Evelyn Schultz
Aug 21, 2024
Evelyn “Eve” L. Schultz (nee Spoczynski) 78, of Streamwood, IL passed away peacefully in her home on August 21, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL to Louis and Gertrude Spoczynski. Evelyn graduated from Robert A. Waller High School in 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Brian. Left behind to cherish her memory is...
Mary Smith
Aug 20, 2024
Mary Virginia McCray Smith was born on May 23rd,1935 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky from the union of Arthur McCray and Mary Frances Cattlett. Sisters Loretta and Marie McCray die at birth and her mother die when Mary was an infant. Mary was a toddler when her grandmother Mattie and husband John Montgomery moved her to Chicago Heights, Il. 1938. Mary graduated...
Joyce Mikasen
Aug 20, 2024
Joyce D. Mikasen, age 88, of Bartlett passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland and spent most of her early years in that beautiful place. However, she was eventually bitten by the travel bug and moved to Germany to work for Motorola. It was there that she met the love of her life, George....
Dorothy Meyer
Aug 20, 2024
Dorothy Anne Meyer (nee Lyons, 83, of Roselle, died August 20, 2024. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Meyer; mother of Deanna (Mike) Addyman; proud grandmother of Donnie and Charlotte; dear sister of the late Ambrose Lyons, Jr., and the late Mary Ellyn Lyons. Burial will be private at All Saints Cemetery.
Janina Kosek
Aug 17, 2024
Janina Kosek, 96, of Roselle since 1979, died peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at home. Born March 23, 1928 in Poland, Janina survived Nazi occupied Poland and Siberian concentration camps. She also lived in the Middle East, Kenya and the UK before coming to the United States. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with her family. Beloved wife...
Claudia Weber
Aug 16, 2024
Claudia Weber (nee Umlauf), 85, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 16th, 2024 at The Oaks at Algonquin surrounded by her family. Claudia was well-known as a lunch-mom at Heritage Elementary School, serving as the neighborhood safe-haven for those who needed a place to go, and for adoring children. Claudia proceeded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Claire;...
Norma Kokaska
Aug 15, 2024
Norma O. Kokaska (nee Gubitz), 97, died peacefully with her Jesus by her side Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born August 9, 1927, in Chicago to Adolph and Olga Gubitz. Norma grew up on the west side and graduated from Luther Institute, married the love of her life, William Kokaska on August 14, 1948. Norma was very social, enjoying plays, playing...
Jack Karlov
Aug 15, 2024
Jack M. Karlov, 73, of Bartlett died August 15, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Jack was the beloved husband of Susan Karlov (nee Tadel); loving father of Alyson (Justin) Kline, Jeffrey (Lisa) Karlov, and Kyle Karlov; and proud grandfather of Jack, Jillian, Isabelle, Connor, and Julia. Jack found the most joy in spending time with family. He was also, a...
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....
