Obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Ronald W. Fordham, age 55, a resident of Warrenville, passed away October 31, 2019. He was born December 4, 1963 in Princeton, Illinois to William and Marilyn Fordham.

He is survived by his mother Marilyn Fordham; his sisters, Barbara (Jeff) Beauchem, Brenda Smith and Betty (Owen) Lundeen; his nieces and nephews: Amy, Amanda (fiancee Reilly Crofton) and...

Oct 29, 2019

Paul N. Holbrook, 87, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Illinois died October 29, 2019 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1932 in Oak Park, Illinois. Preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-three years Delilah Holbrook, parents Albion and Gertrude (Pannell) Holbrook, Sisters Marjorie and Suzanne (Demko), and brother...

Oct 28, 2019

Ruth Lawrence Lissy, age 94, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 28, 2019, at her home in Carol Stream, IL. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfred E. Lissy, and her siblings, Harry Lawrence, Minnie Syljebeck, Arthur Lawrence, Edwin Lawrence, and Edith Lawrence. She is survived by Alfred's son,...

Oct 28, 2019

Thomas F. Fox passed away at home in the early hours of Monday, October 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family including his wife of 63 years, Marilyn (nee Herm) Fox, and sons Thomas E. Fox, James T. Fox, and Robert J. Fox. Tom was born in Oak Park in 1934 and grew up there. As a young man,...

Oct 27, 2019

Ruth E. Kasperson, wife of the late Rev. Robert Kasperson, transitioned to her eternal home with Jesus on October 27, 2019. She died peacefully after a long and joy filled life of service and love. She is survived by her daughter Roberta Kasperson, sons Richard (Ursula) Kasperson and Phil (Liz) Kasperson and her youngest, Becky (Dale) Olsen. She has...

Oct 26, 2019

Michael John Dugan, age 76, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 8, 1943 in Chicago, to Verner and Dorothy Dugan.

Mike grew up on the southside of Chicago in West Pullman and graduated from Chicago Vocational...

Oct 26, 2019

James F. Eberhart, age 81, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to Francis and Nelva Eberhart.

Jim was the son of an Army officer and lived in various towns throughout his childhood. He graduated...

Oct 25, 2019

Diane Lynn Outcalt, age 72, a resident of Wheaton since 2003, died on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.She was born February 26, 1947 in Merton, Wisconsin to Glenn and Marie Ellsworth.

She received Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and served the Lord in the church all her life....

Oct 20, 2019

Lonnie James Allison, loved by many, passed away Sunday morning, October 20, at his home in West Chicago, after bravely fighting liver cancer for two years.

Lon was born in Bozeman, Montana on May 11, 1952 to James and Margaret Allison. As a high school student, Lon was invited to attend Young Life, a Christian youth organization....

Oct 20, 2019

Bonnie Parisek, age 61, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, departed this life on Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born November 24, 1957 in Elgin to Robert Sr. and Ruth Parisek.

Bonnie grew up in West Chicago and graduated from Elgin High School. She earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Wheaton College and...

Oct 17, 2019

Beatrice Dorothea Anita Link Pankratz was born in Camrose, Alberta, Canada on February 4, 1924. She moved to Covenant Living at Mount Miguel (San Diego) 6 years ago, where she began experiencing what we call her 4th life!

Her first life was spent in Canada, with very humble beginnings growing up on a farm during the Depression....

Oct 16, 2019

Bonnie J. Fuchs, age 79, a resident of Wheaton, IL, for 52 years, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at home in Wheaton. She was born in Milwaukee, on March 8, 1940 to Lyle and Alice Brenengen.

Bonnie grew up in Rochester, Minnesota and attended Iowa State University where she met Walter...

Oct 11, 2019

Grace Huitsing, 98, peacefully entered the Lord's presence on October 11, 2019. Born in Oak Park, IL, she attended Chicago Christian High School, Calvin College, the University of Michigan, and the University of Illinois. An educator all her life, Grace taught at Illiana Christian HS, Grand Rapids Christian HS, received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach at the Christelijk Lyceum...

Oct 6, 2019

Linda Kay Fagaly Barstatis passed peacefully to her heavenly home on October 6, 2019 at her home in Wheaton.  She was born February 28, 1942, in Lakeland, Florida to Ralph and Sadie Lou Fagaly.

The family relocated to the Chicagoland area and in high school Linda met Robert Barstatis at Oak Park River Forest High School, from...

Oct 4, 2019

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Ellen (Erskine) Rothwell on October 4, 2019 in Carol Stream, IL. She was 80 years old. Mary is survived by her husband of 56-years, Dr. David J. Rothwell, four adult children, Jennifer (Bradley) Werrell, Mercedes (Jeff Goodman, predeceased) Rothwell, Rebecca (Dave)Heidenreich, and Andrew...

Oct 1, 2019

Ardith A. Dolamore, age 87, a resident of Lombard, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Naperville.  She was born May 22, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Leonard and Bernice Osburn.

Ardith graduated from Austin High School in Chicago in 1951 and married Philip J. Dolamore on September 17, 1955. Ardith and Philip moved to...

Sep 30, 2019

Scott Munsterman, age 58, a resident of Oswego, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.  He was born on March 19, 1961 in Geneva, IL to Arne and Ruth Munsterman.

Scott grew up in Wheaton, IL and graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1979. ...

Sep 28, 2019

On September 28th, 2019, Judy McGhee departed this world for her next grand adventure. Those who knew her knew she loved scenic road trips, watching woodland creatures, caring for her pets, and practicing gardening or watching the flowers come and go with the seasons. She began and ended her career at Argonne National Laboratory.

She leaves behind...

Sep 25, 2019

Anne O. Thomas, age 97, a resident of Batavia, Illinois, died September 25, 2019. She was born July 25, 1922 in Trasacco, Italy.

Mrs. Thomas was a loving matriarch who lived for her family and wide network of friends, and a dedicated career woman who worked for Lincoln First Bank and later Chase Manhattan Bank in Rochester,...

Sep 19, 2019

Donald Kingsley Fleming passed away September 19, 2019 at age 87 after being married to Justine for 62 years.

Don (also known as DK) was a native of Glen Ellyn born May 3, 1932 and a Glenbard West graduate. Don received a degree in engineering from Northwestern University and worked for many years as a chemical engineer....