Melvin “Mel” Militell, resident of Sterling, formerly Plainfield and Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 86. A very proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps; beloved husband of 61 years to Diane Militell; loving father of Tracy Militell (Dave); Leanne (Dave) Mueller and John Militell; proud Papa of […]
Obituaries
Gary L. Skoog, 76
Gary L. Skoog, of Elmhurst, passed away at home on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1947 in Santa Rosa, CA, to the late Clifford and Betty Skoog. Gary is a graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School […]
James Nelson, 66
James “Jim” Nelson passed away June 17, 2023, at the age of 66. Lovingly known as “Yams”, he was the beloved son of Barbara E. (nee Trotter) and the late Joseph A. Nelson Jr. Loving brother of Joe Nelson, John (Siobhan) Nelson, Jeff (Debbie) Nelson, Jill Nelson and Jerry (Heide) […]
Donald Stibbe, Jr.
Don Stibbe, Jr. exhibited enthusiasm in all he did throughout his life, whether it was operating his own small neighborhood grocery store in Elmhurst, or managing as broker/owning his own successful RE/MAX Real Estate business. Whatever Don did, his intent was to do it right and do it well. His […]
William Joseph Prust, 66
William Joseph “Bill” Prust, of Norman, Okla., formerly of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 66. Beloved father of Joey (Kathy). Loving grandfather of Jordan and Olivia Prust. Dear brother of Donna Faur, Nancy (Mike) Hogan and the late Richie Prust. Dear son of the […]
Margaret Pamela Dietz, 85
Services Saturday Margaret Pamela Dietz, of Elmhurst, passed away on June 7, 2023 at the age of 85. Born in London, England, to Gladys and Cyril Fletcher, she moved to the United States in 1964, a country of which she was proud to be a citizen. She married Thomas Dietz […]
Peter Paul Loeb, 90
Peter Paul Loeb, of Addison, passed away on June 8, 2023 after breaking his hip on March 23, 2023 and subsequent complications. He was 90. Peter was born on December 9, 1932 to Peter Vincent Loeb and Anna Burian Loeb in Chicago. After Peter graduated from St. George in Evanston, […]
Marshall G. Harpestad Jr., 65
Marshall G. Harpestad Jr. passed away on June 8, 2023, at the age of 65, after a short illness. Marshall enjoyed a simple life, enjoying long conversations with everyone he met. He had a genuine interest in conversation and enjoyed connecting with people. He was a truck driver but was […]
Janet (Kajpust) Bishop, 97
The family of Janet nee Kajpust Bishop is saddened by the loss of their Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother on May 28, 2023, at the age of 97. Janet is survived by her beloved Westie Dog Sugar, Her daughter Sandra Casperson, her son-in-law James Casperson, seven grandchildren and seven great […]
Michelle Maiers, 46
Michelle M. Maiers, nee Sommer, of Elmhurst passed away at the age of 46 on June 2, 2023, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle is well known in Elmhurst’s musical community as a teacher, director and performer and had many music students during her 25+ year […]