James F. May, 73, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 20, 1951, James was the beloved husband of the late Marcia L. May nee Rosko. Loving father of Megan May, Lauren (Frank) DeAngelis, and Kelly May (Kyle Mayer); […]
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Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Recurring monthly Memory care support group. Held on […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Ice cream—yes, ice cream—for breakfast!
IVAN FIGUEROA PHOTO Elmhurst Independent On Saturday, Feb. 1, franchise owners of Kimmer’s Ice Cream Kimberly Yates (second from the right) and Isaac Yates (second from the left), held their seventh consecutive “Ice Cream for Breakfast” event at the Elmhurst’s location. The store manager, Margaret Belcher (far right), and […]
Elmhurst Park District earns multiple awards at state conference
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Park District (EPD) recently announced that it was the recipient of multiple awards at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Soaring to New Heights Conference, held Jan. 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. According to […]
GREGORY (GREG) KRIZIC, 71
Gregory (Greg) Krizic, aged 71, passed away on January 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Krizic, loving brother of Debbie (Ken) Rymut, Jeff (Sherrie) Krizic, and Kelly Medina, brother-in-law of Sharon (Craig) Schlenker, Steve (Carol) Soprych and David Soprych, nephew of Donna (Jim) Wielgolewski, a cherished […]
HERBERT R. MUELLER, 98
In Loving Memory of Herbert Richard Mueller (98) of Bensenville, IL, formerly of Bartlett and Elmhurst, IL. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert (Herb), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with our Lord on January 27, […]
ROBERT A. SYLVESTER, 87
Robert Achille Sylvester, 87 of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, February 9, 1937 Bob was the youngest child of the late John and Anna (Menotti) Sylvester. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Barbara (Orth) Sylvester; […]
RUDOLPH E. YEH, 92
Rudolph E. Yeh, age 92, of Elmhurst, born in Tainan, Taiwan; Rudolph emigrated alone at the age 18; he traveled a long journey by ship to succeed in the American dream. He was a leading expert in Finite Elements and paved the way for computer simulation at International Harvestor, […]
THADDEUS (TED) JOHN SOLTYS, SR., 95
Thaddeus (Ted) John Soltys, Sr., 95, long-time resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in Dunedin, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary, and his 5 sisters: Bernice Szydlowski, Stephanie Jarosz, Jean Thomas, Helen Norris, and Sophie […]