Obituaries

Dec 10, 2021

Salvador Palma Aberilla left this world swiftly and suddenly, to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2021 at 10:31pm. He is survived by his sons Seferini, Sergei, and Shadrick, and also leaves behind siblings Gaspar Aberilla and Rosemarie (nee Aberilla) Mogot. Being a very proud Lolo and "Grampy," he was especially fond...

Dec 10, 2021

Mary Anna Steffen, after eight valiant years with cancer, went to be with Jesus on December 10, 2021 at the age of 77 in Wheaton, Illinois.

She is survived by her husband, Wesley Steffen, of Wheaton, Illinois; her children, Philip (Jennifer) Steffen of Oswego, Illinois; Anita (Kevin) McKenna of Yorkville Illinois; and Mark (Jennifer) Steffen of Brookfield,...

Dec 9, 2021

Russell Jeffrey Novosad, age 65, of Wheaton IL, went to his heavenly home on December 9, 2021, surrounded by his family. After a magical day at Disney World with his grandchildren, he was admitted to the hospital in Orlando, FL on November 28th with a sudden life-threatening condition. We are thankful for the many prayers on Russ' behalf and...

Dec 9, 2021

Matthew Szymanski, age 70, a longtime resident of Bartlett, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born February 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Peter and Irene Szymanski. Matthew grew up in Wheaton and graduated from St. John Lutheran School and Wheaton North High School. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. In...

Dec 6, 2021

Jo Ann Selander, age 86, a resident of The Holmstad in Batavia, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born August 29, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois to Edmund & Gertrude Powell.

She attended Wheaton Academy for highschool, and dropped out of Wheaton College to raise her family. Some years later, she returned to Wheaton College...

Dec 5, 2021

Donald Wayne Garlinger, age 87, a long-time resident of Winfield, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Don was born April 8, 1934, in Oak Park, IL to Selwyn Wayne and Catherine (Grall) Garlinger. The oldest of three, he spent summers as a child at the Grall family farm in Ohio. He was an avid baseball...

Dec 5, 2021

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Chỉ Thất Tôn sinh ngày 11 tháng 7 năm 1942 tại Bắc Phan, Việt Nam.  Là con đầu lòng trong 5 người con của Chi Thất Tôn và bà Vũ thị Lan.  Năm 1970 ông lập gia đình với bà Nguyễn Thuý Dung.  Ông bà 3 người con Hạnh Trần,  Đại Tôn, Dieu Tôn.  Năm...

Dec 4, 2021

Charles Sherfey, age 80, entered eternal life on December 4, 2021. He was born October 20, 1941, in Bridgeport, Nebraska to parents, Lester and Ruth Sherfey.

Chuck met his wife Marilyn at a ski club and they were married in Chicago on November 22, 1969. They moved to Mt. Prospect in 1971 and he was  involved in...

Dec 3, 2021

Luther F. Drury, age 98, a resident of Wheaton, IL formerly of Bardstown, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021.  He was born July 28,1923 and grew up in Washington County, KY.  He was the widower of Phyllis Jean Drury, who died in 2016 at which time they had been married 73 years.

Dec 3, 2021

Paul J. Swanson, age  68, a resident of Wheaton, IL, and formerly of Lombard, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at home.  He was born February 22nd, 1953 in Chicago, IL  to John and Mary Swanson. Paul grew up in the Chicagoland area, spending most of his youth in Oak Lawn. He graduated from Marist High School and...

Dec 2, 2021

Kenneth L. Shoberg, age 89, a resident of Wheaton, and formerly of Arlington Heights, IL, departed to be with Christ on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton, Illinois.  He was born August 16, 1932 in Oak Park, to Jim and Florence Shoberg.

Ken grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago and attended...

Dec 2, 2021

Edmund R. Powell lived 76 years before the Lord took him on Dec. 2, 2021 at the Hospice Unit at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. His parents Edmund and Gertrude Powell, and sister Mary, preceded him in death. Currently living are his wife Dottie, his five children, Karen, Karl, Kristin, Heather, and Noel; his 19 grandchildren, and three great...

Dec 1, 2021

Cheryl Ann Waldrop, age 47, a resident of Aurora, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born September 8, 1974 in Lancaster, California to Jeffrey and Linda Waldrop.

Cheryl has worked for United Airlines since 1998.

She is survived by her parents as well as many family and...

Nov 30, 2021

Kenneth P. Bucheit, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born May 27, 1941 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania to Louis & Geraldine Bucheit.

Ken started his career as a draftsman, but soon find his niche in sales and managed Illinois Tool Works'  keyboard manufacturing division. He became ITW's youngest Vice...

Nov 29, 2021

Ronald D. Balow, age 90, a resident of The Holmstad in Batavia for the last 19 years and formerly a longtime resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born June 6, 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the youngest of nine children born to Alfred & Jessie Balow.

Ron...

Nov 26, 2021

Richard George Lindstrom of Geneva Illinois died of natural causes on November 26, 2021. Richard passed away peacefully with family close by at Bria of Geneva, where he had been a resident for 3 years.

Richard was born on February 18 th , 1930, in Hinsdale Illinois.  His parents George and Ruth emigrated from Sweden and settled...

Nov 24, 2021

Anthony "Tony" L. Agin, age 61, a resident of Villa Park, IL died unexpectedly on November 24, 2021.  His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden passing. Tony was born on April 9, 1960 in Dubuque, IA to Robert and Donna Agin. Tony grew up in Villa Park, IL and graduated in 1978 from Willowbrook High School....

Nov 22, 2021

Patricia Stahler, nee Curry, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, November 22, 2021, peacefully at home with her husband at her side. She was born September 15, 1934 in Chicago to D. English and Marion Curry.

Pat grew up in Elmwood Park and graduated from Proviso Township High...

Nov 21, 2021

Robert C. Jurkowski, age 55, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  He was born September 14, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Chester and Maria Jurkowski.

Bob was a generous man who loved all his family dearly, and his wife only, for nearly nine years after she...

Nov 19, 2021

Sharon Kwasniewski passed away on November 19, 2021 in Batavia, Illinois from Alzheimer's.  She was born on May 24, 1939 in Superior, Wisconsin to Elizabeth and John Furrie.  Sharon was the oldest of seven children and enjoyed ice skating, playing her Viola and spending time with her beloved grandfather Jens Lang.

The family moved to Northlake, Illinois...