Visitation Thursday; mass Friday Patricia “Patti” Vorel, nee Knighton, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 55. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Angela Knighton; beloved wife of Mark Vorel; loving mother of Taylor, Lauren, and Kendall Vorel; fond sister of Wallace (Suzanne) Knighton, Elizabeth […]
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Marjorie Jane Leslie, 94
Marjorie Jane Leslie died December 28, 2020, at the age of 94. Memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Memorials may be made to Elmhurst Presbyterian Church or DePauw University, Greencastle, Ind. Masks are required for attendees. Arrangements were provided […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Balloon art
Lieutenant retires
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 12
DAVID J. BACHAR David John Bachar, age 56, of Lombard, passed away at home surrounded by family Aug. 2, 2021. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information. PHYLLIS S. GRECO […]
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Coming events
Monday, Aug. 16 • Book discussion: “The Vanish Half” by Brit Bennett at the Library The twins ran away at 16. One still lives in the Southern black community she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband has no idea of her history. Separated by so many miles […]
Playing favorites
Cathy Richardson is pictured here playing for the Spring Road Business Association’s Music at the Gazebo on Thursday, Aug. 5. A professional musician who has performed in place of Grace Slick with Jefferson Airplane/Starship, and other groups. Among the many favorites she sang were “White Rabbit” and “Don’t You Want […]
Finance director Tom Trosien retires; farewell gathering held
At the latest meeting of the Elmhurst City Council, Second Ward Alderman Bob Dunn took a moment during Comments of Elected Officials to offer words of appreciation for Tom Trosien, City finance director, who retired effective on that day, Monday, Aug. 2. “I really want to thank our Finance Director […]
