David Pedersen
Aug 17, 2025
David Allen Pedersen (1950-2025) We are saddened to announce the passing of David from complications of cancer. David was a true light in this world and led a life of servitude to his family, friends, and community. Before his passing we sat down with Dave and he crafted the following message: “I appreciate all the many prayers...
Ann Rose Duggan
Aug 16, 2025
Ann Rose Duggan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 22, 1942 to Patrick and Edna Duggan, Ann was raised in Chicago, IL with her half sister, Catherine and four younger siblings, Patricia, Lourdes, Richard and Mariellen. Not long after graduating from Siena High School, and while working...
Kathleen Porter
Aug 16, 2025
Kathleen Jo Porter, age 78, of Elgin, Illinois, died August 16, 2025, at Sherman Hospital after a brief and rapid worsening of chronic health conditions. She was brilliant, hilarious, and beautiful, always with the perfect lipstick and the perfect witty remark.
Kathleen, known to many as Kathy, was born in Elgin in 1947 to Grace (Krumfuss) Porter...
Regina Balicki
Aug 14, 2025
Regina Balicki, 73, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1952 in Poland to her parents Mieczyslaw and Olga Kaszkiel. Regina is the loving mother of Karol (Justyna) Karpinski; cherished babcia of Alexandra; beloved sister of Marek Kaszkiel. She was preceded in death by her parents Mieczyslaw and Olga and her brother...
Michelle Kish
Aug 13, 2025
Michelle Elizabeth Kish, 28, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Michelle was an avid Chicago White Sox and Green Bay Packers fan. She was a very strong and smart person, known as a beacon of light to all who knew her. Cherished daughter of Brad and Mary (nee Schaedel) Kish; loving sister of Sarah Kish; dear...
John Affinito
Aug 13, 2025
John Paul Affinito, 78, of Bartlett, passed away at home suddenly, yet peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born April 3, 1947, in Chicago. John enjoyed vintage cars and going to car shows, but above all else he loved his family. Beloved husband of over 50 years to Sally; loving dad of Becky, Michelle and John; cherished grandpa of Sarah,...
Burton Deming
Aug 12, 2025
Burton A. Deming, 100, of St. Charles, IL passed away on August 12, 2025. A US Navy Veteran, Burton was born on December 1, 1924 in Cushing, Oklahoma to his parents Ralph B. Deming and Ruth Ann Deming nee Schultz. Burton received several degrees from the University of Oklahoma including Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry,...
Ilona "Loni" Witz
Aug 10, 2025
Ilona “Loni” M. Witz, 72, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. Loni was born December 16, 1952, in Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Lorraine Yuhasz; loving sister of Cheryl (Juan) Mercado; cherished aunt of Matthew and Lauren Mercado and longtime partner and friend of the late Brent Stines. In...
Madeline Heneghan
Aug 10, 2025
Madeline Heneghan (nee Caiafa), 75, of Bellwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 10, 2025 with her family at her side. Madeline was an avid traveller who enjoyed shopping with her girlfriends, but mostly cherished time spent with her family. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Matthew Skotarczak) Heneghan; proud Mema of Dylan (Nykia Wetterman) Skotarczak; dear sister of Josephine Stellato and Louis...
Marie Margarette Cabel
Aug 10, 2025
Marie Margarette Carreon Cabel, 67, of Round Lake, joined her creator on August 10, 2025. Marie Margarette was the beloved sister of Marie Therese Cabel-Gamallo, Marie Lou Cabel-Derecho, Marie Ann Cabel-McCann, Joseph Hilarion Cabel, Ramon Faustini Cabel, Richard Cabel, Glen Albert Cabel, Marie Genevieve Cabel, Neil Leander Cabel, the late Paul Cabel, and the late Arnulf Benedict Cabel. She...
Theresa Giovenco
Aug 9, 2025
Theresa B. Giovenco, 87, of Bartlett, IL passed away on August 9, 2025 . Theresa was born on June 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL to her parents Rosario and Mary Palmissano. She is survived by her beloved children Joanne Giovenco, Anthony Giovenco and Rosanne (Joe) Caruso; loving sister Frances Moore. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents Rosario and...
Charles Hollis
Aug 9, 2025
After a life well-lived, Charles "Chuck" Edward Hollis, 88, of South Elgin, found peace on August 9, 2025. Charles was the beloved husband of Roberta "Bobbie" Hollis (nee Henderson) for 61 years; loving father of Elizabeth (Robert) Wilke Linda Bachelor, Christine (Matthew) Johnson, Charles (Shannon) Hollis, Marsha (Shaun) Stillwell, and Robert (Samantha) Hollis; proud grandfather to 18 grandchildren and many...
Ananya Bhattacharya
Aug 8, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ananya (Mintu) Bhattacharya, who left this world on Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home in Roselle, IL. Ananya was born in Kolkata, India and was raised in Ariadaha where her family continues to be revered. She grew up with her parents, three brothers, and a large extended family...
Joseph Kowalewski
Aug 7, 2025
Joseph (“Joe”) Kowalewski, 80, of Bartlett, IL passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at the Rainbow Hospice ARK. Adoring husband of Sharon for almost 55 years, loving father of Sharon (“Shari”) (Martin) Allen, Michael (Rubi), Andrea (A.J.) Purcell, Joseph (Margot), and David; grandfather of Grant and Jacob Allen, Caleb, Ethan and Sandra Kowalewski, and Luca Kowalewski; brother of Connie...
Sharon Arnt
Aug 4, 2025
Sharon Marie Arnt, 68, of Bartlett, Illinois, passed away after a long battle with cancer shortly before midnight on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Bernice Haley (Stancikas). Sharon received diplomas from Glenbard East High School and House of Beauty Culture, then went on...
Joshua Zbinden
Aug 4, 2025
Joshua Timothy Zbinden, 49, of South Elgin died August 4, 2025. Josh was the beloved husband of Rachel Zbinden (Brown) for 8 years; loving father of Esther Zbinden; cherished son of Timothy and Judith Zbinden; dear brother of Shelley (Ross) Naheedy, Tabitha (Jeremy) Gibson, Brad (Alisha) White and Lee...
Robert Lopresti
Aug 3, 2025
Robert Anthony LoPresti, affectionately known as "Bobby Lo", 65, of Bartlett, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 3, 2025. Robert was an avid fisherman and hockey player and will always be remembered as being kindhearted, someone who would do anything for anyone. Loving father of Michael (Jennifer) and Christina LoPresti; proud grandfather of Ava; devoted brother of Cheri (Mike) Rehor; fond...
John Schenk
Aug 2, 2025
John Schenk of Roselle, Visitation Thursday August 21, 2025 from 9:00am until the time of service 11:00am at Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 333 South Roselle Rd., Roselle. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, (20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood Illinois 60421) where we will meet at the visitors center at 1:45pm for a 2:00pm Burial service.
Lyman Wood
Aug 1, 2025
Lyman Ralph Wood was born in Champaign, Illinois on August 13, 1923. He passed into eternal life on August 1, 2025. Ralph’s family moved to Webster Groves, Missouri where his father taught physics and chemistry at St. Louis University and his mother was a homemaker. At age 10, Ralph welcomed a baby sister, Mary, to the family. He was involved...