Obituaries

Nov 17, 2021

Elizabeth Shepard, nee Gauger, age 94, was taken home to be with her Lord on November 17. Beloved wife of the late Evan Shepard, Elizabeth, known as Bette, passed away at her home in Naperville, IL.

She is survived by her children and their spouses: Nancy (Dwight) Kay of Glen Carbon, IL, Robert (Carol) Shepard of Naples...

Nov 15, 2021

Thomas E. Johnson, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, IL, for 54 years, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Monday, November 15, 2021, at GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois. He was born July 11, 1945 in Dover, New Jersey.

Tom grew up in Succasunna, New Jersey where he met Sandi Nave, his...

Nov 14, 2021

Kimberly Suzanne Cagle, age 36, a resident of Palatine, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born October 18, 1985 in Elmhurst, Illinois to John & Debra Cagle.

Kimberly graduated from Eastern Illinois University in the field of science.  She currently worked as an Analytical Chemist as well as a Customer Service Associate  She enjoyed...

Nov 12, 2021

Service for Natasha Karpenko will be held on Tuesday, November 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Vineyard Church of DuPage, 1900 Manchester Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187.  Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Wheaton Cemetery.

Наталия Карпенко родилась на Донбассе в семье шахтера и медицинского работника. Первой христианкой в ее...

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...