Obituaries

Jan 3, 2023

Brandy Hindersman, age 42, died peacefully on January 3, 2023, at her home in Winfield, Illinois.  She was born August 3, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Jay and Diana Hindersman.  She moved to Marco Island Florida at age 3 until her family relocated to Wheaton Illinois at age 14.  She was a graduate of Wheaton North High School...

Jan 2, 2023

The Obituary of Dr. James T. Pass

Dr. James T. Pass ("Jim"), age 70, entered eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1952, in Harvey, Illinois to Donald & Barbara Pass.

Jim grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, and graduated from Wheaton Central High School where...

Jan 1, 2023

Artemio Martinez, age 63, a resident of Naperville, passed away January 1, 2023, at Seasons. He was born October 20, 1959, in Mexico to Adalberto & Evangelina Martinez. During his life one of his biggest passions was to play soccer, and he participated in several teams. One of his favorite hobbies was to watch TV about our Mexican President....

Dec 30, 2022

Veronica A. Pankratz, (Ronnie), age 102, a resident of Wheaton IL, formerly of Northbrook IL, died December 30, 2022, at Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheaton, IL.  She was born October 6, 1920, in Chicago to Frank and Agnes (nee Zarecki) Truty, the eighth of nine children.

She proudly served in the Women's Army Corps during...

Dec 28, 2022

John E. Kallal, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born at St. Anthony Hospital in Chicago on April 13, 1940, to Dr. Thomas E. and Mildred C. Kallal.

John grew up in the Austin Blvd. neighborhood of Cicero, IL, during his grade school (St. Francis of Rome, Cicero)...

Dec 28, 2022

Gloria D. Leetz, age 85, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born April 4, 1937 in Chicago to Harry & Lillian Gustafson.

Gloria graduated from Caldwell grade school and Chicago Christian High School. Later, she majored in voice and education at Northwestern University. After college, she...

Dec 28, 2022

Marjorie Ann Nicholas, age 93, a resident of Dartmouth Village in Wheaton, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born in St. Charles, Illinois on August 5, 1929 to Henry and Jessie Kinst.

Marge graduated from St. Charles High School. After high school, she worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 32 years.

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Dec 23, 2022

John Allen Papke, age 71, a resident of Woodridge, IL, died suddenly on Friday, December 23, 2022, at home.  He was born May 15, 1951 in Oak Park, IL to Leslie and Jean Papke.

John grew up in Oak Park and graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School in 1969. After attending college, he graduated from...

Dec 23, 2022

Dr. Zondra Lindblade Swanson, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.  She was born May 31, 1932 in Moline, Illinois to Lester & Merle Lindblade.

Zondra lived in Moline until she attended Wheaton College.  Following her graduation from Wheaton College (IL) in 1955, she spent two years...

Dec 22, 2022

James Winsor Stough was born June 9, 1932 in Rethy, Congo to Paul and Susan Rachel (Winsor) Stough. He passed into the safe arms of Jesus on December 22, 2022, at the age of 90.

As the middle son of a Wheaton- based missionary family, Jim spent his childhood years in the Congo. Losing his beloved mother...

Dec 22, 2022

Elaine Marea Salay Morgan, age 20, a resident of Wheaton, IL, entered into the presence of Jesus on December 22, 2022.  Her death was unexpected and indeterminate.  She was born April 23, 2002 in Seattle, Washington.

Elaine had a zest for life and a spirit of joy.  She loved camping.  She was a natural artist and musician...

Dec 20, 2022

Amos J. (Jud) Miner, 94, of Carol Stream, IL died on Tuesday December 20th at home. Jud was born to Amos Bradley Miner and Marcella Miner in Chicago IL on July 6th 1928. He graduated from Williamsville High School in Buffalo in 1946. Jud attended Wesleyan University, graduating with a BA in Chemistry in 1950. While at Wesleyan he...

Dec 19, 2022

Malorice Topps was born on February 24th, 1937, to Olevia Turner, after the death of their mother, she and her sister Carol were raised by their grandmother Harriet "Hattie" Turner. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age by Reverend Jaynes at Second Baptist Church, in Wheaton.

Malorice attended...

Dec 19, 2022

Rudolf C. "Rudy" Thomson, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022.  He was born September 15, 1942 in India to Moses & Mary Thomson.

Rudolf was a simple man who was devoted to his family and had a proud career in the quality control field for over 30 years. His early ...

Dec 16, 2022

George Edward Ruwe, age 83, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on December 16, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. George was born on January 25, 1939 in Lincoln Illinois, graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School and received a master's degree from Illinois State University where he met his wife Judy Marie Ruwe, nee Halpin....

Dec 14, 2022

John J. Doherty, Sr., age 71, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born April 28, 1951 in Chicago to George & Mary Doherty.

He grew up in Chicago and lived throughout the city during his childhood, with his parents and eight siblings. He graduated from St. Joseph High School, where...

Dec 13, 2022

Roy W. Graham entered eternal life on December 13, 2022. Roy was born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 23, 1931. He grew up on the East Side with his mom, Olive (Druliner), dad, Sidney, and 2 brothers (Junior & Dean). He attended Sunnyside Elementary and graduated from Madison East High School in 1949. He attended one year of school...

Dec 12, 2022

Patricia Bianco, age 88, a resident of Downers Grove, IL, was promoted to heaven on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born July 28, 1934 in Chicago.

Pat grew up in Chicago near the Bridgeport area. She met Louis Bianco while working at Rollins, Burdick, Hunter in downtown Chicago. They were married on April 28, 1956. They...

Dec 12, 2022

Chaplain and Pastor Thomas M. Johnston, Jr., age 68, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois for 50 years and dearly loved by his family and friends, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 12, 2022.

He was born November 30, 1954, at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, California. Tom grew up moving every few years...

Dec 11, 2022

Marie W. Schuering, age 99, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  She was born October 13, 1923 in Chicago to Thomas & Bertha Walsh.

Marie spent most of her childhood in Chicago and also lived in Ireland, Florida, and California.  She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign.  After graduation, she worked as...