Esperanza Vargas
May 14, 2024
Esperanza Vargas, 58, of Carol Stream, died May 14, 2024. Born July 24, 1965 in Columbia. Esperanza enjoyed cooking and riding with her husband on his motorcycle. She was incredibly caring and always put her family first. She will be missed. Beloved wife of 25 years to Edgardo; cherished daughter of the late Servio Garcia Bentancourt and Ceneida Garcia Florez...
James Nendze
May 14, 2024
James E. "Jim" Nendze age 82, of Elgin formerly of Bloomingdale; beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Pries) loving father of Judith (Ludvig) Johansen and Kimberly (fiancé Michael Arena) Jones; proud grandfather of Katie (Brad Vorreyer) Johansen and Eric (Fiancée Mariah Dorsey) Johansen. Jim was a proud US Army veteran and enjoyed being a greeter and ushering at Hosanna...
Joan Mcneela
May 13, 2024
Joan T. McNeela (nee Schiller), 90, of Bartlett, died Monday, May 13, 2024. Born May 10, 1934 in Chicago. Joan enjoyed playing the piano and playing Pinochle and Rummy but what she enjoyed most was spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late James “Don” McNeela, loving mom of Jim (Debra) McNeela, Mark (Sherri) McNeela, Donna (Maurizio) DiGulio...
Edward Bjork
May 12, 2024
Edward P. Bjork, 76 of Roselle, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Born and raised in Crystal Falls, Michigan, Eddie was the son of Edwin (late) and Patrica, brother to Holly Rucinski, father to Bryan, Tim, and Suzie, and grandfather to Aaron. Edward was extremely hard working and spent over 40 years with the railroad. He was...
Barbara Parsley
May 12, 2024
Barbara L. Parsley (nee O’Gara), 85, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born January 29, 1939 in Chicago. Barbara was a retiree of General Motors where she worked as a welder. Barbara was a very fun, loving person, with a big heart. After retirement from GM, she worked as a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Robert Krueger
May 11, 2024
Robert “Bob” C. Krueger, 93, dear husband for 68 years of the late Beverly; beloved dad of Debbie Huizinga, Kathy Bochniak and David (Tara) Krueger; loving grandpa of Jaime (Vince), Kurt, Christy (Josh), Kari (Chris) and the late Justin; adored great grandfather of Jonathan, Vivian, Victor, Joey, Noah and Abby and cousin to many. Bob was a U.S. Coast Guard...
Kenneth Vojtech
May 10, 2024
Kenneth Andrew Vojtech (Ken/Kenny) of Naperville, IL died Friday Morning, May 10 th , , 2024; born November 22, 1964. Beloved son of Karin Vojtech and Kenneth Vojtech. Dear brother to Kathie Smith, Kevin Vojtech (finace’ Jenny Dobson), Kari Vojtech Martin (husband Luke Martin), and loving Uncle and Great Uncle to Kyle Smith (wife Maggie Smith), Abby Smith (Adam Happ...
Arthur Lorence
May 8, 2024
Arthur E. Lorence, 83, of Streamwood, died May 8, 2024. Art was the beloved husband of Evelyn Lorence (nee Stone) for 37 years; loving father to Alan, Denise, Brian, Craig, Kathie, David and Jenni; proud grandfather to many grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear brother of Lorraine, the late Marlene and Dolores. Art enjoyed many activities but loved golfing with his...
Harry Testa
May 8, 2024
Harry E. Testa, 82, originally from Stone Park, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Harry was a retired police chief of the Village of Stone Park, an avid fisherman, and devoted Cubs fan whom loved horses. Dear father of Jeffrey (Maria) Testa, Rhonda (Ron) Kirstein, Tina (Nasima) Testa, Krystle Testa, and Harriet (James) Rolwes; proud grandfather of Steven Jaco, Ronnie...
John Diaz
May 7, 2024
John Joseph Diaz, 74, died May 7, 2024. John was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Diaz; loving father of Maria, Gloria, John, Billy Jack, Roxanne and the late Delores; proud grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. John was a huge Bears fan, he enjoyed fishing, model cars, low riders and listening to music.
Dorothy Lewis
May 7, 2024
Dottie A. Lewis, 73, of Roselle, IL passed away on May 7, 2024. Born on August 2, 1950 to Alex and Dorothea Lewis. Beloved Mother of Alexis (Joe Sorci); loving Yia Yia of Gabriella and Gianna Sorci; cherished Cousin, Aunt, (2nd Mom and grandma) and a Friend to many. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents Alex and Dorothea...
Robert Scheer
May 7, 2024
Robert C. Scheer, 81 of Bartlett, IL passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2024 with his daughter Heather by his side. Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to the late Joseph and the late Frances Scheer on September 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL. An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was extremely hard working and loyal...
Kathleen "Kay" Heindl
May 4, 2024
Kathleen J. Heindl, 83, of Hanover Park, IL passed away on May 4, 2024. Kay was born on September 27, 1940 to Clarence and Marion Lemke. Kay is the beloved mother of Trina McCarroll, Keith Heindl, Kris (Ernie) Cervantes, and Kevin (Gina) Heindl; cherished grandmother of Jesilyn, Cole, Kyle, Kirsten, Zachary, Trey, Michael, Keira and Camron; great grandmother of Reid...
Magdalena Rinella
May 4, 2024
On the morning of the fourth of May 2024, the Lord called back one of his precious flock, as Magdalena (“Maggie”) Rinella returned to heaven. Magdalena came to America from Krakow Poland in the 1990’s and had to quickly learn to navigate a new country. As credit to the resilience, strength and hard work taught to her by her Father...
Carol Kudron
May 3, 2024
Carol A. Kudron (nee Borecki), 67, of Roselle, passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2024. Carol was a very loving, caring and kind mother, Nana, and friend whom was also an independent and selfless person, always caring for others and putting them first. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Jennifer (Matt) Ganz and Angela (Kevin) Crokin; proud...
Rich R. Piegza
May 3, 2024
Richard R. Piegza, 54, of Roselle, IL passed away on May 3, 2024. Rich was born on March 3, 1970 to Stanley and Maria Piegza in Elk Grove Village. He enjoyed fishing, car racing, especially the Indy 500. Rich was an avid sports fan and loved his Green Bay Packers and his Yankees. Rich is the beloved husband of 10...
Virginia Kutchik
May 2, 2024
Virginia A. Kutchik (nee Pilitauskis), 94, of Elgin, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. Virginia enjoyed playing Pinnochle at the Wayne Township Seniors Center. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Mike (Michelle) Kutchik and Barbara (Rick) Goetzke; proud grandmother of Gary and Richelle "Rica" Kutchik, Rebecca and Thomas Goetzke, and step grandmother of Colin...
Thomas Reader
Apr 29, 2024
Thomas P. Reader, 96, of Streamwood, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. An Army Veteran, Tom was a past Master Mason and taught in River Grove for over 35 years. He was an avid Chicago White Sox, Bears, and Bulls fan. Beloved husband of the late Elinor (nee Mackeben); loving father of Jeffrey (Cheryl), Lara (Jon) Helinski, and the late...
