Steven Harold Madsen, one of the best men you will ever have had the pleasure of knowing, was tragically taken from us on May 24th, 2022. He was 59.    Steve lived his life to the fullest. He lived his life being a great father, grandfather and friend. He always had a knack for making friends and he has many who he loved whole heartedly. He was the kind of person that people remembered meeting. He was a great friend to many, always excited to make new memories and reminisce about...

Luke James Sanna, accomplished traveler, hat enthusiast, and bonafide funny guy, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30th, 2022. He was 66.  Luke led a life unlike any other, an epic hero of sorts. He lived and traveled all around the world, told the most captivating stories, could find the solution to any problem, and always had a piece of wisdom to offer.  He graduated from Tulane University in 1978 with a BS in biomedical engineering through the university’s Naval...

Janet K. Olson nee: Donath age 71 of Glen Ellyn and formerly of Lincoln, IL. She is the beloved wife of Marion for 50 years. Devoted mother of Matthew (Jenny) & Karyn (Israel) Burkholder. Loving grandmother of Nailani & Ryan Burkholder. Fond daughter of the late Gene & the late Joanne Donath. Dear sister of Steve (Susan) Donath& special aunt to Calley Donath – Beardsley (Joshua Beardsley), Thomas (Shannon) Olson & David (Allison) Olson. Janet supported Matthew...

With sadness and love, the family of Christopher Jay Watson, announces his unexpected passing in his college town of Dubuque, Iowa.  CJ, as he was affectionately known, was born July 5, 1993 with a destiny to be great. The youngest of four boys, CJ was a natural lover of all things sports, cars and music.  Football was a passion he shared with his brothers.  As a child, CJ often followed his older brothers around throwing a football or playing video games....

Mary Ann Batterman – Daeschler nee: Auriene age 77 of Glen Ellyn. Beloved wife of John Daeschler for 22 years and the late Howard Batterman. Loving mother of Lesley (Tim) Vesevick, Laurie (Tim) Albion, Lisa (Anthony) Moreno, Heather (Jonathan) Pate and step mother to Robert, William, Susan, Jeffrey (Shawna Pape) Daeschler. Dear nana of 19, Jack, Will & Daniel Vesevick; Olivia & Audrey Albion; Ryan & Grace Moreno; Julia, Sophia & Tessa Pate; Kelly, Michael, Caitlyn,...

Dorothy M. Phillips nee: Gray. Loving wife of the late Kenneth S. Jr. Beloved mother of Kenneth S. III (Pamela), Howard A. & Kimberly (Randy) Riese. Devoted grandmother & great-grandmother to many. Dear sister of the late Ruth A. Spry & fond aunt of many. Dorothy was a world traveler. She loved to spend time with her family & will be sorely missed by all who loved her. A memorial gathering will be on Wednesday, April 27th from 12PM - 2PM at Leonard Funeral Home, 565 Duane...

Constance (Connie) M. Sutphen, age 90, a resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away with her family by her side on April 15, 2022. She was born on June 4, 1931 to the Reverend Leslie and Dora Ostberg in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. The Reverend Ostberg was a pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and Connie grew up in many places as a preacher’s kid. She lived in Des Moines, Iowa, Oak Park, Illinois, Worcester, Massachusetts, and Chicago,...

Michael George Waterman Beloved husband of Ginger Waterman. Loving father of Erick Coan (Krista Coan), Mark Waterman (Jennifer Waterman) and Craig Waterman. Dear (grandfather) of Grace Coan, Daniel Coan and Jack Waterman. Fond brother of Barry Waterman. Visitation will be on Tuesday April 19, 2022 from 3pm to 7pm at Leonard Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn.  Funeral Mass will be at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood Ave. Glen Ellyn on April 20,...

George West Carlton of Glen Ellyn. The adoring husband of Jozan R Carlton.  Caring father of George West Carlton Jr, Mark M Carlton (Brenda) & Mary-Louise Wilson(Tousey). Loving grandfather of G. Alex Carlton, Josie Thuya, Morris  C Wilson & Claire J Wilson. Devoted great grandfather of Dylan West Carlton Fond brother of Mary Ellen Liem and Uncle of many nieces & nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21st, from 5pm to 7pm at Leonard Memorial...