Ricky Lee Brosseau, a resident of Elmhurst for 30 years, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2022 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lynn Haley-Brosseau (2013); and former spouse of the late Tamala Lawless (2015); loving father of Nicholas Lee (Jennifer) Brosseau; proud grandfather of […]
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Charlene “Char” Goodnick, 86
Charlene “Char” Goodnick passed away May 20, 2022, at the age of 86. She was a long-time resident of Elmhurst for more than 63 years. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm for 63 years; adored mother of Janet (Jim) Wolande, Keith Goodnick, and Judi (Dale) Dyer; cherished grandmother of Dan […]
Patricia A. Ruppert
Patricia A. Ruppert (nee Mars) of Elmhurst, passed away on May 15, 2022. She was born July 25, 1940 in Chicago, to the late Raymond and Stella (nee Iwanski) Mars. Pat graduated from Tuley High School in 1958. She was an accountant for ACE Hardware for more than 20 years. […]
Laura Rene Basic Willing, 58
Celebration of Life Open House to be held Saturday, June 4, 1-4 p.m. at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles, Ill. Laura Rene Basic Willing passed away on September 10, 2021, at the age of 58. She was born on January 9, 1963. Laura was an amazing person, full of life, […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Thursday, May 26 • On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit District 205 Schools will be at Roberto’s Ristorante. • From 6:30-8:30 p.m., enjoy the sounds of the band Lake Effect at Wild Meadows Park by […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court […]
The parade returns
Commencement ceremony speakers
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—May 19
JOHN ANTHONY DECICCO Sr. John Anthony DeCicco Sr., of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Coral Springs, Florida, and Lombard, Illinois, passed away on May 7, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was 85. John was born on Nov. 5, 1936 in Chicago to first generation […]