Donna Helen Dassouki, 90, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, ending her multi-year battle with dementia.    Born on April 9, 1935, in Oak Park, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Schneider) Reichmann.    She graduated from Proviso High School in 1953, lived in […]

   Rosemarie Jindra-Kostiwa passed away peacefully at age 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Jack Kostiwa. She was the cherished mother of Susan Kostiwa and Jane (Steve) Baker and aunt to many nieces and nephews.    Rosemarie was born and grew up in […]

   Joan Mary Schultheis, nee Prieb, age 91, longtime resident of Elmhurst, died January 3, 2026.    For 32 years Joan taught second and third grade in Elmhurst, she loved the arts, nature, classical music and painting. She was also an avid golfer and would often let people know that […]

   Joyce S Hasty, nee Sible, age 91, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois formerly of Villa Park, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Richard Hasty; loving mother of Lisa (fiance Donald Jr.) Hasty and Gail Hasty; devoted grandmother of Susan Hayes, Christopher (Laura) Hayes, Matthew (Soliemar De Aza) Hayes, Andrew (Stacy […]

   Margaret Franson Pruter, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2026 after a prolonged illness. She died peacefully in her home in Elmhurst, Illinois.    She was born on January 16, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Margaret and Frederick Franson. She grew up in Brookfield, Illinois, and spent […]

   Thaddeus (Ted) G. Kulpaka, a longtime resident and business owner of Elmhurst Firestone for 70 years, died peacefully at home on November 11, 2025, at the age of 95. A devoted husband, loving father of seven, and proud grandfather, Ted dedicated his life to his family, business, and community. […]

   Timothy John Hellstrom, age 78, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on January 4, 2026. He lived a life surrounded by family and friends, always generous with his time and help, and steadfast in his beliefs and values.    Tim was born in Chicago in 1947 to the late Richard […]

   Ruby Obradovich, age 99, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was born on September 12,1926 in Chicago, Illinois, and was one of nine children born to Mark and Jane (Plecas) Rajcevich. She lived in the West Chicago area, Bellwood and Elmhurst, Illinois, before moving to […]

   Richard Evan Nelson passed away peacefully at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital on January 1, 2026. A long-time resident of Elmhurst, Richard (Dick) was born in Berwyn, IL on October 22, 1938, to the late Evan Nelson and the late Hazel Nelson. He was the beloved Husband of 55 years to […]

GAIL BRINKMEIER, 71    Gail Brinkmeier, 71, of Wood Dale, IL passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2025 surrounded by her family.    Gail was born on October 13th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Lester and Catherine (“Kay”) Kasperski and raised in Cicero, Illinois.    A longtime resident of Elmhurst, […]