Hultgren Funeral Home

Hultgren Funeral Home Hultgren Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home and crematory. We serve one family at a time. You can find us on the web at: www.hultgrenfh.com

Tim and Vern Hultgren are pleased to work with a staff of licensed funeral directors and funeral assistants who share a strong caring and ministry background. Our reputation is built on over 70 years of service to Wheaton and the surrounding communities.Our Mission: By providing compassionate care for those who have been touched by death, we seek to honor God, in whom lies our strength.

Jean worked for over 30 years at the DuPage County Health Department, where she started and managed many programs for th...
05/23/2025

Jean worked for over 30 years at the DuPage County Health Department, where she started and managed many programs for those suffering from mental illness. In 1991, Jean received the “Friend of the Mentally Ill Award” from the Alliance for Mental Health. Quoting Jean in the local paper, “working with those suffering from mental illness was not an occupation, it was a revelation.”

Born on March 13, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana Died on May 3, 2025 in Woodland Park, Colorado Born to Henry Shriver and Marie Iles Married to John E. Rosio in 1952. Jean was married to Jack for 61 years They had 3 children Ruth Rosio, Mark Rosio and Lois Rosio

Jefferi Astes Smith, age 61, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born April 10, 1964 ...
05/23/2025

Jefferi Astes Smith, age 61, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Eddie & Gladys Smith.

Jefferi Astes Smith, age 61, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Eddie Gladys Smith. He is survived by his son, Jefferi Smith, II his siblings Yvonne Mulcahy, Denice Davis, Mirchelle Dee, Timothy Smith, Lee

Michael Joseph Busch was born on March 14th, 2003 in South Korea - a heritage he loved and embraced. He joined our famil...
05/23/2025

Michael Joseph Busch was born on March 14th, 2003 in South Korea - a heritage he loved and embraced. He joined our family six months later. From the earliest age he was enthusiastic about all he did: trains, Legos, Star Wars, and Lego Star Wars! As he grew older he was passionate about martial arts, music, technology, F1 racing, salsa dancing, and cars. He also loved fishing and caring for fish, turtles, snakes, and all sorts of creatures, including his Coonhound, Emily.

Michael Joseph Busch was born on March 14th, 2003 in South Korea - a heritage he loved and embraced. He joined our family six months later. From the earliest age he was enthusiastic about all he did trains, Legos, Star Wars, and Lego Star Wars As he grew older he

Most everyone who knew Nancy will agree that she was a force to be reckoned with. She was fierce, brave, and knew how to...
05/23/2025

Most everyone who knew Nancy will agree that she was a force to be reckoned with. She was fierce, brave, and knew how to command the room. A long-time purchasing executive for various manufacturers, Nancy knew how to impose order and get the job done. She was never a follower and was not afraid to lead or be bold. During the 1980s and 1990s, Nancy broke several glass ceilings in the job force and left a legacy in the manufacturing field she worked in for over 30 years. She went on to take several courses in business and management from Elmhurst College and worked in purchasing and commodities for Advance Transformers, Cornelius, and Kauffman Engineering (formerly Sentral Assemblies) before retiring.

Nancy Jean Wozniak Wehrheim Stark, 78, of Itasca, IL, passed away on May 15, 2025, after a long battle with kidney disease and heart disease. Nancy was born on June 4, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Thaddeus Joseph Wozniak and Rita Marie nee Borsch. Most everyone who knew Nancy will

Helene lived a rich and vibrant life. She especially enjoyed summers in Duxbury, Massachusetts, where she spent time at ...
05/23/2025

Helene lived a rich and vibrant life. She especially enjoyed summers in Duxbury, Massachusetts, where she spent time at the beach with family and friends. A passionate supporter of the arts, she was an active member of Wheaton Drama Club, where she delighted in performing in numerous stage productions, especially musicals. Helene also excelled at playing cards and was an avid bridge player.

Helene S. Wells, age 92, of Winter Park, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A longtime resident of Wheaton since 1968, Helene was born on June 2, 1932, in Whitehall, New York, to Willis Scott and Ann ne Ellesbury. She was raised in Brandon, Vermont, and developed

Lila taught English and/or French in Raytown, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Hazel Green, Wisc...
05/22/2025

Lila taught English and/or French in Raytown, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and Dubuque, Iowa. (She also taught Spanish and German in Dubuque!) She won the Congressional Award for Innovative Teaching and Creative Teaching in 1991 and Teacher of the Year at Southwestern High School in 1992. Lila was a beloved teacher of English and French at Southwestern High School from 1974 to 1998.

Lila Ann Baur Hensley, Thorpe, age 84, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away peacefully following a short illness on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born November 11, 1940, in Owensville, Missouri to John and Jessie Baur. Lila was a pillar of her community for many years. She called

Whether making a home together in Wheaton, Illinois, or Hartland, Wisconsin, Ginger centered her life on Jesus, her fami...
05/22/2025

Whether making a home together in Wheaton, Illinois, or Hartland, Wisconsin, Ginger centered her life on Jesus, her family, and her friends and neighbors. She held many jobs throughout her life, but she found her deepest fulfillment in helping others. From her work with single mothers to her ecumenical Bible study, Ginger had a passion for spreading joy, enjoying the present, and looking forward with hope.

Ginger Busboom ne Ward, age 81 of Downers Grove, was unexpectedly called home by her Heavenly Father at Good Samaritan Hospital, on Monday, May 12, 2025. Ginger was born on March 29, 1944, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Donald R and Ethel Ward ne Williams. After growing up in Villa Park,

Despite his disabilities, Mark gave many gifts to the world. In addition to the artistic contributions of his children, ...
05/22/2025

Despite his disabilities, Mark gave many gifts to the world. In addition to the artistic contributions of his children, Mark’s former students included a doctor who helped to develop the Moderna mRNA Covid vaccine. This same doctor supervised the clinical trials for the vaccine, which saved thousands upon thousands of lives. Another student became head of cardiology at University Hospitals in Cleveland. A third student attended Mark’s mother when she lay dying from a fourth heart attack. Still another student went to Woods Hole in Massachusetts and became a marine biologist. Hundreds more entered the medical professions, including the mental health field and dentistry. His former students are serving people in need across the country.

It is with deep sadness, that we wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, sister, niece, nephew, cousins, and friends invite you to share our grief as we mourn the unexpected journey of Mark Paul Niemczyk to his eternal resting place. In the early afternoon of May 12, 2025, Mark, a resident of

On May 5, 1973, she married Carl Bode, the love of her life. Together, they built a life deeply rooted in faith, family,...
05/22/2025

On May 5, 1973, she married Carl Bode, the love of her life. Together, they built a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and community in Winfield. Linda’s unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of her life. For nearly 50 years, she was a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church, where her warm voice graced the choir and her loving heart guided children through the Awana program for over 30 years. Her kindness, resilience, and steadfast prayers left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Linda Bode, 75, of Winfield, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Julia Barnes. A true country girl at heart, Linda spent her childhood riding

John was a US Navy veteran serving in the Pacific & Mediterranean. He spent his professional career in print media worki...
05/22/2025

John was a US Navy veteran serving in the Pacific & Mediterranean. He spent his professional career in print media working for Associated Press and The Chicago Sun-Times/Daily News. He started at the Sun-Times/Daily News as a typesetter and retired as a Production Manager. He is a member of the Chicago 16” softball Hall of Fame as a member of the Championship Daily News Softball Team. He also loved fishing, bowling, and traveling with his wife, Carmen. His greatest passion and source of strength were his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren & his family.

John J. Sciackitano, age 85, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born January 22, 1940 in Chicago, IL to John Carl Carrie Sciackitano. John was a US Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Mediterranean. He spent his professional career in print media

Her professional career began at Wieboldt's Department Store. From there she moved on to a career at Sears in Chicago a...
05/22/2025

Her professional career began at Wieboldt's Department Store. From there she moved on to a career at Sears in Chicago and Hoffman Estates where she worked as a buyer for over 20 years. But she never lost her interest in the arts.
She became a member of the Dupage Art League in Wheaton, which helped propel her to delve into oil paintings. She attended the Taos Art School in New Mexico to further hone her skills. She became a gifted, prolific artist whose painting brought beauty to life.

Karla Frances Van Der Molen, age 77, a resident of West Chicago, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2025. On Friday, May 2, Karla was admitted to CDH with serious breathing difficulties. Despite every effort to ease her condition, her lungs could not recover, and

Mrs. Bluhm was a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, where she was active in Bible Study; in later years, sh...
05/22/2025

Mrs. Bluhm was a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, where she was active in Bible Study; in later years, she belonged to St. Michael’s parish in Wheaton. She loved flowers and green spaces, and made friends where ever she went.

Marianne Elisabeth Peter Bluhm, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Patricks Residence in Naperville, Illinois. The long-time Bowling Green, KY resident was born an ocean away, in Wormditt, in pre-war Germanys East Prussian state, to parents Franz and Elisabeth Peter. In addition to her....

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