Ming Chwen Lee passed away peacefully and quietly in Elmhurst on May 8, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born on November 11, 1931. Ming’s life was full of family, friends, travel, and bridge. Her love of travel took her to all seven continents and cruises on most […]
Obituaries
Donald Power, 73
Donald “Don” R. Power, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2021 at the age of 73. A retired teacher of 32 years in the Elmhurst School District and a long time real estate agent. Loving father of Kelli (Robert) Mendonsa and Karyn (Wendy) Mardak; proud […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 10
DOLORES B. JIRIK Dolores B. “Dorie” Jirik, nee Janota, age 87. Longtime resident of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack” Jirik Sr., loving mother of Debbie (Rick) Roll, Jackie (late Michael) Musil, John Jirik Jr. and Barb (Bill) Hyland, cherished grandmother of Richie and Kyle Roll and […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 3
ROBERT BIER JR. Robert “Bob” Bier Jr, 50, of Lombard. Beloved son of the late Penny Bier, nee Surge, and the late Robert Bier Sr.; loving father of Amber (Greg) Steele and Paul (Taylor) King; grandfather of McKenna; dear brother of Sandi (Mark) Wolski, and Richard (Erin) Bier; fond uncle […]
Donald “Don” R. Power
Donald “Don” R. Power, age 73, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, IL passed away suddenly on May 29, 2021. A retired teacher of 32 years in the Elmhurst School District and a long time Real Estate Agent. Loving father of Kelli (Robert) Mendonsa and Karyn (Wendy) Mardak; proud papa of […]
Theresa Marie Chipain, 58
Theresa Marie Chipain, nee Esposito, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 58. Theresa was born in Chicago to her adoring mother Alyce Vainisi-Cardenas and the late Salvatore Esposito. Theresa (or Auntie TT as she was referred to by her nieces and nephews whom she […]
Brian J. Walden, 67
Brian J. Walden of Lombard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 67. Brian is the loving husband of 42 years to Linda, nee Naspinski. Loving father of Teri (Ron) Wedel, Brian Walden Jr. and Matthew Walden. Beloved son of the late Virginia and Walter […]
Dr. Tadao Murata, 82
UIC Distinguished Professor Emeritus Internationally acclaimed professor, researcher and author, world traveler and avid golfer, Dr. Tadao (Tad) Murata passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021, at the age of 82. Dr. Murata was born in Takayama, Japan on June 26, 1938 and has been a resident of Elmhurst since […]
Doris L. Adams, 94
Doris L. Adams, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Richard A. Adams (2004). Loving mother of Bonnie (the late Munn) Heydorn, Scott (fiancé Connie Kirley) and Alan (Carol) Adams. Proud grandmother of Jason (Sunny) Heydorn, Leslie […]
William A. DeRonne, 75
William A. DeRonne passed away on May 17 in Elmhurst at the age of 75. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan, his three children, Kevin (Beth), Jane (Florian Sichling) and Paul DeRonne, as well as his three grandchildren, Willem, Hans, and Madeline. Bill was born on […]
