Violet R. Falzone, beloved wife of the late Tom Falzone and age 91, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024. Born on March 23, 1933, in Chicago, Violet was a beacon of love, kindness and unwavering strength.Violet dedicated her life to her family, instilling values of compassion, integrity, and resilience. As a devoted mother, she…
Maria B. Llanos, age 85, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024. Born on July 14, 1938, in Michoacan, Mexico, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ciria and Gregorio Llanos. Maria’s life was a testament to love, a journey marked by selflessness and gentle kindness that touched everyone she met….
Ruth D. Lishamer, a spirited soul whose creativity and friendliness touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1925 to Czech immigrants Betty and George Krizek, Ruth married World War II veteran Elmer Richardson in 1946, raising their two sons, Lee and Terry…
Donna Marie Uplegger (nee Erickson), age 87, passed away on February 15th, 2024 in Naperville, Illinois. She was born September 7th, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary Erickson, and her sister and brother in-law, Jamie and Richard Collins. Donna devoted her life to her family. She was married…
Karen Ann Vix, a cherished soul and beacon of optimism, passed away at the age of 64 in West Chicago, Illinois, on February 7, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on August 2, 1959, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to the late Jack and Ruth Collins nee Stolte, Karen’s life was a testament to her…
Patricia A. Cramer, age 83 of Wayne, IL, passed away on February 5, 2024. Loving mother of Carrie Lederman and Robert Penhollow; cherished daughter of the late Leighton Bennett and Lucy Fasanella; proud grandmother of Stephen Lederman, Adam Lederman, Angel Bartels, Violet Lederman, Tony Ralston, Melanie Peters, Bobby Penhollow, Ryan Penhollow, and Randy Penhollow; dear great-grandmother of…
Karen Jean Uelsmann, 62, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the Aperion Care nursing home in West Chicago, IL. Karen was born on August 20, 1961, the third of five children of William and Joyce Uelsmann, and grew up in Bloomingdale, IL. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects, cooking meals and baking,…
Dear West Chicago Voice community, We wanted to take a moment to address an important aspect of our publication that sets us apart. At the West Chicago Voice newspaper, we strive to provide a compassionate and respectful platform for our readers, particularly during times of grieving and loss. In this regard, we have made a…
Melanie Lynn McCall, age 62 of Warrenville, IL, passed away on December 31, 2023. Beloved wife of 29 years to David J. Fish; loving mother of Holly (Aaron) Spitzer; proud grandmother of Elliott Spitzer; dear sister of Benny (Beverly) DeGarmo. Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Julia McCall, and her sister,…
Richard Joseph Nogaj (Dick), age 85, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 22, 2023, with his beloved wife at his side. Dick was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was an environmental engineer, an entrepreneur, an author, and a lifelong champion of social justice and…
Mary Lou Bonnema, age 81 of Carol Stream and formerly Merrionette Park, IL, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Stephen (Margaret) Bonnema, Sharon Zolner (Mark Schneider), Susan Coats, William (Jennifer) Bonnema and David Bonnema; cherished daughter of Frank and Louise Casto; proud grandmother of Eric…
Robert E. Sandrok December 20, 1941 – December 6, 2023 Robert E. Sandrok, MD, a highly respected physician, US Army veteran, and cherished family member, passed away peacefully at his home in Wheaton, Illinois, on December 6, 2023. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 20, 1941, to the late Gertrude and Edward Sandrok, Robert lived…
Glenn W. Doggett, age 85 of Winfield, IL, passed away on October 26, 2023. Beloved husband of 40 years to Janet L. Williams. Loving father of John Doggett, Laura Doggett, Christina Williams and Kathi (Joe) Castelluccio. Dear son of the late Dale and Clelah Doggett. Proud grandfather of Joelle, Nicholas, Jenna and Colette. Fond brother…
Edward Dane “Eddie” Bruce, age 99 of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023. Loving father of William (Karla) Bruce; proud grandfather of Logan (Taryn) Bruce and Lindsay Bruce; adored great-grandfather of McKinley Bruce; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife Marion, (married nearly 47…
Arturo Recendez, age 65 of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Beloved husband of Maria; loving father of Jonathan (Rosalba), Alberto (Nancy), Arturo (Mariel) and Alejandro (Rocio); cherished son of Jose; proud grandfather of 11; dear brother of 11 and uncle of many. Arturo was united in heaven with his mother, Cirila,…
Savitaben Kantilal Thakkar, age 87 of West Chicago, passed away on August 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kantilal Thakkar; loving mother of Sharmistha Bharat, Rohini Suresh, Dipak Kantilal, Prakash Kantilal and Falguni Nimesh Thakkar; proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many; cherished daughter of the late Girdhardas and Chanchalben Thakkar; dear sister of Ramchandra,…
