Obituaries

Elmhurst News Obituaries

GEORGE KALATZIS, 89

   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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.    […]

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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 […]

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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. […]