Dr. John J. Simonaitis, Jr., age 90 of Elmhurst, USAF Veteran, longtime physician with Elmhurst Hospital, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2025. Beloved husband of 65 years to Grace A., nee Gozder; loving father of seven children: Mary (Thomas Jr) Sanders, Ann (Jim Yarbrough) LeRose, […]
Obituaries
Douglas A. Peterson, age 66
Douglas A. Peterson, age 66 of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Cindy Peterson; loving father of Julie (Thomas Latrofa) Peterson, Brian (Rayna) Peterson and the late Danielle Peterson; cherished son of Richard Ivor and Barbara (née Davis) Peterson; dear brother of William (Carol […]
Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts
It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of Doug Peterson, a Founding Member of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts and member of our Board of Directors. Doug’s vision, passion, and continued dedication to the performing arts shaped the ECPA mission and were a driving force behind […]
Dennis Joseph Miazga, 81
Born: February 25, 1943 (Chicago, Illinois) Died: January 27, 2025 (Algonquin, Illinois) While Dennis Miazga was a man of few words, his presence, advice, guidance and a never-wavering willingness to help others were significant. Dennis died early Monday morning, January 27, at the family’s longtime headquarters in Algonquin due to […]
JAMES F. MAY, 73
James F. May, 73, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 20, 1951, James was the beloved husband of the late Marcia L. May nee Rosko. Loving father of Megan May, Lauren (Frank) DeAngelis, and Kelly May (Kyle Mayer); […]
GREGORY (GREG) KRIZIC, 71
Gregory (Greg) Krizic, aged 71, passed away on January 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Krizic, loving brother of Debbie (Ken) Rymut, Jeff (Sherrie) Krizic, and Kelly Medina, brother-in-law of Sharon (Craig) Schlenker, Steve (Carol) Soprych and David Soprych, nephew of Donna (Jim) Wielgolewski, a cherished […]
HERBERT R. MUELLER, 98
In Loving Memory of Herbert Richard Mueller (98) of Bensenville, IL, formerly of Bartlett and Elmhurst, IL. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert (Herb), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with our Lord on January 27, […]
ROBERT A. SYLVESTER, 87
Robert Achille Sylvester, 87 of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, February 9, 1937 Bob was the youngest child of the late John and Anna (Menotti) Sylvester. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Barbara (Orth) Sylvester; […]
RUDOLPH E. YEH, 92
Rudolph E. Yeh, age 92, of Elmhurst, born in Tainan, Taiwan; Rudolph emigrated alone at the age 18; he traveled a long journey by ship to succeed in the American dream. He was a leading expert in Finite Elements and paved the way for computer simulation at International Harvestor, […]
THADDEUS (TED) JOHN SOLTYS, SR., 95
Thaddeus (Ted) John Soltys, Sr., 95, long-time resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in Dunedin, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary, and his 5 sisters: Bernice Szydlowski, Stephanie Jarosz, Jean Thomas, Helen Norris, and Sophie […]