Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

Robert (Bob) Dennis Ryan, age 84, of Carol Stream IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Bob was born on October 3, 1941, in Chicago, IL.  He grew up in Lombard and attended Glenbard West High School. Bob became an apprentice, journeyman electrician, and business agent with Local 701 IBEW, and...

Nov 22, 2025

Faith Ann (Walsh) Marasco, age 88, of Grand Haven, Michigan and Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Carol Stream, Illinois. She was born December 28, 1936 in Chicago, Il to Thaddeus Arthur and Sara Kathleen Walsh.

Born and raised in Chicago, Faith attended Trinity High School and Loyola University.   She met the...

Nov 21, 2025

Betty Adelia Nyman was born in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, on December 29, 1928, and spent her early childhood there. In her teen years, her family relocated to Ellsworth, Wisconsin, where she graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1946, having even been crowned Homecoming Queen.

Betty attended nurses' training at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. It...

Nov 19, 2025

Aleyamma Joseph, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loving friend, passed away comfortably and peacefully at the age of 83 on November 19, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by her family.

Born in Karimkunnam, Kerala, India on May 10, 1942, Aleyamma dedicated her life to her family and her faith, creating a warm and welcoming home for...

Nov 15, 2025

Timothy Joel Werner, age 69, a resident of Marengo, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born in San Diego, CA and raised by Walter and Hilda Werner.

Tim LOVED his job at School District 59. He got to drive various trucks to the 15 different schools to make repairs...

Nov 14, 2025

Joanne Louise Shire, age 93, a resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died on Nov 14, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1932 in DeKalb, IL, to Joseph and Anna (Adams) Kolkay.

Joanne grew up in Downers Grove, IL, where she met her husband, Earl Shire. They were married in 1951...

Nov 13, 2025

Gordon A. Clark, 100, a WWII veteran and Wheaton resident for 65 years before moving to Winter Park FL in 2021, died peacefully under the care of family with the help of Vitas Hospice in Casselberry FL on 11/13/2025.

Mr. Clark is survived by two sons, Keith (Cathy) Clark of Batavia IL, and Robert (Ann) Clark of...

Nov 12, 2025

Christine N. Suriano, age 85, a resident of Heritage Woods in South Elgin, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.  She was born July 11, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph & Blanche Busta.

Christine, more commonly known as Tina, loved her family with her whole heart. She would sleep in her clothes ready to jump...

Nov 11, 2025

Barbara Jean Walters (née Iverson) peacefully passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 90, after a life devoted to her family and community. A long-time resident of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Barbara was the heart of her large family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Even as Alzheimer's gently dimmed her...

Nov 11, 2025

Janet Fox, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on  December 17, 1954 to Jack and Beverly McCambridge.

Janet grew up in Oak Lawn, IL, in the Parish of St. Catherine of Alexandria, where she attended grade school. She graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School,...

Nov 6, 2025

Elsbeth J. Orr, age 89, of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away with her loving sons by her side on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1935, in Schramberg, Germany, to Ernst and Rosa Geiger.

Elsbeth grew up in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) area of Germany and was very proud of her roots.   She...

Nov 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Yoder, age 95, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died on Nov 6, 2025. She was born December 9, 1929 in Goshen, IN to Glenn and Ruth (Stump) Strycker.

At nine years old, while riding a bike, Barbara was struck by a car and suffered a fractured skull. The doctors said there was nothing they could...

Nov 5, 2025

Janet Elaine Boevers (nee Ellison), (88), known as "Poozy" of Elmhurst, IL., died peacefully in the presence of her family on November 5, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 23,1936 to her parents, Harold and Clara Ellison. She moved to the new family home in Elmhurst shortly after her birth. She attended Lincoln Elementary, Hawthorne Jr....

Nov 5, 2025

Marina Savenok, 41, of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1984, in Russia to Vladimir Savenok and Galina (née Lavrinenko).

The Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Hultgren Funeral Home...

Nov 5, 2025

Nancy C. Noonan, age 96, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  She was born June 29, 1929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Dr. James Joseph & Beatrice Noonan.

Nancy was born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa.  She attended high school at St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.  After...

Nov 5, 2025

Paul A. Gillespie, age 70, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  He was born July 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL.

Paul lived in Villa Park for 51 years before moving to West Chicago in 2006. He retired in 2008 after 28 years of service with Unilever Food Products. Paul had...

Nov 3, 2025

Jean E. Gardziella, age 85 and a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord Monday November 3, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL March 5, 1940 to John and Sally Cimbalo. Jean graduated from Wheaton Community High School in 1957 and married her husband, Wally Gardziella August 6, 1960, at the Wheaton Evangelical Free...

Nov 2, 2025

Yvonne May Dedick, 70, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on March 9, 1955, in LaRochell, France to Wallice Grifford and Polly (McLelland).

Yvonne grew up in Addison and attended Addison Trail High School, class of 1973. She went on to...

Nov 1, 2025

After a 3-year struggle with autoimmune encephalitis and status dystonicus, Benjamin Curtiss Hayes, born December 23, 1999, left this earth to live in heaven with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, the 1st of November 2025.

Born December 23rd of 1999 at Central DuPage Hospital, Ben's motivated, persevering, positive spirit immediately came to the front as he...

Oct 29, 2025

Surrounded by the love of his family, Verne Wesley Bintz passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at nearly 98 years of age, after a long and beautiful life. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 73 years, Sally, with whom he built a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. He is also survived by his son Dave Bintz...