Patricia Ann (Austin) Meehan was born in Chicago on May 2, 1945. “Pat” attended St. Patrick’s High School for Girls in Des Plaines. She met Richard James Meehan, Sr., the brother of her close friend, in 1962. He took her to the Post Office Dinner Dance in 1963, where she won a $25 dollar gift certificate and Richard’s heart. They...
Terrence “Terry” Neil Moore, 69, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away on August 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on January 15, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, where he grew up in a large Irish-Catholic family. He graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1972. After graduation, Terry worked as a printing press operator in the Chicago area. He...
Gerald "Jerry" Young, 73, of Sandwich, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. An Air Force Veteran who served during Viet Nam, Jerry was an avid Corvette enthusiast and member of the Northern Rays Corvette Club. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Gorvett); cherished son of the late Gerald and the late Eileen...
Ronald Edelmann, 79, of Elgin and formerly of Addison and Bloomingdale, husband of the late Enid, nee Wagner; dad of Heidi (Brian) McGuire and the late Ronnie, Jr ; papa of Keira, Carly, JP and Kevin and son of the late Sylvester and Esther. Ron's entire woriking career was spent at one company, Xerox, where he retired after 40 years...
June Rose Frehr left this world peacefully and unexpectedly on July 31, 2023 at the age of 76. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed. June had a generous heart, so we kindly ask, in lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on her behalf. www.stjude.org . She...
William J. "Bill" Ackerley, 72, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Streamwood, passed away peacefully Monday, July 31, 2023 with his family at his side. An avid Chicago Bears fan, Bill was a patriotic gun enthusiast. He was a great listener who was kind, considerate, and loving. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Losacco); loving father of Angela (Adam) Golombiewski, William (the...
Susan Marie Geschrey, nee Pietraszewski, of Roselle; beloved wife of John; loving mom to Alex Owens(Andrea), Nicholas Owens, Samantha Koet. She was the proud grandmother of 3 grandchildren, Lily Wilder, Julian Wilder, and Margot Koet who lovingly called her “Susu”. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Theresa Pietraszewski of Roselle, previously of Edison Park in Chicago....
Elizabeth Ann Villella, or Betty as most knew her, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at age 88. She was born in Elgin, IL on December 23,1934 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Ostdick. She was a sister to Rita, Jim, Jean, Chuck, and Fran. She was married to the late Edward Villella for...
A Memorial Visitation for Gail Marie Chovanec nee Allen of Mundelein, raised in Glenview, will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Memorial Mass Thursday 12noon at St. Walter Catholic Church 130 W. Pine St. Roselle. Cremation was private at the...
A 1991 graduate of Streamwood High School, John will be remembered for his love of cats, riding his Spyder motorcycle, which he called "Therapy", feeding the squirrels and his love of gaming with his nephew. John is the cherished son of the late Elmer V. and Mary Diane Berghofer nee Padbury; beloved brother of Chris (Kevin) Brandner; loving uncle of...
Joseph C. Stiglianese, 91, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 27, 2023. Joe was a career tool and die maker who enjoyed golfing, hunting, dancing, and playing bocce ball. Beloved family man and husband of Mary Ann (nee Caruso) and the late Mary Ann (nee Rose); loving father of Mary Carmella, Michael John, and Joseph James Stiglianese and step...
Leonard J. Gargas, 89, of West Chicago for over 50 years, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. An Army Veteran during the Korean War, Leonard was an avid Chicago Bears fan who enjoyed all Chicago sports as well as golf, bowling, and horse racing. He was a devoted fan of his grandchildren's sporting events. Beloved husband for almost 56 years...
Bernard Joseph Rich (B. March 14, 1942 – D July 24, 2023) Husband to his beloved wife Dolores F. Rich for over 60 years. Father to Joseph Bernard Rich (Fiancée Maria Sanders) and Bonnie Joan (Mike) Saxinger. Grandfather to Tiffany and Caitlin Saxinger. Brother to Ronald Rich (MaryAnn)and Edward Rich, Uncle to many - Friend to ALL. Graduate of Elmwood...
Russell Vincent Koca, 77, of Bartlett, IL passed away at his home on July 23, 2023. Russ is survived by his beloved wife of almost 56 years, Mary Jo; loving children Cheryl (David) Heber, Jennifer (Peter) Drozt, and Matthew (Dawn) Koca; cherished grandchildren Matthew, Michael and Amanda Drozt, and Evelyn and Nicholas Heber. Russell was preceded in death by his...
Marilu Arendt (Kaad), 77, of Bartlett, passed peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born October 31, 1945 in Chicago. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Arendt; loving mother of Richard, Heather (Frank) Changet, Michelle (Bob) Jacob and Brian (Shelleen). She was a devoted grandmother to Paige, Chase, Zoe, Hunter, Quetzie, Lennon, Cheznie and cherished sister to Barbara Collins,...
Services for Raymond Gould, a resident of South Elgin since 1958 are private. Raymond is the beloved husband of the late Eldean nee Hrubetz; loving father of Lori, Richard and the late Gary Lee and Josephine; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Elliott and Kristofer McMullen; caring great grandfather of Alexis, Meghan, Jessica, Emily, Noah and Michael; proud great great grandfather of...
Margaret G. Byrom, 95, of South Elgin and formerly of Georgia and Louisiana, died Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born August 28, 1927 in Dubach, Louisiana. Margaret was an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed crocheting, but her biggest passion was always her family. Beloved mom of Diane (Allen) Simon, Paula (the late John) Duros and the late Liz Napier; cherished grandma...
Humberto Raymond Rocha, 78, died the 22nd of July 2023 suddenly. Commital service is Friday, July 28th, 2023 at 12:30pm. Located at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois. Born in Laredo, Texas. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Rocha, parents Jose Benito Rocha and Maria Cruz Ybarra Rocha, his sister Janie, his...