Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Judy M. Brandt, 74, of Hanover Park, IL passed away on November 6, 2023.  She is the beloved mother of Russell (Chris) Brandt III and Scott (Laurie) Brandt; cherished grandma of Jessica, Russell IV, Mackenzie, John, Aaron and Maddux; loving sister of Wayne (Ruthie) Sommers, Renée (the late Rick) Gussman and Barry Sommers.  Judy was preceded in death by her...

Nov 5, 2023

Margaret Jean Reule (nee MacLean) of Lake Geneva, WI; beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Brian (Carianne) and Amy (Marc) Nielsen; cherished grandmother of Trevor, Brenden, Morgan and Emma; dear aunt to many; dear sister of the late Joan Schoemann (nee MacLean) and Forrest (Kari) MacLean. Margaret was born on June 5th, 1945 in Chicago, IL and...

Nov 2, 2023

David J. Knight, 62, of Chicago, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. An avid Cubs fan, David was an accomplished musician who enjoyed visiting the casino. Beloved father of Jessica Knight, Brian (Cynthia) Knight, and Stacey Knight; proud grandfather of Bradley, Olivia, Arianna, Mason, and the late Daniella; dear brother of the late Dennis Knight; former husband of Lilian and...

Nov 1, 2023

Choy Ping Dai, 103, of Schaumburg, passed away on Nov 1, 2023. Beloved wife to deceased husband Ser Jew Dai, loving mother to George (Luna) Dai, James (Grace) Dai, and Harrison (Terra) Dai; former mother-in-law to Marilyn Dai; cherished grandmother of Aaron Dai, Benjamin (Elaine) Dai, and Cornelia (Ben Lee) Dai; Brandon (Rachel) Dai and Ryan Dai; Jason (Natsuko) Dai...

Oct 30, 2023

Brent D. Freeman. Loving dad of Ryan (Jessica) Freeman; dear grandfather of Ayden and Benjamin; fond son of the late Carl Albert and Charlotte (nee: Podlesak) Freeman; caring brother of Deborah (David) Giannosa and uncle of Angelo and Nick. Brent was a mechanic for Toyota for many years, and loved to build motorcycles and cars.  He played guitar and was...

Oct 28, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Byers “Nana”, 79, of St. Charles, passed away October 28, 2023 peacefully at home with family at her side. Born April 11, 1944 in Merced, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Kent Byers and daughter Deanna Lovelady (Daughter, Modesto California) She is survived by sons Lance and Darin Byers; daughter-in-law Brandy Byers; grandchildren Tyler Byers,...

Oct 25, 2023

Gordon Arthur Albright was born April 21, 1934, and died October 25, 2023 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Elgin, he attended Columbia School. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1952, where he played trombone and excelled at chemistry. After school, he worked in the lab at Borden Foods before Serving as a technician in the US...

Oct 25, 2023

Frances Polick, 93, died October 25, 2023. Frances was the loving sister of Stanley (Marie) Polick, the late Mary Czarnik, Helen Polick, Sophie Miller and John Polick. She will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews. Burial will take place on Wednesday at All Saints Cemetery 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines at 1:00pm.

Oct 25, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

Jerry Kelly, 70, of Wayne, originally of Sligo, Ireland, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. An avid woodworker and handyman, Jerry was very proud of his home and yard and enjoyed spending time on his deck watching the birds. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Jones); loving father of David (Amy), Sean (Erica), and Tom (Teuta Alimi); proud grandfather of Aidan,...

Oct 25, 2023

Joan Faith Hildwein, nee Garske, 82 of Bartlett; cherished wife of Jeffrey; loving mom of Jill (Scott) Hempen, Janelle (Shawn) Smeins and Kurt (Antoinette) Hildwein; dear grandma of Sarah (Alexander) Dickinson, Zachary (Alleigh) Hempen, Laurel (Andrew) Stover, Rhett Smeins, Keith, Bradley, Chad and Ryan Hildwein; loving sister of the late Gail (late Tom) Kolar and beloved daughter of the late...

Oct 24, 2023

Oct 23, 2023

Dolores Alvarado, 70, of Rockford; cherished wife for 49 years of Felipe; beloved mom of Dolores Aranda and David (Agnieszka); loving grandma of Ralphy and Selena and dear sister of Victoria, late Esther, late Carlos, late Ernesto, late Humberto and the late Francisco "Pancho".   A celebration of Dolores' life will be held on Sunday, October 29th, 12:00 pm/noon - 5...

Oct 23, 2023

Carol-Ann M. Jean, 83, of Roselle, IL passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023. Carol was born January 29, 1940 in Westbrook, Maine to Loretta and Albert Doyle. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Martin V. Jean; daughter Stephanie J. (Michael J.) Mette; grandsons Brendan Lucente and Zack Mette; sister Janet M. Farr. Carol was ahead...

Oct 23, 2023

Carol A. Hoover, age 77 of White Cloud, MI, formerly of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at her home. She was born in Chicago on January 20, 1946, the daughter of Virgil and Bernice (Koziol) Zalewski. Carol married Harold July 8, 1967, at Saint John Cantius Catholic Church and together they raised their family in Addison, Villa...

Oct 22, 2023

Virginia "Ginni" Latham, 70, of Bartlett died October 22, 2023. Virginia was the beloved mother of Jeremy Latham, Heather Latham and Rachel (Patrick) Hurley; proud grandmother of Izaiah, Delaney, Izaac, Patrick and Liam; cherished daughter of the late Mabel Shaver; dear sister of the late Sam Shaver. She’ll be missed by her many nieces, nephews, dozens of cousins, and...

Oct 22, 2023

A Memorial Visitation for Lee Robert Beauprez, longtime resident of Roselle, will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 3:00 - 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Lee is the cherished son of Robert E. and Joan B. Beauprez nee...

Oct 21, 2023

Eugene Francis Leonard, beloved husband of Elaine C. (nee: Ignatowicz); loving father of Mary Beth (Thomas Nielsen) Leonard and James Patrick (Amy) Leonard; dear grandfather of Jason, Brook, James and great grandfather of 7; fond son of the late Bertram and Dorothy (nee: Koch) ; Leonard; caring brother of the late James (the late Patricia) Leonard and Mary Therese( the...

Oct 21, 2023

Earl Richard Hansen, Sr., 81, of Carol Stream, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. A Navy Veteran, Earl was an avid Chicago sports fan and animal lover whom enjoyed neddlepoint and cross-stitching. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Peterson); loving father of Christina (G. J.) vonSchwelder, John (Jeffrey Scott) Hansen, Lena (Tony Mallegni) DeRosa, and Earl (Michele) Hansen, Jr.;...

Oct 21, 2023