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Michelle Maiers, 46

Michelle M. Maiers, nee Sommer, of Elmhurst passed away at the age of 46 on June 2, 2023, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Michelle is well known in Elmhurst’s musical community as a teacher, director and performer and had many music students during her 25+ year […]

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George Allen Garrett

George Allen Garrett, 80 George Allen Garrett, 80, of Elmhurst, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, May 27 at the age of 80, after a battle with heart disease. He was born on January 13, 1943, to Ervin Garrett and Edna Lohmeier in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, […]

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John F. “Jack” Donahue

Born on the south side of Chicago to Frank and Margaret (Swanson) Donahue, Jack was a proud alum of St. Rita High School who later graduated from Loyola University School of Law. He served as a DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney for two years before starting a private practice. Throughout […]

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Nancy Yates

Anne Marie “Nancy” Yates of Elmhurst and Lewisburg, Tenn., passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 into the presence of her Savior. She was born in Albany, N.Y. on March 31, 1942. She earned a BA degree from Rosary College in River Forest, was an avid tennis player, self-taught pianist […]

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Mary E. Coburn

Mary E. Coburn, age 91, and 67 year resident of Elmhurst, passed away April 28, 2023.  She was born July 9, 1931 in Cadwell, IL, to the late Elva and Wonita Williams. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Warren C. Coburn; loving mother to Warren Coburn Jr., Mary […]

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Elizabeth Jane “Betty” McCarthy

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” McCarthy 91, of Elmhurst, Il passed away on May 1,2023. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Robert W. McCarthy. Loving mother of Robert J. (Wendy) McCarthy, Mary E. Norman, Theresa M. McCarthy and the late Brian J. (Cindy) McCarthy. Dear grandmother of Kelly, Brian (Lyn), […]

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Reginald Darley, 90

Reginald Darley, of Elmhurst, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 90.  He grew up in River Forest and attended Fenwick where he was captain of the swimming and tennis teams. He attended University of Colorado and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean […]

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Mary Lea Hoffie, 89

Mary Lea Hoffie, nee Andersen, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away April 11, 2023 at the age of 89. Mary Lea was the Beloved Wife of the late Gordon L. Hoffie (2006); Loving Mother of Tracy (Stephen) Schumpp, Ronald (Karla) Hoffie and William (Doris) Hoffie; Proud Grandmother of Marshall […]