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A petal drops from Elmhurst’s flower; Mary Eleanor Wall passes away at 92
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Long-time Elmhurst resident Mary Eleanor Kidder Wall passed away on Monday, Feb. 21 at the age of 92. She was born in Monroe, Mich., in 1930 to Ralph Wyman Kidder and Neva Springer Kidder. She attended public schools in Florida where her father […]
Remembering a dear friend
Several years ago, this tree was planted near Sandburg Middle School in honor of long-time teacher Trilby Porter (back row, second from right). Spearheaded by her friend Geri Kucera, the Independent has an opportunity to present these photos of Trilby’s tree in honor of her recent passing at the age […]
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The library’s Getting Addison Back to Work series, Spotlight on Debbie Spacko
Debbie Spacko’s story starts like many Americans: in April 2020, she was furloughed from her job as a customer service representative. “In the first couple of months of the pandemic, everyone was hoping things would get better. I was on unemployment, I could survive, but not really live, and it […]
Frances Decker joins CBE Board of Directors
Frances “Franny” Decker of Elmhurst was recently elected to the Board of Directors at the Community Bank of Elmhurst. Decker, an Elmhurst native, graduated from York High School and the University of Illinois. She currently is in the Human Resources department at Gonnella Baking Company in Schaumburg. She has held […]
Elmhurst U. launches new scholarship for transfer students
Elmhurst University has launched a scholarship program to reward all transfer students who obtain their associate degree from a community college before transferring to Elmhurst. The $1,000 per year Associate Degree Award celebrates the academic success of community college students who complete their associate degree and also recognizes the partnerships […]
ICC celebrates two outstanding ICGS alums
On Friday, Feb. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church, two Immaculate Conception Grade School alumni were awarded the 2022 NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award. This award is given by the National Catholic Educational Association to a graduate who has contributed greatly to American society and the Catholic Church. Ms. Susan Koch, a […]
IC Catholic Prep wrestlers Renteria, Calcagno and Mims win Class 1A state titles
The recent string of success for the IC Catholic Prep wrestling team continued in a big way this past weekend. The Knights’ Nick Renteria, Michael Calcagno and Jadon Mims won Class 1A state titles at the State Farm Center (formerly Assembly Hall) on the campus of the University of Illinois […]
Steven W. Bussa, 61
Services Saturday Steven W. Bussa passed away Feb. 13, 2022 at the age of 61. He was born March 1, 1960 in Elmhurst to the late Wayne and Dolores Bussa. Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Corinne; children, Josh (Kellie), Alex and Amy; grandchildren Hank and Hannah; […]
