James R. Ward, 98, resident of Glen Ellyn for 63 years, passed away on January 24, 2020 at Wynscape Health & Rehabilitation, Wheaton.  Jim was born August 12, 1921 in Aurora, Illinois to Rev. Eliasand Genevieve (Robertson) Ward.  Although his home base was Aurora, he lived in and attended elementary schools in Plattville, Sheridan, Paw Paw and Hampshire; Jim graduated from Plainfield High School in 1938.  He attended Northwestern University where he joined the Phi Kappa...

Michael Wilken, 83, of Glen Ellyn, born in Steven’s Point, Wisconsin. Survived by his amazing wife of 55 years, Margaret, née Dysart; Loving father of James and Kathleen Shalala(Patrick); Proud grandfather of Sydney and Bryan Wilken and Erin, Kacey and Sarah Shalala; Brother of Kent (Carol); Sister of Alexandra Trianosky. Mike was active in Glen Ellyn Park District softball, Cub Scouts and Kiwanis of Central DuPage. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J....

James “Jim” Andrew Kenward age 95 of Glen Ellyn, beloved husband of Collette (Orr) for 63 years, cherished father of John (Lori Kaskowitz-Kenward), Laura (Tony Dorin), Janine, and Jim, and loving grandpa of his grandchildren Nicholas (Grace Salame), Clare, Adam, Emily, and Sarah.  Jim passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 and is preceded in death by his wife, Collette, and daughter, Janine; parents Charles Kenward, D.D.S. and Mabel Kenward (Monroe); brothers John...

See map below for extra parking: !!!Additional parking available at the following locations per the time of day: Anytime— along all public streets and public lots (Duane St. North and South side just west of Forest Ave. and along south side of train tracks)  After 5 PM— US Bank lot across from funeral home and First United Methodist Church lot just west of funeral home on Forest Ave. Maria F. “Mia” Koslow age 47 of Glen Ellyn. Dearest wife of...

Visitation is (Tomorrow) Wednesday, January 15th from 4-8 PM at Leonard Memorial Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn, IL. (www.leonardmemorialhome.com or 630-469-0032) Interment will be private.

Mildred "Milly" Caroline Peterson passed away at the age of 88 on January 13, 2020 surrounded by family as gentle snowflakes whispered outside the window.  We should all be so lucky to go so peacefully. Like her beloved game of Bridge, Milly played her hand of life deliberately, always decisive and sharp. She had zero tolerance for bluffing. She observed everything and never missed a tell. Milly was a philanthropist, gardener and golfer.  She made huge investments in...

!!!Additional parking available at the following locations per the time of day: Anytime— along all public streets and public lots (Duane St. North and South side just west of Forest Ave. and along south side of train tracks)  After 5 PM— US Bank lot across from funeral home and First United Methodist Church lot just west of funeral home on Forest Ave. Jean C. O’Brien age 85 of Wheaton & Glen Ellyn, was born on November 16, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to...

!!!Additional parking available at the following locations per the time of day: Anytime— along all public streets and public lots (Duane St. North and South side just west of Forest Ave. and along south side of train tracks)  After 5 PM— US Bank lot across from funeral home and First United Methodist Church lot just west of funeral home on Forest Ave. Hope K Perry- Age 94 passed away on January 9, 2020. She was the loving mother and best friend of Barbara Hermann...

Ward A. Highstone, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, passed away on January 7, 2020, aged 81. Devoted husband of 58 years to Virginia (nee Green), cherished father of Laura (Tristram) Hyde, Ellen (Michael) Sorensen, and Sarah Highstone. Beloved grandfather of James, Ethan, Rebecca, Sofia and Alexander. Pre-deceased by his father William H. Highstone, mother Margaret (nee Duha), and sister Susan Mello.  Born and raised in Chicago, Ward was a lifelong resident of the...

Edward F. McKee age 89 of Glen Ellyn, beloved husband, loving father and cherished grandpa, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2020. Edward is survived by his wife Dorothy (nee: Kosmal), four children Edward Jr. (Marnie) McKee, Noreen Shanahan, Kevin McKee and Michelle McKee and nine grandchildren Edward III, April, Kristen, Christopher (Katie), Steven, Katelyn (Peter), Kevin, Carolyn and Liah. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Therese McKee and his sister Mary Healy....