Ed Felske
Dec 31, 2020
Edmund R. Felske, age 92, of Wheaton, entered Heaven on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, (Norma) in 2012.
Ed was born October 9, 1928 in Chicago, the son of Edmund and Nellie Felske. He attended Prairie Bible Institute, graduated from John Brown University in 1953 with both a BA and...
Sally E. Russell
Dec 30, 2020
Sally Elaine Russell (nee Lewis), age 85 of Geneva, IL beloved wife of Phillip Russell for 65 years, entered her heavenly home on December 30, 2020. She had been living with Alzheimer's dementia for the last several years. Sally was born on October 3, 1935 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the first child of the late Fred Lewis and Alma Lumsdon...
Eugene Holland
Dec 30, 2020
EUGENE HOLLAND, U.S. Army veteran awarded top honors for heroic military service, to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Through hard times and wars, Ret. Major Eugene Holland defied the odds in his military career and in life. Gene earned numerous medals for distinguished service during his 22 years in the U.S. Army,...
Mary L. Wade
Dec 27, 2020
Mary L. Wade, age 97, a resident of Wheaton for nearly 50 years, was received into the loving arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, the morning of Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born April 30, 1923 in Chicago to Marion & Lillian Wade.
She is survived by her...
Michael J. Tenzinger
Dec 27, 2020
Michael J. Tenzinger, age 89, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born June 1, 1931 in Antioch, IL.
He grew up in Elmwood Park and in Wheaton, where he graduated from Wheaton Community High School. He served in the US Navy as...
Maryann Motejzik
Dec 26, 2020
Maryann Motejzik (née Daugirda), of Naperville IL, was born and raised in Chicago, formerly of Berwyn and Wheaton. She passed away at age 87, finally finding peace the morning of Saturday, December 26, 2020 in the company of those she loved.
Maryann was preceded in death by her parents, Harry F. and Eleanor S. (née Klarkowski) Daugirda....
Marilyn J. Eggleston
Dec 26, 2020
Marilyn J. Eggleston, age 90, a resident of St Charles, IL, died on December 26, 2020 at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, IL. She was born September 9, 1930 in Aurora, IL to Clarence and Florence Killian.
Marilyn resided in Montgomery, IL until her marriage to Carl L. Eggleston on April 1, 1950. They settled in DeKalb,...
Eleanore Lange Perreault Unger
Dec 25, 2020
Eleanore Lange Perreault Unger, born November 3 rd . 1917. At age 103 she went to be with our Lord December 25 th ., 2020. She was a loving wife and best friend for over 32 years to the late Francis Perreault and following that, for almost 25 years to the late Robert M. Unger. Â She was a proud...
Alba M. Rusef
Dec 25, 2020
Alba M. Rusef, age 74, a resident of Hanover Park, IL, died on Friday, December 25, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1946 in Honduras. She arrived in Washington DC and later moved to the Chicago area.  She worked in retail sales for years before she helped build the family business.  She would again...
Hoaly Thi Le
Dec 24, 2020
Honoring the Soul of Mrs. Le Thi Hoa Ly
Today, in this moment of grief and mercy, we are gathered here to say farewell to a very special person. That beloved and special person is Ms. Le Thi Hoa Ly who was born on September 22, 1939 in Saigon, Vietnam.
Like many other families, after...
Raymond J. Bernat, Sr.
Dec 23, 2020
Raymond J. Bernat Sr., 89, a resident of Wheaton, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Ray lived a full, active, and accomplished life. Born on March 20, 1931 in Chicago to Ann and Albert Bernat. He served honorably as a Rank Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1/8/51-1/7/54 and earned the Korean Service Medal w/3*, United Nations...
Jerome E Kowalski
Dec 23, 2020
Jerome E. Kowalski, 97, of Bartlett passed away on December 23, 2020. Jerome was born on September 10, 1923 in Chicago, to Joseph and Marie Lottie. Jerome was a decorated World War II Veteran having served in the Army Air Corps as an Engineman. He was based in Burma, India during the Asiatic Pacific Campaign. There he operated and...
Colin C Hansen
Dec 23, 2020
Colin C. Hansen, age 63, a resident of Winfield, passed away the morning of December 23, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1957, in Oak Park, IL. He is survived by his wife Denise (nee Wood) (married February 7, 1988), sister Phyllis Hansen, stepdaughter Stacy O'Connor, and countless true friends and relatives....
Diane A. Diel
Dec 22, 2020
Diane A. Diel, always a joy to be around & loved by many, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home early Tuesday morning December 22. She was able to live out her final years at her home in Florida as she struggled with pulmonary fibrosis. She cherished and enjoyed her dear family. After being married for 53 years...
Diana Thornwald
Dec 22, 2020
Diana Thornwald, age 67, a resident of Villa Park, passed away December 22, 2020, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born August 29, 1953 in Alton, Illinois to Alexander & Violet Hogle.
Diana grew up in Alton before moving to Carol Stream in 1971. She worked for Monogram Plastics in Addison for a few years. She...
Carl A. Hass
Dec 22, 2020
Carl A. Hass, Jr. age 78 of Wheaton Illinois, beloved husband of Carolynn for 54 years, joyfully entered his eternal heavenly home on December 22, 2020. He had been recently diagnosed with ALS, after two years of declining health with various symptoms related to this disease. In his usual jovial personality, he never complained, but faced these symptoms head...
Steve Galas
Dec 20, 2020
Steve Galas, age 34, a resident of Elgin, IL, died December 20, 2020. He was born July 25, 1986. Steve was an avid concert goer and enjoyed the Chicago Independent Music scene. Steve loved the outdoors and spending time with friends and his dog. He took great pride in his barbecue smoking skills and sharing his creations with others....
Georganne M. Vanadia
Dec 20, 2020
Georganne M Vanadia "Gia", age 64 of Hanover Park Illinois passed away December 20, 2020 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates Illinois. Georganne passed away as a result of complications from COVID-19. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Anne Lathrop of Des Plaines Illinois. Georganne completed nursing school early so she could spend...
Donna Rae Fahrforth
Dec 20, 2020
Donna R. Fahrforth, age 56 of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 after a battle with cancer.
Donna Rae was born November 16, 1964 in Sterling IL, the youngest daughter to Bill and Rita Heaton. She grew up in Sterling, Illinois and graduated from Sterling High School in 1982. After high school she moved...
Rev. Ernest Alfred "Al" Jenkins
Dec 16, 2020
Rev. Ernest Alfred "Al" Jenkins, age 94, a resident of Carol Stream IL, entered into Eternal Life on December 16, 2020, at Belmont Village. He was born August 10, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Ernest F. & Zoey Jenkins. He met his wife Katherine D. Griffin at Highland Park Baptist Church. They were married on August 27, 1948. He...
