David Anthony Florczak Sr, aged 64 years, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on January 20th, 2024, after a 14 month long battle with brain cancer.     David was born on March 15th, 1959 to Loretta and Anthony Florczak in Paw Paw Michigan. He went on […]

    Frank Louis Kafka, age 83, of Shorewood, formerly of Elmhurst, a good man and beloved husband of 59 years to Roberta Gore Kafka, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, due to cardiac, kidney, and pulmonary complications.      He was born […]

    Marlene M. Schillinger, 87, peacefully passed away January 25, 2024.  She was born August 20, 1936 in Chicago, to the late Wilbur and Helen Harder.     Marlene was a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, a long-time administrative assistant at Rotec Industries having retired in 2000, and above all, a wonderful […]

    Jeanne Crippin (nee Hays), age 80, passed away on January 11 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.       Those mourning her most are Larry, her devoted husband of 58 years; grateful children David (Maggie Nowak) Crippin and Rachel (Chris) Clark; adoring grandchildren Alex, Andrew and Renatta; fond stepbrothers Bob […]

    Jim Breedlove, age 66, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 18th, 2024. He joins his late parents, Herb and Margaret Breedlove, as well as his brother Fred Breedlove and nephew Christopher Breedlove. He is the beloved husband of Barbara Breedlove (nee Fremgen.) He is the cherished father […]

    It is with heavy hearts that we are mourning the loss yet celebrating the life of our sweet “Nana”.      Mary Elizabeth Fornatto passed away on December 13, 2023. She is survived by her husband Elio, children Sue Carney (Jim), Bob (Mary Ann), Dan (Kathy), grandchildren Kelly (Ben), Madeline […]

    Marjorie Patterson Barger, age 84, passed away January 3rd, 2024.      Marjorie graduated from Elmhurst University, was a dedicated teacher of 25 years, and a member of the AAUW.     Born January 6th, 1939 in Johnston City, IL to the late R.C. and the late Vivian (nee Higgerson) Patterson. […]

Joan Alexander (“Jody”), daughter of the late Christ Velis and Vasiliki (Kesses) was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1932, and was raised in Chicago with her sisters, Anne and Esther before the family moved to Oak Park. Joan graduated Marshall Elementary School in 1945, Providence High School in […]

    Deloris Imogene Scott, née Rockett, born April 11, 1935 in Springerton, IL, passed away December 24, 2023 in Elmhurst, IL.     Beloved wife of the late William E. Scott; loving mother of Crystal Ann Scott; dear daughter of the late Jesse C. Rockett, Sr. and Anna Rockett.     Preceded […]