George Kalatzis, 89, of Elmhurst; beloved husband of the late Panagiota; loving father of Peter (Rachell), Anna Kalatzis-Cummings and Angela (John) Rosak; beloved Pappou of Maria, Savanna, Paige, Kevin, Nolan, Ava, Dale, George, John, George, Alex and Sophia; Dear brother of the late Spiro (the late Alexandra) Kalantzis, the […]
Obituaries
JOHN C. “JACK” BARTLER, 94
John C. “Jack” Bartler, age 94, longtime resident of Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, & Wheaton, Illinois, and Siesta Key & Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. He graduated with a degree in political science and earned his law degree from Northwestern University, and was a proud […]
DR. RICHARD “DICK” W. BLASS
Richard (Dick) Blass passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. With grace and serenity, he returned to God, who welcomed him into His loving arms and reunited him with his beloved wife, Mariann. Dick’s life was defined by devotion — to his family, to his patients, […]
PEG MARTIN, 83
Peg Martin, 83, of Wood Dale, IL, passed away on December 2, 2025. Peg was born on January 9, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Thomas and Kathleen Keon. A longtime realtor in Elmhurst, Peg served her community with dedication and pride. She also previously served as an Alderman […]
GRACE WENDEL, 86
Grace Wendel (née Pradel), 86, went to her heavenly home on December 1, 2025. She had been a resident of Elmhurst, IL, for 53 years. Grace was born on November 4, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to Arthur and Virginia Pradel. She is survived by her husband of 65 […]
CAROLYN ANN SABADOSH BURTON, 78
Carolyn Ann Sabadosh Burton, age 78 passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. Born April 4, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew and Jean Sabadosh. Beloved wife of 48 years to Raymond Gerald Burton. Loving mother of Michael (Paige Campbell) Burton and Bradley Burton. Stepmother to […]
RAYMOND ALBERT STONE, 88
Raymond Albert Stone, age 88, peacefully passed away at home in Elmhurst, IL on November 21st, 2025. He was born in Des Moines, IA, to the late Raymond and the late Alberta Mae Stone. Adored husband of 68 years to Grace (née Johnson) Stone. Loving father of the late […]
PAUL J. CREPEAU, 51
Paul J. Crepeau, age 51, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. A man with a warm heart, a sharp wit, and a boundless imagination, he found joy in the worlds of Star Wars and Harry Potter—stories he revisited often and shared with the people he loved. […]
LINDA LEE FISCHER, 83
Linda Lee Fischer (née Krecker), 83, of Bensenville, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, reuniting with her husband of over 60 years, James (Jim) Fischer. Linda is survived by sons Michael (Sue) and Richard (Chris) Fischer; daughters Donna (Don) Wilbur, Dianne (Mike) Falco, and Deb (Jason) Baumann. Grandmother […]
FRANCES ANN SAMUEL, 89
Frances Ann Samuel, 89, died November 24, 2025, at Lake Barrington Woods assisted living. Until August 2025, she had been a resident of Elmhurst, IL, having first moved there in 1958. She was born on March 21, 1936, in Fancy Prairie, IL, to Ray and Florence (née Brinkmeyer) Dixon. […]
