Sylvia S. Kietzman
Aug 7, 2020
Sylvia Sawyer Kietzman, beloved wife of Dr. Benjamin P. Kietzman and mother of Timothy John Kietzman, Sylvia Myrna Holmes, Ralph William Kietzman and Alice Aboye Sutor was born at 729 Irving Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois on February 15, 1930 as the twin sister of Spencer Sawyer, and sibling of Myron, John L. Jr, Ellen, and Josiah. She was home schooled...
Mary R. Powell
Aug 5, 2020
Mary R. Powell passed away August 5, 2020 at Sunrise of Naperville North, Naperville, IL, at the age of 91. She was born May 5, 1929, in Zellwood, Florida. She moved to Chicago with her mother as a teenager after her father died. Mary attended St. Paul (MN) Bible College and the top-ranked Medill School of Journalism in Chicago....
Michael W. Rolund
Aug 5, 2020
Michael W. Rolund, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died August 5, 2020. He was born May 20, 1940 on his family's farm in Armassaari, Finland, to William & Helen Rolund.
He arrived at Ellis Island on his second birthday, with his parents holding him up to the ship's porthole, to see his new country. He...
Samuel Eliab Johnson
Aug 4, 2020
Samuel Eliab Johnson passed from this earth on August 4, 2020, only days after his aggressive cancer diagnoses. He wanted to fight, but God lovingly showed him it was time and carried him in His arms. Samuel brought joy with no measure when he became the son of Andy & Liz Johnson of Wheaton on August 29, 1987, their...
James Richard Whitmer
Aug 2, 2020
James Richard Whitmer, age 73, a lifelong resident of Wheaton, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 2, peacefully at home.
For Jim Whitmer, a joyful spirit and a caring heart were high priorities. He was a man who loved God, served others and never met a stranger.
As a young boy, Jim...
Clyde E. Alred
Jul 31, 2020
Clyde Evans Alred went to be with the Lord Friday July 31 st . Born August 24 1967 (2 months ahead of schedule), Clyde grew up in the Chicago suburbs with his family. The family attended church in Downers Grove where he had many friends. Later in life, Clyde met his wife and relocated to Florida. Even in the...
Beth Mcculla
Jul 30, 2020
Elizabeth McCulla, age 95, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died July 30, 2020, peacefully at home. She was born January 26, 1925 in Northern Ireland to Ernest Kennedy McCulla and Elizabeth Jane McCulla.
Beth worked at Scripture Press in Wheaton as the Chief Cashier and bookkeeper for many years. She attended the Wheaton...
Mildred E. Ratkovich
Jul 28, 2020
Mildred Ratkovich, nee Evans, age 91, of Carol Stream and formerly of Crete. Beloved wife for nearly 49 years to the late Steve Ratkovich. Devoted daughter of the late Mike & late Bessie Evans. Loving mother of Cynthia (Ted) Bronson III and the late Betsy Diane Ratkovich. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Alexandra (Aki Nishimura-Gasparian) and Theodore Lawrence Bronson IV....
George E. Wicks
Jul 27, 2020
George E. Wicks, age 81, a resident of Warrenville, IL, died Wednesday, July 27, 2020 at his home. On March 12th, 1939, George Wicks was born at Morris Hospital, and grew up on a family farm south of Lisbon, IL. He attended Scott School a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade, then graduated from Newark High School in 1957. ...
Dennis G. Stehlik
Jul 24, 2020
Dennis G. Stehlik, age 81, long time Wheaton resident, passed away on July 24th, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Chicago to George and Louise Stehlik, he grew up in Berwyn, graduated from the University of Illinois, and served as a Captain in the Marine Corps. Professionally, he had a passion for software sales,...
Ida Van Zwieten
Jul 24, 2020
Ida Van Zwieten, age 98, a resident of Winfield, IL, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020, peacefully at home. She was born September 19, 1921 in Chicago to Maynard & Henrietta Lumkes. Ida's parents were Dutch immigrants who came to the United States looking for work. They settled in Momence, Illinois where...
Jim Kendall
Jul 23, 2020
Jim Kendall, of Wheaton, IL, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2020.
Jim was president of Kendall Communications, a public relations-marketing-communications consulting firm, and "On Small Business" columnist for the DAILY HERALD BUSINESS LEDGER. Prior to that he was a principal in 121 Marketing Resources, and weekly columnist, "Jim Kendall on Small Business," for THE DAILY HERALD,...
James George Carr
Jul 22, 2020
James George Carr, 87, a long-time Clarendon Hill resident, died peacefully on July 22, 2020 in Carol Stream, IL. Jim is survived by his cherished wife of 65 years, Carol, their three children: Karen (Mark) Furlong of Downers Grove, IL, Randy (Lily) Carr of Science Hill KY, and Jean (Kurt) Vachlon of Lombard, IL and their beloved grandchildren, Maria...
Thomas H. Justie
Jul 20, 2020
Thomas H. Justie, age 98, passed away peacefully July 20, 2020, at Atria Park of Glen Ellyn. He was born April 18, 1922, to Thomas J. Justie and Marion F. (Archer) Justie in Chicago.
Tom grew up in Lombard before moving with his family to Villa Park, prior to attending York High School. Following high school graduation...
Christian Malik Ware
Jul 19, 2020
On January 13 th , 1997 Christian Malik Ware was born prematurely at three pounds fifteen ounces to Michelle Ware and the late Christopher Calvin Ware in Chicago, IL. Christian was a blessed child, he was cherished and loved from birth by his parents and his tight knit family. He brought immeasurable joy to his family with his high...
James O'Brien
Jul 17, 2020
James Pierce O'Brien, age 70, passed away on July 17, 2020 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann O'Brien and was the loving dad of Joe (Amy) O'Brien, Colleen (Brandon) Blackshear, and Jim O'Brien. He was adored by his 4 grandchildren, Jack (5), Harrison (2), Dominic (3) and...
Florencio Franco
Jul 15, 2020
Florencio Franco, age 51, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died July 15, 2020. He was born August 10, 1968 in Mexico.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years Jova; his two sons Dave (Jessica) & Jonny (Courtney); his grandchildren Daniel, Declan, Aidan & Nathaniel. Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces & nephews.
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Bea A Gorton
Jul 14, 2020
Dr. Bea A. Gorton, age 73, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born July 27, 1946 in Racine, Wisconsin to Charles and Dorothy Gorton.
She was a long standing member of College Church. Bea was best known as the first women's Basketball...
Robert O. Sandberg
Jul 11, 2020
Robert O. Sandberg, age 82, a resident of Wheaton, died July 11, 2020, due to a major car accident that occurred on July 1, 2020 on Geneva Road in Wheaton. He was born May 2, 1938 in Geneva, Illinois to Clarence & Irene Sandberg.
He grew up in Geneva and attended Geneva High...
Lynne Ahrenholz
Jul 11, 2020
Lynne Dunkerton Ahrenholz, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, formerly of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa area, died July 11, 2020. She was born September 7, 1936 in Waterloo to Howard & Margaret Leask Dunkerton. She placed her trust in Christ for salvation on March 7, 1947. She graduated from Wheaton College and Allen College (formerly the Allen Memorial Hospital...
