Stream, and formerly a 60-year resident of Warrenville, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, August 21. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and dear friends singing his favorite hymns. His beloved wife Nona, preceded him in death in 2020.

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Vicente Aguilar Guzman

Vicente Aguilar Guzman

Aug 20, 2023

Vicente Aguilar Guzman, age 76, a resident of west Chicago, IL, died August 20, 2023, in Winfield, Illinois.  He was born August 3, 1947 in Michoacan, Mexico to Juan Aguilar and Oliva Guzman.

A visitation will be held August 27, 2023 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm at Hultgren Funeral Home, 565 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188. A...

John Wallace Erickson

John Wallace Erickson

Aug 20, 2023

John Wallace Erickson passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on April 15, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, John was the beloved son of Wallace and Florence Erickson.

John's sense of humor was legendary. He had an uncanny ability to turn any situation into a comedic masterpiece, leaving those around him in...

Bud Steagall

Bud Steagall

Aug 19, 2023

Herman "Bud" Steagall, age 99, a proud WWII US Navy Veteran, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023.  He was born March 2, 1924 in Evergreen Township, Wisconsin to William & Martha Steagall. As a child, Bud worked on the farm, milking cows, clearing fields and fishing in trout streams.  At the age of 19, he enlisted in the...

Anita Erro Caswell

Anita Erro Caswell

Aug 18, 2023

Anita Erro Caswell, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was born June 12, 1938 in Fresno, CA to Philip & Joy Erro.

Anita lived a life of celebration as a strong believer and dedicated witness to our Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a nurturer and shepherd of children and worked...

Diane F. Drew

Diane F. Drew

Aug 18, 2023

Diane F. Drew, age 81, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was born February 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Walter & Stella Sobczak.

Diane grew up in Chicago. She married Tony in 1963. Together, they raised two children. Through the years, she worked at various sewing stores. Sewing was...

Carolyn M. Lux

Carolyn M. Lux

Aug 16, 2023

Carolyn M. Lux, age 90, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, IL, formerly of Joliet, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.  She was born January 27, 1933 in Joliet to William & Florence Meyer. Carol graduated from Joliet Township High School and attended the University of Illinois-Champaign, prior to joining John B. Lux of Joliet...

Alec Gritsonis

Alec Gritsonis

Aug 14, 2023

Alec was born November 10, 1963. He is survived by his wife Cynthia, his father, John Gritsonis, his son Theodore (Elyse), daughter Teresa and 4 grandchildren, Ava, Mia, Hailey and Gabriel, as well as his siblings Thomas, Cathy (Tom) Struska and James (Denise), which he was the youngest of, and several nieces.  He is preceded in death by his...

Edward A. Terpstra, Sr.

Edward A. Terpstra, Sr.

Aug 14, 2023

Edward A. Terpstra, Sr., age 95, a resident of Bismarck, AR, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.  He was born May 15, 1928, in Melrose Park, IL to John & Grace Terpstra. From a young age, Edward showed his talent for woodworking. At just 13 years old, he became a carpenter apprentice, setting...

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