Steven F. Wojnicki, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Elmhurst, died suddenly at home June 22, 2017 at the age of 27. Private services were held June 26 at Adolf Funeral Home, Ltd. in Willowbrook. Steven was a 2008 graduate of York High School in Elmhurst, an Eagle Scout, a member […]
Obituaries
Harvey E. Rogers, 87
Harvey E. Rogers, affectionately known to everyone as “Bud,” passed away July 2, 2017 at the age of 87. Bud was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and was a longtime resident of Elmhurst. Bud is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Therese “Teri”; father of Kim Phillips, Lisa (Frank) […]
William C. Nemchock, 93
William C. Nemchock, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette E. nee Baumann for 68 years; loving father of William G. (Rita), Philip (Becky) and Joan; grandfather of Joseph (Carrie), Deanna and Eric; great grandfather of Dane, Lily […]
Violette Arbor, 89
Violette Rose Elizabeth Arbor, nee Paske, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Victor S.; mother of Kristen (James Hendricks) Arbor and the late Susan Kaleel; grandmother of Lena Hendricks, Julia (Joseph Bolkovatz) Kaleel and the late James Kaleel; great grandmother of […]
Willam A. Kiefer
Willam A. Kiefer of Elmhurst, U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era passed away recently. Beloved husband of Linda nee Wilton. Loving father of Dawn (Edwin) Fiebrandt, Brian (Kate), Karolyn (Craig) Doro, Matthew (Amanda DeWitte) Kiefer. Dearest grandfather of Mary and Laura Fiebrandt, Zoey and Carson Kiefer, Malorie, Keegan […]
Beverly Jane Richardson
Beverly Jane Richardson (nee Mason) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her residence in The Creste at Village Pointe Commons, Grafton. Wisconsin. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Jack D. Richardson, and daughters Carol (Dan) Richardson McCoy of Mequon, WI and Julia (Eric) […]
Bruce A. Peterson
Bruce A. Peterson, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Alice nee Kellerhals; father of Gary (Lauren), Roger (Catherine) and John; proud grandfather of Jeffrey, Benjamin and Samuel. Bruce was a longtime member of the Addison and Elmhurst Art Leagues, where he cherished the […]
Linda A. Wilson
Linda A Wilson, passed away surrounded by her beloved family, native of Chicago and long time resident of Elmhurst; dearest wife and “Hon” of Michael; treasured mother of David (Karyn), Susan (Bill Pearch), Liane, Marla (John) Lyon and Joseph (Jamie) Wilson; cherished grandma of Samantha Wilson, Brody and Riley Wilson, […]
Elmhurst loses a pillar of the community
Darrell Whistler passes away at 83 By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Some people — many people, really — are active in the community. Every now and then, there comes a person who literally IS the community. One such person is Darrell Whistler, who has been the community for […]
Veterans Commission to honor Bales, Korean KIA
Donald J. Bales deceased September 1, 1950, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, will be honored during the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony this Sunday, June 11, by having his name placed in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Bales entered the service in 1949 […]