Obituaries

Death Notices: Fred Friedheim, June Sojka, Warren Sheridan, Glena Dean Kilgore

Remembrances and obituary information for individuals with strong ties to Glen Ellyn.

Fred Friedheim

Fred K. Friedheim, 72, of Warrenville, died Dec. 22. In addition to being a truck driver for many years, he was the friendly smile that greeted shoppers at the Glen Ellyn Walmart. 

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his son, Michael; his daughter, Laura, of Glen Ellyn; his four grandchildren; and his two great-grandchildren.

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Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at St. Irene Catholic Church, 28W531 Warrenville Road, Warrenville. A memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m.

Read Mr. Friedheim's full obituary on the Hultgren Funeral Home website

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June Sojka

June Sojka, formerly of Glen Ellyn, died Dec. 24. She was a member of St. Petronille Catholic Church in Glen Ellyn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis. She is survived by her children, Lynn, Cheryl and Jeff; her eight grandchildren; and her 11 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Dec. 27 in Glendale Heights.

Read Mrs. Sojka's full obituary on the Daily Herald website

Warren Sheridan

Warren W. Sheridan, 75, of Glen Ellyn, has died. 

He is survived by his wife, Judy; his children, Laura and Lisa; and his two grandchildren.

Services were held Dec. 21 in Villa Park.

Read Mr. Sheridan's full obituary on the Steuerle Funeral Home website

Glena Dean Kilgore

Glena Dean Kilgore, 87, of St. Charles, died Dec. 22. She was a teacher at Glen Ellyn Junior High School, Wheaton High School and Triton College, and served for 18 years as a consultant for the Illinois State Board of Education.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sharon Kilgore, and her many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Dec. 27 in Elgin.


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