Katherine M. Orlof, 94, of Elmhurst for 41 years, passed away August 6, 2017. Dear daughter of the late Mary and John Sr.; fond sister of the late Jane, Irene, Joseph and John (Mildred); aunt of Karen (Richard) Mitacek, Susan Engh, Jennifer Hunt and Kevin Orlof; great aunt of many […]
Month: August 2017
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Local Eagle Scout helps Ray Graham Association
Local Boy Scout, Patrick Quinlivan, is standing in front of 3 of the 4 raised flowerbeds he made for the people with developmental disabilities who use The Ray Graham Association located in Elmhurst. The Ray Graham Association of Elmhurst asked to expand their garden to assist those participants who […]
Taking to the sky
SUBMITTED PHOTO Bensenville Independent Taking to the sky The skies were alive with kite stunts during the annual Kite Fest held August 5 at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Some of the midwest’s best professional kit flyers entertained with kite stunts and tricks. Kids were able to learn kite building first-hand.
IRS phone scams spike in Illinois
ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK The Better Business Bureau is warning of a recent spike in phone scam attempts across Illinois. Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois, says this is a long-running operation in which people pose as IRS agents and demand immediate payment. […]
Grace Eloise (Cutler) Pottor, 96
Age 96, passed away on August 4, 2017 at Alden Memory Care in Aurora; she will be forever missed by her family and friends, but she can now rest in a more peaceful and beautiful place. Born on May 18, 1921, to the late John Frederick Cutler and Edith Hilda […]
Ronald J. Kassal, 79
Ronald J. Kassal, age 79, Air Force Veteran, resident of Elmhurst for over 45 years; former owner of Kassal Lawn Maintenance; beloved husband of Hilda, nee Koch, for over 57 years; loving father of Kurt and Tammy Kassal, Andrea (Dave) Zable and Todd Kassal; proud grandfather of Brian, Cameron, Josh […]
Paul D. Vail, 59
Paul D. Vail, 59, of Elmhurst, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2017 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Paul was the devoted son of Bobbie Vail Babb and the late Paul C. Vail; loving brother of Daniel (Georgette) Klein, John C. (the late Linda) Vail, Bill Vail and […]
Association plans 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
World’s largest event to raise awareness, funds for care, support, research The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village. Nearly 850 people from the area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to […]
Thousands answer the call, but Red Cross blood shortage continues
Donors receive $5 Target eGiftCard in appreciation Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed. How to […]
