Ralph Melda    Ralph Melda, born September 30, 1931 and a longtime Elmhurst resident, passed away on May 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie “Marge”, and his children, Kenneth (Charlotte), Keith (Kimberly), and Kerri.  His beloved grandchildren, Ashlee, Kyle (deceased), Paige, Meseret and Sidisse were the light […]

Rolando Padillo, 50    It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rolando Padillo, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandson, and uncle. Rolando left us on May 16, 2024, at the age of 50, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering dedication to his […]

CHRISTOPHER MARK BLASKY, 50    Christopher Mark Blasky, 50, a dedicated and proud police officer, loving husband, and devoted father unexpectedly passed away on May 26, 2024 at his home, an unmeasurable loss for his family and the community in whole.    Chris’s journey began in Elmhurst, where he was […]

DALE R. REDDEROTH, 58    Dale R. Redderoth, age 58, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, surrounded by his family.     Beloved son of Roger and the late Marlene Redderoth, and adored son-in-law of Susan Gelderman. Cherished husband of 29 years to Tracey (nee Gelderman). Loving father of Abbey. […]

DR. JOHN (JACK) FRANCIS SMITH, 83    Dr. John (Jack) Francis Smith of Elmhurst, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday May 26, 2024. Born in Chicago on September 6, 1940, he was the beloved husband of the late Suzanne M. Smith (nee Noonan), devoted son of the […]

KEITH OLSON    A memorial service to celebrate the life of Keith Olson will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Elmhurst on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

MILDRED MARTOCCIO, 92    Mildred Martoccio, 92, of Wood Dale Il, formerly of Bensenville, passed away on May 26, 2024. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Carbone) Martoccio. Loving Sister and best friend of Frances Martoccio. She was predeceased by her beloved siblings, Marie (Nick) Marazzo; Lucille […]

SHIRLEY L. JOHNSON, 88    Shirley L. Johnson nee Griffin, 88, died peacefully March 2, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Shirley was born at home in Lombard, Illinois, on February 16, 1936. She graduated from York High School in 1954 and studied at Elmhurst College.    Early […]

CHARLES DRESSANDER, 85    Charles Dressander, 85, of Elmhurst, Illinois, previously of Juneau, Alaska, passed away peacefully with his wife Rosemarie at his side. He was predeceased by his two daughters Sheri Dressander and Dana Ruff. He was proud of his grandson Chad Dressander (Karah) of Franklin, Tennessee, and Rosemarie’s […]

 ELIZABETH L. WALTER, 97 Elizabeth “Betty” L. Walter, age 97, passed away peacefully June 5, 2024.    Beloved wife of the late Virlyn. Loving mother of Steven (Janis), Donald, and Russell (Rosemary). Cherished grandmother of Laura (Judd) Leppert, Karen (Reverend Wesley) Dickson, Sara (Jimmie) Roy, Susie Walter (Abraham), and great-grandmother of […]