Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

Patricia Gideon, 81, of Schaumburg, passed away on July 22, 2024.   Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Kenneth and William. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. For information, please...

Jul 21, 2024

Carol Jean France (nee Racansky), 63, of Roselle, passed away peacefully July 21, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Loving wife of Robert; devoted mother of Tiffany (Jake) Rickelman, Nicole (Chris) Banakis, Ashley (Tony) Schiavone, and Sara (Joshua) Crow; proud grandmother to Abbie, Brandon, Colton, Evie, Dexter and Robin. Carol would want to be remembered for her humor, kindness,...

Jul 20, 2024

Linda C. Johannes, beloved wife of Gene for 56 years, loving mother of Tyler (Elisabeth);  dear grandmother of Freya and Esben and dear sister of Bruce Paris. Linda taught special education students in Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota and was a graduate of Northeran Illinois University. She was a sustaining supporter of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and St. Labre...

Jul 18, 2024

Richard Salazar Jr. 56 of Elgin passed away the morning of July 18th 2024. Rick was the beloved husband to Michelle Salazar for the last 33 years. He was the loving father to three children Ashley(Rorey) Salazar-Garnett, Richard “Ricky” Salazar, and Xavier(Marissa) Salazar. Rick had become the proudest grandfather to Landon, Magdalena, and Sebastian. Lastly, he was the dear brother...

Jul 17, 2024

Fred (Fredrick) George Volmer, 88, of Bartlett, IL, passed away July 17, 2024, at his home. He was born November 24, 1935, in Dundee, IL, he was the son of the late Henry and Maude Volmer. Fred leaves behind his beloved family: his sons, Scott (Linda), Paul, Mark (Debbie), Chris (Mary), and Frtizie, his grandkids, Jessica (Preston), Matt (Narielle), Kyle...

Jul 17, 2024

Ronald Gene Kenton, 75 of Basehor, KS passed away peacefully at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL after a fall. Ron was born January 20, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas to Wesley Orville and Gladys Mae Scott Kenton. Ron attended Basehor Schools and graduated in 1967. In high school Ron played in the band, basketball and was on the yearbook...

Jul 17, 2024

Richard J. Jablonski, 87, of Pingree Grove, IL passed away on July 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Rich was born on October 16, 1936 in Chicago, IL to his parents Bruno and Eleanore Jablonski. He was a US Army Veteran, retired Chicago Police Sergeant, retired Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, and an avid fisherman. He lived a very happy...

Jul 15, 2024

Stanley David Hoskins, 87, of Schaumburg passed away July 15, 2024. Stan was a dear and devoted husband to LaVerne Hoskins for 48 years; loving father of Christine Rydzinski, Elaine (the late Michael) Jones, Steven (Betty) Hoskins and Jeannine (Michael) Miller; dear stepfather of Janice (Richard) Meyer, Donna (Richard) Zeh, Patricia (Joe DeLucia) Hanisch, the late Cheryl Dwyer and Michael...

Jul 12, 2024

James F. Mattson of Streamwood, IL passed away on July 12, 2024.  Jim was born on November 26, 1938, to his parents Walter and May Mattson. He is the beloved husband of Marion for almost 40 years; loving father of Laura Wywial and Jim (Tonya) Mattson; cherished grandfather of Terrel Cohen, Megan Wywial, Helena Mattson, Christopher Mattson and Gabrielle Mattson;...

Jul 10, 2024

Carmelita Tibayan (nee Cabrera) 79, of Bartlett passed away on July 10, 2024. Carmelita was the beloved wife of Berlin Tibayan for 50 years; loving mother of Allan (Dolly), Christine (Ernesto) Enriquez and Edna (Rey) Domingo; proud grandmother of Ernie, Nico, Pilo, Carmelo, Frances (Misha), Yvette; dear sister of Rey, Viol, Jim, Cora, Connie, Pong, the late Nora and Dandy....

Jul 8, 2024

Jul 8, 2024

Jose M. Rodriguez, 89, of Bartlett, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. An Army Veteran, Jose was an avid Cubs fan whom enjoyed baseball as well as his TV shows. Beloved husband of the late Maria (Olavarria); loving father of Evelyn Castro and the late Jose (Carmen) Martinez; dear grandfather of Michael, Andrew (Fatima), Natalie (Tyler), Joseph, and Bobby (Tiffany);...

Jul 7, 2024

Brent Branca, a resident of Roselle, IL. and former resident of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on July 7 th , 2024. He taught in Rockford School District for 33 years. Brent was part of the Guilford High School football coaching staff that won the 1982 State Championship Title. Brent graduated...

Jul 7, 2024

Born November 8, 1941, in Loogootee, Indiana, Charles (Chuck) Richard Haag, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2024. Beloved husband of Halina Haag; he is survived by his sons Richard Wayne Haag & Michael Hubert Haag and their mother Maria Helena (Hernandez) Haag; sister Linda (Haag) Thruman; step daughter Renata Karpowicz; grandchildren...

Jul 6, 2024

Errol Borbon Aube, 66, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Medinah, IL, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Errol was an accountant whom enjoyed bartending, walking and biking, singing karaoke, and playing basketball. Loving father of Sheila (Carlos) Echevarria and Venesa, Zenas, Alexa, and Amanda Aube; proud grandfather of Cassandra, Caiden, Julian, CJay, Azuriah, Arrick, and Kobe; dear brother of...

Jul 6, 2024

John “Jack” Kelty (85) of Bartlett died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1938, in Jersey City, NJ. Jack was an Army Veteran, loved to golf, was a huge sports fan and enjoyed completing crossword puzzles and Sudoku.  He was also known for occasionally placing a bet on a ball game....

Jul 5, 2024

James John Koptik, 60, of Roselle, passed away on July 5, 2024. Jim was born in Chicago, IL on February 12, 1964 to his parents George and Patricia Koptik, who preceded him in death. Jim was a treasured son, a beloved brother, and a dedicated husband and father. He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Karina Danner...

Jul 5, 2024

Master Sergeant Charles (Chuck/Skeeter) Luce Sr. went home to be with the lord on July 5th, 2024. He left this earth doing one of things he did so well, taking care of his mother. God decided that Skeeter’s big, loving heart needed a rest while he was out picking up donuts for his mother’s (Dolores) 96th birthday. He was born...

Jul 4, 2024

Kenneth Edward Riordan, 78, of Bartlett, died Thursday July 4, 2024. Born September 18, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and spending time with his grandchildren. Ken loved to laugh and would often play practical jokes on his grandchildren and strangers. Ken spoke multiple languages; Vietnamese, Korean, and sarcasm. He was a family man, and will be greatly...

Jul 2, 2024

Lorraine Sikora, 94, of Bartlett, IL passed away July 2, 2024. Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late Steve; loving mother of William, Paul (Marian), Carol (William) Czaska, Ken (Bree Snyder) and the late David Sikora; proud grandma of Michael, Melanie and Matthew. Her faith was an important foundation for her life. She treated others in a kind...