Jerome “Jerry” Edward O’Mara
Aug 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Jerome "Jerry" Edward O'Mara's passing on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Born in Chicago on August 6, 1963, Jerry was the cornerstone of the O'Mara family, inspired by his parents, Gerald J. O'Mara and Laura L. Lokcik O'Mara.
Jerry was a proud and competitive swimmer...
Bernard “Ben” Joseph Doerr
Aug 6, 2025
Bernard "Ben" Joseph Doerr, 68, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Bernard and Audrey (née Chavaux) Doerr.
Ben grew up in Chicago and attended Senn High School, class of 1976. He worked throughout his career as...
Virginia E. Heck
Aug 6, 2025
Virginia (Ginnie) Ruth Erickson Heck, age 94, Born 9/30/1930 in Oak Park, IL, Died 8/6/2025 in Carol Stream, IL. Ginnie is survived by her children, Paul Heck, Scott Heck, Lynnaea (Chuck) Martin; her grandchildren, Roxanne (Chris) West, Aubrey (Chris) Hartman and Braden (Stephanie) Martin; and her great-grandchildren, Adam Windham, Connor McGinness, and Chloe McGinness. Her husband, Glenn Heck won...
Ashley Mckay Holman
Aug 6, 2025
Ashley Melissa McKay Holman
Born: March 13, 1982
Died: August 6th, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Melissa McKay Holman, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, and dear friend. Ashley was the loving wife of Michael James Holman (Wheaton...
Willard Samuel Johnson
Aug 5, 2025
Willard Samuel Johnson, Jr., 97, a resident of Chicago, IL, died peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1927 in Chicago, IL.
Willard grew up in the Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago, where he made many lifelong friendships. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Japan near the end of World...
Chester Gniadek
Aug 4, 2025
Chester (Chet) Gniadek, 100, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1924, in Chicago, IL, to Polish immigrants Joseph Gniadek and Mary (née Kolodiejz).
Chester grew up in Chicago and attended Harrison High School. He went to work for Automatic Electric before joining the U.S. Army where he...
Donna L. Jaeger
Aug 3, 2025
Ms. Donna L Jaeger, of Winfield, Illinois, born to Elaine and the late Robert Jaeger, passed away at age 74 on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Donna graduated from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri with a BFA. She was an Art Director for over 30 years at various suburban art studios, including Don DeForest Associates and Graphic Phases. She also...
Sarah Lee Tharnstrom
Aug 3, 2025
We are deeply heartbroken to share that Sarah Lee Tharnstrom passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in her husband's arms and surrounded by her children.
Sarah was born on March 7, 1962, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to John and Elnora Reynolds. After her father's passing in 1969, she and her mother moved closer to family, eventually settling...
Irini Zike
Jul 31, 2025
Irini Zike, age 82, a resident of Paramus, New Jersey, died July 31, 2025. She was born May 20, 1943 in Albania.
Irini was a dedicated mom to her children. She was an amazing grandmother. In her early life she was early childhood teacher and was very passionate about her job. She worked very hard to provide...
Larry A. Deroo
Jul 28, 2025
Larry A. DeRoo, age 78, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at home. He was born August 17, 1946, in Wheaton, IL to Floyd & Cerena (Hendrixon) DeRoo.
Larry grew up on Wiesbrook Road in Wheaton, IL, where he and his childhood friends would have fun running around the neighborhood. ...
Esther Louise Nelson
Jul 26, 2025
Esther Louise Nelson, age 89, a resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1935, in Washington DC to E. Walter and Frances Hiley.
An avid student, Esther graduated a year early, from Eastern High School, in...
Amanda Kristen Jackson
Jul 25, 2025
Amanda Jackson, age 39, a resident of Carol Stream, died July 25, 2025 in Carol Stream, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Born on October 7, 1985, in Elmhurst, Illinois, Amanda was the beloved daughter of John and Mary Fetcho.
Amanda devoted her career to helping others, working as a client specialist at AdaptHealth and as a store...
Walt Sedlacek
Jul 24, 2025
Walter Jerome Sedlacek III, age 58, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 24, 2025. Born on July 11, 1967, in Berwyn, Illinois, Walt lived a life marked by innovation, devotion to family, and a quiet unwavering faith.
Walt dedicated his entire professional career to the tool industry, where his passion...
Jacob Schultz
Jul 22, 2025
It is with a broken heart that I must announce the passing of my beloved son Jacob "Jake" Schultz.
He fought a 14-year battle with Huntington's Chorea that finally took him on July 22, 2025, Jake, my Christmas baby, was born December 25, 1992, to Jennifer Ann Schultz and Douglas Allen Schultz in Winfield IL. He was...
Lyubov G. Vlasov
Jul 21, 2025
Lyubov G. Vlasov, 73, a longtime resident of Wheaton, peacefully passed away in her sleep on July 21, 2025.
Born in Riga, Latvia on August 16, 1951, as the oldest of five kids, Lyubov was known for her spirited demeanor, endearing personality, and loving heart. Renowned for delicious cooking and impeccable gardening skills, one of Lyubov's greatest...
Tom Klobucher
Jul 21, 2025
Tom Klobucher, age 83, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born July 27, 1941 in LaSalle, IL to John & Rose Klobucher.
Tom grew up in LaSalle, Illinois, where he spent his early years riding bikes through town and reading comic books with friends. He played on the...
John Ray Shelton
Jul 19, 2025
John Ray Shelton, 80, of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1945, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Merle Shelton and Arlene (née Doolittle).
John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Barbara (née Russell). His dear siblings Jane (James) Clark, Martha Beightol, brother-in-law Alan Russell, and...
Carmen M. Bintz
Jul 18, 2025
Carmen M. Bintz lived a life defined by resilience, devotion, and strength. Born on August 30, 1933, in the coastal town of Camuy, Puerto Rico, to Jose and Amparo Bonilla, Carmen was the first of seven siblings. She outlived each of them, carrying forward the legacy of her family with grace and dignity.
In her early adulthood,...
Cynthia L. Robison
Jul 18, 2025
Cynthia L. Robison, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away on July 18, 2025, with her cherished friends by her side. She was born on February 13, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to Nancy and Kenneth Robison. She grew up in Michigan and graduated from Eisenhower High School in Saginaw, Michigan and went on to earn a degree in Scientific and...
Louise T. Groe
Jul 18, 2025
Louise T. Larsen-Tvihaug Groe, age 92, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and longtime resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Louise was born on April 24, 1933, in Chicago to Louis and Theodora Larsen. She grew up in Chicago where she thrived in school, activities, a close group of friends, and her church. ...
