DONNA D. MICHAELS Donna D. Michaels, née Sweetland, age 71, a longtime Lombardian, was called home by God on January 21, 2023. Donna is survived by her daughters, Nichole Wagner Barney of Lubbock, Texas, and Stephanie Wagner of Lombard; and her adored grandchildren Alyssa, Ashley and Aubrey; dear sister of […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 19
CHRISTOPHER M. HENSLEY Christopher Michael “Papa” Hensley, age 37, of Lombard, Illinois, passed suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, while visiting Colorado. He was the loving son of Mary Beth, née Meek, and Gary; beloved brother of Joshua and stepbrother of Terri and Jessica; adored nephew, cousin and uncle to […]
Patricia Golen
In loving memory of our mother, Patricia Margaret (Skotski) Golen, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2023. Patricia was the devoted wife of John Francis Golen and loving mother of Mary, John, Robert, Donald, Timothy and Elizabeth. Patricia was born on July 13, 1929, to two loving parents Leo and […]
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 […]
Long-time community leader had been living in Indianapolis; Larry Fricke passes away just shy of 98;
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Late Monday evening, word was received of the passing of Larry Fricke, a long-time pillar of the Elmhurst community, especially for his efforts at Elmhurst University. Larry deserves a well-documented story of his life complete with comments from other leaders of the […]
ECPA acquires more space; Building in Sotos family for generations
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In a recent meeting with the powers-that-be at the Elmhurst Performing Arts Centre (ECPA), executive director Shawna Roubichek and board treasurer Laura Michaud told the Independent in an exclusive interview that the ECPA had acquired another building to the west, which will […]