Jan 17, 2022

Jan 16, 2022

Robert E. Costner, Dear father of Amy Costner and Catherine Sauer; loving grandfather of Amanda Sauer, Joshua Costner and John Fleischer; caring brother of Patricia Langel and Sue Collins; fond uncle of Sarah Langel, Susan McCann and Steve Collins; adored son of the late Roscoe and Dorothy (nee: Keller), Robert was a 40 year sheet metal worker with Local 265...

Jan 16, 2022

Elba Inez Miranda (94) of Elgin, IL was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Elba was a loving wife, mother and great-grandmother. A true matriarch of her family and loved and cherished by many. She is survived by her children; Idelfonso (Maria) Miranda, Elsa Durbin, William Miranda (Dawn), Minerva Pritchett, Jim Miranda (Susan), Lora Miranda and Edie Banda (Conrad); dear grandmother...

Jan 16, 2022

Services for William F. Braidwood, Jr. of Elgin for almost 20 years are private. Bill worked for Home Depot in Palatine and was part of the Wade Warrior Family. He is the beloved husband of 43 years of Kathy A. nee Murdock; loving father of Justine and Alixandra Braidwood; cherished grandfather of Effie, Forest and Willow; dear brother of Melody...

Jan 15, 2022

Therese Marie Battaglia passed away on January 15, 2022 at 86 years of age. She was born on September 29, 1935 in Maywood, IL, to Sam and Mildred Battaglia and was the second to youngest of five siblings—Mary, Grace, Lorraine, Lucille, and Sam. Therese was loved by her family and is survived by her children, Lydia (David) Ziegler of Elgin,...

Jan 15, 2022

Pamela M. Marler (nee Olson), age 69, of Glendale Heights, after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis went home to heaven. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Daniel (Jennifer), Christopher, and the late Ryan. Proud grandma of Jessica Marler, Ryland Dion, Avery and Harlan Marler. Devoted daughter of the late Bob and the late Dorothy (nee...

Jan 14, 2022

Marie Basarich (nee Trukla), 97, an avid baker and homemaker from Sterling, IL, formerly Bartlett, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Dan; loving mother of Donna (Larry) Russell, Dennis Basarich, Danny (Maureen) Basarich, Denise (Chuck) Gonzalez, and David (Debbie) Basarich; proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren with one on the way; fond...

Jan 13, 2022

Joan "Joni" Feigel, 76, of Bartlett, dedicated wife for 45 years of the late Charles; loving mother of Joe (Kimberly), Chris and Cathi; dear Grandmother of 5 and Great Grandmother of 5. Joni owned her own business, 'Just for You, by Joni'. She was a Master Gardener and loved flowers and gardening. She was very social and formed many lasting...

Jan 13, 2022

Lorraine C. Londis ( née Brewster) passed away January 13, 2022. Formerly of Riverwoods and Schaumburg. She is survived by her children Ted, Sylvia, Terese, Paulette and Valorie along with 11 Grandchildren and “GG” to another 11. Also Godmother to Ronald , Christine and Victoria. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Ted P. Londis. Her parents Frank...

Jan 13, 2022

Ulysses was born on January 16, 1947, in Balaoan, La Union, Philippines to the late Philip Labrador Umanos and Pacita Obille Valdez. Uly graduated from San Fernando Elementary School and La Union School of Arts and Trade. At age 11, he attended the Boy Scout 10th World Jamboree at Mt. Makiling, Laguna. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1967 and...

Jan 13, 2022

Helen M. Krohn (nee Riemer) passed away peacefully January 13, 2022 at the age of 94. Formerly of New Lenox, most recently residing in The Oaks of Bartlett. She is survived by her children Jane (Paul) Majewski of Hoffman Estates; Susan (Michael) Kunce of Seneca, SC; JoAnn (John) Kneynsberg of Bessemer, AL; and Gary (Fran) Krohn of Bartlett; along with...

Jan 11, 2022

John "Jack" A. Howe, 51, of Wheaton, died January 11, 2022. Jack was the beloved father of Correen (Rafal) Krupa and Jack Howe; cherished son of Kerry and Marge Howe; loving brother of Kerry Howe and Laurie (Mark) Longo; and dear uncle of Macey. He is also survived by an aunt, uncle and many cousins. Jack will be missed by...

Jan 11, 2022

William "Bill" Harry Fouch, 82, of Campton Hills died January 11, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Hertha Fouch (nee Peters) for 60 years; loving father of Joy Foster; cherished brother of Carol Blessinger. Bill was a private pilot, and loved riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the National Counsel of Corvettes and did a lot of...

Jan 11, 2022

Derrell Clayton Mathis, Jr., of South Elgin, died January 11, 2022. Derrell owned Ace Hardware for over 30 years as he was of the guy who could fix just about everything. Later, he opened an automotive repair shop with his son as cars were always his hobby. He was a man of few words, but everyone always loved him. Derrell...

Jan 11, 2022

Ernest H. Thorner Jr (Ernie) Born in Deep Water West Virginia on July 5, 1946. Ernie was the son of the late Ernest H. Thorner and Mary (Rhodes) Thorner, the brother of the late Gladys (Thorner) Saindon and Theresa (Thorner) Rich of Port St. Lucie, Fl. He was the husband of Carolyn (Ducey) Thorner for 54 years and was dad...

Jan 10, 2022

Ronald Hovorka, 81, of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. An Army Veteran, Ron was an exceptionally avid fisherman who enjoyed golf, loved his corny jokes, and was affectionately known as "turtle". Beloved husband of Judy Marie (nee Cortino); loving father of Tammy Hovorka, Cindy Hovorka, and Lynn (Spiro) Karounos; proud grandfather of Ginger Callarman, Maya and Gianna...

Jan 10, 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Leo Martorana, 84, of Hanover Park died January 9, 2022. Leo was the beloved husband of Corrine Martorana for 50 years; loving father of Marilyn Gibbons, Edward (Kimberly) Jarka, Rosann (Scott) Pothof and Carmen (Dean) Meyer; proud grandfather of Savannah Marshall; dear brother of Margarita (Antonio) Buscarino, the late Giovanni "John" (Josephine) and Pete (Guisseppa). Leo enjoyed growing his own...

Jan 9, 2022

Warren Markham, 74, of South Elgin, died Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born May 24, 1947 in Elgin. Warren was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Willet); loving dad of Daniel (Nancy) and Jimmy (Stacey); cherished grandpa of D.J. (Winnie), Derek (Missy), Dana (Phillip) and D.J.; brother and uncle to many, Warren...

Jan 8, 2022

Karen Lee(nee Geils) Ham, formerly of Roselle, IL, died peacefully at age 83 on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg, IL. She was the only child of Alfred “Johnny” & Marguerite Geils, born in Illinois on October 2, 1938. On April 19, 1958, she married William E. Ham who preceded her in death by 17 years. She...