Mark J. Oberfranc, 67, of Glen Ellyn, IL, died peacefully on July 21, 2021, after battling cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph, and is survived by his mother Helen, sister Gretchen (Charles Creesy), brother Carl (Holly), and nephews Eric and Kyle. After earning a BS degree in geological engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, he advanced to graduate-level studies at Tulane University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Cincinnati. His career...

Margaret D. Fallon, 94 passed away at home on July 20, 2021 from metastatic breast cancer. Born February 15, 1927 in Seven Kings, Essex, England to the late William and Beatrice Purkis. Sadly, Margaret's father died when she was quite young leaving her mother to raise two daughters during the difficult times of World War 2.  Being residents of greater London, they endured the Blitz, sheltering in an Anderson shelter located in the back garden, sleeping toes to nose and emerging...

Vilma Dunlap Sigler, 92, of Sarasota, Florida formerly of Glen Ellyn Illinois passed away peacefully Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela on April 26, 1929.  Vilma was the daughter of the late Lucina Parra Dunlap and Joseph Pointer. Vilma enjoyed literature, the arts, entertainment, nature, travel, cooking and the symphony.  A true lover of all animals, especially dogs and birds.  She was born a natural athlete and participated in golf and bowling leagues in...

  Joanne’s beginnings were humble.   She was born to the parents of Joseph Bischof and Anna (Pani) on Dec. 28, 1932, both direct immigrants from Austria.  She was the second oldest of six children, named after her parents (Joe-Anna) Joanna, but later changed to Joanne by the school nuns.  Growing up, she dutifully looked after and cared for her younger siblings, helping prepare her for a life ahead of serving others.  She was raised a devout catholic, where...

Bob was born May 14, 1928, in Chicago to A. Edward and Eugenia Stein.  They moved to Park Ridge in 1932, where he attended grade school, junior high and Maine High School (followed several years later by Harrison Ford and Hilary Clinton).  Bob was in high school during the war, and became an Eagle Scout.  He attended Forestry school at the University of Michigan, earning bachelors and masters degrees with honors.   Bob worked for Commonwealth Edison for...

Richard John Leamy, born November 2, 1925, passed away peacefully on July 6, joining his beloved wife of 75 years, Anna Catherine.  Devoted husband, father of Diane, Richard (Lisa), Scott (Martha), Jeanette (Bruce), Michael (Sue), grandfather to  Ben, Elizabeth, Zach (Jessie), Taylor, Kendall, Cody and Conor (Allie), and great grandfather to Maddie, Maverick and twin girls arriving soon. Born and raised in Chicago, he joined the United States Army Air Corps on June 9, 1943, at...

Don V. Berry, age 87, of Wheaton, passed away quietly on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born February 1, 1934 in Chicago. Don grew up in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, graduating from Morgan Park in 1952 and Wheaton College in 1956. Continuing on to receive an MBA from Northwestern and a CPA from the University of Illinois. Don was actively involved in church life at First Presbyterian of Glen Ellyn; He taught Sunday school, was a youth leader, took trips with the High School students,...

Mary Ann Flanagan, 79, passed away July 3rd 2021. Dearest wife to the late Dennis J. Flanagan; Devoted mother to Kerry (John) Chitkowski, Dennis J. (Nancy) Flanagan, Sean P. (Heidi) Flanagan; Loving grandmother to Nicholas Flanagan, Danielle (Joshua) Seaver, Stephanie Chitkowski, Patrick Flanagan, Erin Flanagan, Micheal Flanagan and Quinn Flanagan; Adored daughter of the late Joseph A. Gits and the late Mary Gits; Caring sister to Joseph (the late Mary) Gits, Nancy (Robert)...

** UPDATED CELEBRATION OF LIFE INFORMATION*** Timothy Charles Olsen, 70, of Lombard passed away June 8. Beloved husband to Kathleen Olsen; Dear father to Kyle, Jennifer, and Laura; Loving son of the late Kenneth and Lorraine Olsen; Brother of the late Kenneth (Karen), Jill, Susan, Peter (Margie) and Rob  (Laura), Fond uncle to Erik (Kathleen), KC (Rhea), Chuck, Robert (Stacey), Brogen and Zachary. Loving Son-in-law of Lillian Brennan. Caring Great uncle to several Nieces and...

Ed passed in peace at the age of 91.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances of 64 years. Loving, ever present, father of Kay (Al), Karen (Ted), and Kathy (Tom).Proud grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 5.  Ed loved his family and created fond memories for us all.  A private service for the immediate family will be held. To honor his memory, Ed enjoyed going out to eat; take a close friend or relative out for coffee, lunch or dinner.  Enjoy a laugh, a...