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Wanda (Ellis) Kuharich

Wanda Kuharich was born on August 24, 1930, and passed on October 31, 2025, with family members present.

She was born in Pomona, Illinois and raised in Murphysboro, but had been a longtime resident of Glen Ellyn, where she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Kuharich; parents, Edith and Ben Ellis; and siblings, Hurchel "Red," Dale, Ray, Carl, Joe Pete, and Elizabeth (Brunty).

She is survived by her children, Marc Henry, Brett (Philip Trzynka) Henry, and Andrew (Heidi) Kuharich; stepchildren, Doug Kuharich and Amy Kuharich; grandchildren, Amber (Eric), Lauren (Cory), Jennifer (Matt), Joey, and Asa; and great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Nathan, Cameron, Andrew, Declan, and Nora; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.

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Published by Daily Herald on Nov. 9, 2025.

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