Thursday, May 2, 2024
Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Loving mother of Patrick Greco, Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr […]
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside […]
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Perhaps you know his father better than you know him. Nick Celozzi Jr. is the son of Nick Celozzi of the Celozzi-Ettleson car dealership best known for the slogan, “Where you always save more money.” Nick Jr. did not follow his father into […]
Jim Grabowski and his wife Kristin are pictured here at a reception held at the Community Bank of Elmhurst to celebrate his 10 years of being the City Manager of Elmhurst. There have only been three City Managers to serve the City of Elmhurst and the average tenure is 29 […]
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At the Elmhurst City Council meeting held Monday, July 19, the company CDM Smith offered a presentation about the plans for Elmhurst’s new Metra station. “We’ve been working on this project for the past five years,” said Chris Martell, principal with CDM Smith. […]
On Sunday, July 25, at 11:39 p.m., Elmhurst Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Third St. and Willow. Upon the arrival of police, officers discovered several shell casings in the 200 block of Willow and on Illinois street. A witness reported seeing a gray […]
Gertrude M. Ewert, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 22, 2021 in Naperville at the age of 93. She was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Chicago to Emil and Marie (nee Mielke) Donisch. Gertrude is survived by her children Kathy (Jim Sears) Ewert, Carolyn (John) Slone, and Richard (Vanessa […]
Ruth Starshak Martin, a 64-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. A lifelong devoted volunteer, Ruth held leadership positions with countless charities and organizations throughout her life. For her alma-mater, Mount Mary University (’50), she served on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, […]
Tracey Ann Ward, nee Mulvey, passed away after a short illness at the age of 49. Tracey was a graduate of York High School and she attended Marquette University before her position in the office for Plumbers Union Local 130. Tracey was the beloved mother of Donald J. “Donny” Ward; […]
Lois M. Mueller, nee Sherman, of Bartlett, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Herbert. Loving mother of Denise (Doug) Erzinger, Debra (Dave) Potts, David (LeeAnn) Mueller and the late Sharon (Ron) Moraco. Dear grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of four and great-great-grandmother of […]
