Obituaries

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Charlene M. Poglitsch, 81

Charlene M. Poglitsch, 81, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 24, 2020. Loving wife of William Poglitsch, Jr. for 53 years. Beloved mother of Cathy Roland and cherished grandmother of Walter Roland. Adored sister of Mary Ann (Eugene) Manescalchi and the late Chuck (Johnny) Hovorka. Fond […]

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Shirley L. Reese, 91

Shirley L. Reese, of Elmhurst, passed away on July 17, 2020 in Elmhurst at the age of 91. She was born in Forest Park on April 17, 1929. Loving daughter of the late William and Myrtle, nee Hewelt, Reese. Dear sister of Eileen Reese. Funeral service was held Friday, July […]

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Victor J. Martincic, 80

Victor J. Martincic, of Lemont, formerly a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on July 18, 2020 at the age of 80. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of Rasa Martincic, nee Rimas. Loving father of Kristian (Niki) Martincic. Cherished grandfather of Luke and Tali. Beloved […]

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Marsha Raffen, 64

Marsha S. Raffen Nee Johnson, 64, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, after a four-year courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved wife of the late Tim Raffen; loving mother of Chris (Tammy) Raffen, the late Melissa Raffen, and Kim (Jason) Raffen.  Cherished grandmother of Hailey, Aubry and Bryce.  […]

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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 23

THOMAS CHAMBERS Thomas “Tommy” Richard James Chambers, age 43, of Villa Park. Dear son of Thomas and Maria Chambers; beloved brother of Josh (Erin) Chambers; devoted uncle of Barrett Chambers; fond grandson of the late Thomas D. (Phyllis A.) Chambers and the late Antonio Pasquale (the late Maria Pasquelina) DeSiato; […]

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Richard A. Koester, 74

Richard A. Koester, of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away July 9, 2020 at the age of 74. He was a member of Medinah Shriners, Lombard Masonic Lodge 1098 and the Midwest Street Rod Club. Beloved husband of 54 years to Bonnie (nee Handing); beloved father of Candi (Kyle) Loomis […]

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Shirley L. Henricksen, 97

Shirley L. Henricksen, of Elmhurst, formerly of Sun City West, Ariz., passed away peacefully June 29, 2020 at the age of 97. Shirley was the founder of Henricksen Office Furniture Company in 1962 and was considered a woman pioneer in the man dominated office furniture industry. She was well respected […]