Joanne Wessel lived a long and full life. She was born Joan Huxtable on November 19 th ,1927 in The Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the daughter of Alleyne (Spillers) Huxtable and Sterling Huxtable. Childhood years were spent in Minneapolis and Moorhead; then Westchester, IL (schooled in a one room schoolhouse through 8 th grade), and finally to Glen Ellyn, IL. Her younger sister Janet (Sissy) came along two and a half years after Joanne, and the two of them were night and day...

Ralston Reid was born June 26, 1933 in Saint James Parrish, Jamaica to Ivolyn Haughton and John Amos Reid. He is survived by his siblings Horace, Roland, and Patricia. Ralston received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University. He then went on to earn his Master’s Degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and further pursued a PhD before deciding to devote his energy to his wife and their 6 children. Even after his academic career, Ralston continued to be a mentor...

Joan “Joma” Treland (nee Lash), age 94 of Glen Ellyn passed away April 8, 2024. She wanted it to be a day to be remembered, so chose the day of the eclipse! Oh, Joma. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland “Rol” and “Grandpa Rol” Treland, Mom to Kathleen “Kathy” Treland and Karen (Gary) Evensen. Joma to Jason (Shelly) Hoshaw, Rachael (Gib) Egge, Tammy (Dan) Wolf, Kellie Evensen (fiancé Dan Wagner), Seneca (Navar) Fulton, Kayla,...

Theresa A. Mathis, 73, of Glendale Heights passed peacefully surrounded by family on April 8th. Preceded in death by her parents John C. and Domenica “Mini” Pentino. Devoted Mother of Michelle (David) Engstrom and Joseph Barton. Loving Nana to Safari Barton, Austin Sands, Alison (Gavin) Van Deveer and Eric (Holly) Engstrom. Adoring Great Nana to Amelia, Emmalynn, Jayce, Olivia, Viola, Cane and she was eagerly awaiting baby Sophia. Beloved Sister of Carmella (the late Dino)...

Jeffrey Thomas Williams, a longtime Wheaton resident, passed away on Sunday morning, April 7th, at Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn at the age of 72 after battling dementia for several years. Jeff, known as a gracious, smart, and fun-loving man, lived a life full of love and service to his family and others around him. Born on July 13, 1951 at Elmhurst Hospital to Billy and Dorothy Williams, he grew up in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton with his brother Scott. He attended Lowell Elementary School,...

Bradley Joseph Reno, 61, of Wheaton. Beloved Son of the late Patricia and Late Frank. Beloved Brother of Jeffrey Reno (Sarah), Debra Heighway (late Thomas) and Nancy Reno (Mariah). Dearest Uncle to Lynette Christenson (Robb), Danielle Sanew, (Josh), Nicole Bachman (Josh) and Matthew Reno (Jessica). Most devoted great uncle to Thomas, Liam and Lily Christenson, Olivia, Natalie, TJ and Lexi Sanew, Lucas, Gavin and Chloe Bachman and Rudy, Vinny and Gabriella Reno. Brad was born and raised in...

Michael Eugene Hopkins, 97, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2024, at his home of Lombard Place. Affectionately known as Michael, but family and friends knew him as Mike. Born on December 11th,1926 in Colo, Iowa, his life was a testament to faith, family and the farm. Michael was raised by his parents, Veva and Roger Hopkins (preceded in death) with his two sisters, Veva and Martha (preceded in death). After serving his country in Germany at the close of WWII where he was...

Christine Marie Thomton nee: Beaver, of Wheaton passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at home. Beloved wife of Craig Thomton. Dearly loved and kind mother of John (Becky), Mark (Christy), and Steve (Ginny). Loving grandmother of Toby, Alec, Zachary, Alyssa, Fiona, and Ray. Dear friend of Lee, Lynn, Judy, Dorna, Beverly and Lois. Sister in law to Carolyn, Cathy and Dede. Daughter of the late Raymond and late Dorothy Beaver. Aunt of many neices and nephews.  Christine was born in...

George T. Mrkvicka, 97, of Glen Ellyn. Born to James Mrkvicka and Emily Mrkvicka (nee Schovanec) in Downers Grove. He had four older brothers, Ven, Joe, Babe and Pinkie, and an older sister, Mary. After serving in the military, George attended Knox College where he met his devoted wife Dorothy. They were married on October 16, 1954 and settled in Glen Ellyn in 1957 where they raised their family. George served as a Village trustee and was a loyal patron of the public library. He...

Katherine (Kay) Berry Andersen died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving children, on March 18, 2024. Kay was born in Cambridge, New York, on June 7, 1933. Kay is survived by her four devoted children: Donald Andersen (Kerri Kennard Andersen); Elizabeth (Betsy) Andersen (Steve Turner); Mary Andersen-Couraud (Frank Couraud); and Andy Andersen (Beth Doucette Andersen). Kay was a loving...