RICHARD L. BATOR Richard L. Bator, age 90, of Lombard, died October 27, 2021, at his home. Richard was the beloved husband of 70 years of Dorothy, nee Fairweather; loving father of Gary S. Bator of Maryland, and Gregory A. (Tami) Bator of Lombard, the late Kenneth J. Bator and […]
Obituaries
Sharon Samuels, 78
Sharon Samuels, nee Oberman, passed away recently at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Stephen Samuels for 55 years; devoted mother of Michael (Lisa), Amy, and the late Robert Samuels; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Samuels, Scott Biancofiori, Kaleb Samuels and Josephine Biancofiori. Sharon grew up in University City, Mo., […]
Richard E. White, 94
Richard E. White, of Lombard, and formerly a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away on Oct. 26, 2021 at the age of 94. Dick graduated from the University of Illinois in 1950 with his degree in architecture. He practiced 45 years as an architect, specializing in commercial design for college […]
Jackie Hayden passes away at 59; visitation Sunday, services Monday
Jackie Hayden, of Hanover Park, an active, well-known and well-respected businesswoman in the Elmhurst community, passed away on Monday, Nov. 8 at the age of 59. She was the co-owner of Delta Insurance Advisors, an insurance brokerage firm. She was a Trustee of Wayne Township, and an active member of […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—October 28
DR. PAUL E. HADLEY Dr. Paul E. Hadley, age 90, of Glen Ellyn, died at Central DuPage Hospital October 22, 2021. Paul was the beloved husband of Beth for 60 years; the loving father of Doug (Jo), and Keith (Sandra); adored grandfather of Ani, Asa, Caleb, Sofia and Joseph; brother […]
Bruce E. Strejc, 70
Bruce E. Strejc passed peacefully after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of Thelma for 45 years; loving father of Donna Dean, Nick (Maggie) Strejc, John (Brighid) Strejc; cherished grandfather of Abbey and Becca Loague, Adeline and Chris Strejc. Born in Cicero, IL […]
Caroline Margaret Narbut, 98
Caroline Margaret Narbut passed away on October 23, 2021, at the age of 98. Loving mother of Dawn (Terry) and Kathy (Bill), Dear grandmother of Kathy Marmolejo and Kim Boske, Beloved great grandmother of Marina and Anthony Marmolejo. Fond sister of the late Leroy Hoff, Katherine Clarke and Beatrice Hoff. […]
Donna Jean Lichty, 96 “The Donut Lady”
Donna Jean Lichty, also known as “The Donut Lady,” a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away Oct. 31, 2021 at the age of 96. Donna loved to play card games, especially bridge. She also enjoyed square dancing, baking, spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, and traveling – she visited […]
Eleanor F. Fralick, 103
Eleanor (Foreman) Fralick, passed away at the age of 103 on October 15, 2021, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Eleanor was born in Grand Island, Neb., on March 18, 1918, to Chester A. and Ruby Risser Foreman. She grew up in Wichita, Kan., attended Carlton College in Northfield, Minn., and graduated […]
James McKee, 93
James Arnott (“Jim”) McKee, an resident of Elmhurst since 1959, passed away on October 21, 2021 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Josephson) McKee for more than 57 years; loving father of James Arthur (Suzie) McKee and Julie (Joseph) Pacetti; proud grandfather of Graham […]
