All Obituaries

Marian Skarzynski, 64 of Arlington Heights passed away January 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 40 years; daughters, Marta (Mark) Kaminski and Monika (Konrad) Bronikowski; grandchildren, Alex, Gabriela, Kasandra and Adrian; siblings, Kazimierz, Jadwiga, Antoni, Jozef and Barbara. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franciszek and Apolonia and a sister, Bozena.  Visitation is Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. at...

Arvona Caroline "Bonnie" Johnson Johnson (nee Manchester) of Avon Park, FL died July 29, 2018.  Born June 6, 1932 in Ludington, MI, she lived her almost 40 years of marriage in Rockford, IL before relocating to Avon Park for her final 22 years.  Survived by her sons Douglas Johnson (Marcia) and Kenneth Johnson (Marilyn), six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and siblings Janet Wengert (Deni, deceased), Pamela Larsen (Ron) and Allen Manchester...

Sr. Mary Evelyn Giemza, C.R., Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection died July 7 at Resurrection Life Center. Loving daughter of the late George and Mary (Pyka) Giemza. Survived by her sister, Mary Angst. Preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Raymond and Edward; and sister, Stella Suchla. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  For 10 years an elementary school teacher and for 30 years at Resurrection Medical Center a surgical nursing supervisor, nurse...

  Robert G. Riha, of Wheaton passed away May 7th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Berwyn on January 12, 1945 growing up in Cicero, he graduated from Morton High School then attended Washburn Trade School. He worked at multiple retail grocery stores over the years, including National Tea, Dominick’s, Brookhaven, Cee Bee’s and Jewel as a butcher  and was a member of the UFCW Meat Cutters Union Local 1546 for 53 years.  Bob and his...

Sr. Lydia Mary Yokiel, C.R., 104 years old. Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection died May 7 at Resurrection Life Center. Loving daughter of the late John and Mary (Sonnek) Yokiel. Survived by her sister, Angela Chirpich, and brother James. Preceded in death by her brothers, Clement and John, and sisters, Colette Wanzek and Sister Mary Therese. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sister Lydia Mary was a teacher and principal for a total of 54 years at St. Thecla,...

William C. Rutledge, affectionately known as “Dub,” passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, April 28th. Dub, age 63 of Warrenville will be remembered for his love for his wife, Sheila, their children Eric and Brenna, his dogs, Buddy & Otis, who stayed by his side and several other faithful canines.  Although he was a Cardinals fan when he met Sheila he was quickly brought over to the light of being a Cubs fan and was rewarded with the 2016 CUBS World Series win. He...

Frank J. Malec Frank J. Malec, age 98, was called home on March 19, 2018 after a wonderfully long life.  He was born in Chicago on May 6, 1919 and was married to his beloved Ellen (nee Dams) for 53 years, who preceded him in death in 2003. Frank and Ellen resided in Bellwood for many years where they raised their family. In recent years he lived in Wheaton with his devoted caretaker, daughter Marlene, where he was frequently visited by grandchildren, great grandchildren and other...

William S. Kelts, Jr., age 68 of Warrenville, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Central DuPage Hospital on March 2, 2018. Bill worked at the DuPage County Forest Preserve District as an equipment mechanic. He was born in Beirut, South Carolina on September 24th, 1949 and was raised in Michigan, graduating from Gaylord  High School in 1967. He enlisted and served in the US Air Force where he learned diesel mechanics. Bill married Thongkham “Annie” Sukkert in...

JoAnn Marshall Farmer, nee Santiago, age 65 of Warrenville, Illinois passed away the morning of Tuesday, February 27th, of a sudden heart attack while admitted for a non-life threatening procedure at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. JoAnn was born on August 31st, 1952 in Manhattan, New York.  She was the only child of Ramon Santiago and Mary Nicoll of Manhattan, New York. JoAnn grew up in New York City.  Her mother regularly pretended they were visitors to...

Edward W. Conrad Edward W. Conrad, a resident of Beacon Hill in Lombard, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago on December 12, 1921 recently celebrating his 96th birthday. Edward was the dear son of the late Nell and Arthur Conrad, loving father of Linda (Donna Miller), beloved brother of Donna Carlson and forever friend and companion of Mae Dyer. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Marilyn and adored son...