Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

Betty L. Johnson-Berkun, nee Smith, age 96, a former resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born October 3, 1926 in Chicago to Herman and Agnes Smith. Betty was the owner and president of Bazaar Fine Imports and the Sole importer and distributor of Cafe - HAG in America and other gourmet foods.  She...

Feb 27, 2023

Rev. Merrill Dale Skinner, age 95, a resident of Winfield, IL, for several years, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in West Chicago, IL. He was born July 27, 1927 in Corona, California to Joseph Aubrey Skinner & Hildur Olivia Ruth Selander. From a young age, Merrill seemed to never know a stranger. He went to church with...

Feb 25, 2023

Patricia Rutkowski, age 77, a resident of Winfield, formerly of Franklin Park, IL, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, at AHVA Care of Winfield in Winfield, Illinois. She was born July 20, 1945 in Chicago to Stanley and Genevieve Sliz.

Patricia grew up in the Franklin Park area and graduated from East Leyden High School. She married Eugene...

Feb 24, 2023

Judith R. "Judy" Samide, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2023.  She was born May 28, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to John & Harriet Pyle.

She attended Illinois State University where she met her future husband, Andy. After a brief teaching career, she chose to be a stay-at-home...

Feb 22, 2023

Rosie Marie Freeman, age 91, residing with family in Warrenville, IL, formerly of Maywood & Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born April 7, 1931 in Athens, Alabama to Charlie and Essie (Turner) Darby. She is the youngest of 11 children.

She is survived by her son, Charles (Cathy) Freeman of Warrenville,...

Feb 20, 2023

Darlene (Grieger) Kearns - Born April 27th, 1931 Died February 20th, 2023 (91 years old)

Darlene grew up in Maywood, IL. She had a great loving family - her parents were Raymond & Olga Grieger - she had one older brother, Bob Grieger. Darlene's growing up years were through the depression years. Her family did well through...

Feb 17, 2023

Eleanor Rose Morse (Ellie or Rose) was born in Lyndon, Vermont and had many fond memories of her years growing up in East Burke, at the base of Burke Mountain.  She was an avid skier, and in that rural, pre-rope tow area of Vermont would climb up the mountain in order to schuss back down.  Winters were a special...

Feb 16, 2023

Marit Solveig (nee Gudesen) Carlson, a longtime resident of Northbrook, Illinois, and recently of Naperville, Illinois, passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1924 to Hans Peder and Anna (née Strand) Gudesen in Selbak, Norway.

Marit spent her youth in Ostfold Norway, of which six years were during the depression and then...

Feb 14, 2023

Kathleen A. Burshtan, age 92, a resident of Wheaton, II died on February 14, 2023. She was born August 17, 1930 to Albert and Elsie (Willman) Meyer in Postville, IA. She is survived by her children David (Kathy) Burshtan and Tracy Gates, her grandchildren Morgan, Sydney, Lindsey and David Burshtan Jr., Bobby and Bailey Gates and her sister Gladys...

Feb 13, 2023

Dorothy Ellen Gration, age 97, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, died Monday, February 13th.  She was born July 7, 1925 to her parents Alfred and Fanny (Scott) Harpel.

She is survived by her three children:  Scott (Judy) Gration, Barbara (Scott) Harbert, Judy (George) Kohl; eleven grandchildren:  Jonathan (Julie) Gration, Jennifer (Brian) Yoder, David...

Feb 11, 2023

Gloria Araujo, age 64, a resident of Naperville, IL, and formerly of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  She was born October 9, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas. She was a very strong follower of Christ throughout her life. Spending over 20 years serving at First Baptist...

Feb 10, 2023

Douglas A. Tremper, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL, for 25 years, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born July 20, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Beatrice Tremper.

Doug grew up in Elmwood Park and graduated from Elmwood Park High School in 1959, and later attended Moody Bible Institute where he...

Feb 9, 2023

Steve Fridley, aged 59, a resident of Wheaton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born June 25, 1963 in Geneva, IL. He was a devoted son & brother, dedicated uncle, loyal friend, and committed dog dad. He will be dearly missed.

Steve grew up in Wheaton where he attended Lowell, Edison and Wheaton...

Feb 9, 2023

Charlotte A. Algozin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Belmont Village in Carol Stream. Char and her late husband of 58 years, Ken, were longtime residents of Elk Grove Village.

Char was born on April 7, 1931 in Rochelle, Illinois to Harold & Vera Lazier. She cherished her childhood memories of growing...

Feb 7, 2023

Linda J. Segler, 78, a resident of Wheaton for 45 years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born March 8, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

She attended Mary Hardin Baylor College and transferred to the University of IL to earn her Masters Degree in Children and Family Development. On June...

Feb 6, 2023

Anna Sue Barrington, age 93, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.  She was born April 2, 1929 in Paducah, Kentucky. As the youngest of 10 siblings, she spent her childhood in Paducah, Kentucky.   She attended Augusta Tilghman High School and was an active participant in...

Feb 5, 2023

George Taylor, age 87, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, formerly of Harlan County, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  He was born June 30, 1935 in Harlan County to Henry & Vina Taylor.

George grew up in Eastern Kentucky and moved to Chicago in the early 1950's. He met his eventual wife, Midge, and...

Feb 2, 2023

Milan G. Hiben, age 98, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, died February 2, 2023 in Winfield, Illinois. He was born February 22, 1924 in Orange, New Jersey to immigrant parents.

He served as a combat pilot in WWII in the European theater of operations where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal. Following his service he...

Feb 1, 2023

Sadie Blomberg, age 96, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois passed away on February 1st, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 28th, 1926, to James and Margaret Lemon.

She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. Her family attended South Shore Baptist Church in Chicago where she met her future husband, Dave,...

Feb 1, 2023

After a long battle with esophageal cancer, Edward G. Scholtens, age 81, a resident of Naperville, IL previously of Oak Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Monarch Landing in Naperville.  He was born February 21, 1941 in Oak Park, IL to Herman & Elizabeth Scholtens.

Ed loved spending time with his family, especially his...