Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Richard Komorouski, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on August 12, 2023, after a brief illness.  Rich was born June 10, 1955, to Vernon and Helen Komorouski in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He grew up in the Twin Cities and graduated from Augsburg College  In 1978 he moved to Glendale Heights to attend Wheaton College as a graduate student studying...

Aug 11, 2023

Richard C. Hult, born on June 16, 1939, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 11, 2023. As he did with all experiences in life, Rich managed his brief battle with cancer with strength and dignity, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final...

Aug 11, 2023

Elias Sanchez, age 87, a resident of Illinois, died August 11, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born July 20, 1936 in Guanajuato Mexico to Jesus Sanchez and Flavia Gonzalez. Elias came to America, "the land of opportunity", in the early 70's to start a new life for  himself, where he met his now wife of...

Aug 10, 2023

Isabelle E Lovitt, 105, beloved wife of the late Willis, dear mother of Willis (Sallie), David (Dana), Susan (Michael) Rogers and Janis (Robert) Albertson; loving grandmother of 12, cherished great-grandmother of 30. Services and internment private. Funeral Arrangements handled by Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton, IL

Aug 9, 2023

Jean Crane, age 85, passed away peacefully with her husband, Ben, by her side on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was a recent resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and previously of Wheaton for 50 years. She was born February 18, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Morley and Marie Gillson while Morley taught at the University of Michigan. ...

Aug 8, 2023

Madeline Patton, at the age of 84, was welcomed home by her Savior Jesus Christ on August 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home when she passed from this life into eternal life with the King of kings.

Madeline, born October 25, 1938, is preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 7, 2023

Janet Logan Ong, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, died Monday, August 7, 2023.  She was born September 11, 1932, in LaSalle, Illinois, to Leonard & Buela Logan.

Growing up on her family's farm near Starved Rock, Janet was educated in a one-room school until she attended Ottawa High School. She loved to...

Aug 4, 2023

Sheryl Ann Milson Fitzgerald Peterson

July 24, 1956 - August 4, 2023

Sheryl Peterson passed away with her beloved daughter by her side on Friday, August 4, 2023 after chronic illnesses stole many years from her life and left many dreams unfulfilled.

Sheryl was born into a military family on July 24, 1956...

Aug 1, 2023

Emily B. Fleischman, age 96, a longtime resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  She was born September 21, 1926 in Chicago to Herbert and Lulu Butler.

Emily grew up in Flossmoor and graduated from Thornton High School.  Having attended Illinois Wesleyan University, she finished her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University...

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...