Obituaries

Jan 12, 2020

Victor Russell Graham, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 12, 2020, after suffering a devastating neck injury as he arrived at the weekly three-generational family Bible study. He was born at home on the farm in Fayetteville, Arkansas on January 28, 1937. He was the faithful husband to his loving wife, Joyce Romelle (Williams), whom he...

Jan 11, 2020

Edwin E. Fromer, age 78, a resident of Wayne, Illinois, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2020, at home. He was born February 21, 1941 to Howard and Laura Fromer.

Coming from a humble beginning, Edwin was raised on a farm in rural Indiana. His love of farming carried on throughout his...

Jan 10, 2020

Hattie Marie Hibma Frost, 104, peacefully entered her Lord's presence on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on December 1, 1915, the third of ten children of Nick and Anna (Jansma) Hibma in Harris, Iowa. For over 74 years, Marie was the loving and supportive wife of Rev. Eugene A. Frost, Sr., who preceded her in death on...

Jan 10, 2020

Lawrence A. DuBose, age 99, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, died on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born August 19, 1920 in Pharr, Texas to Charles L. DuBose and Emma Flowers DuBose.

He grew up in Falfurrius, Texas where he attended high school. He went...

Jan 9, 2020

Lorraine E. Kenton, age 90, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, peacefully passed on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in the company of her children.  She was born on October 4, 1929, at home, in Chicago to Albert and Elizabeth Turner.

Lorraine lived on Harding Avenue in Chicago until she married the love of her...

Jan 8, 2020

Jeanne Samper, age 90, a resident of Wheaton for 52 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 1929.

She attended Indiana University, where she met her husband, Alfred, to whom she was married for 69 years.

Although certified to teach art, Jeanne used her art...

Jan 8, 2020

Richard E. Peterson, age 82, a resident of Bloomingdale, formerly of Skokie, entered God's presence on January 8, 2020. He was born May 9, 1937 in Oak Park, Illinois to Erland & Lillian Peterson.

He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Tonie Peterson; his children Richard (Kathy) & Tony (MaryBeth); his grandchildren Bradley, Benjamin,...

Jan 6, 2020

Jeffrey Daunt McKinney, age 61, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died suddenly, Monday, January 6, 2020. He was born May 7, 1958 in Germany.

Jeff grew up in McConnelsville, Ohio where he graduated from McConnelsville High School in 1976. He completed his first year of undergraduate studies at Ohio Northern University.  He later went on to complete...

Jan 3, 2020

Carl Anthony Francik, age 74, a resident of Roscoe, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, died January 3, 2020, peacefully at home.

He was born September 26, 1945 in East Chicago, Indiana to Carl and Anne Francik. Carl was the eldest of 8 children. In his early years he grew up in Whiting, Indiana then in 1957 his...

Jan 2, 2020

Mara Elizabeth Westberry, age 60, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died January 2, 2020. She was born October 19, 1959 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Liz attended the University of Connecticut and was Montessori-certified. She was the visionary, co-founder, and head-of-school of the Prairie School of DuPage, a nature-based school in Wheaton, IL.  She impacted the lives of many...

Jan 1, 2020

Clifford H. Chase passed away peacefully on New Year's Day in Rockford, IL. An Illinois resident for most of his life, he was born June 15, 1934 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Linda Chase (Reher) of Rockford, Illinois, his six sons Paul Chase of Rockford, Mark Chase of Rocklin, California, Jeffrey Chase...

Dec 30, 2019

Gregory S. Johnson, age 73, a resident of Wheaton, passed away December 30, 2019.  He was born September 16, 1946 in Chicago to Barrett and Barbara Johnson.

Greg grew up in Wheaton, Illinois and lived on Orchard Road. He was a proud member of the Wheaton Speed Skating team in his early youth years. Greg graduated from...

Dec 30, 2019

Vivian E. Odell, age 79, a longtime resident of Winfield, IL, went to heaven, December 30, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 5, 1940 in Chicago to Laddie and Vivian Polz. Vivian grew up in Cicero and graduated from Morton East High School. She completed nursing school at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital. After...

Dec 29, 2019

Blanche R. Fuhrman, age 98, a resident of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, passed away at home on December 29, 2019. She was born November 15, 1921 in Oak Park, Illinois to Irving and Ruth Romme.

She is survived by her children: Naomi (the late Bill) Fox, Ron (Joyce), Ken (the late Antoinette), Glenn (Alice) & Randall (Linda);...

Dec 26, 2019

Thomas "Fred" O'Donnell, age 87, a resident of Wheaton and formerly a longtime resident of Gurnee, IL, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Travance Living at Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois.  He was born January 4, 1932 in Rockford, IL to Thomas Henry and Agnes Leake O'Donnell.

Fred grew up in Rockford, IL until high school.  He...

Dec 26, 2019

Sarah Grace Trowbridge (née Althaus), 33, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois after an 11-month battle with Leukemia.

Sarah was born in Lexington, Kentucky on August 21, 1986 – but from that point on, she was bound to be on the move. After a few years...

Dec 24, 2019

Dr. Dennis Lee Gibson, age 82, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  He was born August 30, 1937 in Chicago to Murray Lee and Marguerite Gibson.

Dennis grew up in Chicago and graduated from Proviso High School in 1955. At the age of...

Dec 20, 2019

EUNICE RUTH WALLEM

1925-2019

Eunice Ruth Wallem, née Thorson, 94, of Waynesville, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer.

Eunice was born on March 14, 1925, to Edward and Elizabeth (Bachmann) Thorson of St....

Dec 19, 2019

James S. McGuire, age 59, passed away December 19, 2019. Jim was the loving son of the late Ignatius and Marian McGuire, nee Ochsner. Dear brother of Ig (Jan), Don (Maureen), Mike and the late Erin. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews that he cared for so much and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Jim...

Dec 19, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Olson, age 83, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019, peacefully at home.  She was born September 10, 1936 in Chicago to Selmer and Evelyn Olson.

Elizabeth's Christian faith was central to her life.  She attended the Moody Bible Institute and then began work at...