Obituaries

Apr 24, 2021

Harold Arthur Baum age 66, resident of Glendale Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, with his loving wife, Cathy (Deyo) Baum of 45 years by his side. He was the loving and caring father of Ashley (Garrett) Knasko, Andy (Angela) Baum, Amanda Baum, and the late Allison Baum.  He leaves behind 10 cherished grandchildren:...

Apr 23, 2021

James M. Hall, age 95, died April 23, 2021. He was born June 7, 1925 in Chicago to James & Gladys Hall.

Jim spent his early childhood in Chicago. He resided at Glenwood School for Boys in Glenwood, Illinois through his teen years. He joined the Navy in 1943 and served as a Seaman 1st Class during...

Apr 23, 2021

Dr. Thomas E. Emmering, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021.  He was born October 22, 1929 in Oak Park, Illinois to Herbert and Winifred Emmering. Tom grew up in Cicero and graduated from Morton East High School. He then attended the University of Illinois,...

Apr 22, 2021

Joyce "Romelle" (Williams) Graham, also affectionately known as "Grammy," finally saw the face of Jesus on April 22, 2021, after bravely facing multiple health challenges, including Parkinson's Disease, for many years. She trusted Jesus to give her the strength to endure and face each day. Romelle was born in Wheeler, Montana on April 9, 1940 to Maynard and Naomi...

Apr 19, 2021

Michael Turner, age 53, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on April 19, 2021 in Aurora, IL from complications caused by the Covid-19 virus. He was born on June 20, 1967 in Winfield, Illinois to Virgil and Donna Turner. Mike grew up in Carol Stream, Illinois and was a 1985 graduate of Glenbard North High School. He...

Apr 19, 2021

Marion J. Grupe, daughter of George Tikalsky and Elizabeth "Elsie" Rosinski. Born May 1, 1924 at home in the west side of Chicago. Wife and best friend of Howard for 63 1/2 years. She is now united with the Lord and Howard in heaven.

Marion did not finish high school but started working...

Apr 18, 2021

Edith O. Jones, aged 100, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  Edith was born December 9, 1920 in Belleville, IL to Tilden and Tempie Husky.

As a teenager Edith earnestly sought to know God.  She attended a variety of churches without personal peace with God.  She wrote to her family:  "One...

Apr 17, 2021

Pastor Huu Phu Nguyen Obituary

Pastor Huu Phu Nguyen, 78, of Carol Stream, Illinois passed away the morning of April 17th, 2021.

Huu was born on September 25 th 1943 in Long Xuyen, Vietnam. He was a graduate of La Salle Tabert High School, and later obtained a degree from University Science of...

Apr 13, 2021

Sun Ja Lee, age 66, having spent most of her time in the states in Atlanta, GA, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born April 20, 1954 in Busan, South Korea to Hong Yup Hoh and Jung Hee Seo.

Sun possessed many talents and passions, including cooking, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She served...

Apr 12, 2021

Carol Yvonne Evans was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 27, 1935, when the forsythia was in bloom. She is the first child of Eugene Henry [Bob] Evans and the former Wilma Maude Watt.

Carol was a teacher her entire life. She loved her family above everything, seeking assurance near life's end that she would see each...

Apr 9, 2021

Anita A. Blakemore, age 95, a resident of Itasca, IL, died April 9, 2021, at Forest View Rehabilitation Center in Itasca, IL. She was born March 18, 1926.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.

Apr 8, 2021

Brian R. Rein, age 60, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL, most recently Santa Rosa, CA resident for the past 8 years, is at rest on April 8, 2021. He was born August 16, 1960 to Robert L. and Shirley A. Rein.

Brian grew up in Glen Ellyn and attended Glenbard West High School....

Apr 8, 2021

Terrance L. "Terry" Vavrek, age 71, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away April 8, 2021. He was born January 17, 1950 in Berwyn, IL to Andrew & Margaret Vavrek.

Terry graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. He started his accounting career as an auditor with Litton Industries, and then later...

Apr 7, 2021

Richard Alan Davis, 64, formerly of Carol Stream, Illinois and recently relocated to Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2021 in Littleton, Colorado. Rich was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 25, 1956, to Robert and Muriel Davis.

Growing up in Roselle, IL, Rich attended Lake Park High School and Harper College. He met his future...

Apr 7, 2021

Janet L Strobeck, aged 93, a long term resident of Wheaton, IL and recently of Windsor Covenant Living of Carol Stream went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was born on November 13, 1927, in Chicago, IL.

She and her late husband were active in College Church in...

Apr 6, 2021

Tom D. Hughes, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away April 6, 2021. He was born February 12, 1941 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Frank & Lola Hughes.

Tom was a native of the Kingfisher area where his family raised wheat and cattle on their centennial farm.   He was proud of his Oklahoma heritage and especially...

Apr 5, 2021

Gordon Kent Nelson, age 93, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and formerly a longtime resident of Flossmoor, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home and surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 24, 1927 in Chicago to Arthur and Ruth Nelson.

Gordon grew up on...

Apr 5, 2021

Jeff Mason, loving husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021.

Jeff was born August 2, 1959 to James B. and Gayle R Mason. Jeff lived in Evanston with Tami, his devoted wife of 39 years. He is survived by his 3 children, Marianna (Shaun), Kyle (Kayla) and Samuel (Bonny) along...

Apr 5, 2021

Josephine L.  ("Jo") Johnson, age 88, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, IL, died April 5, 2021. She was born July 30, 1932 in Richmond, Indiana to Joseph & Edna Moore.

She is survived by her five children, Debbie Johnson, Pam (Dave) Burbrink, Melinda Johnson, Jana (Mark) Blaschak and John (Kelly) Johnson; nine grandchildren, Brian...

Apr 4, 2021

Lillian Louise Whitfield was born on December 31, 1920 in Columbus, GA. Our gracious heavenly father guided her peacefully home on a beautiful Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021. Lillian trusted in the Lord her entire life, he was her everlasting light and salvation.

Born to St. Matthew and Ozella Landrum, she received Jesus Christ as her...