Nikolay V. Romanovich
Sep 28, 2025
Nikolay V. Romanovich, age 72, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born November 15, 1952 in selo Korostovo, Belarus to Vladimir and Anna Tur Romanovich.
Nikolay Vladimirovich Romanovich was born in the post-World War II Soviet Union. It was a difficult time to be a Christian and a...
Jeffrey A. Gallagher
Sep 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Andrew Gallagher, who departed this life on September 27, 2025, at the age of 61. Jeff was born on April 9, 1964, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Richard and Beverly Gallagher.
Jeff will be remembered not only as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, but...
Donald “Don” James Longacre
Sep 25, 2025
Donald "Don" James Longacre, 79, a longtime resident of Winfield, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away with his family by his side on September 25, 2025, at his home. Don was born on August 29, 1946, in Princeton, IL, to James Willard Longacre and Jeanne (née Smith).
Don grew up in Wheaton and attended Wheaton Community...
Gayle E. Sommerfeld
Sep 24, 2025
On September 24, 2025, Jesus called Gayle Elaine (Breuker) Sommerfeld home to himself while holding hands with her husband of 68 years, Donald Alfred Sommerfeld.
Throughout her life, Gayle enjoyed opening her home in big and small ways from frequently hosting friends and family for meals, a community meeting, or their weekly Koinonia church fellowship. In addition,...
Kathleen J. Johnson
Sep 24, 2025
Kathleen Joy Johnson, aged 80, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born April 21, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to George & Cora Nelson.
The youngest of five children, Kathi grew up in a loving home and came to know Jesus as her personal Savior at...
Ralph Oswald
Sep 24, 2025
Ralph Oswald, 83, of Winfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 2, 1942, Ralph was the dearly loved son of Eric and Mildred Oswald. He devoted more than 60 years to Chicago Mold Engineering Company, the business his father founded in 1944, where he served with pride as...
Rosemary J. Verri
Sep 24, 2025
Rosemary J. Verri, age 93, a resident of Franciscan Court in West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born January 9, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Rose Collesano. Rosemary (affectionately known as Rosie) was the middle child, born and raised on the north side of Chicago. She graduated from Austin High School...
Clifford La Pearl
Sep 23, 2025
Clifford passed away on September 23rd at age 72, leaving behind a galaxy full of love and memories.
A lifelong Cubs fan, he knew the heartbreak and triumph of the North Side faithful—waiting patiently for the win that finally came in 2016, a moment he never stopped celebrating. He could tell a fish tale like no other....
Terrence J. Esterlen
Sep 21, 2025
Terrence J. Esterlen, age 59, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was born January 1, 1966 in Chicago, to Lawrence & Nora Ann Esterlen.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Jade; his sisters Nora (Stan), Ellen(Barry), Cindy, and brother Larry(Donna), many nieces, nephews, and his friends.
Services will...
Patricia Grace Evans
Sep 20, 2025
Patricia Grace (Puccinelli) Evans, 92, of Crystal Lake, IL, entered her eternal home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Robert McGuire and Catherine (née Moran). Patricia and her siblings grew up in their father's childhood home on Kostner Avenue.
Patricia was married to Raymond P. Puccinelli for...
Shirley Rose Chase
Sep 19, 2025
Shirley Rose Chase, 95, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday September 19, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1929, to Milton B. Peterman and Ann Marie (née Neimans).
Shirley grew up in Maywood, IL and attended Proviso High School. Shirley met her future husband, Chester A. Chase, at a High School football game. The...
George Nelson
Sep 17, 2025
George Nelson died on September 17, 2025 at Shell Point Village in Fort Myers, Florida. George loved the Lord and committed his life to Christ when he was a young child. He was confirmed at Hauge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois at age 13. In 1953, while serving in combat in Korea, he made a renewed commitment to...
Vern Hultgren
Sep 17, 2025
Vernon "Vern" H. Hultgren, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and formerly of Wheaton, Gages Lake, Illinois, and Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1934, in Chicago to Dr. Harry and Mabel Hultgren.
Vern grew up in a multigenerational, Swedish-speaking...
David Lee Sullivan
Sep 16, 2025
David Lee Sullivan, 86, of Geneva, IL, passed away on Tuesday September 16, 2025. David grew up in Lincoln, IL and lived many years in Glen Ellyn, IL. He was born in Denver, CO.
David leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years Karen Annette (née Andersen) who he married on June 15, 1963, at Bethel United...
Barbara E. Zima
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara E. Zima, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born January 4, 1931 in Melrose Park, IL to Fred & Opal Hatley.
Barbara Etta Hatley Zima's legacy is one of true love.
Raised in love, she was the oldest of two daughters of Opal Irene...
Craig Tobin Shaw
Sep 15, 2025
Craig Tobin Shaw, 72, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday September 15, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1952, in Detroit, MI, to Lloyd Tobin Shaw and Jeanne Katherine (née Desilets).
Craig spent his early years in Owosso, MI before moving with his family to Glen Ellyn, IL where the family enjoyed weekends on Lake...
Elizabeth Catañag
Sep 15, 2025
Elizabeth Catañag, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away September 15, 2025. She was born February 1, 1944, in Manila, Philippines.
On September 26, 1965, Elizabeth married Rolando Catañag. Five years later, in 1970, Rolando moved to the United States in pursuit of a better future for their family, while Elizabeth stayed behind in the...
George M. Rapinchuk
Sep 14, 2025
George M. Rapinchuk, age 84, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Born on February 7, 1941, George grew up in Chicago and attended Mark Twain Elementary and Kelly High School. He went on to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he earned a four-year football scholarship and became a starting linebacker...
Eleanor H. Thomsen
Sep 11, 2025
Eleanor H. Thomsen, age 91, a resident of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born April 18, 1934 in Petersburg, VA to Robert & Doris Harwell.
Eleanor grew up in Petersburg, Virginia with her parents, her brother Whitney and her sister Doris. After graduating as an art major...
Ian Martin Mcleod-Smith
Sep 7, 2025
Ian Martin Smith, age 89, of Westchester, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord, dying peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. With his wife and children surrounding him with hugs and kisses, Ian entered glory directly from their loving arms into the loving arms of his beautiful Savior, joyfully reunited with his mother and father,...
