Obituaries

Aug 24, 2019

Carl B. Pierson, Jr, age 90, a resident of Batavia, Illinois, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away August 24, 2019. He was born February 13, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Carl Sr. & Naomi Pierson.

Carl and his family attended Englewood Presbyterian Church (IL) where he came to faith in Christ as a young child. Carl...

Aug 22, 2019

Allen Dean Sloan, age 89, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Linda Gail Sloan (nee Ogorzaly), his parents, John and Ruth Sloan, his brothers John, George, Stewart and William, and his sisters Sarah and Emily.

He is survived by...

Aug 21, 2019

Claudia Switzer, age 69, a resident of Warrenville, IL, passed away at home with her family present on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.  She was born March 1, 1950 in California to Jack and Muriel Berry.

Claudia grew up in Southern California and graduated from Narbonne High School in 1968. She earned her Associates Degree in Art History...

Aug 15, 2019

Judy A. Benbenek, age 73, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away August 15, 2019. She was born August 27, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Wilbert & Florence Marchand.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wally Benbenek; her daughter Denise (Dave) Weltzin; her grandchildren Kristin and Brian; her two brothers Mike (Cathy) Marchand...

Aug 14, 2019

Marcelino "Jhun" Bustamante, age 63, a resident of Glendale Heights, IL, died August 14, 2019, at home.  He was born August 6, 1956 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna Bustamante, Daughter, Michelle, her husband Carlos, their children, Desiree, Carlitos, & Joel, Son Marlon, Son Marc.

A visitation will...

Aug 9, 2019

Harry O. Swenson, age 95, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away, peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019 at home.  He was born at home on March 2, 1924 in Salem, Wisconsin to Roy and Evelyn Swenson.

Harry grew up on Camp Lake Road in Salem Township and graduated from Union Free High School in Wilmot, Wisconsin...

Aug 9, 2019

Louis F. Steck, age 86, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, was called home on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born May 18, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Louis M. & Mary Ann Steck.

Louis lived in Kingston, Pennsylvania where he attended high school and Wilkes University. He graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's degree...

Aug 8, 2019

Mary L. Mittag, born December 15, 1945, age 73, of Bolingbrook, IL, entered eternal glory on August 8, 2019.

Mary graduated from York High School in 1964. Following graduation, she continued by taking some professional typing classes. She met the love of her life Douglas Mittag at their mutual friend's wedding. They got married on June 24,...

Aug 8, 2019

Richard D. Berg, age 89, a resident of Winfield, IL, died August 8, 2019, at Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheaton, Illinois.  He was born June 4, 1930.

He grew up in Menominee, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He graduated from Stout University in Wisconsin and eventually earned a Master's...

Aug 6, 2019

Rolando B. Catañag, Sr., age 79, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away August 6, 2019. He was born February 22, 1940 in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines.

In 1964 Rolando married Elizabeth Patindol. While searching for a better life for his family, Rolando immigrated to the United States in 1970 after obtaining an electrical engineering degree in the...

Aug 4, 2019

Nancy Wasik, age 70, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  She was born in Chicago, IL, on March 2, 1949 to Walter and Melva "Kelly" Gailius.

Nancy was from a small family, but had loved many and was loved BY many. Having grown up in the...

Aug 1, 2019

Carol J. Hansen, age 85, a resident of Downers Grove, IL since 1968, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019, after a short illness.  She was born April 8, 1934 in Chicago to Orville and Esther Egeland. Carol went to Wright Junior College where she met Jerry Hansen.  They were married on June 15, 1962. ...

Jul 31, 2019

Helen M. Russ, age 77, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Aurora, Illinois. She was born November 8, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Leona Butler.

She is survived by her husband Ray Wortman; her children, Douglas (Heidi) Potts, Dawn (Fred Brown) Adams and Lisa (Michael) McCormick; her grandchildren Mark (Sara), Harley (Terra), Colton (Kristy), Alyssa,...

Jul 30, 2019

Anne Baginski, age 59, a resident of Wheaton, passed away, peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  She was born December 29, 1959 in Elmhurst to Frank and Evelyn Baginski.

She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn (Mark) Corso, Brother's Frank (LuAnne) Baginski, Peter (Osa) Baginski, James (Rina) Baginski, and Daniel Baginski. Along with nieces and...

Jul 29, 2019

Thelma Lolleta Biller, age 98, a resident of Tabor Hills in Naperville, IL, passed away, peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019.  She was born August 28, 1920 in Mexico, Kentucky to Jacob and Alta Crider.

Lolleta  married Keith Walker on November 9, 1941. She worked at the East Moline State Hospital for thirty three years, where she...

Jul 29, 2019

Arlene L. Lawnicki, age 75, a resident of Bartlett, formerly of West Chicago, died on Monday, July 29, 2019, at home. She was born December 11, 1943 in Winfield, Illinois to August and Luella Swaenepoel.

Arlene grew up in Wheaton and attended St. John Lutheran Church and School and graduated from Wheaton High School. She was a...

Jul 27, 2019

Lorayne A. Pletting, age 89, longtime, former resident of Downers Grove, died July 27, 2019. She was born August 15, 1929 at home in Broadview, Illinois to Gilbert and Leona Beranek.

The Beranek family did not have much growing up during the Great Depression, but Lorayne always said she had the best childhood with loving parents. During...

Jul 24, 2019

Nick Brosh, age 73, a resident of St. Charles, IL, died July 24, 2019, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Illinois.  He was born October 28, 1945 in Oak Park, IL.

Nick was a proud member of the United States Air Force, who served in Vietnam. He spent most of his career at IH / Navistar International....

Jul 24, 2019

Frank J. Whitney, age 78, died peacefully with loved ones on July 24, 2019, in St. Charles, Illinois. He was born December 1, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John and Marie Whitney. Raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Frank was truly a man who loved God through creation. Taught to live off the land and care for nature, he was a...

Jul 24, 2019

Kip W. Kinder, age 74, a longtime resident of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He was born February 20, 1945 in Springfield, Mass.. and grew up in Tipton, Indiana.

Kip graduated from high school in Tipton and Indiana University. He worked in sales and manufacturing for 40 years and owned Kip...