Catherine Heischberg
Oct 3, 2025
Catherine Heischberg, 75, of Roselle, IL passed away at home on October 3, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was born on May 10, 1950 in Chicago, IL. To step into Lady Catherine’s life was to experience the comfort of true abundance. Her life was full of passion, from her love of cooking (and grumbling about cooking), to...
Patricia D'Anza
Oct 3, 2025
Patricia Ann D’Anza, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 94 years old. Born on September 4, 1931, in Chicago, IL to Henry Heft and Lillian Coyne, she grew up in a busy household where responsibility came early. She cared for her younger siblings,...
Gerald T. Vetter
Oct 2, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Vetter, 78, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, with the quiet dignity that defined his life. Born and raised in Chicago, Jerry graduated from St. Laurence High School in 1965. A proud veteran, he served with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded in combat and subsequently...
Deborah Miller
Oct 2, 2025
Debbie Miller, 55, of Roselle, IL (formerly Chicago, IL) peacefully ascended to heaven on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with her loving husband Ed by her side. Deb courageously entered God's heavenly kingdom, where she was joyfully reunited with loved ones who preceded her. She cherished Jesus, her children Nathan and Skylar, and husband Ed. We will forever treasure her radiant...
Andrea Gill
Oct 1, 2025
Andrea Ann Gill (nee Stolcenberg) of South Elgin IL died unexpectedly on October 1, 2025, at her residence. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden and unexpected death. Andrea was born on December 15, 1967. Andrea is survived by her husband, Eric; stepchildren, Samantha Gill of Lafayette CO, and Michael Gill of Chicago IL; Mother Bessie Stolcenberg...
Dolly Balba
Oct 1, 2025
Abdullah M. Balba (Dolly) 53, of Bartlett, IL passed away on October 1, 2025. Dolly truly was a warrior woman. She will be remembered for her strength and faith in Jesus Christ. She battled with her diagnosis for 24 years and beat cancer 6 separate times. Dolly was an excellent nurse and loved her WFG\WSB Family. She will...
Susan Mccrea
Sep 30, 2025
Susan P. McCrea, 81 of Bloomingdale, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born August 10, 1944, in Buffalo, NY. Susan enjoyed gardening and puzzles but what she loved most was being a mom and grandma. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mom of Beth (Timothy) Grubb, Robert (Shannon) McCrea and the late John; cherished grandma of Megan, Taylor, Emily,...
Alice Strong
Sep 30, 2025
Alice E. Strong (nee Blair), 83, of Carol Stream, formerly of Elmwood Park, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Alice enjoyed dancing, reading books, and spending time with her family. Beloved mother of Elizabeth (the late Michael) Giambrone; loving grandmother of Michael (fiancee Alicia Suchy) Giambrone III; proud great grandmother of Bentley, Wesley, and Michael IV on the way. Visitation...
Frank Newell
Sep 30, 2025
Frank W. Newell, 79, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away on September 30, 2025. Beloved husband of 52 years to Janet; devoted father to Frankie; loving son of the late Dr. Frank and Marian Newell; dear brother to Susan O'Connell (John), the late Beth Murphy (the late Jim), and David (Christine); and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank had...
Justine "Cookie" Bekin
Sep 28, 2025
Justine D. "Cookie" Bekin (nee Stanish), 83, of the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago her whole life, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. An avid baker and gardener, Cookie was always complemented for her gorgeous red hair. She enjoyed spending time decorating her home for all the seasons. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Bekin; loving mother of Mark (Sandy)...
Lynn Denise Crowley
Sep 27, 2025
Lynn Denise Crowley, 60, of Elgin died September 27, 2025. Lynn was the loving mother of Keith Sanner and Kevin (Lauren Silha) Sanner; proud grandmother of Leah Sanner and Mallory Sanner; dear sister of Dean Minella; fond aunt of Cameron Minella; cherished daughter of Theresa Minella and the late Larry Crowley. Burial will take place on Saturday, October 4, 10:00am...
Mary Heriot
Sep 25, 2025
Mary C. Heriot, 84, of South Elgin, formerly Villa Park, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born May 31, 1941, in Chicago. Mary enjoyed reading and crosswords, but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mom of Laurie Kane; cherished grandma of Martin Planz Jr and great grandma of Athena Planz; dear daughter...
Ruth Ann Marselle
Sep 25, 2025
Ruth Ann E. Marselle (nee Bolf), 77, of Streamwood for 42 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025. A devout Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, Ruth Ann especially enjoyed shopping as well as getting her hair and nails done. Beloved wife of 55 years to Peter; loving mother of David (Kara) Marselle and Diane (Mike) Kirkwood; proud Nana...
John Kotlarchik
Sep 23, 2025
John M. Kotlarchik, age 83 of Hanover Park, IL passed away peacefully at his beloved home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born in Neffs, Ohio on March 12, 1942 to the late Michael and Erma (Kotera) Kotlarchik. He was the big brother to the late Jean Marie Yoder (Kotlarchik). He was a computer programmer for Xerox, IBM, and Data...
Nicholas Mancini
Sep 23, 2025
Nicholas Richard Mancini, Jr died September 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Patti Mancini (nee Ackerley), loving father of Edward, James, Joseph (Pamela), Nicholas Mancini III, Sam (Cathy) and Richard; proud grandfather of Jeremy (Angela), Kaela (Georgina), Noel, Isabelle, Olivia, Chase, Logan, Madelyne; proud great grandfather of Morgan, Caleb, Danny, Hannah, Gabriella. He will be missed by many in-laws, nieces, nephews,...
Terrence O'Donnell
Sep 21, 2025
Terrence F. O’Donnell, 62, of Hanover Park, IL passed away surrounded by his family on September 21, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1963 in Chicago, IL to his parents William and Elizabeth O’Donnell. Terry was a United States Air Force Veteran. Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Sue Gawron; her children Robert, Christine and...
Russel Gach
Sep 21, 2025
Russel C. "Tap" Gach, 59, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025. Tap was a Marine Veteran. He was a music lover who enjoyed playing guitar and was a known history fanatic who enjoyed making people laugh. Beloved husband of 21 years to Georgette Litchfield; dear step father of Eric DeLapp and Daryl (Abbie) DeLapp; proud grandfather of Kaylynn,...
Linda Messer
Sep 20, 2025
Linda Yuvetta Messer, 82, of Seymour, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1943, in Greenville, SC. Linda was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sevierville. She found joy in simple pleasures, such as working on puzzles and enjoying meals out with...
Margot Yaeger
Sep 20, 2025
Margot Yaeger 96, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 20, 2025. She was born in Berlin, Germany on April 21, 1929 to Friedrich and Edith (Eisermann) Meyer. Margot was a survivor of WWII along with her mother and brother and they emigrated to the United States to be reunited with her father in 1947. She was...
