Joseph (Joe) Phillip Guardalabene, aged 84, of Mesa Arizona, long-time former resident of Elmhurst and Villa Park, Illinois, died peacefully on March 22 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a short illness. Youngest son of Italian immigrant, Agostino Guardalabene, and Rosalia Muriello, Joe grew up working in his family’s cheese factory, […]

   Eric H. Larson, 88, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at his home in Oak Brook, Illinois, surrounded by his family.    Eric lived his life with one goal: to be the best husband, father, and grandfather, and to support his family with love and devotion. By that […]

   Fern I. Barrie, 104, of Elmhurst, passed away March 11, 2024.  She was born April 21, 1919 in Chicago.    Fern was known for her exceptional knitting, crafts, and baking skills.  Fern and her husband, Vic, always enjoyed going to the beach and collecting sea shells.  She was dearly […]

    With hearts heavy yet brimming with cherished memories, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Cindy Dettloff, who passed away on February 22, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with endometrial cancer. Cindy’s journey was one illuminated by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Born […]

    Joan Cortopassi (nee Nowak), age 83, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2024. Joan was born in the South Chicago neighborhood to her late parents John L. and Irene T. (nee Prokop) Nowak. She is survived by her children, Kenneth A. […]

    Patricia J. Cheffer, nee Paris, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Robert Gene; loving mother of Christian (Bonnie) and Paris Cheffer; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Blake and Montague Cheffer and great-grandmother of Andrew Bretl; dear sister of Michael (Marianne) Paris and […]

Laura Myee Stonikas, age 39, of Chicago, left us unexpectedly on February 25, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1985, to Martin and Rita Stonikas and grew up in Elmhurst where she attended District 205 schools.     Laura’s zest for life and appreciation for the finer things were infectious. She […]

    Rita Marie McGreal, nee Clancy, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024.      Born on May 24, 1945, in Chicago, IL, Rita was a devoted wife to her loving husband James for 56 years. Together they raised five children: Wendy McGreal (Cheryl Leoni), Brian (Martha) McGreal, Lori McGreal, Matthew […]

    Thelma MacDougall, 102 years old, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away peacefully in her home in Sewall’s Point, Florida, on Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024. Mrs. MacDougall and her late husband Robert MacDougall Sr., owned MacDougall Builders, Inc of Elmhurst, IL and were responsible for developing and building more than […]

Barbara Ellen Miazga, 81 Born: September 7, 1942 (Woodstock, Illinois) Died: February 1, 2024 (Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Illinois)     Barbara Miazga was a loving, family woman who made a significant impact on the lives of many with her calming/steadying influence, go-go-go nonstop motor, and extremely sharp wit. Barbara grew up […]