With great sadness we announce the passing of George Steven Bovis, of Oak Brook, on April 12, 2020. Born on August 3, 1940, and married to Elizabeth on April 8, 1967 in Chicago, George was an executive of White Hen Pantry, member of the Sports Car Club of America, and […]
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Edgar Emil Finke, 95
Edgar Emil Finke, 95, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020, with his loving wife Dolores at his side in his home in Marengo. He was born on November 4, 1924 in Addison to William and Emma (Ahrens) Finke. He married Dolores Jost on April […]
COVID-19 updates for DuPage County
As of 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, there were 2,625 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 135 deaths. Of those, 509 were outbreak-associated, while 2,116 were not. Since Sunday, there were 178 new cases and four deaths reported. (Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting, e.g., long-term […]
Update on 10K to benefit Joe Newton Scholarship
Hopeful organizers move forward with plans; new contests added for students who missed out on state meet By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Dan Dziubski, Naperville 10K Relay Race Director, recently contacted the Inde-pendent with an update on the 10K Relay to benefit the Joe Newton Scholarship Award. “What […]
Two charged with carjacking from McDonald’s drive-through in Lombard; Lombard, Elmhurst police assist in high speed chase to apprehend
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Lombard police officers responded to the McDonald’s restaurant at 300 E. Roosevelt Road on Thursday, April 23 on the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim had been in line at the drive-thru window when two males armed […]
Frederick Ronald Luscombe, 84
Frederick Ronald Luscombe, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the age of 84. Fred was born in 1935 to Fred and Elsie Luscombe. He grew up in Crystal Lake, IL, with a sister, Grace who preceded him in death. After graduating from Crystal Lake High […]
A birthday drive-up
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rick and Sherry Serio wished their grandson, Lincoln Miller, a happy birthday on Friday, April 24, in Villa Park. Lincoln celebrated his third birthday at his home on Van Buren Street. His grandparents, who live in Oak Park, decorated their vehicle and stopped by Lincoln’s home on […]
Flowery mix
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTOS Fortunately, some things are not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A steady stream of visitors stopped by Lilacia Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon (April 26) to see the colorful tulips and lilacs now in bloom.
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—April 30
REBECCA SCHUNING Rebecca Schuning of Lombard, a former 28-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away on April 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She married her beloved husband Mark on November 18, 1988, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale. Loving mother of Cory. Dear daughter of Dolores (the late […]
Lombard Fire Department responds to report of structure fire
At 9:13 p.m. April 26, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. School St. The first Lombard Fire Department crews arrived on the scene within 5 minutes and found a detached garage fully involved with fire extending to the […]
