Robert “Bob” James Grob, 71 years old, passed away December 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 29, 1952 in Oak Park, to the late Robert and Marion Grob. He was proud of the distinction of being a leap year baby.     Bob graduated […]

    On October 28, 2023, James (Jim) Rubietta, 86, of Jefferson, WI passed away.     A York High graduate in ’55, Jim grew up in the Elmhurst area. The co-owner of Whispering Wings Game Farm in WI is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Huff); two sons Richard […]

    Mike Zangan, MD, age 83, left our earth in peace on November 28, 2023.     He was born on August 12, 1940 in Tehran, Iran.  He was the son of the late Boris Zangan and Mariam Zangan-Hashemzadeh.     Mike pursued his studies of medicine in Germany where he graduated […]

    Raymond J. Allen, 90, passed away on November 27th at his home in Oak Brook, IL. Ray was born on April 29, 1933 in Oak Park, IL, to Bernice and Raymond Allen, Sr. He attended St. Giles School and Fenwick High School in Oak Park before enrolling in the […]

Rexall (Bud) Prim, 86, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2023. Born October 17, 1937.     He was the beloved husband and best friend of Joan Prim for 63 years. Loving father of Deborah (Pete) Vernon and Darlene (John) Coffey. Proud grandfather of Laura Vernon. He is preceded […]

    Sue R. Stuhlmann (nee Roberts), was born February 25, 1940, and passed away December 1, 2023. She was the only child of Paul C. Roberts and Irene Saxton. She was born at her parental home in South English, IA and spent the first 18 years of her life there. […]

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT There is no doubt that James “Pate” Philip, Jr. was a powerful man who everyone knew – or wanted to know. At political and social events alike – here at home and in Springfield – there was virtually always a group of people lined […]

    Charles K. Hudson, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, PaPa, Brother and Son departed this earthy life surrounded by loved ones on October 31, 2023 at the age of 91.      Charles was born and raised outside Chicago, married his wife Arlene on July 29, 1950 and together they raised their […]

    Fred Oscar Widicus passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at the age of 97.  He was born on October 18, 1926, in New Baden, IL, to Fred and Cora Widicus.   Fred was a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa.  He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Joan, […]

October 19, 1929—October 31, 2023.     Marion Hinz, age 94, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, IL, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at home.     Marion was born on October 19, 1929, to parents Paul and Lilli (nee Birndorf) Gerhardt. She married Oscar Hinz on November 25,1950. They knew […]