Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

Dorothy Ann Brownewell "Ann", 92, a resident of Lisle, IL died October 27, 2025, at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville.

Ann was born October 13, 1933, in Worksop, County of Nottingham, England, the daughter of William H. and Dorothy E.B. Alexander Hessey.

She grew up in England during World War II and was 7 years old...

Oct 26, 2025

Monty R. Newton, age 77, of Wheaton, IL, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.  He was born May 29, 1948, in Winterset, Iowa to Owen & Irma Lee Newton. Monty spent his childhood in Winterset and Ogden, IA. He graduated from Odgen High School where he excelled in football, wrestling and track. He went on to St. Paul Bible...

Oct 25, 2025

Boris Jirásek, 62, of Trutnov, CZ, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Valdice Czechoslovakia to Jarmila and Jaroslav Jirásek. He is survived by his wife, Věra, his sister Zdena, and his only child Jan Jirásek (Lindsay), grandson Stefan, and numerous nieces and nephews across four countries in the United States...

Oct 24, 2025

Jessie M. Cambic, age 75, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her son's home in Wheaton, IL. She was born August 9, 1950 in Joliet, IL to Thomas & Jessie (née Blackwood) Bodine.

Jessie spent most of her life in Joliet, Illinois, where her love for learning and teaching...

Oct 21, 2025

Harold D. Cook passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Harold was a long-time resident of Wheaton, Illinois. He subsequently lived for several years at Windsor Park, Carol Stream with his loving wife Elizabeth.

Harold was born October 7, 1930, in Rio Caribe, Venezuela to Harold R. and Florence Cook who were...

Oct 20, 2025

Ruth Flesvig Gibson of WIndsor Park Covenant Living in Carol Stream, IL went to her eternal home with Jesus on October 20, 2025.  Born May 25, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Eric and Ruth Flesvig along with sister Judy and brother Robert. Ruth trusted Christ at a young age at a neighborhood gathering.  She was an enthusiastic Christian leader...

Oct 20, 2025

Glenn Arthur Bjorkman, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at age 86.  He was born January 4, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Arthur & Grace Bjorkman. Glenn's passing was preceded by his mother Grace, his father Art and his stepmother Adaline Bjorkman.  He is survived by his brother...

Oct 19, 2025

Marion Young, age 102, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born March 14, 1923, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Paul and Ella Clark.

Marion attended high school in Knoxville, Tennessee and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago from 1944 -1947. While at Moody, Marion worked the switchboard at Scripture...

Oct 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Laura Elizabeth Fredrickson, beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and dearest friend, who departed this life on October 19th, 2025, at the age of 68. Laura was born on November 12th, 1956, and spent her years cultivating a life filled with love, faith, and service. We are comforted...

Oct 17, 2025

Carol Taylor Boyle, 62, of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 17, 2025, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Chicago to the late Donald and Dorothy Taylor, she lived her teen and adult years in the western suburbs.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; son, Robert...

Oct 16, 2025

James Gregory "Jimmy" Konieczny, age 17, a resident of Warrenville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.  He was born May 12, 2008 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Jimmy had a rare gift for making others feel truly seen. His presence brought peace and comfort to everyone who knew him. His smile could fill a room, and his...

Oct 15, 2025

Shelby Jo Kriskovich, 88, of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away on October 15, 2025 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Blytheville, AR, to William Jack "Jaydie" Moody and Mettie Eunice (née Ball).

Shelby, or Jo as most people called her, grew up in Arkansas and Chicago. She grew up...

Oct 15, 2025

H. Keith Lindley, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1930 in Tulia, Texas to Horace & Frances Lindley. He attended Baylor University and graduated in 1952. He served in the US Navy as a gunnery officer aboard the USS Lake Champlain during the Korean conflict....

Oct 14, 2025

Helen L. Olberg (née Malott), 85, of Wheaton, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on August 29, 1940, in Hamilton, OH, to Jerry Dale and Mollie Malott (née Blaine).

Helen grew up in Middleton, OH and graduated from Monroe High School, class of 1958. After high...

Oct 13, 2025

Beloved husband and father Masoud Akhlaghdoust, age 67, a financial consultant who lived in Glendale Heights, IL, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. He was born October 2, 1958 in Tehran, Iran to Abbas & Mahdieh Akhlaghdoust.

Masoud was a friend to everyone. His unquenchable curiosity about the universe extended to every person he met. He...

Oct 11, 2025

George Joseph Uhrich, age 94, passed away on October 11, 2025.  He was a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, and was formerly a resident of Palatine, Illinois, and Ft Myers Beach, Florida. George was born on July 15, 1931, to George W. and Rose Uhrich in Chicago, Illinois.

He enlisted in the army in 1951 and fought in...

Oct 5, 2025

Joseph J. Loss, age 76, a resident of Lisle, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born August 23, 1949 in Bellwood, Illinois to Edward & Caroline Loss.

Joseph grew up in Melrose Park, Illinois, and carried the strong values of family, friendships, and hard work with him throughout his life. He attended Illinois...

Oct 5, 2025

Those who knew Eric Sauter remember him for his warmth, humor, and confident faith. Often described as brightening a room with his smile, Eric was enthusiastic, curious, and resourceful.

Eric Carl Sauter, age 65, passed away on October 5, 2025, after a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by his...

Oct 1, 2025

David C. Miller, age 90, a resident of Downers Grove, IL, was called to eternal rest in Jesus on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  He was born June 6, 1935 in Corning, New York to Reverend Carl & Anita Miller.

In the 1940s he grew up on Whittaker St. in Detroit, and later his family moved to Sebewaing  ...

Oct 1, 2025

Richard Edward Schaefer, age 77, a resident of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1948, in Oak Park, Illinois to Jacob and Mildred Schaefer.

His faith was central to his life. He dutifully served God and his church by giving his time...