DONNA D. MICHAELS Donna D. Michaels, née Sweetland, age 71, a longtime Lombardian, was called home by God on January 21, 2023. Donna is survived by her daughters, Nichole Wagner Barney of Lubbock, Texas, and Stephanie Wagner of Lombard; and her adored grandchildren Alyssa, Ashley and Aubrey; dear sister of […]
Obituaries
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 19
CHRISTOPHER M. HENSLEY Christopher Michael “Papa” Hensley, age 37, of Lombard, Illinois, passed suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, while visiting Colorado. He was the loving son of Mary Beth, née Meek, and Gary; beloved brother of Joshua and stepbrother of Terri and Jessica; adored nephew, cousin and uncle to […]
Patricia Golen
In loving memory of our mother, Patricia Margaret (Skotski) Golen, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2023. Patricia was the devoted wife of John Francis Golen and loving mother of Mary, John, Robert, Donald, Timothy and Elizabeth. Patricia was born on July 13, 1929, to two loving parents Leo and […]
Long-time community leader had been living in Indianapolis; Larry Fricke passes away just shy of 98;
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Late Monday evening, word was received of the passing of Larry Fricke, a long-time pillar of the Elmhurst community, especially for his efforts at Elmhurst University. Larry deserves a well-documented story of his life complete with comments from other leaders of the […]
Dr. Minnie Mathilda “Tillie” Gnewuch, 88
Dr. Minnie Mathilda “Tillie” Gnewuch died Jan 20, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born Nov 25, 1934. Highly regarded as a reading specialist, Dr. Gnewuch taught thousands of children how to read and hundreds of teachers to teach reading. She graduated from Harris Teachers College where she […]
Lorraine H. Hollis, 96
Lorraine H. Hollis, of Elmhurst, passed away on Jan. 27, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Charlie E. Hollis (2007). Loving mother of Charles (Dee) Hollis and Daniel (Karen) Hollis; cherished grandmother of Crystal & Danny. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 […]
Ingrid J. Wolfe, 75
Ingrid J. Wolfe, passed away on Jan. 24, 2023 at the age of 75. She was born June 17, 1948 in Chicago, to the late Bjarne and Torbjorg Hillervik. Ingrid was beloved mother to Vanessa (John) Durkin and Quinn Gabnay; loving grandmother to Quinn Michael Gabnay and Morgan Durkin; dear […]
Audrey E. Westphal, 86
Audrey E. Westphal passed away at the age of 86 on January 22, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Wayne and Thelma Tobey. She had two brothers who have passed before her (Michael and Richard). Audrey lived most of her adult […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 12
BRIGIDO DANAN Brigido “Briggs” “Bidong” Sanchez Danan, age 85, of Lombard, formerly from the Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines, died January 4, 2023. Brigido was the dear daddy to Arlene Danan Perfecto, Marie “Jenny” Danan, Amy Elizabeth (Arnel) Bulaon; dear Grandpa (Lolo) to Justine (Emmanuel) Santiago, Jenevi “Jen-Jen” Cudia, Alissa (Anthony) Diciolla, […]
Jon “Jack” Zimmer Sr., 84
Jon “Jack” Zimmer Sr., of Elmhurst, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born on January 4, 1938. Jack grew up in Chicago. He attended the University of Idaho with the hopes of becoming a park ranger. However, his love of science drew him […]
