James W. Pohlman
Jun 30, 2021
James W. Pohlman, age 77, a resident of Wheaton, passed away, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at home. He was born April 2, 1944 in Palatine, Illinois to Victor & Dorothy Pohlman.
Jim, who is a huge Bears and Notre Dame fan, married the love of his life on November 24,1973 and had their beautiful daughter two years...
Charles William Mckinney
Jun 30, 2021
Rev. Charles W. McKinney, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.
Charles was born December 17, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Homer and Letitia (nee Edwards) McKinney. On April 22, 1950, he married the former Elizabeth Towers of...
Berwyn A. Fred
Jun 30, 2021
Berwyn A. Fred, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, died peacefully surrounded by his three children, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born April 27, 1927 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Roy & Nellie Fred. After graduating from Mishawaka HS at age 18, he was drafted and assigned I Co. 3rd Bn. 310th...
Thomas W. Jones
Jun 28, 2021
Thomas W. Jones, age 85, a longtime resident of Warrenville, IL, completed life's journey on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born December 22, 1935 in Elkhart, Indiana to Claire and Ethel Jones. Tom grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, graduated from Elkhart High School in 1953, then attended Indiana University where he focused on music. He was an accomplished...
Eleanor Francis
Jun 23, 2021
Eleanor Jane Francis, age 101, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois passed away on June 23, 2021 at Anthology Assisted Living in Wheaton. She was born May 15, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry Glyndon and Bertha Anna Edmunds Stiles.
She lived and worked in downtown Chicago as the church secretary at the 2nd Presbyterian...
Bradley R. Kawell
Jun 21, 2021
Bradley R. Kawell, age 59, a resident of Lake in the Hills, IL, died June 21, 2021. He was born August 7, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Henry & Mary Kawell. Bradley had a wonderful childhood in Rockford, Illinois with his siblings. He traveled to various places for his father's work at TWA. Bradley absolutely loved sports, from the...
Frances Harriet Snoke Shilling
Jun 21, 2021
Frances Shilling, age 95, a resident of Wheaton since 1947, joined her husband in the presence of her Lord in Heaven on Monday, June 21, 2021. This would have been their seventy-fourth wedding anniversary. Frances was born February 7, 1926 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Helen Snoke.
Frances grew up on a farm in the hills...
Clarence "Bud" Young
Jun 19, 2021
Clarence "Bud" Young, age 96, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Wheaton, Illinois. He was born August 8, 1924, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Ward and Esther Young.
Bud attended high school in Bridgman, Michigan and attended Wheaton College in Illinois for ½ year before enlisting...
James Joseph Flynn
Jun 19, 2021
James J. Flynn, age 75, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died June 19, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, Illinois. He was born September 28, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. Jim served four years as a Computer Technician in the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Upon returning back to the states, Jim spent most of his career...
Sue Carol Fowee
Jun 19, 2021
Sue Carol (née Lindsey) Fowee, 85, of Wheaton, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2021. She is survived son Roger (Diana); granddaughter Kate (Jordan Gasaway); brother-in-law George Noell; nephew Chris Noell and niece Cathy Noell.
Sue was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Carroll and Ada (Weiss) Lindsey. She graduated from Withrow High School in 1953....
Ward Allen Kriegbaum
Jun 18, 2021
Ward A. Kriegbaum, 79, of Wheaton, Illinois, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at Tabor Hills Health Care Facility in Naperville, Illinois. He had been in declining health the past several years.
Kriegbaum was born May 2, 1942, in Long Beach, California, to Arnold and Laura Kriegbaum. He married the former Kristin Adair Auxt of Hagerstown, Maryland, on...
Doreen Evelyn Carrico
Jun 18, 2021
Doreen Evelyn Carrico, nee Naker, age 58, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood. She was born May 23, 1963 in Naples, Italy to Leroy and Barbara Naker, while her father was deployed abroad.
Doreen moved often in her childhood, living...
Thelma Scott
Jun 14, 2021
Thelma Scott, age 94, died June 14, 2021, at her home in Winfield, Illinois. She was born on April 21, 1927 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
During WWII, Newcastle endured repeated bombings and many of the city's children, including Thelma, were evacuated to the countryside for safety while their parents remained in the city to work. While...
Emily Kate Rominski
Jun 13, 2021
Emily Kate Rominski, age 13, went home to heaven on June 13, 2021, surrounded by family. Emily suffered from heart failure, as a result of her condition known as Atypical Progeria Lipodystrophy.
Emily was born on August 14th, 2007, in Winfield, IL to Justin and Kristina Rominski. Emily lived her life full of joy and love. She...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Albert
Jun 11, 2021
Elizabeth "Betsy" Franz Albert, age 97, a resident of Mettawa, IL, passed away on June 11, 2021. She was born November 9, 1923 in Park Ridge to Herbert and Louise Franz.
Affectionately known as "Betsy", she grew up in Park Ridge and graduated from the University of Florida. Her career included multiple interests including architecture, editing and...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Taylor
Jun 9, 2021
Elizabeth A. (Betty) Taylor, age 88, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 13, 1932, to John and Lillian McGahey.
Betty retired from many years of service at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, to spend time with her husband of 65...
Patricia A. Johnson
Jun 6, 2021
Patricia A. Marx Johnson (nee Creel), daughter of the Late Col. Samuel Creel and Sonoa Findley Creel was born December 6, 1943 in Meridian, Mississippi. Patricia, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor passed June 6, 2021 surrounded by family. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Barrett Johnson Jr. and her...
George W. Seaman
May 30, 2021
George W. Seaman, age 90, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois and formerly of Framingham, MA, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at home. He was born May 29, 1931 in Springfield, Massachusetts to William and Kathleen Seaman.
George grew up in Saxonville and graduated from Framingham High School. In 1952, he joined the U.S. Army and...
Eileen Marie Karmis
May 30, 2021
Eileen Marie Karmis, age 93, a resident of Wheaton, IL, since 1956, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born December 11, 1927 in Beloit, Wisconsin to James and Mary Burns.
Eileen grew up in Beloit. She graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She began her career...
Noreen E. Benton
May 30, 2021
Noreen E. Benton, age 85, a resident of Elk Grove Village, IL, passed away May 30, 2021. She was born March 14, 1936 in Chicago to John & Desta Doyle.
Noreen and Thomas met on a blind date. They were a very loving couple who showed constant support, guidance and love to their children.
After...
