Savitaben Chandubhai Patel
Aug 4, 2026
Savitaben Chandubhai Patel, aged 89, of Mahelav, Gujarat, India, passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was united in holy matrimony with her beloved husband, the late Chandubhai Patel. Together, they built a life rooted in devotion, resilience, and unwavering strength, cultivating a cherished family legacy.
Savitaben will forever be cherished for her unbounded warmth and...
Rodney Snater
Aug 2, 2026
Rodney Snater, age 70, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away on August 2nd. He was born on November 3, 1955, in Britt, Iowa, to Ronald and Mary Snater.
Rodney spent 30 years working for Republic and Crown, where he took pride in his work as a garbage man, showing up every day with the same steady dependability his family and coworkers came...
Donald Wines
Aug 2, 2026
With deep respect and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Donald Wines, who left us on August 2, 2026. Donald was born on October 9, 1934, in St. Louis. Over more than nine decades, his life was marked by dedication to family, commitment to service, and a kind-hearted presence that touched many.
Donald’s early years were rooted in his hometown...
Michael David Dudgeon
Aug 1, 2026
Michael David Dudgeon, age 85, a resident of Wheaton, IL since 1980, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was born June 4, 1941 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. His loving parents were James and Catherine Dudgeon.
After graduating from Loyola High School in Montréal, Michael attended St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, where he earned a Bachelor of...
Gary Sherwood
Jul 30, 2026
Gary E. Sherwood, age 63, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born June 8, 1963, in Des Plaines to Edward & Beatrice Sherwood.
As a youth, Gary could not sit still. Growing up in Addison, he could often be found roaming the neighborhood with his brother Brad; playing baseball with the neighborhood children, skitching on snowy roads, or...
Richard K. Bauer
Jul 30, 2026
Richard K. Bauer, age 75, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born August 10, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth & Mary Bauer.
His keen interest in radio communication guided many of his lifelong passions and professional life. Richard was raised in Park Forest, Illinois, where he attended Rich East High School. He...
Tha Van Phan
Jul 28, 2026
With deep sorrow, our family announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and relative to our extended family, friends, and loved ones:
Mr. Tha Van Phan passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 in Winfield, Illinois at the age of 65. He was born on September 16, 1960 in Vietnam as the youngest sibling in a family of four children....
Thomas H. Vertheen
Jul 27, 2026
Thomas Vertheen, age 73, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died July 27, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital/Northwestern in Winfield, Illinois. He was born March 22, 1953 in Highwood, IL to Kenneth & Kazuko Vertheen.
Tom grew up in Wheaton and graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1972. He spent many years working as a car salesman for Fencil Tufo Chevrolet...
Ron Small
Jul 26, 2026
On July 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, Ron Small passed away in Winfield, Illinois at the age of 81. A devoted husband, cherished brother, and dear friend, Ron’s feisty spirit, outgoing nature, and great sense of humor will be sorely missed of all who knew him.
Born on May 30, 1945, in Peoria, Illinois, his parents moved frequently, and though...
Barbara Bowman
Jul 25, 2026
Barbara Anna Marie Bowman, 83, of Batavia, Illinois passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born March 23, 1943 in Oak Park, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Vlach) Dubs. She married John Bowman on April 27, 1962 and divorced in 1979. She married Robert Gerritsen on April 14, 1984.
Barbara graduated from Elmhurst College with a BS in...
Herbert P. Hopkins, Jr.
Jul 23, 2026
Herbert Hopkins, a dear husband, father and friend passed away at his home in Lombard on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2026. Herbert was the founder and current chairperson of International Neighbors, Inc., a not-for-profit organization serving women and girls in rural West Africa (particularly Liberia). Herbert also served for several years on the Board of Directors of Pizza & Social...
Patricia Fraisl
Jul 23, 2026
Patricia L. Fraisl ("Pat"), 82, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026.
Pat lived a life of quiet kindness, boundless creativity, and unwavering generosity. She found her greatest joy in helping others, creating with her hands, loving her family, and leaving the world a little brighter than she found it.
Pat is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Melissa Kita and her husband,...
Carol A. Carlburg
Jul 22, 2026
Carol Ann (Shriver) Carlburg, age 91, was finally granted her wish to worship Jesus face to face when she left this earth on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to be with her Lord. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Alma Shriver and three siblings Victor Jr., Gene, and Joyce. Her surviving family includes her husband, Herbert; children...
George Loconsole
Jul 21, 2026
George Loconsole, age 63, a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born December 2, 1962 in Evergreen Park, IL to Joseph & Catherine Loconsole.
George grew up in Oak Park. He graduated from Oak Park River Forest H.S. & attended George Williams College of Wisconsin, as well as University of Chicago earning his...
Cynthia Marie Ritter
Jul 19, 2026
Cynthia Marie Ritter, whose music touched countless hearts and whose embrace extended to all, departed peacefully from this world on July 19, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on September 30, 1942, Cynthia’s life became a testament to love in all its forms—love of family, love of music, and love generously given to friends and strangers alike. She grew up...
Lynwood J. Larson
Jul 18, 2026
Lynwood Jerome Larson, age 93, a longtime resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Lynwood was born July 14, 1933, in Whitehall, Michigan, to Dr. Ernest S. Larson and Frances Norman Larson. His early years were spent in Whitehall; McPherson, Kansas; and the South Side of...
Matthew Alvarez
Jul 18, 2026
Matthew (Matt) Alvarez, aged 39, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Wheaton, IL surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 26, 1986 in Evergreen Park to Luis and Norma Barbara Alvarez, Matt brought an undeniable light, energy, and warmth into the world from the very beginning. He grew up in Evergreen Park and graduated high school from Mount Carmel High...
Gladys M. Medberry
Jul 17, 2026
Gladys Mae Medberry of Wheaton, IL and previously of Freeport, IL died on Friday, July 17, 2026 of natural causes at the age of 97. She was born May 1, 1929 to Albert S. Meyer and Elsie Marie (Willman) Meyer in Winneshiek County, near Ossian, IA. Gladys was preceded in death by her late husband Gene Medberry, in 2020, after...
Helen Jane Hutchins
Jul 16, 2026
Helen Jane Hutchins, a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 101. Jane was born to Helen and Carl Zelle on January 25, 1925, during an ice storm at her grandparents’ farm house in Lake Fork, IL.
Jane grew up in Tolono, IL, and met her future husband, Gardner “Bud” Hutchins, one...
Don B. Babcock
Jul 14, 2026
Don B. Babcock, age 71, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on July 14, 2026. He was born February 11, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey to Bruce & Frances Babcock.
A 1977 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Don earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Business Administration. He built a respected career in the building industry and took great...
