Mary K. Mullen nee O’Connor, formerly of Elmhurst and Lombard, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Marvin Mullen. Loving mother of Thomas (Judith) and the late Terrence (Nada survives) Mullen. Dearest grandmother of William (Lindsay), Shannon (John) Bernard, Sean Mullen, Bob Kuhn, […]
Elmhurst News
Dorothy “Jean” Radtke, 87
Dorothy “Jean” Radtke, nee Ellis, went home to heaven after a short illness, at the age of 87. Jean was beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick” Radtke for more than 40 years; loving mother of Mary (the late Scott) Fraser, Rich Radtke Jr. and Ann (Rob) Pettey; treasured grandma […]
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 […]
DuPage Health Department urges collaborative action on COVID-19 resurgence mitigations
Governor calls for restrictions amid rise in number of cases to reduce spread Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have announced the need for COVID-19 resurgence mitigation in Region 8, which includes DuPage and Kane counties, beginning Friday, Oct. 23. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) […]
Legion’s Nashville songwriter event still on
Two smaller groups contained inside meets City, state requirements By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent After Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois would be returning to more restrictive limitations due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, the Committee poised to bring the Nashville Songwriter event to the Elmhurst American […]
Elmhurst twins Tracie Banser and Lonnie Buseman celebrate centennial birthdays; They credit their longevity to having each other, a happy childhood
By Julia Locanto For The Elmhurst Independent The secret to a long, happy life is always having someone by your side—at least according to twin sisters Tracie Banser and Lonnie Buseman. The two celebrated their 100th birthdays last week on Oct. 1. The identical twins both live at Lexington Square […]
Diane Marie Conway, 77
Visitation Wednesday; funeral mass Thursday Diane Marie (Carroll) Conway, born April 13, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Died October 8, 2020; in Elmhurst. Daughter of John and Mildred (Kotroba) Carroll and stepdaughter of Raymond Ledford. She grew up on Maple Avenue in Berwyn and was a graduate of Morton West High […]
Esther M. Dutkiewicz, 96
Esther M. Dutkiewicz, of Elmhurst, died October 8, 2020, at the age of 96. She was born August 24, 1924 to parents Peter and Balbina Felcyn in Chicago, IL. She is reunited with her late husband and lifelong love Theodore Dutkiewicz. She was a beloved mother to Lynette Schwass and […]
City designates Oct. 24 as Frank Lloyd Wright Day; Public invited to celebrate at two exhibitions at Art, History Museums
This fall, the city of Elmhurst will be host to two special exhibits honoring the legacy of internationally acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Elmhurst is home to the Henderson House, one of Wright’s classic Prairie-style residences built in 1901, and his architectural influence can also be seen in two residences […]
Nashville coming to American Legion; Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser coming Oct. 30
The Elmhurst American Legion THB Post #187 has announced that it will host the Inaugural 2020 Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 30 from 7-10 p.m. at the Post home at 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Face-covering masks and social distancing required. According to the Legion, Nashville hit songwriters are coming […]
