Posts Written onFebruary 2019

John Francis Lytle passed away at the age of 66, long time resident of Elmhurst, former president of Elmhurst Management Service, Inc from 1980-2002 and author of the book, “What Do Your Customers Really Want?” John is remembered as an inspirational and persuasive creator of magic, silliness, get-rich-quick-schemes, and general…

Peter N. Vainikos, age 72, passed away on February 21, 2019. Beloved companion of Marlene Ruiz; loving father of Kristie (Matthew) Vainikos Stegen and stepfather of Ben (Richelle) and Jean Paul (Angie) Ruiz; devoted son of Fotini and the late Nick Vainikos; proud grandfather of Cooper Stegen, Joey and Jaden…

Rosemarie Link, nee Quaid, age 89, native of Chicago, passed away peacefully in Venice Beach, FL on what would have been her beloved husband the late Marsden’s 92nd Birthday; loving mother of Mark, Gayle (Keith Lindahl), Steve (Tina), Anne (Mark Stern); cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 5;…

Wednesday February 13, 2019 was clear, bright, breezy, just a beautiful chilly winter’s day. With ice from the previous day’s storms coating everything outside, the tree tips danced in the breeze and with the sun shining on the ice, at a far, the tree tips looked like tiny clear twinkling…

Elaine R. Kimball, nee Covelli, age 78, of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago; longtime crossing guard at St. Charles and Prospect; beloved wife of the late Edward F.; loving mom of Jayne (the late Larry) Erwin, Lonna (the late Cliff) Marchetti, Beth (Michael) Moore, Brian (Julie) Kimball, Hope (Jeff) Byrne, Maura…

Enrique Lopez, age 82, Native of Mexico, resident of Elmhurst for over 27 years, crossing guard at Emerson School for 14 years; beloved husband of Maria Teresa, nee Delgadillo; loving father of Tere Aguirre, Elsa Velazquez, Guillermo (Priscilla), Gerardo (Laura), Mauricio (Cindy) and Carlos (Paulina) Lopez; proud grandfather of Eddie,…

Fred L. Simeoni, 87 of Elmhurst, passed peacefully after spending the day with his wife and family; graduate of Chicago’s Tuley High School (Roberto Clemente Community Academy). Army Veteran of the Korean War; former employee at Indesco with service as a Design Engineer; avid golfer, card player, Cubs fan and…