Obituaries

Dec 13, 2025

James Michael Tamm, age 70, of Mount Prospect, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1955, in Berwyn, IL, to William H. Tamm and Lorraine (née Koci)

Jim grew up in Westchester and attended Glenbard South high school, class of 1973. After high school he took...

Dec 12, 2025

Donna Sue Mangrum, age 65, Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday December 5, 2025, at home.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Edith Mangrum, née Fischer and her father, Conard Mangrum.

She is survived by her sister, Nona Jean Phillips; her brother, Conard James Mangrum, and her two nephews, Sean Michael Heatherly and Scott Owen Heatherly.

Donna was a kind...

Dec 12, 2025

Sherry Elizabeth Cowell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. After a courageous journey with pancreatic cancer, Sherry entered eternal rest, fully healed and embraced by her Savior.

Sherry was the devoted...

Dec 12, 2025

Lillian Gieser, age 96, a resident of Covenant Living Community at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born May 30, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Bernhard & Anna Marie Strai. Lil lived a wonderful life of faith in Jesus Christ and service to others.

She is survived by...

Dec 10, 2025

Rocco F. La Spisa, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1979, in Maywood, Illinois, on his great-great-grandmother Mary Ellen Woodruff's 98th birthday—a detail that always felt quietly meaningful.

Rocco was a gifted and deeply intelligent creative, known for his work in technology, production, and acting both in Illinois...

Dec 8, 2025

David Geurkink, age 80, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died December 8, 2025. He was born October 17, 1945.

David met his wife, Mary, in his late thirties and they discovered that they loved riding together on his motorcycles. Over the 43 wonderful years that they were married, the two took many trips, enjoying life and...

Dec 7, 2025

Anni Erslovas-Jurkschat, age 101, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.  She was born May 17, 1924 in Exter, Germany.

Anni grew up on the family farm and mill. At an early age she took on responsibilities for helping with the mill.  She had fond memories of that time and spoke...

Dec 6, 2025

Peter Giovanni Marchiafava (little Pete) was born on December 6, 2025, at 5:33 p.m. Though he never took a breath on this earth, his life is immeasurably precious.

Peter was lovingly held in his father's arms, where his final heartbeats were felt just minutes after his birth—quiet, sacred moments in which he was known, cherished, and deeply...

Dec 6, 2025

Marlene Medick, age 94, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Columbus,  Ohio, passed away at her home on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to Grant Richason and Mildred (née Norman).

Marlene grew up in West Allis, WI and attended West Allis High School, class of 1949. After high school...

Nov 30, 2025

Errol Asnaz, age 44, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on January 25,1981, in Winfield, IL, to Ersin Asnaz and Cecilia (née Macak).

Errol grew up in Glen Ellyn and attended Glenbard West High School, class of 1999. In school Errol participated in the Machine Tool program at TCD. After...

Nov 28, 2025

Kristen Michele Ziaja, age 49, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1976, in Waukegan, IL, to Richard R. Swanson and Ann (née Horniacek).

In her free time Kristen enjoyed her pets.  One of the great joys in Kristen's life was being a mother....

Nov 27, 2025

Jennifer Ann Mueller, age 63, of Elgin, IL, passed away on November 27, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1962, at Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli, Libya (North Africa) to Airman First Class Paul E. Mueller, Sr. and Shirley A. (née Whiffen).

Jenny grew up in Chicago (Portage Park) and attended Our Lady of Victory...

Nov 27, 2025

Mary E. English (nee O'Keefe) 90, entered eternal life in Wheaton, IL after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Cranford, NJ, by her loving parents John & Grace O'Keefe. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Westfield and Berkeley Secretarial School in East Orange. While working at Alcoa in Manhattan, she met her...

Nov 25, 2025

Lois F. Benedict, age 101, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  She was born November 10, 1924 in Kewanee, Illinois to Ronald & Mary Miller.

Mom 'Danced Through Life!' At a very young age, she began tap dancing on stage in central Illinois. Later in life, she would...

Nov 25, 2025

Kenneth G. Dawson, age 93, a resident of West Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.  He was born July 13th, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Clara Dawson.

He was the youngest of 8 siblings: Earl, Wilbur, Bernice, Alice, Harriett (who was often referred to as Babe) and Helen.  ...

Nov 25, 2025

GONE TOO SOON

LIFE OF MINISTER AUGUSTA UBONG EKONG

"She served the Lord with her whole heart and walked in love with all."

Augusta Ubong Ekong was born September 27, 1972 in the Uyo region of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria,...

Nov 25, 2025

John Warren Vernon, 76, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1948, in St. Louis, MO. to Jean Clapp Vernon and Douglas Warren Vernon. His early years were spent in Webster Groves, MO. In 1957 the family moved to Morrisville, PA.

John graduated from Pennsbury High School class of 1967. He...

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...