Elizabeth Helen Crandall
Nov 10, 2025
Elizabeth Helen Crandall, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on August 19th, 1946, in Homewood, Illinois, Elizabeth led a life full of love, dedication, and service.
Elizabeth is remembered and cherished by her sons, Michael (Amy) Janavich and Daniel (Jamie) Janavich, who were her pride...
Harvey J. Amen
Nov 7, 2025
Harvey John Amen, age 79, passed away on November 7, 2025 at the Avow Hospice Inpatient
facility in Naples Florida after a 9 month battle with cancer. He fought a courageous battle all
the way till the end.
Harvey was born and raised in Chicago Illinois where he attended Austin High School. While
he was at Austin, he was a star athlete in both...
Daniel Raymond Reed
Nov 7, 2025
Daniel Raymond Reed, age 69, passed away on November 7, 2025.
Dan was a man defined by his kindness, hard work and the love he carried for his family. He is survived by his two daughters, Tamarah Holm, married to Jeff, and Tiffany Reglis, married to John; as well as his stepchildren, Jael and Thomas and his sisters, Patricia and Diane....
Diane P. Hopkins
Nov 6, 2025
Diane P. Hopkins (nee Kelly), 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2025. A devout Corvette enthusiast, Diane enjoyed dancing and 50's music, but especially appreciated her snowmen. Beloved mother of Kelly, David, Jimmy, Kimberly, and Michael; proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; cherished partner of Michael Lackouitz. Visitation Wednesday, November 12 from 4:00pm to...
Gwendolyn A. Wooley
Nov 5, 2025
Gwendolyn A. Wooley (née Reed), born on October 5, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Bartlett, Illinois.
Gwen was a devoted mother to Barry (Susie), Sandy (Scott Ivans) and Larry (Laurie Sexton). She was a cherished grandmother to Trevor and Griffin (Molly) Wooley and Jordan Ivans. She also held a special place in the hearts...
Marilyn Finn
Nov 5, 2025
Marilyn Finn, of Streamwood, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Born in Oak Park, IL, on April 9th, 1949, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, warmth, and devotion to her family and community.
Marilyn attended Sienna Catholic High School in Oak Park, where she established the roots of faith and friendship that would carry her through a life...
Jeanne M. Clark
Nov 5, 2025
Jeanne M. Clark (née Justman), 85, of Bartlett for over 54 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, Jeanne began charming those around her early on, even being named homecoming queen at Dubuque Senior High. She carried that same warmth, humor, and easy kindness throughout her life. Jeanne’s adventurous spirit then led her to live...
Sharon L. Herbert
Nov 4, 2025
Sharon Lee Herbert (nee Kilberry), 85, a resident of Gilberts, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She gave of her time to her faith and her extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband Ron, son John, great-granddaughter Madison, brother William, sister-in-law Carol and her parents....
Theresa A. Ptaszek
Nov 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Theresa A. Ptaszek (née Layman)
Theresa A. Ptaszek, 90, of West Chicago, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 3, 2025. Born on May 16, 1935, in Chicago, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by faith, generosity, and love for family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Vincent;...
Rita F. VonDeBur
Nov 3, 2025
Rita VonDeBur (nee Motley), 87, a resident of Roselle for 28 years, passed away peacefully Monday, November 3, 2025. Rita was an avid football fan who was known by the Knights of Columbus for her superb chili. Beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of Harold (Linda), Stephen (Kathi), Brian (Maureen), Regina Mugnolo, David, Clara (John) Witmer, and Theresa...
Wayne G. Atwater
Nov 2, 2025
Wayne G. Atwater, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 22, 1933, in Ohio, Wayne's life was a testament to dedication, hard work, perseverance, applied skills honed over a lifetime and the will to never give up.
Wayne lived over the years in: Cleveland, Madison,...
Doris Lee Crawford
Nov 2, 2025
Doris Lee Crawford, of South Elgin. Loving mother of Rex (Jenny), Steve, Jodi, the late Tony and the late Danny; dear grandmother of Jeff, Samantha, Ryan, Dana, Ashlyn, Tyler, Alyssa, Autumn, Jacob and great grandmother of 12; fond sister of Francis Cline, Virginia (the late David) Varney, Bill (the late Connie) Colemen, Betty (the late John) Finkbone, Paul (the late...
Anthony Richard Borrico
Nov 1, 2025
Anthony Richard Borrico, 44, of St. Charles died November 1, 2025. Anthony was the beloved husband of Nicole (Rog); loving father of Matthew, Nathan and Alyssa Borrico; cherished son of Anthony Borrico and Laura Jo Borrico; dear brother of Wendi (Pete) Barth; fond uncle of Riley and Camden Barth. And cousins to Amy & Krysta and many more. Anthony was...
Dorothy Accorsi
Oct 29, 2025
Dorothy J. Accorsi, 95, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away on October 29, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.
She was born February 11, 1930 in Northland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Gertrude (Lonnen) Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominic, her parents and all nine of her siblings.
Dorothy had three children, Wanda Accorsi Milne, (William Milne), Cynthia Runta,...
Mary Lou Alaia
Oct 29, 2025
Mary Lou “Lulu” Alaia, 91, formerly of Bensenville, died October 29, 2025. Mary Lou was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Sue (Jeff) Skender, Chris (Marisol) Alaia, and Rose (Jaime) Abaroa; proud grandmother of Jenny (Kyle Benson), Emily, Noah, Hanna and the late Nicky; dear sister of the late Phillip Jacobs, Jr.
Mary Lou was a giving...
Roy Steven Scheck Jr MD
Oct 28, 2025
Dr. Roy Steven Scheck, Jr. died peacefully in his home in Itasca on October 28th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones and memories. Born May 2nd, 1952, to Elaine Scheck and Roy Scheck, Sr., Roy was a lifelong Itasca resident who remembered, as a child, roaming its magical streets and alleys. Although Roy left Itasca to attend Campion High School...
James Thomas Richert Jr
Oct 27, 2025
James Thomas Richert, Jr., 86, was reunited with his beloved wife Noreen on October 27, 2025. James was the loving father of Deborah (Fiancé Chris Houlis) Nemec and James(Robin Geller); proud grandfather of C.J. Nemec, Mitchell Nemec, Kristi (Brian) Huckins and Tyler Nemec; dear great grandfather of Lyla Nemec; dear brother of Jerry Richert, Joanne(Tony) Kopacz, Tim(Sue) Richert, Kathy(Les) Hunt...
Murriel Jean Riedesel
Oct 26, 2025
Murriel Jean (Larson) Riedesel departed this earthly life October 26, 2025 after battling a version of
Parkinson’s for several years. She was 87 years old.
Born on September 15, 1938 in Rochelle, IL to parents Hazel and Oscar Larson and sister to younger brother
Arlen. Her parents preceded her in death in 1992 and 1999 respectfully, followed by her brother in 2014.
Murriel devoted...
Richard "Dick" George Schweers
Oct 26, 2025
Richard "Dick" George Schweers, 90, died October 26, 2025. Dick was the beloved husband of Shirley (nee Miller); loving father of Dan (Linda) Schweers, John (Mary Ann) Schweers and Jill (Patrick) Loftus; proud grandfather of Sarah (Eric) Abeln, Rebeccah (Danny) Manson, Benjamin (Stephanie) Schweers, Matthew (Olivia) Schweers, Anneke (Johnny) Miller, Andrea Schweers, Jack Schweers, Eric Loftus, Christopher Loftus and the...
Frank Miciunas
Oct 25, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the death of Frank Anthony Miciunas of West Chicago, Illinois, born in Chicago Illinois. He passed, surrounded by family, to join his beloved wife, Eleanor, on October 25, 2025 at the age of 93. He was predeceased by: his parents, John and Veronica Miciunas; his brothers, Johnny, Fr. Tony, and Al, and his sisters...