Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

On September 24, 2025, Jesus called Gayle Elaine (Breuker) Sommerfeld home to himself while holding hands with her husband of 68 years, Donald Alfred Sommerfeld.

Throughout her life, Gayle enjoyed opening her home in big and small ways from frequently hosting friends and family for meals, a community meeting, or their weekly Koinonia church fellowship. In addition,...

Sep 24, 2025

Kathleen Joy Johnson, aged 80, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  She was born April 21, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to George & Cora Nelson.

The youngest of five children, Kathi grew up in a loving home and came to know Jesus as her personal Savior at...

Sep 24, 2025

Ralph Oswald, 83, of Winfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on March 2, 1942, Ralph was the dearly loved son of Eric and Mildred Oswald. He devoted more than 60 years to Chicago Mold Engineering Company, the business his father founded in 1944, where he served with pride as...

Sep 24, 2025

Rosemary J. Verri, age 93, a resident of Franciscan Court in West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  She was born January 9, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Rose Collesano. Rosemary (affectionately known as Rosie) was the middle child, born and raised on the north side of Chicago.  She graduated from Austin High School...

Sep 23, 2025

Clifford passed away on September 23rd at age 72, leaving behind a galaxy full of love and memories.

A lifelong Cubs fan, he knew the heartbreak and triumph of the North Side faithful—waiting patiently for the win that finally came in 2016, a moment he never stopped celebrating. He could tell a fish tale like no other....

Sep 21, 2025

Terrence J. Esterlen, age 59, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 21, 2025.  He was born January 1, 1966 in Chicago, to Lawrence & Nora Ann  Esterlen.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Jade; his sisters Nora (Stan), Ellen(Barry), Cindy, and brother Larry(Donna), many nieces, nephews, and his friends.

Services will...

Sep 20, 2025

Patricia Grace (Puccinelli) Evans, 92, of Crystal Lake, IL, entered her eternal home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Robert McGuire and Catherine (née Moran). Patricia and her siblings grew up in their father's childhood home on Kostner Avenue.

Patricia was married to Raymond P. Puccinelli for...

Sep 19, 2025

Shirley Rose Chase, 95, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday September 19, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1929, to Milton B. Peterman and Ann Marie (née Neimans).

Shirley grew up in Maywood, IL and attended Proviso High School. Shirley met her future husband, Chester A. Chase, at a High School football game. The...

Sep 17, 2025

George Nelson died on September 17, 2025 at Shell Point Village in Fort Myers, Florida. George loved the Lord and committed his life to Christ when he was a young child. He was confirmed at Hauge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois at age 13. In 1953, while serving in combat in Korea, he made a renewed commitment to...

Sep 17, 2025

Vernon "Vern" H. Hultgren, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and formerly of Wheaton, Gages Lake, Illinois, and Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1934, in Chicago to Dr. Harry and Mabel Hultgren.

Vern grew up in a multigenerational, Swedish-speaking...

Sep 16, 2025

David Lee Sullivan, 86, of Geneva, IL, passed away on Tuesday September 16, 2025. David grew up in Lincoln, IL and lived many years in Glen Ellyn, IL. He was born in Denver, CO.

David leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years Karen Annette (née Andersen) who he married on June 15, 1963, at Bethel United...

Sep 16, 2025

Barbara E. Zima, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  She was born January 4, 1931 in Melrose Park, IL to Fred & Opal Hatley.

Barbara Etta Hatley Zima's legacy is one of true love.

Raised in love, she was the oldest of two daughters of Opal Irene...

Sep 15, 2025

Craig Tobin Shaw, 72, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday September 15, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1952, in Detroit, MI, to Lloyd Tobin Shaw and Jeanne Katherine (née Desilets).

Craig spent his early years in Owosso, MI before moving with his family to Glen Ellyn, IL where the family enjoyed weekends on Lake...

Sep 15, 2025

Elizabeth Catañag, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away September 15, 2025. She was born February 1, 1944, in Manila, Philippines.

On September 26, 1965, Elizabeth married Rolando Catañag. Five years later, in 1970, Rolando moved to the United States in pursuit of a better future for their family, while Elizabeth stayed behind in the...

Sep 14, 2025

George M. Rapinchuk, age 84, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Born on February 7, 1941, George grew up in Chicago and attended Mark Twain Elementary and Kelly High School. He went on to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he earned a four-year football scholarship and became a starting linebacker...

Sep 11, 2025

Eleanor H. Thomsen, age 91, a resident of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  She was born April 18, 1934 in Petersburg, VA to Robert & Doris Harwell.

Eleanor grew up in Petersburg, Virginia with her parents, her brother Whitney and her sister Doris. After graduating as an art major...

Sep 7, 2025

Ian Martin Smith, age 89, of Westchester, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord, dying peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. With his wife and children surrounding him with hugs and kisses, Ian entered glory directly from their loving arms into the loving arms of his beautiful Savior, joyfully reunited with his mother and father,...

Sep 7, 2025

Dan Roskilly, age 56, of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Dan was born January 27, 1969 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas to Max and Phyllis (Hake) Roskilly. He married Sara Yendro on October 5, 2002 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Lisle.

Dan graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1987...

Sep 4, 2025

Kraig "Chip" Paul Krueger (60), of Wheaton, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 4, 2025, when he passed away peacefully in his sleep in Glen Arbor, Michigan. He was born August 31,1965 and lived his entire life in Wheaton, IL. He graduated from Wheaton Academy in 1983 and from Wheaton College,...

Sep 3, 2025

Born the middle child of five siblings in South Vietnam, Long had proudly served his country and alongside US Forces as a Sergeant Major and Chief Nurse of the South Vietnamese Army for 15 years. In the late fall of 1978, in search of a better life while risking life & death, Long, his wife, and their 2 children...