Obituaries

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DOLORES MAE BAILEY

   Dolores Mae, the oldest child of Helen and Charlie Stevens, grew up in Maywood. She attended St. Eulalia school, Trinity High School, and DePaul University where she met her future husband, Dan Bailey. They married in May of 1951 and made their home over the years in Wauwatosa, Villa […]

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DANIEL J. WACHHOLZ, 87

   Daniel J. Wachholz, 87, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 10th, 2024 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. “Dan” was born on December 9th, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Ruth Wachholz. Although born a southsider, he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He graduated […]

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NANCY ANN O’TOOLE

Sept. 6, 1961- August 29, 2024    It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Niece and friend, who passed away suddenly on August 29, 2024.    Nancy was a very caring, compassionate giving person and wanted to help others. She became […]

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NORMA JEAN McELLIN, 92

   Norma Jean McEllin, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.    Born in Effingham, Illinois in 1931 to her parents Ferdinand and Frances Koester, Norma Jean rode a tractor years before she drove a car. Norma Jean worked as a nurse for the Santa Fe railroad before […]

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RONALD H. STEFANI, SR., MD

   Ronald H. Stefani, Sr., MD passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 21, 2024.    Beloved husband of the late Dorine Baggio Stefani and cherished father of Valerie Stefani (Hal) Cahill and Ronald (Nina) Stefani, Jr., MD. Proud grandfather of Nicholas (Michelle) Stefani, Ronald (Allyson) Stefani, Marisa Stefani, […]

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William J Kulpaka

March 14, 1971 — June 26, 2024 Oakbrook Terrace William J Kulpaka, known fondly as Billy, has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 53 in Elmhurst Illinois. William was a distinguished individual who devoted 35 years of his life to the family business Elmhurst Firestone. His commitment to his career […]

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Leila Thornton

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leila Thornton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2024. Leila was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength, touching the lives of all who knew her. Leila was the devoted wife […]

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  Patricia Ann Brennan

Patricia Ann Brennan, 97    Patricia Ann Brennan, age 97, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, died peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024.    An avid golfer, tennis fan and traveler, Pat had an infectious laugh and was kind to all. During World War II, she volunteered for the Red Cross […]