Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

Jori (Beth) DeVries Faiella

(November 3, 1971-December 3, 2020)

With much sadness, we announce the death of Jori (Beth) DeVries Faiella, age 49, on December 3, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois, following a long period of declining health.  Jori was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 3, 1971.  She grew up in Richmond and...

Nov 30, 2020

Emilia Guerrero, age 70, a resident of Wheaton, died November 30, 2020. She was born October 22, 1950 in Mexico to Cirilo & Virginia Guerrero.

She is survived by her children, Noemi Sanchez of Wheaton, Ruben (Angel) Gomez & Joel Gomez; her grandchildren Jasmine Gomez, Julio Sanchez, David Gomez and Sonia Sanchez and two great-granddaughters. Also survived...

Nov 30, 2020

An interment service will be held for George and Alice Nowack, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Assumption Cemetery, 1S510 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 .

George and Alice were married for 56 years. They were long-time residents of Glendale Heights, Illinois, and eventually settled in Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

Alice Faye (Ethridge) Nowack,...

Nov 29, 2020

Elaine A. Showers, age 93, passed into her beloved Lord's presence on November 29, 2020, at Michealsen Health Care Center in Batavia, Illinois. She was born July 5, 1927, in Mason City, Iowa, to Joseph and Olive Adelsman, their first of four daughters. Joe and Olive were good parents and her home was filled with an abundance of life...

Nov 29, 2020

Ruth Myrtle (Heiniger) Schroeder, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Albert and Myrtle (Lindgren) Heiniger. She was the youngest of 7 children and lost her father when she was only 8 years old.  She married Gordon Robert Schroeder on August 16,...

Nov 28, 2020

Elizabeth Anne " Liz" Kruse age 57, a resident of Wheaton and the surrounding communities , passed away November 28, 2020, at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.

Known to her family and friends as "Liz" she graduated from Wheaton North High school in 1981. She then continued her education at Northern Illinois University. Always interested in...

Nov 27, 2020

Christine Leanne Steenwyk ("Chris"), 53, of Sugar Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

Chris was born in Oak Park, IL to Bruce and Arlene (Los) Meyer on September 3 rd , 1967. She went to high school at Timothy Christian...

Nov 23, 2020

Dr. Samuel D. Faircloth, age 99, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, Illinois. He was born June 22, 1921 in Aurora to Samuel and Florence Faircloth.

Sam grew up in Aurora and graduated from West Aurora High School....

Nov 23, 2020

Betty G. Stacho, age 95, a resident of Chicago, passed away November 23, 2020, at home. She was born June 1, 1925 in Chicago to Bertil & Edith Graff.

She is survived by her children David (Barbara) Stacho & Susan (Charles) Peterson; her grandchildren Dwayne (Amy) Stacho, Bethany (Johnnie) Bailey, Rachel (Alex) Kurz, Amy (Andrew) Bang &...

Nov 22, 2020

Our Mother, Grandmother and greatest friend, Mary Anne LoCelso Crochet (Anna Maria) joined her Lord Savior on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020. She is preceded by her parents Armand LoCelso and Ida DePaola, brother Aldon John "AJ" LoCelso, sister Lauretta Romanoski and her late husband of 55 years, Melvin J. Crochet.

Mary Anne was married to Melvin J....

Nov 21, 2020

Eleanor Lois Eklund "Ellie" May 6, 1933 – November 21, 2020

Eleanor (Ellie) L. Eklund, 87, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died Saturday, November 21 at home.

Born May 6, 1933 in Fairhaven, MA, her journey would lead her from the south shore of Boston to graduate Gordon College in 1955 and begin her...

Nov 21, 2020

LaVerne E. Vickery (Wicker), 74, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at home in Wheaton. Born in Chicago on April 28, 1946 to Joseph and Stella Wicker (Mechla), LaVerne transplanted to DuPage County and lived most of her life in Wheaton and Carol Stream. She graduated from St. Francis High School, Wheaton, in 1964.

LaVerne had...

Nov 18, 2020

Marilyn F. Gregory, age 84, a resident of Glendale Heights, since 1994, passed away, peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, She was born July 9, 1936 in Chicago to Walter and Frances Mazur.

Marilyn grew up in Chicago. She raised four children in Glendale Heights, where she was a member of St. Matthew Parish.

Nov 18, 2020

Joyce E. Wilkinson, age 67, from Chicago, passed away on November 18, 2020 at home.  She was born June 30, 1953 in Chicago to Joseph & Rosia Price.

She is survived by her son Gene (Jennifer) Wilkinson and step daughter Sue (Dan) David; her grandchildren, niece and nephew and many loving cousins.

She was preceded...

Nov 17, 2020

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."—Psalm 116:15

Lois Marie Morgan, 84, of Princeton, MN, took her final breath on earth and her first in the presence of her Savior on November 17, 2020, after finishing her battle with Covid-19 and other health issues. Lois was born...

Nov 16, 2020

Martha Malanowski, age 89, a resident of Wheaton, IL, and formerly a long-time resident of Alsip, Illinois and of Brooksville and Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020, at home. She was born June 17, 1931 in Chicago, the eldest of 4 children to John and Catherine Bidochka.

Martha grew up in Chicago...

Nov 16, 2020

Victor Carl Glavach, Jr., 77, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on November 16, 2020 after battling Parkinson's with Lewy Body Dementia. Victor was born in Johnstown, PA, to Victor Carl Glavach, Sr., and Dorothea Stravasnik on October 30, 1943. Victor grew up in Johnstown, PA and Cicero, IL, and later earned a B.A. from The King's College in 1965,...

Nov 14, 2020

Gary N. Fraley, age 79, a resident of Naperville, Illinois, passed away on November 14, 2020.  He was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on April 7, 1941, and was the first of Norman & Geanne Fraley's four sons.

Gary's lifelong call to ministry began at the age of twelve while attending church camp.  He graduated from San...

Nov 14, 2020

Raymond "Ray" W. Strezewski, age 76, a resident of Wheaton, US Army Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient, passed away November 14, 2020. He was born December 19, 1943 in Chicago to Michael & Jeanette Strezewski.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret "Peggy"; his children Anne (Kelly) Campbell, John (Lindsay) Strezewski and Laura...

Nov 13, 2020

Joseph Anthony Lamberty, age 71, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  He was born August 9, 1949 in Chicago to Edward and Alice Lamberty.

Joe graduated from Wheaton Central High School. He attended the College of DuPage and worked for AT&T in marketing. He...