Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Raymond P. Prosperi, age 95, a resident of Glen Ellyn, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born November 16, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Philip and Genevieve Prosperi.

Ray grew up in Chicago and in grade school he developed lifelong friendships which led to the development of the Badger "Investment" Club. He graduated from...

Nov 7, 2021

EILEEN MAYVIS WOELL

Eileen Mayvis Woell, nee Howard, age 95, a resident of Wheaton, IL for 51 years, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born February 23, 1926 on a farm near Red Lake Falls, Minnesota to Lloyd and Alpha (nee Marmorine) Howard, the oldest of six children.

In...

Nov 7, 2021

Ms. Irene J. Jones-June 14, 1927-November 7, 2021, of Franciscan Court, West Chicago.

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was devoted to each of these roles.

Irene was the daughter of the late Charles H. Griffith Jr. & Agnes Trusane of Chicago. She graduated from Amundsen High School, Class of '45, Irene was a proud...

Nov 6, 2021

André Jean-Jacques "JJ" Graffin, age 85, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on November 6, 2021.  He was born May 17, 1936 in La Ferté-Bernard, France. Jean-Jacques Graffin, a passionate man who has put innovation at the heart of his development strategy.

Born into a family of craftsmen, Jean-Jacques Graffin, an engineer from "Arts &...

Nov 6, 2021

Paul H. Billsten, age 81, moved from St. Charles to his glorious heavenly home on November 6, 2021. He made this transition peacefully in the care of his devoted wife, laying aside the burden of a long illness.

In 1940 he brightened the Chicago home of his parents, Henry and Kate Billsten. When a baby sister arrived...

Nov 5, 2021

Reinhard N. Antemann, age 98, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died November 5, 2021. He was born December 20, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Reinard and Christine Antemann.

Reinhard, known as "Nick", grew up in Chicago as a first generation American. He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and received...

Nov 3, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Lendvoyi, age 55, a resident of Oak Forest, passed away on November 3, 2021. He was born in Flint Michigan on June 21, 1966, to Charles Lendvoyi and Bea Lendvoyi.

Chuck graduated from DePaul University with a B.A. in business. He led a successful career in Construction Project Management for over 25 years.

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Nov 2, 2021

Karen G. Murray, age 72, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died November 2, 2021. She was born April 10, 1949 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Bob & Alice Gleason.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gregory Murray; her children Megan (Damion) Heredia & Sean (Julie) Murray; her four grandchildren Sloane & Millicent Heredia and Griffin...

Oct 30, 2021

Marjorie H. Reese, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL died on Friday, October 30, 2021, at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, Illinois. Marjorie Miner Hayden was born April 29, 1941, in Barnstable, Massachusetts to Frank and Jessie Hayden. She grew up on Cape Cod, MA, in the towns of Cohasset, and South Yarmouth. She had a passion for...

Oct 30, 2021

Rev. Daniel Lamar Myer, age 68, a resident of St. Charles, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born January 3, 1953 in Leesburg, Florida.

He was a minister for over 50 years. He loved to preach, teach, and study the Bible for hours on end. He was a servant....

Oct 29, 2021

Joshua Adam Nesser, age 37, a resident of Glen Ellyn, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.

Josh was born in Columbus on March 5, 1984 to Helaine and Harvey Nesser. He remained in Columbus through his childhood and teenage years until attending and graduating from Ohio University in 2006 with a Bachelor's of Business Administration, Finance...

Oct 27, 2021

James V. Scelfo, age 69, a resident of Lisle, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  He was born May 30, 1952 in Chicago to James & Mary Scelfo.

Jim graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a B.A. in business. He pursued his career as an accountant in the business division at UIC for...

Oct 26, 2021

A. Kent Shoemaker, age 86, a resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park, Carol Stream, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born April 3, 1935 in East Chicago, Indiana to Bernard & Dorothy Shoemaker.

Kent began his college education at Grinnell College, Grinnell Iowa transferring to Purdue to complete his undergraduate degree in Mechanical...

Oct 26, 2021

In memory of Joseph E. Babchak October 2, 1951 - October 26, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Babchak, age 70, a resident of Wheaton, passed away Tuesday, October 26, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1951 in Chicago to Andrew and Olga Babchak.

Joseph was a graduate of Concordia University...

Oct 24, 2021

Samuel J. Maggio, age 75, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born August 6, 1946 in Elmhurst to Joseph & Elisa Maggio.

Sam served in the US Army during the Vietnam War (1967-68) and was involved in the Tet counteroffensive. He was awarded two Purple Heart citations during his military...

Oct 23, 2021

Our loving mother, Dawn Joy Cavalco, age 83, a long-time resident of Wheaton IL, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield IL. She was born October 8, 1938, in Chicago IL to Harold and Margaret Frey.

Dawn moved to Tucson AZ with her family when she was eight years old, and...

Oct 23, 2021

The Life and Legacy of Carlton R. Arthurs

Carlton R. Arthurs was born on August 8, 1932. He remembers that there was a lot of excitement among the adults when after much struggle, he found his twin brother, Cliff (Clifton), born one hour earlier, in the crib they shared. His mother, Florence née Hemmans, verified...

Oct 22, 2021

David Dean "Pastor Dave" Phillips, 66, passed very suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack on to his Heavenly Home on Friday, October 22nd, 2021. Born on May 16th, 1955, in Virginia, Minnesota, he was the son of Dean Phillips and Mary Phillips.

Pastor Dave retired as the Senior Pastor from the Chapel of Redemption. He dedicated...

Oct 16, 2021

Marion G. Scheiner, age 96, a resident of Wheaton, died October 16, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. She was born July 3, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

After high school Marion earned a degree in fine arts from Mount Mary College in Wauwatosa, WI. On October 15, 1949 she married Thomas Scheiner.

Marion was a...

Oct 14, 2021

Jeffrey Kinney, age 57 and a resident of Elgin, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He was born October 17, 1963 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Jeff was a loving and caring father to his two sons, Matt and Steve. He worked hard at his job as a heavy equipment operator and then continued to go out of...