Modesto L. Moreno, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Lydia; Loving father of Rebecca (Michael) Cranmer and Nydia Diana (Michael Anthony) Kelso; Proud grandfather of Brandon Wayne Kelso, Michael S. (Ali) Cranmer, Jr., Gwendolyn Ann (Erik Scott) Delgado, Sarah Rebecca (Todd Terrazas) Cranmer, […]
Obituaries
Carolyn Landwehr, 100
Carolyn Anderson Landwehr passed away peacefully at Beacon Hill health center in Lombard, IL on Monday, April 4, 2022, just 8 weeks shy of her 101st birthday, after a short illness. She was born in New York City on May 27, 1921 to Carl B. Anderson and Clare DeWolf Anderson. […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—April 7
DOLORES CHOLEWA Dolores Pearl Cholewa née Nalenzy, age 96, of Lombard, died March 28, 2022, at her home. Dolores was the loving wife of 60 years of the late Edwin, WWII Veteran; loving mother of Edwin Jr. of Lombard, Daniel of Michigan, James (Debbie) of St. Charles, Kenneth (Clare) of […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 31
PAUL GEORGE BUNYON Paul George Bunyon, 79, transitioned March 25, 2022. Settled in Addison in 1969. Big Paul was born as George Mullis in Monroe, North Carolina. Legally changed his name after he retired as a professional basketball player, playing for the Washington Generals, the opposition of the Harlem Globetrotters. […]
Alex King, longtime local businessman, passes away at 78
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT If the weather in the area seemed dreary last week, it is likely because the world was made a little sadder after losing one of the bright shining stars of the local business world, as well as in the communities of Elmhurst and […]
Megan O’Malley Setaro, 43
Megan Emily O’Malley Setaro, of Austin, Tex., formerly of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 43. She was born to Cindy and Jim O’Malley on June 22, 1978. Megan’s early years were full of family and fun, including sports and fishing with her […]
Elizabeth Rose Hannigan, 77
Elizabeth Rose Hannigan or ‘Liz’ or ‘Bunny,” 77, of Elmhurst, while surrounded by loving family and friends, lost her courageous battle with lymphoma on Thursday March 10, joining her beloved husband Dick in heaven. She is now at peace but will be missed dearly by those she left behind. Liz […]
Paul George Bunyon, 79
Paul George Bunyon transitioned March 25, 2022, at the age of 79. He settled in Addison in 1969. Big Paul was born as George Mullis in Monroe, No. Carolina. He legally changed his name after he retired as a professional basketball player, playing for the Washington Generals, the opposition of […]
William “Bill” H. Schwass, 93
Visitation Thursday William “Bill” H. Schwass, a longtime resident of Elmhurst and a Korean War Army Veteran, passed away March 24, 2022 at the age of 93. Bill had a long career with a public utility, enjoyed farming and was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst. Beloved […]
Pierson J. Van Alten, 94
Pierson J. Van Alten joined his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2022, at the age of 94. An immunologist and an avid reader, Pierson was cherished for his quiet wisdom and dry humor. Although his career was in medical research and he wrote numerous academic articles, he was more […]
