Obituaries

Elmhurst News Obituaries

SHIRLEY L. MYERS, 82

   Shirley L. Myers, nee Little, age 82, resident of Park Place of Elmhurst; member of the Red Hatters, American Legion Auxillary, former director of Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission, former Sunday school coordinator First Congregational UCC; Founders medal recipient at Elmhurst University; Elmhurst Jaycee’s Person of the Year, devoted supporter […]

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LOIS ELAINE ANDERSON, 94

   Lois Elaine Anderson, age 94, a beloved and longtime resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. Born on November 18, 1930, in Elgin, Illinois, Lois lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and deep love for her family and community.    She attended Drake University, […]

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 ANGELINE POLUDNIEWSKI

   We regretfully announce the passing of Angeline Poludniewski on May 8, 2025. A long time resident of Elmhurst, IL. Her family was at her bedside during her last days. Angeline had endured a long battle with a difficult illness and is finally at peace. She will be forever loved […]

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William F. Murphy, 81

Elmhurst, IL native and Immaculate Conception Grade School alumnus, William F. Murphy, Jr., age 81, of Woodridge, IL died peacefully at home on March 30 after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Beloved husband of Liz nee Campbell for over 58 years; wonderful father of Jennifer (Larry) Lawson, […]

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WESLEY ROY ODEAN, 86

   Wesley Roy Odean, 86, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on March 24, 2025. Wes was born on February 10, 1939, in Chicago to Evelyn H. Odean and William Odean. He went to Pierce Elementary School and Lane Tech High School. Wes and his best friend, John O’Rourke, then joined […]

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JOHN DAWSON HILL, 89

   John Dawson Hill, 89, passed away in Aurora on March 13, 2025. He was born December 7, 1935, in Chicago to the late Alfred and Coleta Hill. Raised in Elmhurst, he remained in the Chicagoland area his entire life.    He proudly served his country in the National Guard, […]

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EDWARD HEFFERIN

   Edward was born in Chicago, IL on September 23,1929 and remained in the area his entire life. He graduated from Austin High School and was active in the Builders, a Masonic organization for boys. It was during this time he met Barbara, who was an active Job’s Daughter, a […]

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MYRNA K. KENT, 85

   Myrna K. Kent (nee Harris), age 85, passed away Saturday, March 1st, 2025.    Myrna was born in Burlington, Iowa, and lived there for eighteen years.   Myrna was the devoted daughter of the late Gerald R. and the late Alice E. (nee Schlagel) Harris. Dearest sister of Robert (Betty) […]