Sunday, January 19, 2025
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT For many of us—and especially today’s young people—the streets, shops, downtown and suburban life that make up Elmhurst don’t offer a hint as to what the landscape looked like in the 1800s. But the Elmhurst History Museum staff has done their research, so […]
Lloyd Beese, age 87, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. Lloyd was the beloved husband of Rita Beese for 57 years. He was the loving father of Daryl Beese and Kristen Beese (Jason) Alfonsi. Proud grandfather of Tyler and Siena Alfonsi. Cherished brother to Elaine […]
Barbara J. Benway, 95, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, MO on November 29. Barbara was born May 18, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ellis and Rossie Schonert. She was united in marriage to Russel E. Benway in 1951. Russel preceded […]
Craig M. Kennedy, 73, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1951, in Elmhurst, IL. Craig was a loving partner, proud father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving partner of over 16 years, Joya Zamora, his two […]
Dr. Roy Kurotsuchi, 97, long-time Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the Chicago area, died December 30, 2024. He resided at the Oaks at Bartlett and previously lived in Elmhurst. Roy was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Kurotsuchi; loving father of Susan, James and Karen (Daniel) Inkelas; proud grandfather of […]
Glenn Lee Taylor, Age 82, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Andree “Amy” Taylor for 60 years, devoted father to Steven (Tracy Ragan) Taylor and Gary (Jean) Taylor, and cherished grandfather to Hannah Taylor, Holly (Gary) Babcoke, Emma Taylor, and Michael Taylor. […]
Robert G. Weber, 79, of Galena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. Private services will be held. Bob was born on January 25, 1945, in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Robert and Vanja (Fritz) Weber. He graduated from York Community […]
Jeanne C. Stuart, 99, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. Born in Buffalo, New York, to Nathalia (née Vosseller) and Frederick Crane, Jeanne graduated from that city’s Bennett High School in 1942. She earned a full scholarship to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, […]
Carol E. Wojak, aged 85, passed away December 22, 2024. Born on December 26, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. Carol was the oldest child to Louis Loewe and Florence Loewe, nee Hardeland. Carol is survived by her sons, Alan Wojak(Becki), Steven Wojak, Richard Wojak(Susan), 13 grandchildren , 11 […]
By Chris Fox ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting on Dec. 16. All 14 aldermen attended the meeting—the city council’s final regular meeting of 2024. Resident speaks about construction activity near his home Tom Altergott, who lives on the 100 block of South Rex Boulevard, was […]