Feb 2, 2025

Sue Hittle Emmerick, 89, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. She was born in Hammond, IN to the late George and Vera Hittle. 

She grew up in Lansing, IL, where she attended Thornton Fractional Township High School. She graduated from Illinois State Normal University and later earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois.

Sue was a...

Feb 20, 2025

Katherine Marie Brandt (née Norton), 85, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born on June 24, 1939, in Somerville, MA, Katherine was the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Barry) Norton. She had a lifelong love for music, beginning her singing journey at just five years old. As a young teen, she sang under the direction of Leonard...

Feb 19, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

David Allen Wilford passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 56, after a 12-year battle with brain cancer.

Born on August 26, 1968, Dave was the youngest of 4 siblings. He was a wonderful man, a devoted father, a soulmate to his wife of 31 years, a respected and talented lawyer, a great friend, a mentor to many,...

Feb 19, 2025

Delfino Sepeda Ochoa, 90, of Algonquin, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Born on December 26, 1934, in Dilley, Texas, to Justo and Sara (Sepeda) Ochoa, Delfino was a natural athlete and a people person from the start. He grew up playing football in Texas before moving to Chicago Heights at 16, where he continued playing the game he loved....

Feb 18, 2025

Frank Nicholas Mileto, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. 

Frank was born in Youngstown, OH on September 5, 1954. Frank was a loving father and grandfather. He was a friend to all and one of the most caring and thoughtful people one could be given the good graces to have met. He will be greatly missed and...

Feb 18, 2025

Robert Charles Paulsen, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Born in Elgin, IL, on October 18, 1938, Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. When he was drafted, he and his beloved wife, Kay, were already married, and she accompanied him to Texas, where he was stationed. Their unwavering devotion to one...

Feb 17, 2025

Angela Pompilio, 88 of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. She was born on September 19,1936 in Triggiano, Bari, Italy to Peter and Maria (nee Sacco) Sansonetti. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank R. Pompilio; loving mother to Louis, Mary Ann and Peter (Ann); cherished grandmother to Kevin; sister-in-law to Mary Sansonetti; and dear aunt...

Feb 16, 2025

Magdalena Korving, 89, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. 

She was born on July 18, 1935, in Kutjevo, Yugoslavia, to Adam and Rosalia (Reiter) Reif. As a young girl, she and her family were taken to a concentration camp when communists sought their farmland. A Holocaust survivor, she was rescued by...

Feb 15, 2025

Dr. Damien A. Gabis, of Barrington, IL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at The Garlands of Barrington. He was born in Steubenville, OH to the late Anthony and Agnes Yoka Gabis and raised in Toronto, OH, the eldest of nine children. 

In his early years, Damien worked for his father at Stanley’s Market in Steubenville, OH before marrying his high...

Feb 15, 2025

A Priest, a Rabbi and Bob walk into a bar…

Robert (Bob) Ira Proctor, loving husband and father, passed away on Saturday February 15, at the age of 91. He told everyone for two and half years that he was turning 90, so by some standard he may have been 93 or 94. 

He is survived by his wife of 70 years,...

Feb 15, 2025

Arturo Ayala Silva, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Arturo was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man. Born on June 5, 1952, in La Purisima, Michoacan, Mexico, Arturo was known for his unwavering love for his family and friends, qualities that defined him throughout his life.

As the owner of A. Silva Landscaping...

Feb 15, 2025

Michael L. Robinson, 79, of Crystal Lake, IL (formerly of Cherokee), passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2025.

Mike was born on April 24, 1945, to John and Violet Robinson in Marcus, where he was raised and attended school. He met the love of his life, Geraldine (Steward) Robinson in Cherokee. They married and shared 59 wonderful years...

Feb 13, 2025

Gary Walker, 85, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on November 16, 1939 in Elgin, IL to the late Edmund and Sally Walker. 

Gary grew up in Vincennes, IN, and attended Central Catholic High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business from Butler University and...

Feb 13, 2025

William “Bill” Becker, Sr., age 86, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his beloved wife of 65 years, Rosemary, by his side.

Bill was a dedicated dairy farmer in McHenry County for 50 years, working alongside his two sons. After retiring from farming, he spent 17 years working at Grafton Township. He and...

Feb 13, 2025

Paul Gridley Bucklin was born on March 18, 1936, to Jane Pauline (née Gridley) Bucklin and Seward H. Bucklin in Syracuse, NY. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, athlete, and community volunteer who earned his Eagle Scout award in 1952.

Paul was the president of Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s Class of 1954. He later attended the Syracuse University School of Forestry, spending his...

Feb 12, 2025

Jerry Bartholomew DeLaurentis Jr., born on February 12, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on his 84th birthday, February 12, 2025. Jerry was a cherished father, grandfather, and community member whose legacy will be remembered by many.

Jerry is survived by his three children: Maria (Mark Till), Dina (Steve Felder), and Jerry DeLaurentis III (Colleen). He was a proud grandfather...

Feb 9, 2025

En Sagrada Memoria de María Bañuelos Carranza (1940-2025)

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida María Bañuelos Carranza, quien partió de este mundo el 9 de febrero de 2025, a la edad de 84 años. María fue una amada madre, esposa, hermana, hija, tía, cuñada y amiga, cuya bondad, fortaleza y amor dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los...

Feb 9, 2025

Shirley Fuhrmark, 83, of Surprise, AZ, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Howard and Ida Schalk.

Shirley grew up in Chicago and was a proud 1959 graduate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory High School. Shortly after graduation, she married Thomas Tilly; they were married for a number...

Feb 9, 2025

Terry E. Kinnamon, 80 of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones. A man of incredible strength, he defied the odds and survived for almost 3 years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. 

Terry was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 9, 1944 to Mae (nee Zingsheim) and Elmer Kinnamon. He graduated in 1967 from the University of...