“Oh yeah, Dave me pulled into that. Turned out really great.” It’s an expression – along with many similar variations – that’s been heard throughout the circles of Illinois public service for more than four decades. “Real and honest and fearless,” said Appellate Court Justice Joe Birkett. “He was a […]
Obituaries
Villa Park loses long-time business leader; Odeum matriarch Phyllis Greco passes away at 95
Phyllis “MG” Greco, matriarch of the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, and many other area businesses, passed away on July 26, 2021 at the age of 95. She died at her home in Elmhurst, where she had lived for more than 60 years. She was the beloved wife and […]
Susanna Mae Warmann, 87
Susanna Mae Warmann, née Waring, passed peacefully on July 23, 2021, at the age of 87. Loving wife of her late husband Robert; beloved mother of Diana (Craig), Cheryl (Jay), Kris (Tracy) and the late Bruce; cherished grandmother of Grace and Bruce; sister of the late John Waring. Sue grew […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 5
JAMES M. HERRERA James M. Herrera, age 62, of Lombard, died July 26, 2021, at his home. All Services are private. For more info, visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094. EDWARD W. JACOBSEN A memorial service will be held in honor of Edward W. Jacobsen (Jake) on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, […]
Richard “Dick” D. Bruce, 85
Services Friday, Aug. 6 Richard “Dick” D. Bruce passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home in Elmhurst at the age of 85. Dick is survived by his dearly loved and caring wife of more than 63 years, Betty, his three cherished daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl (Kevin) Smith, Joyce […]
Dorothy L. Pasij, 86
Dorothy L. Pasij, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 21, 2021, at the age of 86. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2015 and is survived by her daughter Linda Pasij. Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Society and also a member of […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 29
MARILYN PHOEBE FERRIS Marilyn Phoebe Ferris (née Collins) passed away at the age of 93 on Saturday, November 14, in her home surrounded with family. Marilyn is survived by her 10 children; Phoebe (Matt) Bachleda, Mark, Matt, Amy (Don) Pollack, Nora (Kraig) Sternquist, Hugh, Pat (Suzanne), Mike (Diane), Andy (Sheri) […]
Phyllis S. Greco, 95
Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Loving mother of Patrick Greco, Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr […]
Ralph Louis Blust, (82)
Ralph Louis Blust, (82), passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021, in Galena, Illinois. Born in Chicago, the only child to Melvin and Rose (Manno) Blust, Ralph spent his life in the city and the western suburbs of Chicago, graduating from Elmhurst College with a degree in Business Administration. Ralph […]
Gertrude M. Ewert, 93
Gertrude M. Ewert, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 22, 2021 in Naperville at the age of 93. She was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Chicago to Emil and Marie (nee Mielke) Donisch. Gertrude is survived by her children Kathy (Jim Sears) Ewert, Carolyn (John) Slone, and Richard (Vanessa […]