Joan Crabtree Bates, aged 95, beloved wife of the late Alben F. “Pete” Bates, Jr.; loving mother of Frederick (Janis), Josephine (the late David) Prasil, Angelique, Peter (Jamie) and the late Victoria Joan; proud Grandmere of Georgia, Ella, and Ian Bates; Daniel, Paul, Victoria, and Matthew Prasil; and Madeline, […]
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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 […]
Joan Crabtree Bates passes on at 95; was wife of Alben F. “Pete” Bates Jr.
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Another of Elmhurst’s outstanding citizens has passed on. Joan Crabtree Bates, beloved wife of the late Alben F. “Pete” Bates, Jr., passed away on Jan. 25, 2024, at her Elmhurst home. She was the loving mother of Frederick (Janis), Josephine (the late David) […]
ECAF celebrates 30 years of service with 90’s-themed fundraiser
The Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Party, marking three decades of dedicated service to the children and families of Elmhurst. This event is set to take place at the River Forest Country Club, on Saturday, March 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Since […]
EAM opens ‘A Love Supreme’ exhibition; New show part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration
The Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) recently celebrated the opening of its latest exhibition, A Love Supreme. The exhibit and its programming are part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. It is sponsored […]
Former mayors to fete Quigley to support American Legion; Tickets still available for ‘comedy showcase like no other’
On Friday, Feb. 2, guests are invited to the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 for a fundraiser at which the former Mayors of Elmhurst will roast of ECCI president and CEO John R. Quigley. Tickets are $25 per person and ticketholders must be 21 years or older. Doors open […]
David A. Florczak Sr, 64
David Anthony Florczak Sr, aged 64 years, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on January 20th, 2024, after a 14 month long battle with brain cancer. David was born on March 15th, 1959 to Loretta and Anthony Florczak in Paw Paw Michigan. He went on […]
Frank Louis Kafka, 83
Frank Louis Kafka, age 83, of Shorewood, formerly of Elmhurst, a good man and beloved husband of 59 years to Roberta Gore Kafka, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, due to cardiac, kidney, and pulmonary complications. He was born […]
Marlene M. Schillinger, 87
Marlene M. Schillinger, 87, peacefully passed away January 25, 2024. She was born August 20, 1936 in Chicago, to the late Wilbur and Helen Harder. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, a long-time administrative assistant at Rotec Industries having retired in 2000, and above all, a wonderful […]
Rosemary Agnes Rice
Rosemary Agnes Rice, beloved mother of Joseph Emmitt Rice (Sharron Ann Rice) and Patricia Ann Hudson. Loving grandmother of Aaron Michael Hudson, Abigail Rose Hudson, KT Hudson. Loving sister of Michael (Janice Rice), Diane, Donald and Suzzie. Loving Aunt of Michael, Kelly and Amy. Great Aunt of Ronny, Alex, […]
