Obituaries

Apr 22, 2019

On Monday April 22nd, 2019 Daniel Edward Dempsey, loving husband and father of seven children passed away at the age of 55.

Dan was born on October 23, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to Alfred E. Dempsey and Patricia Doyle.

Dan worked at Sears Logistics, at the Chicago Tribune as a newspaper deliveryman, and was the...

Apr 21, 2019

Phyllis A. Barnes, age 63, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord, and her late husband Sylvester Barnes III, on April 21, 2019.  Phyllis was a devoted Christian who encouraged others to seek comfort in a close relationship with the Lord.  She was born to the late Martin Toombs and Stella (Evans) Toombs on June...

Apr 19, 2019

Karleen J. Pettis, age 80, a resident of Lyndonville, VT, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born May 27, 1938 in Midland, Michigan to Carl and Eileen Strayer (Bowsher). A Graduate of Midland High School in 1956; and a Graduate of Albion College of Michigan...

Apr 18, 2019

Prince Timothy Ekong was born May 17, 1938 in Uyo region of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria to the union of Elder Udo Udo Ekong and Madam Sadie Utin Ekong. He was the second of six children including Rev Ndara Ekong (the patriarch), Pst Abraham Ekong (deceased), Dr Edwin Ekong, Madam Nkereuwem Ekong and Madam Alice Brown. He was...

Apr 16, 2019

Geraldine Kraupner, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, and formerly of Forest Park, died April 16, 2019. She was born on January 1, 1928 as Jaroslava Mareck in Roundnice, Czechoslovakia to Jaroslav and Marie Mareck.

In 1949, she escaped from Czechoslovakia to Germany where she married Boris Kraupner in 1950. After the birth...

Apr 16, 2019

Frank Abbott "Kitch" Kitchell, age 84, a resident of Winfield, IL, graduated into Glory on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born October 28, 1934 in Evanston, Illinois to Dorothy Abbott Kitchell and Howell Webster Kitchell.

He attended Evanston Township High School and went on to Princeton University. He left...

Apr 15, 2019

Tiểu sử Nguyễn Thiện Chí

Nguyễn Thiện Chí sanh ngày 18 tháng 3 năm 1953 tại Thủ Đức , VN . Mẹ là Vỏ thị Hiếu và cha là Nguyễn văn Xưng . Có ba em trai và hai em gái. Là cựu học sinh trường Trung học Thủ Đức cấp 2 và cựu học sinh trường...

Apr 11, 2019

Barbara A. Scholtens, age 80, a resident of Naperville, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Silverado Memory Care in Naperville, Illinois. She was born March 2, 1939 in Mendon, MI to Harold and Irene Fry.

Barb graduated from the West Suburban School of Nursing in 1960. She spent 15...

Apr 10, 2019

Donna J. Turner, age 84, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born April 3, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Morris and Dorothy Coburn.

Donna was a loving wife and mother. When she wasn't taking care of her large family, she was pursuing one...

Apr 9, 2019

Evangeline "Baby" Garcia, age 71, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died April 9, 2019. She was born October 5, 1947 in the Philippines.

Baby graduated with a Bachelor's degree in education from National Teacher University in the Philippines and spent a short period teaching at an elementary school in Quezon City, Philippines. She immigrated to Chicago in...

Apr 8, 2019

Sandra Strejc, age 66, a resident of Naperville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. She was born February 26, 1953 in Oak Park to James and Estella Strejc.

Sandy was a friendly, loving and caring person who enjoyed her life in a  group home with ...

Apr 7, 2019

A Bawi, age 39, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois. He was born January 14, 1980 in Myanmar, Burma, the son of Lian Mang and Sial Khua Zam.

He was a Sunday School teacher and a leader of youth, in his church in Myanmar. He...

Apr 4, 2019

Linda Rae Jones, age 66, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Mercy Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  She was born October 29, 1952 in Oak Park, IL to Raymond and Norma Lemmons.

Linda grew up in Berwyn and graduated from Morton West High School 2nd in...

Apr 1, 2019

Robert John Krzyzewski (Kross), age 90, a resident of Wheaton, IL, for over 50 years, was called home on Monday, April 1, 2019, at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton. He was born August 18, 1928 in Chicago to Joe and Barbara Krzyzewski (Kross).

Bob grew up on the south-side of Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army...

Mar 31, 2019

Sharon Vautin, née Mekjean, 70, of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord at home on March 31, 2019. She was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, and retired from public service as a science teacher and Niagara County employee. In earlier years, Sharon was actively involved in service roles at Camp Li-Lo-Li, a Christian camp in...

Mar 30, 2019

Sharon Lee Bilanda Steffen was born on July 17, 1953, in Chicago, IL. She attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from Aquinas Dominican High School in Chicago in 1971. She was employed as a legal secretary and administrative assistant by the international law firm of Mayer Brown in downtown Chicago from 1971 through March of 2017....

Mar 27, 2019

Antonio de la Cruz, "Tony", age 74, a resident of Hondo, TX, died peacefully at his family's home on March 27, 2019. He was born February 27, 1945 in Tacloban, Leyte , Philippines.

From an early age, Tony had a passion for learning. He completed his medical studies at Far Eastern University in 1969. He then traveled...

Mar 27, 2019

Don Bovey, age 73, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.  He was born October 9, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois to Donald and Grace Bovey.

On April 15, 1966, Donald and Bonnie Bovey were married in Fullerton California.  Having both grown...

Mar 26, 2019

James W. Tader, 87, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died March 26 at Tabor Hills Nursing Care following a long illness. Mr. Tader was born October 5, 1931 in Marion, North Dakota.

Mr. Tader is survived by a son, Mark (Kathy Green) of Wheaton, daughter Kathleen, of Wheaton, and granddaughter Mariel of Ithaca, New York. He is...

Mar 25, 2019

Smaranda Marin, age 82, a resident of Naperville, IL, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at home. She was born on October 4, 1936 to John and Ana Gorgan in Romania.

In 1968 she married Vasile Marin and they lived together 48 years in peace and love. They loved children but God did not give them any. For...