Obituaries

Obituaries

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

James Brian Johnson

James Brian Johnson

Dec 7, 2020

James Brian Johnson, 66, of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully at home on December 7, 2020 from complications of Covid-19. Jamie was born in Omaha, NE on April 9, 1954 to Francis Meridith and Mary Frances Johnson.

He was the middle of seven children, and the loving heart of his family. Every day of his life, he blessed...

David Tze-Chun Chiang

David Tze-Chun Chiang

Dec 7, 2020

David Tze-Chun Chiang, age 93, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away December 7, 2020, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born in Yiwu, Zhejiang, China, on April 20, 1927, to Sz Chin Chiang and Shou Chin Chen.

David met his wife Grace Chien-Teh (Lin) at a church in Taipei, and they...

Robert M. Koch

Robert M. Koch

Dec 6, 2020

Robert M. Koch, age 86, a resident of Wheaton, died December 6, 2020. He was born July 23, 1934 in Chicago to Matthew & Edna Koch.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Charlotte; his children Ted (LeAnn), Jeff (Tania), Debbie (Geoff) Webster; his daughter-in-law Marcia; his six grandchildren: Michelle, Melissa, Ashley, James, Julianna &...

Vivian V. Metelka

Vivian V. Metelka

Dec 4, 2020

Vivian V. Metelka, age 93, a resident of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Schiller Park, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020, at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton, Illinois. She was born November 25, 1927 in Chicago to Charles and Grace Thon.

Vivian grew up in Elmwood Park and graduated from Steinmetz High School....

Jori Beth Devries Faiella

Jori Beth Devries Faiella

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...

Emilia Guerrero

Emilia Guerrero

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...

George And Alice Nowack

George And Alice Nowack

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,...

Elaine A. Showers

Elaine A. Showers

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...

Ruth Myrtle Schroeder

Ruth Myrtle Schroeder

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,...

Elizabeth A. Kruse

Elizabeth A. Kruse

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...

Christine L. Steenwyk

Christine L. Steenwyk

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...

Samuel D. Faircloth

Samuel D. Faircloth

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....

Betty G. Stacho

Betty G. Stacho

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 &...

Mary Anne Crochet

Mary Anne Crochet

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....

Eleanor "Ellie" L. Eklund

Eleanor "Ellie" L. Eklund

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...

Laverne E. Vickery

Laverne E. Vickery

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...

Marilyn F. Gregory

Marilyn F. Gregory

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.

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Joyce Elaine Wilkinson

Joyce Elaine Wilkinson

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...

Lois Marie Morgan

Lois Marie Morgan

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...

Martha Malanowski

Martha Malanowski

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...

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