MARY J. CRIGER Mary J. Criger, née Snyder, age 78, of Montgomery, died on Dec. 2, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date, at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora. Info: www.brustfuneralhome or 888-629-0094. OLLGA DIMASHI Ollga Dimashi, née Prifti, age 90, of Lombard, died Nov. 27, […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—December 1
ANDON BICA Andon Bica, age 65, of Villa Park, formerly of Korçë, Albania, died Nov. 25, 2022 at his home. A Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 27, from 4-8 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard with a Funeral Service held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at […]
Man gets 34 years for Addison armed carjacking, robbery; Berlin praises efforts of local law enforcement
On Thursday, Dec. 8, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a Dolton man had been sentenced to 34 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for hijacking at gunpoint a Chevy Camaro from a man in May, 2020, and robbing an Addison gas station at gunpoint in March, […]
Two charged with robbing woman at gunpoint in VP Walmart lot
Suspects in custody following high-speed chase DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have announced that bond has been denied for one of two Cook County men accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Villa Park Walmart parking lot […]
Police investigate vehicle crash into residential garage; Driver conducting test drive charged with reckless driving
On Monday, Dec. 5 at 11:41 a.m., Elmhurst police and fire departments responded to a home on the 700 block of N. Junior Terrace for a traffic crash involving a single vehicle that struck a home. Upon arrival, officers learned a white 2012 BMW X6 M had been driving […]
York student launches petition in light of alleged abuse of special needs student
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Late Monday afternoon, WBBM-TV Channel 2 teased a story on its 5 p.m. news report that a petition with more than 5,000 signatures was circulating around Elmhurst, particularly among those with an interest in York High School. The petition called for support and […]
Margaret “Peg” Baasch, 90
Services Dec. 21 Margaret “Peg” Baasch peacefully passed away on Dec. 12, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Karen Bagge, Ellen Eck, John (Shawn) and Jeff (Rusty). Cherished grandmother of Allan, John, Lauren (Derrick), Andrew, Tanner, Ann Marie, Brian and great-grandmother […]
Geraldine Nielsen, 93
Services Thursday Geraldine Nielsen, nee Rinko, passed away in Wheaton, on Dec. 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Geraldine “Gerry” was born in Chicago and lived in Elmhurst for 58 years. She spent her last years at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton. Gerry was preceded in death by her late […]