By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Park District (EPD) recently announced that it was the recipient of multiple awards at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)/Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Soaring to New Heights Conference, held Jan. 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. According to […]
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GREGORY (GREG) KRIZIC, 71
Gregory (Greg) Krizic, aged 71, passed away on January 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Krizic, loving brother of Debbie (Ken) Rymut, Jeff (Sherrie) Krizic, and Kelly Medina, brother-in-law of Sharon (Craig) Schlenker, Steve (Carol) Soprych and David Soprych, nephew of Donna (Jim) Wielgolewski, a cherished […]
HERBERT R. MUELLER, 98
In Loving Memory of Herbert Richard Mueller (98) of Bensenville, IL, formerly of Bartlett and Elmhurst, IL. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert (Herb), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with our Lord on January 27, […]
ROBERT A. SYLVESTER, 87
Robert Achille Sylvester, 87 of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, February 9, 1937 Bob was the youngest child of the late John and Anna (Menotti) Sylvester. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Barbara (Orth) Sylvester; […]
RUDOLPH E. YEH, 92
Rudolph E. Yeh, age 92, of Elmhurst, born in Tainan, Taiwan; Rudolph emigrated alone at the age 18; he traveled a long journey by ship to succeed in the American dream. He was a leading expert in Finite Elements and paved the way for computer simulation at International Harvestor, […]
THADDEUS (TED) JOHN SOLTYS, SR., 95
Thaddeus (Ted) John Soltys, Sr., 95, long-time resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in Dunedin, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary, and his 5 sisters: Bernice Szydlowski, Stephanie Jarosz, Jean Thomas, Helen Norris, and Sophie […]
KEITH THOMAS WARD
Keith Thomas Ward, born on August 24, 1936, in Cicero, Illinois, peacefully passed away on January 23, 2025 in the presence of family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Damon Ward, and survived by his wife, Rosalie Ward; sons, Michael (Starr) Ward and […]
True story: Jimmy Carter ‘slept here’; Late president had ties to Elmhurst
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Right here in Elmhurst, one local family had the pleasure of getting to know Jimmy Carter—who was running for president in 1976 and 1980—and formed a bond that led to not only having Carter as a house guest, but afforded the couple a […]
Chef Fest to be held Feb. 6
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 25th annual Chef Fest will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, starting at 6 p.m. at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The event includes a variety of signature menu items produced by chefs from prominent local restaurants, […]