Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.
Virginia H. Cook
Jul 3, 2026
Virginia Cook, age 98, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, for 62 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1928, in Hodges, South Carolina, to Charles and Irene Higgins.
On August 13, 1955, Virginia married the love of her life, Richard Cook, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Havre de Grace, Maryland, during Hurricane...
Fred L. Godar
Jun 30, 2026
Fred L. Godar, of Wheaton, IL, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Hardin, IL, on March 11, 1937, to Edmund Godar and Cora Godar (née Carpenter).
Fred loved his family, friends, faith, church, and the Chicago Cubs. Fred adored working for the Wheaton School District. He was a jokester...
Brees Benjamin Williams
Jun 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Brees Benjamin Williams
“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:13–14
Brees Benjamin Williams died in his father's arms at Central DuPage Hospital on June 29, 2026. He was born at 9:54 a.m. and passed peacefully into the care of...
Edward J. Pearce
Jun 27, 2026
Edward J. Pearce, age 83, passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1942 to Lieutenant Edward and Marian Pearce in Flint, Michigan.
A year after his birth, Ed's father, a military pilot, was killed while serving in active duty during World War II. Ed was raised in Flint, Michigan, where he and his mother lived with...
Eric Charles Bittlingmaier
Jun 25, 2026
Eric Charles Bittlingmaier departed this world on June 25, 2026. Intelligence, humor, dedication, and humility defined Eric throughout his life.
Born on March 31, 1962 in New Rochelle, NY, he moved with his family to the Chicago suburbs, then Purchase, NY, and finally Centennial, Colorado outside of Denver, at the age of 12. It was there that he developed a lifelong...
Janice Rae Popp
Jun 24, 2026
Janice "Jan" Popp, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died June 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Jan was born October 7, 1942, in Lockport, NY, the third of four daughters of the late Raymond and Ethel Meahl. She lived a life defined by service, generosity, and faith.
She graduated from...
Heather Michelle Rewiski
Jun 24, 2026
Heather Michelle Rewiski (nee Richardson), age 57, of Wheaton IL, died on June 24, 2026 in Winfield, IL after a 7 year war with cancer of unknown primary.
Born and raised in the Onsted, MI area Heather graduated from Onsted High School where she was on the cheerleading squad and actively participated in 4-H. As a lifelong equestrian she competed locally...
Emilia Roth
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23rd, 2026 our mom, Emilia Roth went home to be with Jesus. She peacefully left this world and was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father who has known her for her whole life; And now in the beautiful mystery of eternity she is fully known by Him.
She was an amazing mom to her two sons...
Berta Valencia Avila
Jun 23, 2026
Berta Valencia Avila, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. She was born September 1, 1944 in Mexico to Antonio Valencia & Carmen Avila.
Berta was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by strength, resilience, faith, and unconditional love. From a young age, she faced life's challenges with courage and determination. She was...
Robert Flynn
Jun 22, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Flynn, who passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 at the age of 67.
To know Bob was to know someone who loved deeply, laughed often, and always found a way to help others with kindness, his generosity, or with his sense of humor. Whether sharing stories, lending...
Gerald H. Wit
Jun 22, 2026
Gerald Henry Wit, age 87, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, passed away on June 22, 2026. He was born on January 26,1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Gerrit and Rena Wit. Jerry grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. Faith, church, service, and a love for music were a significant part of his family life. Jerry graduated...
Niruben Patel
Jun 22, 2026
Niruben Patel, age 85, a resident of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away on June 22, 2026.
She was born on July 15, 1940, in Baroda, Gujarat, India, to Sitaben and Prahladbhai Patel.
Niruben was among the first women in her region of India to complete her matriculation during the 1950s. She lived in the United States for more than 30 years. She...
Michael Flynn Hurley
Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, 2026, Michael Flynn Hurley, age 63, passed away peacefully. Born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois and a lifelong resident of DuPage County. He graduated from Wheaton Central High School. Mike was the youngest of six children but never married nor had any children. He is survived by his significant other Merilyn J Haeger, four brothers, Bernard, Kevin,...
Delia Natividad Graham
Jun 20, 2026
With profound reverence and loving remembrance, we mourn the peaceful passing of Delia Natividad Graham, who left this world on June 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Delia was born on November 6, 1954, in the Philippines, and in her seventy-one years, she illuminated the lives of all who were privileged to know her.
Delia’s story began in the vibrant archipelago of...
Emily Mary Breckman
Jun 19, 2026
Emily (Em) Breckman passed away peacefully, surrounded by family June 19, 2026. She was eight days shy of her 100th birthday celebration.
Emily was grateful and joyful for many things in life; her family, friends, faith, good health, travel, love of nature (her gardens, birds, backyard) and fun! She volunteered countless hours and over 35 years at the DuPage Convalescent Center...
Beth Lorene Johnson
Jun 19, 2026
Dr. Beth L. Johnson, age 75, of Glen Ellyn, passed away peacefully asleep on June 19, 2026 with her kids at her side. She was the wonderful mother to Abigail Beth (Cory) and Maxwell Douglas (Sarah), loving grandmother to Charlotte, Olivia, Layla, Brady, Jackson, and Lucy, exceptional wife to Douglas, beloved sister of Dick (Betty), Bill (Lois), and Tom (Deb),...
Kathleen M Lorig
Jun 15, 2026
Kathleen M. Lorig, age 79, a resident of Wheaton, IL, previously of Forest Park, IL, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was born June 1, 1947 in Villa Park, IL to Robert & Elsie (nee Skarda) Hoe.
She is survived by her husband, George; her children Daniel Schlichting & Debra Schlichting; her step-children Kelly (Ed) Spohr & Shari (Anthony)...
David Johnston
Jun 15, 2026
David Ellis Johnston (82), a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 15th, 2026 at Belmont Village in Carol Stream, Illinois, after a long battle with lymphoma and then dementia.
He was born February 23, 1944 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Barbara (Pelley) Johnston and Douglas Carey Johnston.
David was a pastor's...
Barbara J. Laing
Jun 14, 2026
Barbara J. Laing, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 7:03pm. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.
Born October 24, 1938, in Berwyn, IL. Barbara was the oldest daughter of Charles H. and Arabelle Peterson Benoit. She met her husband Leslie P. Laing at a Presbyterian church dance...
Diego Eduardo Ortega Rodriguez
Jun 14, 2026
Diego Eduardo Ortega Rodriguez (The Cowboy), 18, of Glen Ellyn, Il, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was born on February 9, 2008. He was a lightbulb in a dark room.
A complete obituary is pending.
The Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hultgren Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 565...
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