Jacquelyn D. Berger, nee Lynch, a DePaul University alum and retired kindergarten teacher at Lincoln School in Villa Park, passed away on March 4, 2017, at the age of 91. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst. Mrs. Berger is survived by sons, Kevin (Camille) and Terrence (Cynthia) […]

Pauline Widener nee Durham, an Elmhurst resident for more than 50 years, passed away recently at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Jack Widener; loving mother of Paul (Geraldine) Widener; grandmother of Sean and Calvin. Pauline was an active member and Past President of the Elmhurst Garden […]

  Elaine Ruth Pezza nee Deckert, of Villa Park, passed away on Feb 23, 2017 in her home at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Lawrence “Lorry” for 66 years. Loving mother of Gary (Mimi) Pezza, Laurene (Tony) Clarke, Lenore (Nick) Nessi, devoted grandmother of Sonny, Angela, Anthony, Timothy, […]

On Friday, Feb 24, the EInhurst Independent learned that Joan Raymond, former Superintendent for School District 205 had passed away at the age of 81. The news was published in the South Bend Tribune, where Raymond was Superintendent after leaving Elmhurst in 2000. She had retired from her position with […]

Joseph R. Munn, 74 Services Feb. 25 Joseph R. Munn passed away recently at the age of 74. He was a USMC Veteran, member Northern Illinois Veteran’s Club, founder and President of Joseph R. Munn and Associates and R&J Construction; member of the Shriners and Santa Claus Anonymous; beloved husband […]

Marianna F. Brousard, 85 Marianna F. Brousard, passed away February 9, 2017, at the age of 85. Beloved mother of Robin (Craig) Andrews, Pam (Tom) Thorpe and Jeff (Pam) Brousard; devoted grandmother of Caitlin and Taylor. Interment private. Information provided by Pedersen-Ryberg Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-834-1133.

Margaret F. Mikoda, 97 Services Feb. 11 Margaret F. Mikoda, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late James J.; loving mother of James H. (Beverly) and the late Margaret Mary (Patrick surviving) Schragel; grandmother of Angelo, John, James, Samuel, Jeffrey, Matt and […]

Darryl F. May, 55 Darryl F. May, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Susan for 33 years; loving father of Christopher, Jonathan and Sarah; dear son of the late Alfred and Irene; brother of Alfred (Madeline), Rosemarie (Robert) Smith and Gerry (Valerie); uncle […]

John “Jack” W. Beckel, 95 John “Jack” W. Beckel, a resident of Elmhurst since 1964, passed away at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the age of 95. Jack was born August 20, 1921, in San Francisco and grew up in Chicago. He […]

Christine A. Schrier Christine A. Schrier nee Zacek, of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of Howard for 49 years; loving mother of Jeff (Rachel) and Brad (Erika); grandmother of James, Alex, Elias and John; dear daughter of the late James and Anna Zacek; sister of Lolita Zacek. Services and Interment private. Arrangements […]