Kevin T. Kelly
Dec 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Thomas Kelly, 72, a resident of West Chicago, IL. He died Monday December 29th, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born February 10th, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to parents John & Arlene Kelly.
Kevin loved music from an early age and grew up playing in...
Wallace D Nard Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Wallace D. Nard Jr., 90, of Wheaton, IL, passed away of a brain tumor on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1935, in Norton, VA, to Wallace D. Nard, Sr. and Georgia Florence (née Pevey).
Wallace grew up in Norton, VA, and attended Norton High School where he was a member of the...
Betty Ruth Fasshauer
Dec 27, 2025
Betty Ruth Fasshauer (nee Thomas), 77, of Wheaton, IL, passed away into the loving arms of our heavenly father on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to John E. Thomas and Lillian Ruth (Finn) who preceded her in death.
Betty grew up in Chicago and attended Luther North High...
Monica Lois Craig
Dec 27, 2025
Monica Lois (Johnson) Craig, age 88, a resident of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. She was born January 26th, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York.
Monica grew up in Brooklyn in a strong believing Christian home. She saw her parents live their faith daily as...
Carol Joyce Kraft
Dec 26, 2025
Carol Joyce Kraft died in her home in Wheaton, Illinois on December 26, 2025 at age 90. She was born in Leslie, Michigan, a small town south of Lansing, the state capital on December 8, 1935.
She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Wheaton College in 1957. Her first Master of Arts was from the Teacher's...
Hercules "Ray" Vlangos
Dec 26, 2025
Hercules "Ray" Vlangos, age 81, son of Konstantinos and Panagiota Vlangos, was born on August 20th, 1944, in Pagrati, Greece. He passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 26th, 2025 at his cherished restaurant, Carol's Garden Restaurant, doing what he loved.
Ray was the beloved husband of Mary Vlangos (née Zafiropoulos) for 55 years; a loving father to his...
James Grisamore
Dec 24, 2025
James Grisamore, age 69, beloved husband, father, and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born on August 17, 1956, to Dr. Thomas L. Grisamore and Mary Speer Grisamore of Wilmette, Illinois.
Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Amy, his children, and...
James L Bosgraf
Dec 23, 2025
James L. Bosgraf, age 84, a resident of Wheaton IL, Denver Co, Oostburg WI and Lookout Mtn GA went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born May 24, 1941 in Wheaton Il, to Leonard and Dorothy Bosgraf.
James grew up in Wheaton Il where he graduated from Wheaton Academy. He...
Sandra Kay Schneider
Dec 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Kay (née Blazina) Schneider of Winfield, IL who left us peacefully on December 23, 2025 at the age of 62, having lived with the effects of a stroke since 2019. Born on September 26, 1963 in Columbus, OH, Sandy brought a sense of style to every corner of her world....
Clare Marie Leavitt
Dec 22, 2025
Clare Marie Leavitt, age 69, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 8, 1956, in Cheverly, Maryland, Clare was one of seven children of Thomas and Elizabeth Leavitt. She spent her childhood living in several different states, which served to foster an adaptability and warmth...
Norma Bissett
Dec 22, 2025
Norma Jeanne Bissett (née Oakes), 76, of Winfield, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Boston, MA, to Norman Oakes and Margaret (née Cousin).
Norma grew up in Boston and attended Jamaica Plain High School. As a child Norma took dancing lessons and aspired...
Robert “Bob” T. Wynard
Dec 22, 2025
Robert "Bob" T. Wynard, age 82, a resident of Carol Stream and formerly of Galena and New Lenox, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, with his family at his side.
Robert was born on January 29, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard Wynard and Elynor (née Zanda). He grew up in Chicago and attended...
Daniel J. Treier
Dec 22, 2025
Daniel J. Treier, age 53, beloved husband, father, son, professor, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, after a brief battle with metastatic lung cancer.
Dan was born on September 29, 1972, in Findlay, Ohio, and grew up on a farm in Bloomdale, OH surrounded by close family. He participated in...
Jacob Sommers
Dec 21, 2025
Jacob Peter "Jake" Sommers, a man whose life was defined by entrepreneurial ambition, enduring friendships, and deep devotion to family, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Thousand Oaks, California, at the age of 91. Born on September 17, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jacob and Ida Sommers, Jake led a full and vibrant life that touched everyone he met.
Jake's...
Steven Major
Dec 19, 2025
Steven Major, age 66, beloved husband, father, son, doctor, and friend, passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 19th 2025. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Orland and Marjorie Major, Steve lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, integrity and love.
Dr. Major attended National College of Chiropractic earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human...
Virginia Cory
Dec 17, 2025
Virginia Cory, age 92, long time resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born January 1, 1933 in Usquepaugh, RI to Calvin and Cassie Rockwood. Ginny and her five siblings grew up on a farm in rural Massachusetts. After graduating high school, she bravely left Foxboro to attend the Moody Bible Institute in...
Nancy Beth Schenk Pyskaty
Dec 16, 2025
Nancy Beth Schenk Pyskaty, age 81, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born September 20, 1944 in Boston, MA to Clayton & Wilma Schenk.
Born and raised on the East Coast, Nancy's path first crossed with her beloved husband, Alan, while she was attending the Maine College of...
Brett Coletti
Dec 15, 2025
Brett Coletti, age 62, of St. Charles, IL, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1963, in Elmhurst, IL, to Donald Coletti and Joyce M. (née Michaels)
Brett grew up in Lombard, IL, and attended Glenbard East High School, class of 1981. After high school, he began working as an engraver...
Irene A. Saponara
Dec 15, 2025
Irene A. Saponara, age 84, a beloved resident of Darien, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in Gary, Indiana, to Michael and Anna Baranko, Irene lived a life marked by intelligence, devotion, and a vibrant spirit.
A gifted student, Irene graduated as valedictorian of her high school class and went on to attend...
Edmund “Ed” Richard Ewoldt
Dec 14, 2025
Edmund "Ed" Richard Ewoldt, age 97, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Wheaton. He was born on February 9, 1928, in Wall Lake, Iowa.
Ed graduated from Wall Lake High School in Iowa with the Class of 1945 and immediately joined the United States Navy during World War II. The war ended while...
