John Dolce, of Elmhurst, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the age of 88. He was a veteran of the Korean War. John will be remembered by all who knew him as a great man with extraordinary kindness. Beloved husband to the late Nancy (nee DePasquale) Dolce for 52 […]
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Olga Jordan, 104
Longtime Elmhurst resident Olga Jordan passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019, in the arms of her daughter and granddaughter. She was born Olga Catherine Visca on November 27, 1914, in White Plains, New York. Her father, Benedict Visca, came to America alone as a teenager in 1906. He became […]
Margaret “Peg” Mackey, 95
Margaret “Peg” Mackey (nee Soper), of Oak Brook passed away on January 11, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born on July 1, 1923. Beloved wife of the late Allan L. Mackey; loving mother of David (Margaret) and Daniel (Nancy); cherished grandmother of Christopher, Matthew, Lindsey, and Stephanie; […]
Arthur LaVelle, 96
Dr. Arthur LaVelle, of Elmhurst, died this past autumn at the age of 96, leaving his wife of 71 years, Faith, and daughter Audrey and granddaughter Jocelyn. He was born in North Dakota and spent his childhood in a farming community established by Scandinavian immigrants. At the age of seven, […]
Winter fun
Last weekend’s snowfall attracted sledders to the hill, known to some as Highridge Hill, near Jackson Middle School and the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park. The top left photo from Sunday afternoon shows the trio of (left to right) Brandon Gacek, Jeff Doll and Calvin Requireon heading downhill. The upper […]
Voices of democracy
Three local high school students have been selected winners in the Lombard Veterans of Foreign Wars Lilac Post 5815 sponsored 2018 Voice of Democracy competition. Students entering the annual contest prepare a written and recorded speech on a selected patriotic theme. This year’s theme was “Why My Vote Matters.” Pictured […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 24
LOUISE SAROCKA Louise Sarocka, nee Rieger, age 93, of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Sarocka; loving mother of Bob (Lori) Sarocka, Dave (Brenda Bland) Sarocka and the late Kathy Sarocka; devoted grandmother of Jack and Sam; fond sister of many; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime member […]
Lombardian classifieds—January 24
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage Jan. 4 A victim […]
School Board Capsules… Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Jan. 8 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public comments. ILMEA All-State students recognized The board […]