Rose Marie Therese (nee Pusateri) Peters passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert John Peters, loving mother of Mary Jo (Charles Madick) Peters, Janet (Robert) Kremer, James Robert (Elizabeth Woods) Peters, John Joseph (Mary) Peters; proud grandmother of Kathryn (Steven Walsh) Peters, Sarah, […]
Elmhurst News
Georgianna Vorel, 95
Georgianna Frances Vorel, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 at Elmhurst Hospital one week after she turned 95 years old. She was born on April 16, 1925 in Chicago to Charles and Tillie Hlavac. She married Charles Joseph Vorel on September 3, 1949 in Chicago. He preceded […]
Nancy Saviola, 101
Nancy Joan Saviola (Rizzo) was born on April 14, 1919, in Melrose Park, and passed away on her 101st birthday on April 14, 2020. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, David Donald Saviola, Sr. for 65 years. Wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Nancy was the quintessential homemaker, an excellent […]
Nadine M. Koehne, 78
Nadine M. Koehne, age 78, of Elmhurst. Cherished daughter of the late Art and Margaret (nee Kruse) Mahler; Beloved wife of the late William Koehne for 50 years; loving mother of Bill (Karla), Bob (Mia), and Brian (Val); proud grandmother of Chris, Aaron, Miriam, Aiden, Ethan, Ryan, Zack, and Kyle; […]
City of Elmhurst offers “Restaurant Support Guide”
List of dining establishments with special services available The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they have modified their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars […]
Some businesses that are currently open
As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Huntington Learning Center Diane Kilcommons 179 S. Rt. 83 630-516-1030 Huntingtonhelps.com Elmhurst Brewing Co Frazer Donaldson 171 N. Addison Ave 630-834-BREW www.elmhurstbrewing.com Open M-Th […]
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 […]
Kathleen “Kay” Sprehe, 91
Following a lifetime of adventures, Kathleen “Kay” Sprehe, of Elmhurst Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020. She was surrounded in love by her three daughters at the Florida home of her daughter. Kay was born on April 22, 1928, one of four children of William and Elizabeth Nelson […]
George Bovis, 79
With great sadness we announce the passing of George Steven Bovis, of Oak Brook, on April 12, 2020. Born on August 3, 1940, and married to Elizabeth on April 8, 1967 in Chicago, George was an executive of White Hen Pantry, member of the Sports Car Club of America, and […]
Edgar Emil Finke, 95
Edgar Emil Finke, 95, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020, with his loving wife Dolores at his side in his home in Marengo. He was born on November 4, 1924 in Addison to William and Emma (Ahrens) Finke. He married Dolores Jost on April […]
