Taps column: Burials at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery for December, 2023

Staff announces those buried at national cemetery during December

American flags fly at the Field of Honor at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton on Friday, June 30, 2023. The event, made possible by donations, sponsorships and volunteers, is hosted by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton United Soccer Club.

LAKE FOREST – The staff of The Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced the following have been laid to rest at The Fort Sheridan National Cemetery:

Dec. 1: Keith West - USN

Dec. 4: Barry Fitzsimmons - USN; Gail Fitzsimmons - Dependent

Dec. 5: John DeWolf - ARNG; Patricia DeWolf - Dependent

Dec. 15: Thomas Bir; Wendelyn Basche - ARNG

Dec. 18: Gary Prather - ARNG

Dec. 21: David Hamilton - ARNG; John Hethcoat

Dec. 27: David Homeyer; Wayne Close - ARNG; Jolant Vorberg

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