CHARLOTTE L. BOAL Charlotte L. Boal, nee Lemke, age 91, of Lombard died on Monday, June 21, at Elmhurst Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Boal. Loving mother of Karen L. Harrison of Lombard, Judy L. (Robert J.) Miller of Dandridge, Tennessee, Nancy M. (Edward T.) Rojic of […]
Obituaries
Another jewel falls from Elmhurst’s crown; Former alderman Florence ‘Betsy’ Aldred passes away at 80
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The sun isn’t shining quite so brightly in Elmhurst these days since longtime resident Florence “Betsy” Aldred has passed away in the loving presence of her cherished daughter, Sarah, and her grandsons. She leaves behind a beloved family, countless friends, and a legacy […]
Victor A. Bush, 92
Victor A. Bush, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away June 23, 2021, at his home at the age of 92. He was the former owner of Bush Upholstery, a past president of the York Athletic Booster Club and was a member of a high school state championship basketball team […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 24
MARY GORMAN Mary Rita Gorman (Morrissey), wife of Francis C. Gorman, died June 18th, 2021, of dementia. Born in South Chicago to Mary Donovan Morrissey and Francis J. Morrissey 88 years ago. A long-time resident of Lombard, where she participated in Cub Scouts, CCW and an active member of Sacred […]
Mary Ann Loewer
Mary Ann Loewer, a long-time resident of Elmhurst, died peacefully Tuesday, June 15, 2021 after a short illness. Mary Ann was born October 29, 1931 into the Stanley Gwizdalski family of South Chicago and attended local Catholic schools. She worked in her family’s butcher shop and later at the family’s […]
Louise Adele Cripe, 89
Louise Adele Cripe, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, at Artis Senior Living, Elmhurst, on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Chicago on June 11, 1932, the daughter of Edwin and Esther Lindell. After graduating from Carl Schurz High School, […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 17
DONNA J. BANISTER Donna J. Banister, nee Laske, 84 years old, a resident of Lexington Square of Lombard, formerly of Green Lake, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on June 7, 2021. Funeral services were held Friday, June 11, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment followed at Acacia […]
Ming Chwen Lee, 89
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 […]
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 […]