Wayne Bessette
Aug 15, 2024
Wayne Edward Bessette died on Thursday, August 15th at the age of 95. Wayne was a good man who was loved deeply and will be missed dearly by his family. Wayne grew up in Oak Park, IL, and graduated from IIT. Wayne was married to June (McDonough) Bessette for 64 years before her death in 2019. Wayne and June met...
Erich Herde
Aug 14, 2024
Erich J. Herde, 80, of Roselle, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born April 19, 1944, in Chicago. Erich was an employee at Motorola Solutions for 38 years. He was interested in all things cars and airplanes. Beloved husband of 51 years to Darlene Herde; loving dad of Darren (Jennifer Petersen) Herde and cherished grandpa of Dylan and Mariah. He will...
Maniphet Kanthaphixay
Aug 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maniphet Khanthaphixay on August 14, 2024 at the age of 79. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend. Maniphet was born on December 9, 1944. She married the late Amphone Khathakhanthaphixay on October 30, 1965 and they had four children. The family immigrated to the...
Mark Hogan
Aug 14, 2024
Mark Hogan, of Bartlett, IL, formerly of Palatine, IL, passed away August 14, 2024, at Alexian Brothers Hospital Elk Grove Village, IL, after suffering a sudden heart attack the week prior. He was 59 years old. Mark was born November 9, 1964, to John "Jack" and Rosemary nee Leet, in Hinsdale, IL. He attended Palatine HS, Harper Jr. College, and...
Helen Blazek
Aug 14, 2024
Helen L. Blazek (nee Kwilos), 100 of Algonquin, formerly Schaumburg, died peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born August 21, 1923, in Chicago. Helen enjoyed the theater. She was even a member of the Dramatic Circle where she met her husband. She was an avid Cubs fan, but her biggest passion was always her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Kathleen Chambers
Aug 13, 2024
Kathleen Marie Chambers (Macks), age 87, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 19th, 1937, Kathie joined the world with her twin, Jacquelyn, in style. They, along with their mother Hattie Macks, were featured on the front page of the Detroit Free Press in recognition of being the largest twins - almost nine pounds...
Richard Johnson
Aug 12, 2024
Richard "Rick" Gary Johnson, 80, of Bartlett died August 12, 2024. Rick was the beloved husband of Kathy for 54 years; loving father of Ayden Layne Johnson; dear brother of Marva Simon, Pat Gilbert, Paula Walker, the late Larry Abnett, Steven Johnson, and Michelle McLaren. He will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Rick...
Graciela Salazar
Aug 12, 2024
Graciela Salazar, 86, of South Elgin, IL passed away on August 12, 2024. Graciela was born in Saltillo, Coahuila on September 6, 1937 to her parents Luis and Eduvijes Ramos. She grew up in a large family being 1 of 13! She was also a proud and strong employee of Haeger Pottery. She will be greatly missed by the family...
Richard Murphy
Aug 12, 2024
Richard Harold Murphy, 82, of Bartlett, IL passed away on August 12, 2024. Born on October 21, 1941 to his parents Harold Frank and Pearl Minnie Murphy in Chicago, IL. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Lin; loving father of Dawn (Matthew) Brown, Patricia Jumper and Richard Murphy; cherished grandfather of Renee, Kelsey, Ashley, Pagni, Alex,...
Stan Karthan
Aug 12, 2024
Stanley Karthan (Karathanasis), 79, of Schaumburg passed away on August 12, 2024. He was born in Evergreen Park to the late George and Julia. Stanley, Stan, Stosh, Stan The Man, Farkey Dog, was a truly unique individual, a man of modest stature with an extraordinary heart. His deep and abiding love for God, family, and friends touched lives far beyond...
Janice Bowman
Aug 11, 2024
Janice A. Bowman, 83, of Oak Park died August 11, 2024. Janice was the loving mother of Felicia Bowman and the late Jason Christopher Bowman; beloved grandmother of Christopher Nelson; dear sister of Jeanette Cannon, the late Walter "Sunny" Cannon, Jr., the late Lawrence Cannon and the late Betty Cannon. She will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews....
Mary Veselka
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Kay Veselka, née Dempsey, of Taylorville, Illinois, passed away peacefully, on August 11, 2024. Born on January 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Patricia Dempsey (née Conroy), Mary Kay lived a life rich in love, learning, and adventure. A dedicated educator, Mary Kay's teaching career spanned over three decades. She was an elementary school teacher and a...
Ramilaben Shah
Aug 10, 2024
Jai Jinendra, With deep sadness, we inform you of the loss of Ramila Shah of Hoffman Estates, IL on August 10, 2024. She was 77 years of age and is survived by: Spouse: Rameshchandra Shah Sons: Manish & Amisha Shah, Mahesh & Divya Shah Grandchildren: Simaran, Harsh, Aashi and Aadi Shah. Funeral Wednesday, August 14, 10:00am until time of cremation...
Leroy Wisniewski
Aug 9, 2024
LeRoy Joseph Wisniewski, 89, of Schaumburg, IL passed away surrounded by his family on August 9, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1935 to his parents Joseph and Ann Wisniewski in Chicago, IL. LeRoy is a United States Navy Veteran, a proud retired Chicago Police Officer, and an avid Chicago Sports Fan. LeRoy is the beloved father of JoAnne...
Om P. Relan
Aug 7, 2024
Om P. Relan, 86, of Roselle, IL passed away on August 7, 2024. Beloved husband to Pushpa, loving father of Sandeep (Monica) Relan, Rajat (Diane) Relan, and loving grandfather of Alisha, Vijay, Vivian and Teddy Relan. A funeral serive will be held Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 11:00 am until the time of cremation 1:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral...
Josephine Stelzer
Aug 5, 2024
Josephine A. Stelzer, 102, of Melrose Park, IL passed away on August 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving son Glen (Wendy) Stelzer and cherished granddaughter Rebecca Ann Stelzer. Jo was born on July 27, 1922, and preceded in death by her beloved husband Howard C. Stelzer and her parents Anthony and Christine Storto. Also...
Todd Maddelein
Aug 5, 2024
Todd Allen Maddelein, 62, of Rockford, formerly of Aurora, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Todd was an avid Cubs fan and Harley Davidson enthusiast whom enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, and playing his pranks. Beloved huband of Sandra Lee (nee Ritti); loving son of Rose Marie Willis and the late Paul Eugene Maddelein; dear brother of Mark (KC) Maddelein and...
Stephen Wilson
Aug 5, 2024
Stephen J. Wilson, 73, of Hoffman Estates, died Monday, August 5, 2024. Born July 7, 1951, in Philadelphia. Stephen was a retired accountant who was an avid Eagles fan and enjoyed a game of bingo and watching westerns and Star Trek. Beloved husband of the late Donnamarie; loving dad of Bethanne (Eric Dougherty) Wilson; cherished son of the late Harry...
Roxanne Slaten
Aug 5, 2024
Roxanne Slaten, age 72, of Hampshire, passed peacefully on August 5 th , 2024 with her beloved husband Dale by her side. Roxanne was a devoted wife, friend, aunt and sister. She and her husband were best friends, equal partners in business and in marriage. She considered their 52 years of marriage her greatest achievement. Roxanne was also known for...
