Obituaries

Nov 3, 2020

Robert "Rob" L. Lamb, age 60, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died of colon cancer on November 3, 2020, at the Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, IL. He was born February 15, 1960 in Evanston, IL, to J. Robert & Fern Lamb.

As a child, Rob enjoyed playing ball, ice skating, toy cars,...

Nov 2, 2020

Eleanor Theresa Dougherty, age 80, a resident of Westmont, IL, passed away peacefully with her family at her side November 2, 2020.

Eleanor, "Ellie," was born January 2, 1940, in Martindale, PA.  Ellie was a gentle, humble and kind woman who served others with her life. She dedicated her life to raising her six children with her...

Oct 31, 2020

William "Troy" Reed, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, passed away October 31, 2020, at home. He was born January 21, 1926 in Nashville, Arkansas to William A. & Frances Reed.

Troy proudly served in the US Army from 1944 to 1946. He fought in Central Europe during WWII in the 71st Infantry Division, 5th Infantry Regiment....

Oct 26, 2020

Martin D. Harder, age 77, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died October 26, 2020. He was born February 4, 1943 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota to Harry & Anna Harder. Martin had many fond memories from his childhood on a farm in southwestern Minnesota. When he was 13 his family moved to Paraguay with the Mennonite...

Oct 26, 2020

Robert William Rosebraugh

Bob Rosebraugh passed away on October 26,2020 .  He was a long time resident of Wheaton, Illinois.

Bob was a born in Conway, Iowa May 26, 1922. He grew up on a farm in southern Iowa.  At 19 years old he moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he met his future wife,...

Oct 26, 2020

Ruth Pfund Muzzy, age 97, of Covenant Living at Windsor Park, Carol Stream, IL went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020. "If anything happens, I have the Lord in my heart and I know where I'm going." were her final words.

Ruth was born to Liebhart and Helen Turner Pfund at West Suburban Hospital...

Oct 25, 2020

Roy Louis Comstock, age 92, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born May 17, 1928, in Oklahoma City, the youngest of four children. His mother, Lilly Belle Dye Comstock, was a nurse and his father, Walter Starr Comstock, a clerk.

Roy loved basketball as a kid, and played trombone in the Army marching band. He...

Oct 25, 2020

Lee Gerwin, age 71, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, went into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, October 25, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1948 in Chicago to Chester & Virginia Gerwin.

Lee accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at Camp Timberlee, and chose Micah...

Oct 24, 2020

Magdalena Olga Burke, Oma as most knew her, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday October 24th at the age of 94 years.

Born in Zarnov, Czechoslovakia, Oma and her family migrated to Austria where they endured the harsh reality of WW2. Oma arrived in New York Harbor on January 26th, 1950 to begin a new...

Oct 23, 2020

Janet E. Mackoy, age 90, a resident of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at McGivney Health Care Center, in Carmel, Indiana.  She was born September 12, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alfred and Ingeborg Mathwig.

Jan was extremely active up until the final year of her life, and...

Oct 19, 2020

George W. Waller, 93, passed away October 19,2020 at Holy Cross Hospital after a brief illness.

He was a life-long resident of Chicago, most recently residing at Heritage Woods of Chicago. George was born on November 6, 1926 in Chicago to Charles and Esther Waller.  He grew up in Elmwood Park, graduated from Lane Tech High School,...

Oct 15, 2020

Sonia Kozlowski, age 102, of Warrenville, Il, formerly of Lisle and Norridge, beloved wife of the late Leo Kozlowski; loving mother of Barbara (the late George) DiGuido, Kay (Martin) Heneghan, and Lee (Rita Fitzsimmons) Kozlowski; doting grandmother of Violetta, Sylvia DiGuido & Michael Kozlowski; dear sister of the late Lolly Ambers, Chester Bablo and Lyn Speer; fond aunt to...

Oct 15, 2020

John W. Vick, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, peacefully at home.  He was born September 13, 1926 in McKenzie, Tennessee to Harrold and Allene Vick (nee Hart). John had many interests and hobbies, and he could accomplish anything he set his mind too. From gardening to yoga to learning to...

Oct 14, 2020

Gloria "Jean" Carver Grimes, of Wheaton, Illinois, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on October 14, 2020 at age 94.  Jean grew up in Michigan Center, Michigan and was the middle child of 8 children. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Grimes, and then graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago,...

Oct 14, 2020

JoAnn Evelyn, "Jo", remained young at heart from her home birth on October 18, 1946 in Erie County PA to David Philip and Lena Lucille (née Allen) Reno until her last breath on Wednesday morning October 14, 2020 in Douglas County CO. Surviving her are her daughters Jolena (John) Weisenfeld and Jocelyn (Doug) Hatfield, granddaughter Johanna, grandson Ben, sister...

Oct 13, 2020

Priscilla "Pat" J. Duhey, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away October 13, 2020. She was born December 23, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Raymond and Irma Ward.

Pat was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts maintaining her Boston accent throughout her life. She was a beautiful piano player, loved singing, and was an avid walker as...

Oct 13, 2020

Harold L. Burshtan, age 90, a resident of Wheaton, IL died October 13, 2020 of natural causes. He was born May 4, 1930 to Sam & Esther Burshtan in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen; his children David (Kathy) Burshtan & Tracy Gates; his grandchildren Morgan, Sydney, Lindsey and David Burshtan Jr. and...

Oct 13, 2020

Joanne W. Lechner, age 76, a long-time resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020, with family by her side. She was born July 19, 1944, in Zionsville, Indiana, to her parents Ernest and Martha Ohrstrom.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 49 years, John R. Lechner of Wheaton; her children John M....

Oct 12, 2020

William J. "Bill" Clark III, age 79, a resident of The Holmstad in Batavia, IL, passed away October 12, 2020, at the Michealsen Health Care Center. He was born April 10, 1941 in Christiansberg, Virginia to William Jr. & Margaret Clark.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Mary Jane (nee Williams); his daughter, Margie...

Oct 11, 2020

Mary Lanius, age 91, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died October 11, 2020, at AMITA Health Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. She was born February 10, 1929 to James and Delia Petty.

She grew up in Tennessee on a farm and loved animals and eating southern food. She never got rid of her thick...