David Joseph "D.J." Schramer
Apr 10, 2026
David Joseph “D.J.” Schramer, age 90, a resident of Warrenville, IL, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1935 in Wheaton to John T. Schramer & Elizabeth Dieter.
During his childhood, D.J. attended St. Michael School in Wheaton where he served as an altar boy. He also attended Wheaton Community High School. On January 21,...
Francis Joseph Pelenis
Apr 26, 2026
Francis Joseph Pelenis, age 71, passed away on April 26, 2026 after a brief illness.
Frank was born on March 10, 1955 to Joseph & Eugenia Pelenis in Aurora, Illinois. He met his wife of 46 years, Lori, in 1978, and they were married on June 16, 1979. They raised three children, Christopher, Bryan, and Katelyn in Wheaton, Illinois. Frank loved...
Patricia Grein
Apr 22, 2026
Patricia “Grammy” Grein, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born on February 21, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Joe and Grace Heindl.
During her high school years, Pat marched with the Norwood Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, where she formed lifelong friendships and met the love of her life, Wayne...
Susan Beth Callahan
Apr 22, 2026
Susan Beth Callahan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026 at the age of 71 surrounded by her husband and sons.
She was born on October 30, 1954 in Dayton, OH to Robert and Edith Koehler. She grew up in Cincinnati, OH and later made her home in Winfield, IL with a brief stop in...
Robert Rekowski
Apr 20, 2026
Robert J. Rekowski, Jr., age 60, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born in Winfield, IL to Robert J. & Florence “Dolly” Rekowski Sr.
He is survived by his sons, Matthew & Ryan Rekowski; his former spouse Adel Rekowski; his brother Michael Rekowski & his spouse and family.
He was preceded in death...
Chris Fernandez
Apr 20, 2026
Chris Fernandez, age 43, a resident of Warrenville, IL, died on April 20, 2026. He was born March 1, 1983 in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Chris had a deep love for art and was exceptionally creative, especially when it came to drawing. From a young age, he had a natural talent and an eye for detail that made his work stand...
Michael B. Harrington
Apr 17, 2026
A proud United States Navy veteran, he carried himself with a quiet strength and a stubborn determination that defined his life. His service was a source of deep pride and helped shape the steady, resilient man he became. He was a man of few words, but his love ran deep—shown not through grand gestures, but through his steadfast presence, his...
Micheleen Cora
Apr 14, 2026
Micheleen Cora, age 87, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was born December 14, 1938 in Tripoli, Libya to Salvatore & Angelina Tacito.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Enrique; her son Michael; her sister Marisa; niece Angela and nephew Dennis.
She was preceded in death by her brother Bernard Tacito.
A visitation...
David Ray Cornelius
Apr 12, 2026
David Ray Cornelius, age 63, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born May 9, 1962 in Noblesville, IN to Omer & Janet Cornelius.
At the age of seven, David and his family moved to Mulberry Grove, IL where he spent his youth. After graduating from high school he moved up to Addison,...
Mary M. Hackman
Apr 11, 2026
Mary Maude Hackman, a resident of Beacon Hill in Lombard, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Born August 9, 1935, she was the oldest of three children of Anne and Herbert Hackman. Mary graduated from Glenbard High School in 1953 and from the College of DuPage in 1978. She received her B.A. and M.S. degrees from National College of...
Linda Kay Morgan
Apr 9, 2026
Linda Morgan, a beacon of cheerfulness, warmth, and unwavering strength, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. Born on May 3, 1947, in Indiana, Linda’s life was a vivid tapestry woven with love, determination, and an endless zest for living. She was a woman whose presence brought light to every room, whose laughter was infectious, and whose caring heart touched...
Ruth Gallop
Apr 7, 2026
Ruth Doyle Gallop was born on May 10, 1933 to Charlotte and Luke Doyle in Beverly on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. She grew up with her younger brother, Tom Doyle.
Ruth was married 64 years to her husband, Jim Gallop, who held her hand to the end. She had the patience to be an excellent mother for her sons,...
Andres Schwartz
Apr 5, 2026
Andres Schwartz, 55, of Carol Stream, IL, Passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on April 16, 1970.
A complete obituary is pending
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:30 PM with a time of sharing to follow at Grace Church of DuPage, 27W344 Galusha Ave, Warrenville, IL 60555.
Kindly do not send flowers due...
Vera Bergren
Mar 31, 2026
Vera Bergren passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a longtime educator who approached her work and her life with discipline, independence, and a strong commitment to learning.
Vera was born on February 18, 1928, at the family farmhouse near St. Augustine, Illinois, to Charles and Edna (Perry) Hughbanks. She grew up in London Mills,...
Suzanne Grimm
Mar 30, 2026
Suzanne (Sue) Eugenia Grimm (nee Voller), 83, of Carol Stream, IL, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Charles Voller and Eugenia (nee Geiger).
Suzanne grew up in Elmwood Park and then moved to the Wheaton area, where she lived her whole adult life. She worked...
Walter L. Lorentsen
Mar 29, 2026
Walter L. Lorentsen, age 97, a resident of Belmont Village in Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on October 16, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Aksel & Marta Lorentsen.
Walter, known as Wally to his family and friends, was born in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood to Norwegian immigrant parents. The area was a magnet...
Joyce C. White
Mar 29, 2026
Joyce C. White, age 82, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born December 15, 1943 in Mauston, WI to Reuben & Elsie Peterson.
Joyce was a loving wife and mother, who lived to serve others. She was drawn to those who were suffering and in need. For decades...
Anthony Joseph Loss
Mar 28, 2026
Anthony Joseph Loss, age 33, a resident of Chicago, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born August 24, 1992 in Elk Grove Village, IL to Ed & Gail Loss.
Anthony grew up in Roselle, IL. and attended Trinity Lutheran grammar school there and then went on to attend and graduate high school at ICCP in Elmhurst IL....
Thomas J. Sullivan
Mar 28, 2026
Thomas Sullivan, age 75, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born October 25, 1950 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Richard P. & Margaret A. Sullivan.
Tom will be remembered most for the life he built with and for his family. He was the cornerstone of his family—a planner, a provider, and a constant...
Dr. Marvin E. Mayer
Mar 28, 2026
Dr. Marvin Edward Mayer, age 95, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2026. He was born as the second son to Lester & Adelaide Mayer on April 6, 1930, in Elmhurst, IL. His parents divorced when he was seven years old, and his older brother was nine....
