All Obituaries

Alejandro Ayala, age 93, passed away on May 24, 2020. Due to the current situation all services will be held privately, and burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago.    

Charles J. (Gus) Gustafson, age 85, lifetime resident of West Chicago, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1934 in Aurora, IL to Robert and Esther (Larson) Gustafson.  Charles was united in marriage on April 7, 1956 to the late Louise Streit.  Following a long successful career with Illinois Bell, he retired in 1991. Charles was a loving husband, a wonderful father and...

Barbara Jean Jupa (nee Rogers), age 72, passed away on May 21, 2020. She was born on February 26, 1948 to Russell and Rita Rogers. Barbara enjoyed keeping herself busy with her children and their activities. She liked arts, crafts, collecting (salt & pepper shakers) and shopping. She was a giving person who loved her family by being a great mom and a great grandma. Barbara is survived by her children, John Jupa Jr. (Jeffrey Logan), Dolores (Dwayne) Gustave and Jeffrey Jupa (Michelle...

Maria R. Alanis de Regalado, age 86, passed away on May 12, 2020. Due to the current situation all services will be held privately, and burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago.  

Micaela E. Alfaro (Soto), age 94, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was born on May 8, 1926 to Catarino and Rita Soto in McAllen, Texas. Micaela loved gardening, loved nature, and loved her family greatly. Micaela is survived by her children, Juan, Hector (Teresa), Eriberto (Louise), Adelaida, Veronica, Maria (Douglas) Lohman, David (Sue), Rosa (Joe) Meszaros; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister and many nieces, nephews,...

Maria E. Luna (Vigil), age 56, passed away on May 9, 2020. She was born in Mexico on August 28, 1963 to Benigno and Carmen Vigil. She was a wonderful cook, she loved crafting and loved being with her family. Maria is survived by her children, Nancy Luna, Luisge Luna and Ruben Luna; grandchildren, Olivia and Gianni de Leon; brothers, Benigno, Jildardo, Pedro and Mario; sisters, Isabel and Denise; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Due to the current...

Milton Hellman, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully in Christ on May 2, 2020, at the age of 91. Milton was born in Kansas City, Missouri. After high school, Milton joined the US Army, then attended the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla, Missouri. He married Frances Ivigene Clark and moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1952. Milton worked as an electrical engineer at Union Electric power utility for 40 years and was preceeded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Ivigene....

Israel Sanchez, age 84, of West Chicago, IL passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1935 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Reverend Efren Sanchez and Sara Sanchez. He was a graduate of Crane Tech High School. Israel was united in marriage on June 29, 1981 to Kristina Colovic.  Israel was a machine operator at Liquid Container of West Chicago, IL.  He enjoyed wood working, gardening, and was a life long Chicago Cubs fan. He was a kind,...

Robert Bowie, age 85, of West Chicago, passed away on April 16, 2020. He was born in Tillicoultry, Scotland on October 28, 1934 to William and Margaret Bowie. Bob was a mechanic for many years working for Kuhn’s Bus Company and Alumax. He enjoyed raising livestock and socializing in West Chicago. Bob is survived by his children, Andrew (Megan) Bowie, Robin Bowie, Margaret (John) Notman and Robert Bowie; grandchildren, Brittany, Stephanie, Michael, Craig, Darren and Christopher;...

Edward Warren Reeve, age 82, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1937 in Geneva, IL to Chester and Loretta Reeve. Ed graduated from Batavia High School and then was united in marriage on November 24, 1956 to Linda Jean Repass, and was married for 57 years until her passing in 2014. He worked at various places throughout his career mostly in the insurance field at Prudential. He was very active at Community Fellowship...