Arthur A. Kube, age 77, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Chicago and Park Ridge, active member of the Corvette Club at the Pitt Stop in Berwyn, planning their events and road trips; collector of cars and antique armaments from the medieval time period; Facility planner for Lucent Techologies in Lisle and […]
Obituaries
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 10
FLOYD BRUNO KOPIS Floyd Bruno Kopis, 83, of Lombard, passed away peacefully at his home January 21, 2022. Floyd is survived by his “bride”, Jo Ann Kopis; loving father of Floyd Michael Kopis, Dawn (Bill Dethrow) Kopis, Wendy (Steve) Roddan and Steven Kopis; proud grandfather of Scott Kopis, Jennifer (fiancé […]
Raymond N. Reddel, Jr., 81
Raymond N. Reddel, Jr. (Papa), age 81 passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2022 at the age of 81, surrounded by those he loved. He was born on April 1, 1940 in Elmhurst to the late Ray and Lucy Reddel. Ray is survived by his loving wife of […]
Gertrude J. “Trudy” Vogel, 89
Funeral Mass Feb. 15 Gertrude J. “Trudy” Vogel passed away February 5, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born March 27, 1932 in The Netherlands, one of 11 children to the late Lambertus and Elizabeth Janssen. Trudy moved to America in 1958. After graduating from beauty school, she […]
Trilby Porter, 83
Services Saturday Trilby Porter, née Mammen, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 83. She grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa, and was a long-time resident of Elmhurst. Trilby was the beloved wife of Gerald (Jerry) Porter; loving mother of Todd (Kelly), and Tom (Raquel); proud […]
Therese “Terry” Tarantino, 88
Therese “Terry” Tarantino passed away peacefully on January 28,2022, at the age of 88. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Anne Waas. For 34 years she and her husband, the late Salvatore Tarantino, resided in Elmhurst. She was an active member of the Elmhurst Garden Club […]
Donald “Finis” Gidcumb, 71
Donald Brian “Finis” Gidcumb, age 71, suddenly, longtime resident of Elmhurst, former employee at Keebler Foods; loving husband of Kathleen M. “Kathy” nee Revane; beloved father of Kara Gidcumb, Colleen (Dan) Henry and Brian Gidcumb; cherished grandfather of Tessa and Faye Henry; dear brother of David (Anne) Gidcumb and brother-in-law […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 3
GLENN K. RITTMUELLER Glenn K. Rittmueller, 89, of Lombard, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. A Visitation was held at Feb. 2, followed by a Funeral Service at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln St., Lombard. Interment was at Elm Lawn Cemetery, 401 E. […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 27
MARLENE H. BEHRENS Marlene H. Behrens, 90, of Addison, passed away, Friday Jan 21, 2022 at Alexian Brothers Hospital, Elk Grove. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall of Addison. She worked as a hall monitor at Addison Trail High School for almost 10 years. Marlene was […]
Business leader, horseracing icon passes away at 100; Richard L. Duchossois kept an office in Elmhurst’s north industrial park
Richard L. Duchossois, a native of Chicago, a decorated war hero, renowned businessman and horseracing icon, passed away peacefully at his home in Barrington Hills, on Friday, Jan. 28. Owner of Arlington Park Racetrack and numerous other entities, Duchossois was known for his top-down management style, his exacting business principles, […]