Raymond J. Allen, 90, passed away on November 27th at his home in Oak Brook, IL. Ray was born on April 29, 1933 in Oak Park, IL, to Bernice and Raymond Allen, Sr. He attended St. Giles School and Fenwick High School in Oak Park before enrolling in the […]
Elmhurst News
Rexall (Bud) Prim, 86
Rexall (Bud) Prim, 86, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2023. Born October 17, 1937. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Joan Prim for 63 years. Loving father of Deborah (Pete) Vernon and Darlene (John) Coffey. Proud grandfather of Laura Vernon. He is preceded […]
Sue R. Stuhlmann
Sue R. Stuhlmann (nee Roberts), was born February 25, 1940, and passed away December 1, 2023. She was the only child of Paul C. Roberts and Irene Saxton. She was born at her parental home in South English, IA and spent the first 18 years of her life there. […]
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 […]
Burglary, retail theft from Kohl’s; Pretrial release denied; Berlin praises McLean, Elmhurst police
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that charges have been filed against three individuals for allegedly stealing more than $500 worth of merchandise from the Elmhurst Kohl’s store located in the Elmhurst Crossing at St. Charles Rd. and Rte. 83. Ilys […]
James ‘Pate’ Philip Jr. passes away at 93; Well-known, outspoken Republican leader was a favorite son of Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT There is no doubt that James “Pate” Philip, Jr. was a powerful man who everyone knew – or wanted to know. At political and social events alike – here at home and in Springfield – there was virtually always a group of people lined […]
Pair accused of armed robbery at Elmhurst 7-Eleven; Pre-trial release denied for both suspects
On Monday, Nov. 27, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that Judge Anthony Coco had granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two Cook County individuals accused of robbing at gunpoint an Elmhurst 7-Eleven convenience store. Ditalion Barnett, 27, of […]
Charles K. Hudson
Charles K. Hudson, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, PaPa, Brother and Son departed this earthy life surrounded by loved ones on October 31, 2023 at the age of 91. Charles was born and raised outside Chicago, married his wife Arlene on July 29, 1950 and together they raised their […]
Fred Oscar Widicus, 97
Fred Oscar Widicus passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at the age of 97. He was born on October 18, 1926, in New Baden, IL, to Fred and Cora Widicus. Fred was a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Joan, […]
Marion Hinz, 94
October 19, 1929—October 31, 2023. Marion Hinz, age 94, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, IL, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at home. Marion was born on October 19, 1929, to parents Paul and Lilli (nee Birndorf) Gerhardt. She married Oscar Hinz on November 25,1950. They knew […]