Richard W. “Dick” Strine, age 87, a long-time resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away June 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Wilma for 59 years, loving father of Scott, Cindy, and Greg (Kelly), dear grandfather of Avery Strine, fond brother of Patricia (Harold) Ikeler and Dorothy (Dr. Robert) Mitchell, dear uncle of Steve, Tom, and Rob Ikeler and Megan Curtiss. Dick grew up in Milton, Pennsylvania, and attended Manlius Military School. He served in the Korean War and graduated from...

George "Skip"  Paulson age 76  of Wheaton, IL passed away on June 16th, 2019. The beloved husband of Gloria nee: Peceniak for 55 years. Loving father of Deborah (Robert) Gartshore, Brian (Kathleen), Christine (James) Reed, Rebecca (Scott) Atlas & Elizabeth (Kurt) Sievers. Dear grandfather of Alexis & Dorothy Gartshore, Grace, Daniel, Eileen, John, Thomas & Jillian Paulson, Brandon, Brianna & Brittany Reed, Matthew Atlas & Ryan Sievers. Devoted son...

On Saturday June 15th, Marie Panor Sutherland passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Sutherland on June 25, 2018, Glen Ellyn resident, Marie Sutherland, the daughter of a Greek American Washington D.C. restaurant owner was a high achiever.  She graduated George Washington University Phi Beta Kappa with distinction and went on to University of Chicago where she graduated with honors with a Masters in Political Science along with only one...

Betty Mathews a longtime resident of Glen Ellyn passed away on June 15th, 2019. She is the beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Gregory, Karen, & the late Nancy. Dear grandmother of Bethany (Conrad) Veen, William Mathews & Audra Mathews. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryla Veen. Devoted daughter of the late Stanley & the late Anna Odor of Holt, MO and fond sister of Marilyn (late Robert) Maloney & the late Lawrence (Beverly) Odor. Betty loved spending time with...

Howard Blair Hempe, age 95, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL and Green Lake, WI, passed away on June 10, 2019 surrounded by his children. Beloved husband of the late Barbara MacLeod Hempe, loving father of Karen (Forest) Andrews, Linda (Paul) Marmillion, David (Susan) Hempe and Debbie (Lee) Berdinski, beloved Grandfather of 8 and Great Grandfather of 10. Howard served as an Army Combat Medic in the Tenth Mountain Division during World War II. In 1986 he retired from Bristol - Myer...

Wilma Wark (nee Ballew) 88, of Carol Stream, formerly of Glen Ellyn, passed away on June 8, 2019. Born May 28, 1931, in Ava, Missouri, she was the daughter of Ray and Georgia Ballew. Wilma grew up on a farm with 3 sisters.  Wilma graduated with an education degree from Southwest Baptist University.  Wilma taught school in Missouri in a one room school house and then in Kansas.   While in Kansas, she met her one true love, Joe Wark.  They were married in less than 6...

Patricia A. Pape of Wheaton, IL passed away on Sunday June 2nd, 2019. She is the loving mother of Scott (Sonia) & Debbie (Richard) Scheevel. Dear grandmother of Matthew & Mark Skjerven, Brittany, Breanna & Jenna Pape and Scott Jr. Pape. Dear Greatgrandmother of Noah Martinez & Annika Galto. Fond sister of Jim Grover & Aunt of one nephew. Visitation will be Tuesday June 4th from 4-7 PM at Leonard Memorial Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 ...

Caitlyn Elyse Willey, age 26, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois died unexpectedly on May 31, 2019. The beloved daughter of Brenda and Tim Willey, Caitlyn was was born on September 7, 1992.  She was bright and beautiful, a gifted student, and a talented softball player. Caitlyn loved the written word and was an avid reader and creative writer. Caitlyn championed those who were meek and had no voice, a fierce friend and advocate of sheltered animals.  She especially loved her dogs Luna and...

Jean M. Williams of Glen Ellyn & Wheaton.  Beloved wife of the late Malcolm “Mac” Williams. Loving mother of Craig (Barb) and Pamela Williams. Dear grandmother of Christopher and Elizabeth Williams, and Aunt of Fitch Williams, Mary Jo Neidlinger, Elizabeth Bjork, and Anne Brower. Lifelong friend of cousin Yolanda Deen, co-workers and Augustana College classmates. Jean and her family moved to Glen Ellyn in 1965. She helped her husband start the Mac...

Joanne Cecelia O’Neil (née Wiegel), formerly of Glen Ellyn, died peacefully on May 25th. Loving wife of Robert O’Neil since 1956. Loving mother of Karen (Paul) Markowski, Linda (Pete) Fagan, and Patrick O’Neil. Devoted daughter of the late Esther and Howard Wiegel. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Barrett and was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ruth Cavanaugh Palkovic. She leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, And fond...