Sunday, March 16, 2025
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent It was quite a stunner last week when the residents of Elmhurst learned the news that Willis Johnson, long-time owner of Classic Cinemas, which includes Elmhurst’s York Theatre, had passed away at the age of 86. Willis Gamble Johnson, 86, was born on […]
William E. Friberg, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Elmhurst, Illinois on July 4, 2023. Born to the late Einar and Thorborg Friberg (nee Swanson). William graduated from Amundsen High School in Chicago, Illinois, followed by receiving his bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, and his master’s […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT Phil Greco, owner and president of The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, and longtime resident of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at his Elmhurst home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 20, 2023. He was 67. Phil battled the […]
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 […]
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 “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) […]
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 “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 […]
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, 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, […]
