Sharon Lynn Olson was born February 3, 1948, in Westlake Hospital. She was baptized on February 6 at Westlake by Dr. Paul Kluender. She was a devoted daughter of the late Arthur (Art) and Margaret (Marge), nee Ellenberg, Olson. She is survived by her sister Carol (William) Peterson: […]
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WANDA MAY SMITH
Wanda May Smith, nee Ronske; beloved wife of the late Peter Smith; loving mother of Marlene Jehnke, Susan (Jeff) Sterling and Peter Smith; dear grandmother of Paige (John Albrecht) Jehnke, Avery (fiancé Theresa Kondzela) Jehnke, Spencer (Sophie Kasahara) Sterling, Rachel Sterling, Olivia (fiancé Henry Rothenburg) Sterling and Holly (Sean) […]
Community Calendar
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Aug. 17 Legacies: Selections from the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection. Much of EAM’s permanent collection results from the relationship between the museum and the people who previously owned the work, including artists, collectors, and their family members. The galleries […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Estimated 1,400 people gather in Elmhurst for ‘No Kings Day’ protests
By Brenda Garcia FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On a cold winter Saturday in February of this year, Grace Clear came to Elmhurst City Hall and protested outside with a sign defending democracy. The following Saturday, a few people joined her. Then the next Saturday, more people joined and shortly thereafter, […]
Community Calendar
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Aug. 17 Legacies: Selections from the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection. Much of EAM’s permanent collection results from the relationship between the museum and the people who previously owned the work, including artists, collectors, and their family members. The galleries […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Elmhurst University celebrates 154th commencement
Elmhurst University held its 154th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 24, for the Class of 2025. For the first time, the two ceremonies were held in the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont. About 986 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage to accept their diplomas, out of approximately more than […]
Beloved Elmhurst Police K-9 Ozy passes away
An integral member of the police department since 2019, Ozy died a short time after undergoing emergency surgery last week Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced last week that Ozy, one of the city’s police K-9 dogs, had passed away “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the […]
GARY REDDEROTH, 62
Gary Redderoth, 62, of Wheaton, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away June 8, 2025. Beloved husband of 38 years to Barbara Redderoth; Cherished father to Alexandra (Jacob) Tkachuk and Shae Redderoth; doting grandfather to his granddog, Whiskey; dear brother to Cindy (Pete) Ring and the late Dale (Tracey) Redderoth; loving […]