July 4, 1954 — December 1, 2021
Vickie Barefoot Phelps, 67, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on December 1, 2021 at her home in Tampa. Vickie was born in Greensboro, North Carolina to Bunyan and Ruth Barefoot on July 4, 1954. She married Steven Kirk Phelps on August 7, 1988 in Wheaton, Maryland. She was always active in serving people in her local churches in several states. Vickie used her artistic talents through calligraphy and pencil sketching. She also appreciated hand crafted pottery and blown glass works. Read More…
JOHN TARMICHAEL
April 10, 1951 — December 7, 2021
John Joseph Tarmichael, age 70, of Sycamore, passed away the evening of December 7, 2021, and leaves a legacy of loving memories for his family to treasure. He was born on April 10, 1951, in Akron, OH, to proud and loving parents, Arthur and Beatrice (Adams) Tarmichael. John grew up in Akron for a time before the family moved to Glen Ellyn and attended local schools. He graduated in 1969 from Glenbard West High School. Before graduating, John made a Read More…
DOLORES ANDERSON
January 13, 1930 — December 10, 2021
Dolores Anderson, age 91, of Wasco, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born January 13, 1930, in Sandwich, IL, to proud and loving parents, Glenn and Eleanor (Voss) Klotz. Dolores grew up in Sandwich for a time, but moved often, following Glenn from farm to farm where he rented and worked the land. After living and going to school in St. Charles, Dolores returned to Sandwich High School and graduated with the Read More…
WALTER “Wally” THEILGAARD IV
August 19, 1947 — December 5, 2021
Walter “Wally” Theilgaard IV, age 74, of Elburn, passed away, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, Sunday morning, December 5, 2021. He was born August 19, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to proud parents, Walter C. III and Vera (Schellin) Theilgaard. Wally grew up in Chicago, the eldest of four siblings, and with the nickname “Rusty”. When he was 12, his father passed away and Wall, older brother to the twin boys, became the “man of the house” Read More…
SANDRA K. “Sandy” PETIT
October 9, 1950 — December 6, 2021
Sandra Kaye (Thuestad) Petit, 71, of Sycamore, Illinois died December 6, 2021, at her home, into the arms of our Lord and Savior. Sandy was born October 9, 1950, at St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb, the daughter of Orval and Norma Thuestad. Sandy enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Creston. A beagle, Queenie, was one of her cherished memories from on the farm. She graduated from Rochelle High School in 1968. Sandy married Alan Petit on December 11, Read More…
SHERRI RONSTADT
August 10, 1943 — November 30th, 2021
On November 30th, 2021, Sherri Ronstadt, 78, ascended to the heavenly domain to rejoice with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her side was her husband and best friend Janet. As a result of Covid complications, Sherri suffered respiratory failure. Rolf and Sherri would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary next May and their 30th anniversary of serving as International Ambassadors for Christ building citywide Christian outreach movements in Chicago and China. Sherri was born on August 10, 1943, Read More…
NANCY MCCLOUD
November 9, 1948 — November 25, 2021
Nancy Lee McCloud, 73, of Batavia died peacefully at home in the late afternoon of Thursday, November 25. Nancy was born in Geneva, Illinois, on November 9, 1948, to Rosalind and Harold James Hazelton. Nancy eventually shared the Hazelton household with her parents and two sisters, Sally and Connie. They experienced the love of their parents as they grew up in the small-town lifestyle of the 1950s. After graduating from Batavia High School in 1966, Nancy earned her teaching degree Read More…
BILL G. JACKOLIN
September 3, 1953 — December 1, 2021
Bill G. Jackolin, age 68, of St. Charles, IL, passed away unexpectedly, December 1, 2021. Loved and cherished by his family, Bill will forever be remembered for the life he led and the blessings he has given. He was born September 3, 1953 in Chicago, to proud parents, Louis and Arlene (Eier) Jackolin. Bill grew up on the west side of Chicago in Little Italy and attended local schools. Bill graduated from Lane Technical High School with the class of Read More…
RICHARD G. “Dick” SWANSON
February 19, 1939 — December 2, 2021
Richard G. “Dick” Swanson, age 82, of Wasco, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born February 19, 1939, in St. Charles, IL, to proud and loving parents, Gordon and Rose (Wilkison) Swanson. Dick grew up in Wasco and attended local schools. He graduated from St. Charles High School with the class of 1957. Dick was united in marriage to Judith Willing and they were blessed with two children, Richard Read More…
MELINDA STACHURA
April 24, 1939 — November 24, 2021
Melinda Estelle Stachura, age 82, of Maple Park, passed away quietly into the arms of her Savior, November 24, 2021, surrounded by the love of her son Larry, who cared for her even into her last moments. Her parents, Sigmond and Stella (Syc) Wozniak suffered through the depression and the loss of two children, Richard in 1937 and Virginia in 1938. They were blessed with Melinda a year later on April 24, 1939, and Priscilla in 1941 in Chicago, IL. Read More…