Obituaries

Aug 9, 2020

Marit Karin Johnson (81) fell asleep in the Lord and entered Glory on August 9 th , 2020.

The eldest of three, Marit was born in Drammen, Norway to Erling and Åase Grestad (Guttormsen) on April 8 th 1939. Growing up in the city of Oslo, her life revolved around family, church activities (Betlehem), and summers at...

Aug 9, 2020

Gladys Evelyn Holty, age 101, a resident at The Holmstad in Batavia, IL, passed into eternal life on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Michealsen Health Care Center (Holmstad campus).

Gladys was born September 17, 1918 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Harry and Agda Skogsberg.  During the early formative years of her life she placed her trust in Jesus...

Aug 8, 2020

Donald K. "Donnie" Richardt, age 69, a resident of Wheaton, died August 8, 2020.  He was born July 14, 1951 in Aurora, Illinois to Walter & Dorothy Richardt.

Donnie was a hard-working, generous man who was ultimately worried about taking care of others rather than his bottom line. He was born a triplet in 1951 as the...

Aug 8, 2020

Michelle T. Szymczak, age 31, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away August 8, 2020. She was born April 23, 1989 in Joliet, IL.

Michelle graduated in 2007 from Wheaton North High School. She completed general education classes at the College of DuPage and went on to graduate from the National University of Health Science with a...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. ...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...