Rita Buczyna (Bajars)

BLOOMINGTON — Rita Nora Buczyna, 70, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at her sister's home having spent her final days surrounded by the family who loved her.

Rita was born in Chicago, IL, to Eric and Alvina Bajars (both deceased) but grew up in Elmhurst, IL. She met her late husband, Kenneth Buczyna, while attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They married in 1974. They had a wonderful life together until his death in 1984.

She is survived by her sisters: Vita (Brian) DeBrock and Anita (Bobby) Meredith; her niece, Stefanie DeBrock; her nephew, Matthew (Ashley) DeBrock; and her grand-nephew, Mason DeBrock.

Rita was a Speech...

Kraig Bancroft

James Bartels

James E. Bartels, 49, a toolmaker and diemaker at Star Die and Molding Co. in Elk Grove Village, died of liver failure Saturday, Oct. 27, in his Elmhurst home.

The son of a Marine, Mr. Bartels was born in Lake County and raised on the West Coast. He had lived in Elmhurst since the early 1960s. "He was in a serious car accident in the 1970s and received tainted blood while being treated, causing hepatitis C," said his wife, Darlynn. "The hepatitis turned out to be a silent killer."

Mr. Bartels was an avid reader who daily worked crossword puzzles, played golf and bowled with several leagues. "He also loved Reno, Nev., and the Lake Tahoe area. He first went ther...

Tom Bash

Thomas Edwin King Bash of 263 Boyd Street, Elmhurst. IL, beloved son of Maxine and Daniel M. Bash; dear brother of John Philip Bash; fond grandson of Edwin Bash and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Litzenberg.

At the Peterson-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Street, Elmhurst, where friends may call on Monday, 4 to 9 p.m. Services Tuesday, 2 p.m., at First Congregational Church, S. Kenilworth Avenue and Church Street, Elmhurst. Interment Mount Emblem.

From York Community High School 1970 Yearbook:

IN MEMORIAM – THOMAS BASH

During his years at York, Tom won his cross country and track numerals freshman and sophomore years, set a York track record in...

Andy Beaurline

From Cook, MN:

June 25, 1952 - July 19, 2015

Andrew Beaurline, 63 of San Francisco, CA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his cabin on Lake Vermilion, with his family by his side.

Private family services will be held on Taylor's Island.

Jeff Bidgood

Jeffrey R. Bidgood, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 27, 2021. Jeff was born on February 28, 1952 in Elmhurst, IL to Robert and Florence (Van Der Molen) Bidgood.

Jeff was an IBEW Electrician. He was an absolutely hardworking and loving husband. He loved to tinker with almost everything and was a master of all trades. He enjoyed small farms and machinery with many accomplished restorations of all types from tractors, boats, cars, and machines of all sorts. Jeff excelled at building his dreams.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Sue; 2 four-legged kids, Cooper and Foxy; as well as 1 brother, Scott (Elizabeth) Bidgood. He is preceded in death by his parents. View Memorial and Tributes

Debbie Blanchfield

Chicago Tribune, Tuesday, 24 Apr 1973

Twin sisters from Elmhurst were killed yesterday when the car in which they were riding slammed into a concrete bridge abutment on the Turner Turnpike in Creek County, near Bristow, Oklahoma.

The victims were identified as Diana J. Blanchfield and Deborah J. Blanchfield, 20, of 677 Washington St.

The highway patrol said the twins were riding in a car driven by their brother, James C., 17, who apparently went to sleep at the wheel. When the car hit the bridge, it burst into flames. He was pulled from the wreckage and hospitalized with burns on his head and arms.

Diana Blanchfield

Sapulpa Daily Herald, Oklahoma, 23 Apr 1973

A car slammed into a concrete bridge and burst into flames on the Turner Turnpike west of Barstow early today, killing 20-year-old twin sisters from Elmhurst, Ill.

Their 17-year-old brother was pulled from the flaming wreckage and survived.

The victims were Diana Janit Blanchfield and Deborah Jenette Blanchfield, both of Elmhurst, Ill.

Highway Patrolman Bill Blue said the brother, James C. Blanchfield, was driving the 1970 model sedan and apparently went to sleep.

It burst into flames upon impact but Blue and an unidentified passing motorist arrived quickly enough to...

Barb Schmidt (Bonde)

BIRTH 3 Aug 1952
Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois

DEATH 31 Jul 1982 (aged 29)
Cook County, Illinois, USA

BURIAL Chapel Hill Gardens West
Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County

Barbara was not given a funeral nor did she have an obituary.

Barbara was born to life in 1952, and died in 1982 just days before her 30th birthday.

Daughter to Patricia and Alfons Bonde. Sister to Sara, Diane, Martha. Half-sister to Alfons, Johanna, Morgan and Samantha. Many nieces and nephews.

She was a unique woman who had a challenging life, but she deserved to know how much her sacrifices were apprecia...

Steve Brasie

William “Steve” Brasie, 58, of Elmhurst. Beloved husband of Jeanie; father of Stephanie J. (Fiancé David Pigman) and Jason W. (Fiancée Gail Bush); dear son of William H. and Helen L.; brother of Kathi (Bill) Marciniak and Phillip (Cindy).

Memorial Mass at Visitation Church, 770 S. York St., Elmhurst at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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