Obituaries

Death Notices: Goldie Cleaver, Jeanette Hilliger

Read remembrances and obituary information for these long-time Elmhurst residents.

Goldie Cleaver

Goldie J. Cleaver, 93, of Elmhurst, died Dec. 1. She was an elementary school teacher for 35 years in Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois. She also worked for 10 years at Dunn and Bradstreet OAG and was a gifted musician.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Franklin Cleaver. She is survived by her children, William and Robert, and her four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

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Services were held Dec. 6 in Elmhurst.

Read Mrs. Cleaver's full obituary on the Suburban Life website

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Jeanette Hilliger

Jeanette A. Hilliger (nee Asing), 95, of Elmhurst, has died. She was born and raised in Elmhurst, and was a longtime member of Elmhurst Peacemakers Quilters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur. She is survived by her children, Lynn and Michael, her two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.


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