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. […]
Obituaries
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 […]
Lucille M. DiBartolomeo, 88
Lucille M. DiBartolomeo, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed peacefully March 16, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved mother of Diane (William Vankat) DiBartolomeo and Robert (Kevin McCarthy) DiBartolomeo; dear sister of Joana DeSanto and the late Mae DeLuca, Elizabeth Hansen and Anthony Calonico; daughter of the late Louis and […]
Donald Bennett
Before the pandemic, a trip to the downtown Elmhurst Jewel might have gotten you an invitation from Don Bennett to join him for a cup of coffee and an offer to pick up the tab for your soup or salad. To Don, there were no strangers just friends he hadn’t […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 24
JAMES A. PLUNKET James A. Plunket, age 77, of Downers Grove, died March 12, 2022, at his home. James was the beloved husband of 57 years of Marion Plunket; loving father of Brian J. (Susan) Plunket and Keith A. (Theresa) Plunket; adored grandpa of Brad (Tayler) Plunket, Michael Plunket and […]