Marlene M. Schillinger, 87, peacefully passed away January 25, 2024.  She was born August 20, 1936 in Chicago, to the late Wilbur and Helen Harder.     Marlene was a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, a long-time administrative assistant at Rotec Industries having retired in 2000, and above all, a wonderful […]

    Jeanne Crippin (nee Hays), age 80, passed away on January 11 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.       Those mourning her most are Larry, her devoted husband of 58 years; grateful children David (Maggie Nowak) Crippin and Rachel (Chris) Clark; adoring grandchildren Alex, Andrew and Renatta; fond stepbrothers Bob […]

    Jim Breedlove, age 66, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 18th, 2024. He joins his late parents, Herb and Margaret Breedlove, as well as his brother Fred Breedlove and nephew Christopher Breedlove. He is the beloved husband of Barbara Breedlove (nee Fremgen.) He is the cherished father […]

    It is with heavy hearts that we are mourning the loss yet celebrating the life of our sweet “Nana”.      Mary Elizabeth Fornatto passed away on December 13, 2023. She is survived by her husband Elio, children Sue Carney (Jim), Bob (Mary Ann), Dan (Kathy), grandchildren Kelly (Ben), Madeline […]

    Marjorie Patterson Barger, age 84, passed away January 3rd, 2024.      Marjorie graduated from Elmhurst University, was a dedicated teacher of 25 years, and a member of the AAUW.     Born January 6th, 1939 in Johnston City, IL to the late R.C. and the late Vivian (nee Higgerson) Patterson. […]

Joan Alexander (“Jody”), daughter of the late Christ Velis and Vasiliki (Kesses) was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1932, and was raised in Chicago with her sisters, Anne and Esther before the family moved to Oak Park. Joan graduated Marshall Elementary School in 1945, Providence High School in […]

    Deloris Imogene Scott, née Rockett, born April 11, 1935 in Springerton, IL, passed away December 24, 2023 in Elmhurst, IL.     Beloved wife of the late William E. Scott; loving mother of Crystal Ann Scott; dear daughter of the late Jesse C. Rockett, Sr. and Anna Rockett.     Preceded […]

    John Kalis MD, age 71, of Elmhurst, passed away on November 23, 2023. Beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Ann, nee Castelli; loving father of Christopher (Lisa Armstrong) Kalis and Erica (Bob) Voightmann; cherished grandpa of Natalie, Matthew and Emily Voightmann; devoted son of Pauline, nee Bajdek and […]

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT     “Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever. I will miss my dear, longtime friend.”     Those are the words of a person who left a comment about Angelo Battaglia at the web site of the Pedersen Ryberg funeral home. […]

    Crystal Marie Durdil (nee Cousineau), 82, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was a long-time Elmhurst resident of 57 years living in the same home. Crystal was a loving mother to Roger (Liza) Durdil of Elmhurst, Jennifer (Nate) Klinger of Elmhurst, and Amy (John) Anderson of Lombard. Mor-Mor, […]