Gertrude M. Ewert, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 22, 2021 in Naperville at the age of 93. She was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Chicago to Emil and Marie (nee Mielke) Donisch. Gertrude is survived by her children Kathy (Jim Sears) Ewert, Carolyn (John) Slone, and Richard (Vanessa […]
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Ruth Starshak Martin, 93
Ruth Starshak Martin, a 64-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. A lifelong devoted volunteer, Ruth held leadership positions with countless charities and organizations throughout her life. For her alma-mater, Mount Mary University (’50), she served on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, […]
Tracey Ann Ward, 49
Tracey Ann Ward, nee Mulvey, passed away after a short illness at the age of 49. Tracey was a graduate of York High School and she attended Marquette University before her position in the office for Plumbers Union Local 130. Tracey was the beloved mother of Donald J. “Donny” Ward; […]
Lois M. Mueller, 93
Lois M. Mueller, nee Sherman, of Bartlett, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Herbert. Loving mother of Denise (Doug) Erzinger, Debra (Dave) Potts, David (LeeAnn) Mueller and the late Sharon (Ron) Moraco. Dear grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of four and great-great-grandmother of […]
Top Crime News
Suspicious vehicle tries to entice juvenile into car On July 16, suspicious circumstances were reported after an officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of N. Evergreen at 6:15 p.m. who reported that an unknown suspect driving a silver pickup truck pulled up next to his juvenile son […]
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 unless proven guilty in a court […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 22
LOUISE BIEGALSKI Louise Biegalski, nee Rettinger, age 78 of Lombard. Beloved wife of Greg Biegalski; loving mother of Jack (Lorrie) Biegalski, Mike (Kim) Biegalski, Paul (Louise) Biegalski, and Jim (Lisa) Biegalski; devoted grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Mitchell, Mason, Maggie, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mark, Eric, Chase, Camryn, Cailyn, Claire, and the late […]
History Museum’s research library renamed for benefactors; Request includes bequest of $150,000 for museum
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A report was adopted by the Elmhurst City Council at its meeting on Monday, July 19, recommended by the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee, for a request to rename the Elmhurst History Museum’s research library as the “John and Katherine Burgin Research […]
