GERDA HOOVER Gerda Waltraud Hoover died on August 8, 2019, at Beacon Hill, her home in Lombard. She was born March 17, 1927, to Erich and Maria Wolff, landowners in East Prussia, Province of Germany. An only child, Gerda grew up at a peaceful time in a beautiful farming area […]
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Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Sept. 14 Heritage Foundation’s Craft Beer Fest The 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., featuring 100 special beers and ciders from […]
Dolores M. Nowicki
Dolores M. Nowicki nee Szelung, of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Clarence J. Nowicki; loving mother of Neal (Diane) Nowicki of Naperville, IL, Wayne (Geriann) Nowicki of Elmhurst, IL and Brian (Carey) Nowicki of McCordsville, IN; cherished grandmother of Scott and Keith Nowicki of Chicago, IL, Alexander (Savannah) […]
Helene Newman, 74
Helene Newman, 74 Services Saturday Helene Newman nee Mosbach, 74, of Addison. Friend and partner of the late Walter Joseph Bruhn; loving mother of Linda (Glenn) Chmielewski; cherished grandmother of Sara and Kelly; sister of the late Anthony Mosbach. Helene worked as a Personal Banker at the Community Bank of […]
After 64 years, Pizza Palace closes its doors
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Late last week, the Elmhurst Independent received a letter from the Conway family, owners of Pizza Palace located on Addison Street in downtown Elmhurst for the past 64 years. The letter announced the restaurant had closed its doors on Saturday, Aug. 24. […]
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 […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—September 5
MARJORIE J. BOSSOW Marjorie J. Bossow, nee Honquest, of Villa Park, passed away on Aug. 28, 2019, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald P. Loving mother of Donna (Don) Lueders, Eileen (Steve) Ulrey and Yvonne (Ian Hardie) Lanners. Dear grandmother of Elizabeth (Donna DeMarco) Ulrey […]
Senior cheer
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook High School recognized the senior members of the football team, pom team, cheerleading team, color guard, marching band and girls golf team before its Aug. 30 season-opening home football game against Providence Catholic. The senior cheerleaders (pictured left to right) are: (front row) Deja Ramsey, Kathleen […]
We will remember
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO The Village of Lombard is hosting its fall “We Remember” blood drives Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and also to remember our first responders. Representatives of the village, including fire, police and public works personnel, are pictured at the Lombard […]
Heritage Foundation’s annual Craft Beer Fest coming Saturday
The 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave, on Saturday, Sept. 14. Early entry from 12 to 1 p.m. and general admission is 1 to 6 p.m. To view ticket information, please visit elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. Proceeds benefit […]
