Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Sister Francis Clarke of Wheaton died Nov. 27.
Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home: Sister Francis (Rita) Clarke, devoted member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary for 69 years, died November 27, 2012, at Resurrection Life Center in Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Pauline (Zahn) Clarke, and her sister Mary. Sr. Francis ministered in the field of education. Former students may remember her from St. Bride and as the IBVM Sister who opened Loretto Kindergarten in Wheaton, IL. Visitation was Monday at Resurrection Life Center, 7370 W. Talcott Ave. Visitation continues at Loretto Convent, 1600 Somerset Lane in Wheaton, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. followed by Words of Remembrance with Funeral Liturgy at 7:00 p.m. Burial was Tuesday 11:00 a.m. in…
Raymond Witte of Wheaton died Nov. 30. He was 80.
Obituary courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home: Raymond Witte, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died November 30, 2012, at home in Wheaton, Illinois. He was born July 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Kampe of Wheaton, IL, and Patricia Sokacz also of Wheaton; four grandchildren, Jennifer Kampe (Rob) Couture, Becky Kampe (Steven) Illingworth, Christopher Sokacz and Katherine Sokacz (Jon) Braga; five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan, Benjamin, and Blake and Emily; and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dolores and his sisters Hanna Hahn and Esther Wolf. A visitation was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 10 A.M. until the time of a memorial service …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Kathleen Berk of Wheaton died Wednesday, Nov. 21. She was 73. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 29, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home in Wheaton.
Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home: Kathleen C. Berk, 73, of Chicago, passed away on November 21, 2012 in Scottsdale AZ. Loving wife of Bernat Berk; beloved mother of Michael (Vivian) Brophy, the late Edward W. Brophy IV, Kathy (Jon) Migely, and Patrick (Amy) Brophy; dear grandmother of Michael, Andrea, Jack, Luke, Colin, and Erin; other close family members: Steve, Linda, and Amanda Berk, and Shirley Berk. She will be missed by cousins and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 29 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Rd (One Blk. E. of Naperville Rd.) Wheaton. Funeral Mass Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. James the Apostle Church 480 S. Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Please meet at the church…
Mary Ann Vitello of Wheaton died Saturday, Nov. 17. She was 71.
Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home: Mary Ann Vitello, nee Spinoso. Age 71 of Wheaton. Beloved wife of Joseph Vitello for 50 years. Loving mother of Lisa Marie (Chad) Vandeventer and Gina Marie (John) Rockwell; devoted grandmother of Jack, Brooke, Lexton and Cameryn; fond sister of Anthony (Genelda) Spinoso, Peter (Dorothy) Spinoso and the late Carl (Lois) Spinoso and sister-in-law of Charles Vitello and Marie Vitello; aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear cousin of many who were like siblings to her. Mary Ann was a very compassionate and caring person who's devotion to her family and friends brought much love to everyone she knew. Visitation was Friday at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. (1 Block E. of …
Former Assistant Fire Chief in Wheaton died Tuesday, Nov. 20. He was 96.
Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home: Ralph W. Lambe, 96, went peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, November 20th, 2012. He was born July 2nd, 1916 where he lived all his life in Wheaton. He grew up at 211 W. Indiana St. He was the son of Mary Craigmile and William Lambe. In 1939 he married Dolores, and together they raised six children, Donald (Susan), Sandra Poeschl, Ronald (Carol), Sharyn (Kenneth) Wojciechowski, Stephen (Linda), and Janice (Joseph) Dimas. Grandpa enlisted into the Navy during WWII to be trained as an electricians mate. He served on the U.S.S Kline until his discharge on November 1st , 1945. Upon returning he became an assistant fire chief in Wheaton for 22 years until he retired in 1972. He continued working …
Monday, November 19, 2012
A visitation for William Mitchell will be held on Tuesday, November 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, at 10:00 A.M.
Obituary courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home: William G. Mitchell, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL for over 50 years, died peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2012, at home. He was born February 8, 1931 in Chicago to William and Ruth Mitchell. Bill grew up on the south side of Chicago. He attended Illinois Weslyan University and then graduated from the University of Oklahoma on a swimming scholarship. He then joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. After his service he went to the Northwestern University School of Law. In September of 1957 he married Mary Jo McAvoy. He started in the law department of Beatrice Foods, where he eventually became the Chairman of the Board. He went on to become the president of Centel Corp. In …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Visitation for Donald Elfstrom of Wheaton will be Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church 802 E. Geneva Rd. in Wheaton.
Obituary courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home: Donald H. Elfstrom, a nearly fifty year resident of Wheaton and recently of West Chicago, died November 3 at the DuPage County Convalescent Center after a long illness following a fall at his home in May 2008. He was born July 1, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Wendell Christy Elfstrom. He attended school there and graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids in 1952. He was part of the school's R.O.T.C. program and entered the United States Air Force after graduation. A first lieutenant, he was assigned as the Base Photo officer at Smoky Hill Army Air Force Base near Salina, Kansas. The Korean War ended before he was sent overseas. He was honorably discharged and later received a …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Visitation for Michael Sprincz of Wheaton will be Saturday, Nov. 10 at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton.
Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home: Michael Sprincz, 85, a forty-one year resident of Wheaton, passed away November 1, 2012. Born October 1, 1927 in Chicago, he was raised there also. He served as a Naval Aviator during WWII. He received his bachelor of science degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and went on to work as a chemical engineer for most of his professional career. He is survived by his wife Gloria; his son Michael O.; his sisters Ann Soraparu and Helen Gustafson; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service 3:00 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (1 blk. East of Naperville Rd.) Interment …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Memorial Mass for Anne Leonard of Wheaton will be Saturday, Nov. 3 at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 W. Loop Rd., Wheaton.
Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home: Anne M. Leonard (nee O'Hara), 91, a longtime resident of Wheaton, passed away October 28, 2012. She was born November 12, 1920 in Chicago where she was also raised. She was an avid bridge player after retirement. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger; dear mother of Roger, James (Linda), John (Annette), and Michael (Joanne); loving grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of three; fond sister of Eileen (the late Norman) Hans, James (Helen Marie), Kathryn (James) McCormack, Joan (the late John) Bissing and the late Jack (the late Betty); and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 West Loop Rd., …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
A visitation for Dolores Witte of Wheaton will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:00am to be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 410 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL 60187. Interment will be private.
Obituary courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home: Dolores E. Witte, age 81, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at home. She was born October 23, 1931 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond; her daughters, Debbie Kampe of Wheaton, IL, and Patricia Sokacz also of Wheaton; four grandchildren, Jennifer Kampe (Rob) Couture, Becky Kampe (Steven) Illingworth, Christopher Sokacz and Katherine Sokacz (Jon) Braga; five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan, Benjamin, and Blake and Emily; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Raymond and George Rogers. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:00am …
