Consuelo Mercado
Oct 11, 2025
Consuelo Mercado, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2025. Born and raised in Chicago, she lived a life of love, resilience, and devotion. She was married to the love of her life, Esteban, for over 50 years and together they built a home filled with warmth and enduring values. Consuelo was known for her quiet...
James Prus
Oct 10, 2025
James Raymond Prus of Schaumburg since 1966, beloved husband of 59 years of Barbara Ann nee Bungert, loving father of Jamie Richa, Pamela Posdal, Brian (Cynthia) Prus and Ann (Jeff) Biesiadecki; proud grandfather of Ryan, Justin, Louis, Kayleigh, Samantha, Paige, Hunter, Mia, Noah and Jorja. He will also be missed by his faithful companion "Duffy". James will be remembered for...
Margaret Letourneau
Oct 9, 2025
Margaret M. Letourneau, 66, of Bartlett, IL passed away on October 9, 2025. Margaret was born on January 31, 1959 in Cicero, IL to her parents George (Chuck) Koranek and Mary (nee Sullivan) Blankenberg. Margaret found her true calling as a web page developer, a miniaturist (dollhouse), and as a volunteer for many things, which she embraced with passion and...
Betty O'Connor
Oct 8, 2025
Betty J. O’Connor, 86, of Streamwood, IL passed away on October 8, 2025. Born on February 5, 1939 in Merrick, NY to her parents Harry and Augusta Dewald. In her younger years, Betty was a Rockette and the lead baton twirler in the Rose Parade. Betty is the beloved wife of 35 years to the late James O’Connor; loving mother...
Camille Holder
Oct 5, 2025
Camille M. Holder (nee Timpanaro), 80, of Glendale Heights, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. Camille was an avid camper who enjoyed the outdoors. She was especially fond of shopping and spending time with her dogs. Beloved wife of 42 years to Donald P. Holder, Sr.; loving mother of Dawn (Jeffrey) Berggren, Patrick (Donna) Kelly, and Donald P. (Elizabeth) Holder,...
Josefina Gonzalez
Oct 5, 2025
Josefina M. Gonzalez (née Morales), age 87 , passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. What Josefina cherished most in life was her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Anastacio Gonzalez Jr., with whom she shared 55 beautiful years of marriage. Beloved mother of Bernie (Isela), Jerry, Norma (late Darren) Leonardi, Jose...
Dale Coy
Oct 5, 2025
Dale A. Coy, 65, of Streamwood died October 5, 2025. Dale was the loving brother of Dan Coy, Donna Coy and David (Gina Volant Coy) Coy. He was the proud uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Saturday November 1, 2025 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1640 South Greenmeadows Blvd., Streamwood In...
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...
