Bill Schumacher, born May 2, 1926, passed away peacefully in Elmhurst on Jan. 15, 2022, at the age of 95. Among the last of his generation, Bill lived a remarkable life characterized by service, accomplishment and faith. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Horn Schumacher, father of William C. […]
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Dorothy Ruschke, 78
Dorothy Ruschke, of Sandwich, Ill., passed away January 22, 2022, at the age of 78. She was born in Chicago to the late Ferdinand and the late Helen (nee King) Morabito. Dorothy was an office manager in several industries and owned two hobby shops with her husband. She was the […]
Patricia Corning, 92
Patricia Louise (Sander) Corning, age 92, left this life Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as is promised in Holy Scripture. Already there waiting for her are her husband, Charles H. Corning; parents, Leo P. Sander and Mary Elizabeth (Lyndon) Sander; sister, Carol (Sander) […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar returns With the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent has brought back its Community Calendar. Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering […]
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—January 13
TERRI JOAN CHOLEWA Terri Joan Cholewa, née Brammer, age 64, longtime Lombard resident, passed away peacefully and gracefully January 5, 2022, with the ones she loved. A Visitation was held Sunday, January 9, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment private. Terri was the beloved wife of […]
Elmhurst Art Museum presents its 25th Anniversary Exhibition; Houses of Tomorrow: From Keck to Today examines sustainability through mid-century solar innovations
Throughout the Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th year of inspiring its community, the Museum will host a year-long celebration, with a focus on the three major hallmarks of its mission: architecture (Spring), education (Summer), and art (Fall). Central to the Spring season is the new multimedia exhibition, Houses of Tomorrow: Solar […]
Bensenville resident runs Chicago Marathon first time ever; Brother from Addison urges her on, presents her with medal
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT When the 43rd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon took over the city streets last October, Bensenville resident Maria Tiscareno was a first-time participant. Maria, relationship manager lending specialist with Bank of America, volunteered at the marathon in 2019. Along with her brother […]