Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Dominic A. Cilla, age 99.5, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died on January 11, 2023.  He was born July 21, 1923, in LaSalle, IL to Micheal and Mary, nee Festa, Cilla.

Dom grew up in LaSalle where he was active in Boy Scouts and where he graduated high school.  He then enlisted in the United States...

Jan 11, 2023

Annette Marie Johnson, age 80, a resident of Warrenville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. She was born February 17, 1942 in Alden, Alabama to Raymond C. and C. Gladys Smith.

Annette grew up in Alden. In 1960, she moved to Warrenville and married David...

Jan 10, 2023

May Joyce, age 68, passed away on January 10th. She was born on December 8, 1954 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She traveled to Chicago, Illinois for work and decided to move there permanently. After marrying Michael, they had three daughters and relocated twice before returning to Chicago.

May was primarily a stay at home mom, but was...

Jan 10, 2023

Phillip Allen Sheridan was born at home on his father's birthday, November 18, 1941.  His father, David E Sheridan owned Sheridan's Barber Shop.  His mother, Marguerite (Peggy) was a homemaker,  He grew up with three brothers, Jim, David and Gary.  He passed away on January 10, 2023 at the age of 81.

He attended Lowell School, right...

Jan 8, 2023

Michael S. Morse, age 31, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.  Born March 30, 1991 to Francine and Kevin Morse, Michael was raised in Wheaton, IL and studied Communication and Media at DePaul University.  He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, friend, and fur-dad to his adored dog, Dwight, who became his shadow.

Michael was...

Jan 7, 2023

William (Bill) J. Blair, age 79, a resident of Bloomingdale, IL passed away on Saturday, 7 of January, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, MD on April 6, 1943.

Bill spent 27 years in active duty for the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer Naval Corpsman and another 3 years in inactive reserve duty. During...

Jan 4, 2023

Having run the race, having kept the faith, Ruth Louise Lapham was taken from her hospital bed to the very presence of her Savior on January 4, 2023. She was 97-years-old.

A resident of the Covenant Care Community in Northbrook, Illinois since July 2021, Ruth was born on Christmas Day, 1925, in Plant City, Florida...

Jan 3, 2023

Roger Persons, born on April 18, 1933, went to be with his Lord January 3, 2023. He was born to Gertrude Ann (Haremza) Persons and Charles B. Persons in Superior, WI. He grew up in Superior and, in 1956, he was awarded a degree in business from the University of Wisconsin. He had a long and successful career as...

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...