Raymond E. Fiebrandt, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Nancy E. Loving father of Chuck and Ed (Dawn). Cherished grandfather of Briana, Angelo, Rocco, Marie and Laura. Fond brother of Donald (the late Rose) Fiebrandt and Judy (the late Robert ) James. Uncle […]
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Roberta A. “ Bobbie” Lemes, 83
Roberta A. “ Bobbie” Lemes, nee Roesch, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Anthony Lemes. Loving mother of Steven (Sue) Lemes, Kathy Stearn and Jane (John) Beckwith. Cherished grandmother of Melisa Stearn, Jamie (Matt) Vakicev, Ryan Beckwith, Jessica Lemes, Chase (Kate) Stearn, Janessa […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Wednesday, June 12 Active Senior Expo From 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Active Senior Expo will be held at Abbington Banquets, 3S002 IL Route 53 in Glen Ellyn (at Butterfield Rd.). Info on top-ics of interest to seniors as […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on May 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the meeting. Option for all-day […]
Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest holds ‘Pre-Event’ at Pints
For lovers of craft beer, live music, and the camaraderie of a good beer fest, make plans to be at Pints Elmhurst on Saturday, June 15 for a special Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest ticket pre-sale event. The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. […]
A brand new look at North Terrace Park
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department held a re-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting at North Terrace Park on Friday, May 31. The park is located at 300 N. Westmore Avenue. Pictured (top photo, left to right) during the ribbon-cutting are: Gina Racanelli—Villa Park’s superintendent of recreation, Villa […]
Man of the Year
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Kenneth Bohl was named 2018 Man of the Year during the recently held John Egan Distinguished Service Awards and Man of the Year honor ceremony. Bohl is pictured with program master of ceremonies Yvonne Agnello-Adams, who presented him a plaque. Bohl is first vice president and facilities […]
Lombard/Villa Park coming events—June 6
Kids Club in York Center Join the York Center Park District every Wednesday this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children’s shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to our back patio/grass […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 6
PEGGY ANN BAAR Peggy Ann Baar, 67, of Carol Stream, passed away on May 31, 2019. Service and interment are private. Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park: 630-832-4161. SUSAN M. CHARPIE Susan M. “Sue” Charpie (nee Eastman), of Naperville (formerly Wheaton), departed this […]