MARY ANN GIERZYNSKI Mary Ann Gierzynski (née Kania), age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 22, 2022, at her home in Lombard Place Assisted Living. Mary Ann was a long-time Lombard resident of at least 65 years, where she lovingly raised her seven children: Joe (Bonnie), Paul (Fiona), […]
Obituaries
The City of Elmhurst announces the passing of honorable Police Chief, Michael R. Ruth
The City of Elmhurst announces the passing of honorable Police Chief, Michael R. Ruth. Chief Ruth passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at a hospital surrounded by family members while recovering from a medical procedure. Chief Ruth was a dedicated police professional who served 44 years in law enforcement. […]
Ricky Lee Brosseau, 63
Ricky Lee Brosseau, a resident of Elmhurst for 30 years, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2022 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lynn Haley-Brosseau (2013); and former spouse of the late Tamala Lawless (2015); loving father of Nicholas Lee (Jennifer) Brosseau; proud grandfather of […]
Charlene “Char” Goodnick, 86
Charlene “Char” Goodnick passed away May 20, 2022, at the age of 86. She was a long-time resident of Elmhurst for more than 63 years. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm for 63 years; adored mother of Janet (Jim) Wolande, Keith Goodnick, and Judi (Dale) Dyer; cherished grandmother of Dan […]
Patricia A. Ruppert
Patricia A. Ruppert (nee Mars) of Elmhurst, passed away on May 15, 2022. She was born July 25, 1940 in Chicago, to the late Raymond and Stella (nee Iwanski) Mars. Pat graduated from Tuley High School in 1958. She was an accountant for ACE Hardware for more than 20 years. […]
Laura Rene Basic Willing, 58
Celebration of Life Open House to be held Saturday, June 4, 1-4 p.m. at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles, Ill. Laura Rene Basic Willing passed away on September 10, 2021, at the age of 58. She was born on January 9, 1963. Laura was an amazing person, full of life, […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—May 19
JOHN ANTHONY DECICCO Sr. John Anthony DeCicco Sr., of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Coral Springs, Florida, and Lombard, Illinois, passed away on May 7, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was 85. John was born on Nov. 5, 1936 in Chicago to first generation […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—May 12
ELEANOR M. BACHE Eleanor Maria Bache (née Krout) of Lombard, formerly of Lavallette, New Jersey, died on April 15, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094. JAMES […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—May 5
JAMES L. BALKE James L. “Jim” Balke, age 68, a resident of Sandwich, Ill., former longtime resident of Lombard, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Dec. 16, 1953, in Chicago. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill […]
