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 News
Gearing up for the 41st annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot; Elmhurst resident, decorated veteran Mark Madigan named Honorary Starter
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It’s not unusual for a decorated veteran to be modest about his service and accomplishments. That was the case with Elmhurst resident Mark Madigan, who earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during the Vietnam War, helping to save at least two […]
VIOLA ANN WYCISLAK
Wycislak, Viola Ann (nee Nosko) passed October 11, 2024. Adventurous copilot (wife) of Gene Wycislak and courageous ringmaster (mother) for a circus of six sons. Life Celebration in Villa Park on October 29 from 3pm – 7pm. Email [email protected] for details.
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Saturday, Oct. 19 “Stories Behind the Song”: A night with Nashville songwriters. From 6-10 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Road, the American Legion Post is hosting the fifth annual Nashville Songwriters “Stories Behind the Songs” event. The vvent will feature five Nashville songwriting […]
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 resident part of Peace Corps service in El Salvador; Valeria Martinez among first group to return since 2016
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Valeria Martinez has chosen a life of service, and most recently, that choice has led her to El Salvador, where she is working with the Peace Corps, helping promote tourism, economic development and youth leadership. Martinez, who moved to Elmhurst at the age […]
BETTY JEAN (PACE) VERTOVEC, 100
Betty Jean (Pace) Vertovec died peacefully on September 26, a few weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born September 7,1924, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to Faye Christine (Stephens) and Ira Albert Pace, Jr. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, with her parents and younger sister, Shirley. She then moved to Elmhurst, […]
BONITA “BONNIE” JONES, 79
Bonita “Bonnie” Jones, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024 Born on July 21, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thaddeous and Dorothy Lawicki, Bonnie lived a vibrant and full life surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of nature. Bonnie was married to her loving husband, […]
DARL KRIETE
Darl Kriete, passed away at home October 7, 2024. He was born July 1, 1934 in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Loveda Kriete. Darl earned his Bachelor’s in Physical Education from Indiana University and his Master’s in Science from Northern Illinois University. He began his career […]
MAGDELENE NORDBY
Magdelene Nordby, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the cherished mother of six children, raising her family with strength and love as a single mother. Throughout her life, Magdelene’s greatest joy was the time she spent with her large and […]
