Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wheaton and Carol Stream, IL. and the surrounding areas.

Thelma Scott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joy E. Nelson

Joy E. Nelson

May 29, 2021

Joy E. Nelson, age 45, a resident of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, passed away May 29, 2021. She was born September 23, 1975 in St. Charles, Illinois.

The youngest of five children, Joy grew up in Glen Ellyn, Il, surrounded by a family that loved having a baby join the junior high and high school aged siblings. Affectionately...

Beverly S. Jones

Beverly S. Jones

May 23, 2021

Beverly S. Jones, a longtime resident of Winfield, and more recently of Brighton Gardens in Wheaton, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice Inpatient Center in Naperville, in the presence of her daughters and two granddaughters.

Beverly was born to Edward and Virginia Schwegel on April...

Andrew Benjamin Smith

Andrew Benjamin Smith

May 23, 2021

Andrew Benjamin Smith , beloved son of Harold and Judy Smith of Glenview, IL, died suddenly on Sunday, May 23, in Berlin, Germany. He was 41.

Born in St. Charles, IL and raised in Carol Stream, Andrew (never Andy!) was a gifted and award-winning architect and designer; and recognized worldwide for his creative work in...

Daniel P. Barabas

Daniel P. Barabas

May 18, 2021

Daniel P. Barabas, age 69, a resident of Wheaton, passed away May 18, 2021, at home. He was born October 2, 1951 in Geneva, Illinois to Steven & Mary Jane Barabas.

He was preceded in death by his sister Kathleen Grace Barabas and his parents.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 24, 2021, at...

Angela Marie Krc

Angela Marie Krc

May 16, 2021

Angela Marie Krc, age 61, passed away at home in Wheaton, Illinois on Sunday, May 16, 2021, after a long illness. She was born on August 10, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Andrew and Ida Alexandrovich.

Angie loved the Lord, and cherished her husband Dan and their three sons, Matthew, Samuel, and Daniel.

Dan and...

Christina M. Bourk

Christina M. Bourk

May 16, 2021

Christina M. Bourk, age 47, a resident of Naperville, passed away May 16, 2021, at home.  She was born November 21, 1973 in Hinsdale to Dennis & Susan Bourk.

She's was a faithful, loving, caring woman she always was there for everyone. She loved to sing and most of all she loved being a grandma and mother....

Mary Ann Gassner

Mary Ann Gassner

May 15, 2021

Mary Ann Gassner, age 63, a resident of Wheaton, passed away May 15, 2021, at Symphony of Hanover Park.  She was born February 9, 1958 in Chicago to Franklin & Marie Gassner.

Mary attended St. Matthias grammar school and Alvernia High School in Chicago and earned a Bachelors degree in Business and English from Elmhurst College.  She...

Robert J. Hesch

Robert J. Hesch

May 14, 2021

Robert J. Hesch (Bob), age 84, a resident of Wheaton, passed away May 14, 2021, at Charter Senior Living in Glen Ellyn.  He was born April 5, 1937 in Chicago to Joseph & Rose (Frantell) Hesch, since deceased.

Bob graduated from York High School, Elmhurst, IL in 1955 and was employed in the jukebox and vending industry...

Paul G. Togami

Paul G. Togami

May 10, 2021

Sorely missed by family and friends, Paul Goro Togami, 88 years of Wheaton, Illinois went to be with his Lord Monday May 10, 2021. Paul was born in Blanca, Colorado on August 27, 1932. He was the second youngest of 9 children born to Suye (So) Togami and Kameo Togami. Paul married Faith Darlene (Whitney) on June 7, 1958....

Carolyn Pendarvis Robinson

Carolyn Pendarvis Robinson

May 9, 2021

The Celebration of Life for Carolyn Pendarvis Robinson:

"Shake off Your Life Challenges and Learn Not to Ever Give Up."

Carolyn Pendarvis Robinson, age 89, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died May 9, 2021, at Bella Terra Streamwood nursing home in Streamwood, Illinois.  Carolyn was born January 22,...

Stephen W. Mead

Stephen W. Mead

May 7, 2021

** Please note the change in the service timing (see below)**

Stephen W. Mead, age 69, a resident of Wheaton, died on May 7, 2021, peacefully at home with his wife Marj at his side. He was born April 10, 1952 in Oak Park, Illinois to Gilbert & Martha Mead.

The...

Donald E. Sibrava

Donald E. Sibrava

May 7, 2021

Donald E. Sibrava, age 64, a resident of Westmont, Illinois, passed away on May 7, 2021.  He was born January 9, 1957 in Aurora, Illinois to Donald J. & Shirley Sibrava.

Don loved playing baseball and football as a child. He grew up on Chicago area but eventually moved to California where he learned his trade as...

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