Obituaries

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...

Oct 11, 2020

Barbara J. Borchers, beloved aunt, sister-in-law, colleague and friend, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Naperville, IL. She was born October 23, 1934 and lived her early life in Danforth, IL. She graduated from Gilman High School 1952. Following nursing school in Kankakee, IL, she moved to Chicago and settled in the western suburbs.

She lived...

Oct 10, 2020

Lois Aldene Kaylor Skarin was born on August 12, 1921 in Argyle, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Henry Kaylor and Minnie Marie (Seward) Kaylor. First and foremost, Lois was a born again Christian who followed her Savior throughout her life. She loved Jesus and notably conducted her life in serving her family and others.

Oct 10, 2020

Melissa Jayne Bischoff, 49, passed away on October 10, 2020 with her family by her side in Winfield, Illinois. She was born January 24, 1971 in Highland Park, Illinois to her parents, Jayne and Paul Bischoff.

She was dedicated in 1972 to God with her sister, Megan, at the Church of the Redeemer in Lake Forest, Illinois....

Oct 10, 2020

Donna M. Viola, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Winfield Woods Heath Care in Winfield, Illinois.  She was born June 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Anne & Nello Viola.  She grew up in Cicero, IL. She is survived by her daughter, Kim (Joseph) Borczyk of Loudon, TN, and her son Donald...

Oct 10, 2020

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Muriel Bray Holsteen went peacefully to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a longtime resident of Glen Ellyn until 2008 when...

Oct 9, 2020

Maria P. Sanchez, age 76, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2020.  She was born October 21, 1943 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

Maria came to Chicago in 1963. Her proudest accomplishment was raising her three children as a single parent. She loved spending time with family, especially...

Oct 9, 2020

Peggy Joyce Schramer, (nee Ballard), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Oct. 9, 2020.

Born May 30, 1936, in Rockingham, NC, to Herbert Miller Ballard and Villie Rainwater Ballard. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, David Joseph Schramer of Warrenville, IL, her children, Joyce Tamm-Mader  (Kenneth) of...

Oct 7, 2020

Bonnie L. Moller, age 73, a resident of Anthology of Wheaton, passed away October 7, 2020 at home. She was born June 10, 1947 in Elgin, Illinois to Haakon & Ingrid Moller.

Bonnie Luana Moller grew up as the youngest of three in Fox River Grove, Illinois, near the banks of the Fox River. In the summers...

Oct 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" Cavalco, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, IL. He was born February 15, 1933 in Evanston IL to Gus and Inga Cavalco. Bob graduated from St. George High School in Evanston and then from Quincy College. He was drafted...

Oct 5, 2020

David Edward Salstrom was born on Nov. 27, 1966, in Chicago, IL and passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at his home in Geneva, IL.

David came into a family that served in the Philippines as missionaries. His first trip at seven months old was a long one… all the way from Chicago to Manila. He...

Oct 4, 2020

Janet C. Logan, age 76, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was born July 9, 1944 in Melrose Park to Bill and June Cooper.

Janet grew up in Oak Park/River Forest and graduated from Proviso East High School. She attended Nursing School at Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. For...

Oct 4, 2020

Angelina Tacito, age 101, beloved wife of the late Salvatore Francis Tacito (2001); loving mother of Micheleen (Enrique) Cora, Marisa (Mario) Maselli and the late Bernard Tacito; cherished grandmother of Dennis (Joyce) Lord, Angela (Scott) Riforgiate, Michael (Wanda) Cora and Rachel Tacito; dearest great-grandmother of Andrew (Annie) and Jeremy Lord, Marisa and Jillian Carsrud and great-great grandmother to Caroline...

Oct 4, 2020

Michael J. Karol, age 34, passed away October 4, 2020 in Elgin, IL. He was born April 28, 1986 in Park Ridge, IL to Michael & Paula Karol.

Michael (Mikey) Karol was born with a big heart and a smile that would shine through a room.  He was a prankster, and a practical joker, Always quick to...

Oct 1, 2020

Reginald Juran Bass, January 29, 1959 - October 1, 2020

Reginald Bass, known to everyone as Reggie, was an exemplary man who lived his life in response to a series of questions: How is my street better because I live on it?  How is my town better because I'm a part of it?  What did I do...

Sep 30, 2020

Jill E. Klaibor, age 35, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away September 30, 2020. She was born April 6, 1985 in Winfield, IL.

She is survived by her mother, Sherri (Robert) Anderson of Winfield; her siblings Jessica (Mitch) Bridges and Jamie Cibulka; her grandparents Rose Klaibor and Dan & Shirley Anderson. Also survived by nieces...

Sep 29, 2020

Alexandra M. Pladys, age 63, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died September 29, 2020. She was born July 23, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Alexandria Pladys.

She is survived by her cousins: Lydia Sammons, Olga Bunch, Alex Chrapowicki and Tatiana Wolf and their families. Also survived by her boyfriend Thomas Savarese.

Preceded...