Aug 29, 2024

Chad Dexter Blanton, 47, of the Village of Lakewood, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1977 in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Loretta (Mullins) Blanton and the late Dexter Blanton.

On April 2, 2010, Chad married Laura McShane in Austin, Texas. Together, they built a life raising their two children, Tyler Ethan, 13, and...

Aug 29, 2024

John Paul Valaitis, 79, of Oswego, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1945, in Hanau, Germany to Casimir and Antoinette Valaitis.

John’s service to his country began in the Vietnam War, and he continued to serve his community as a Chicago police officer for 38 years, retiring as a...

Aug 28, 2024

Beatrice Josephine Flitman (nee Berhick), age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Beatrice was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1929. On January 4, 1955, at age 26, she became a registered professional nurse. She married her beloved husband of 26 years, Emerson Flitman, on August 8, 1958. After spending many years as a homemaker, Beatrice resumed...

Aug 28, 2024

Kenneth Michael Fudala, 70, a longtime resident of Barrington, passed away on August 28, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Patricia Fudala.

Starting his career as a meat cutter at the age of 17, Ken devoted over 50 years to the craft, working at Dominick’s and Jewel in Barrington. His skill, dedication, and...

Aug 27, 2024

Timothy Dean Thornton, 59, of Cary, Illinois, passed away on August 27, 2024 after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. From a double lung transplant in 2019 to a bone marrow transplant in 2023, Tim met his complex medical journey with optimism, hope and a heart full of faith. He pushed hard to beat the odds through each challenge...

Aug 26, 2024

Patricia Catherine McGuire (nee Small), age 89, of Schaumburg, IL passed away on August 26th at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born in Chicago, IL on February 8, 1935. Her family was her life. Patsy loved experiencing so much of God's blessings in life through her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She occasionally made...

Aug 26, 2024

Aug 25, 2024

Sharron Rae Florczak passed away peacefully August 25, 2024 in Bloomingon, MN. She was born October 6, 1940 in Peoria, IL to William and Iverne Harkless.

Sharron was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Dennis Florczak. They were married May 25, 1963 after meeting at the American Academy of Art. Sharron and Bob were both successful commercial artists. Sharron...

Aug 25, 2024

Miriam Sue Ursin, of Buffalo Grove, passed away August 25, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born July 28, 1936 in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Harriet (nee Veeneman) Mattes.

Miriam worked at the Buffalo Grove Jewel in Chef's Kitchen for over 30 years; she loved the people she worked with as well as the customers.

Miriam...

Aug 24, 2024

George Mullen, 95, of Barrington Hills, formerly a longtime resident of Elk Grove Village, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 24, 2024. He was surrounded by his four daughters who also served as his steadfast caretaking team, providing compassionate care and companionship over the past year. George will be immensely missed by his family and remembered for his...

Aug 24, 2024

Edward A. Sebastian passed away peacefully at his home August 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1942 in Chicago to Arthur and Helen Sebastian. 

Ed proudly served the United States Navy from 1961 to 1963 as a refueler. During the dismantling of USS Enterprise, Ed was able to become the owner of one of the...

Aug 23, 2024

James Earl Perdue, of McHenry, passed away August 23, 2024 at the age of 82.

Jim was born November 22, 1941 in Huntington, WV, the son of the late James Albert and Mabel Elinore (nee Pennington) Perdue.

Jim was a lifetime member of the NRA, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and St. Patrick’s Church Pastoral Council.

Jim is survived by his loving wife...

Aug 19, 2024

Joyce M. D’Andrea, 63, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 2, 1961, Joyce was the beloved daughter of James and Eileen (nee Riley) Rush.

On October 10, 1987, Joyce married Joseph D’Andrea in Chicago. She found her greatest joy in being a mother to her two sons, Anthony and Marcus, whom...

Aug 18, 2024

Euphia Dee McAtee, 101, of Huntley passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 at Alden Estates Nursing Home, Huntley. She was born on May 16, 1923 in Toronto, South Dakota to David and Ellen (nee Lindquist) McLaughlin.

After high school, Dee attended business school and worked as a secretary and office manager at various companies. 

She married J.W. McAtee, and after his...

Aug 18, 2024

Jose Ronelle Sampang Sagisi, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 18, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on February 21, 1967, in Manila, Philippines to Zoilo and Norma Sagisi. He moved to Chicago when he was three and settled with his family in Hawthorn Woods, IL. 

Ronelle’s journey through life was characterized by love, passion,...

Aug 16, 2024

Terry Lee Konkey, 71, of Manteno, IL passed away on August 16, 2024 in Fort Worth, TX. She was born in Harvey, IL to Burton Lee Roberts and Jean Mary Papela.

Terry leaves behind her children, Dennis (Phillis) Konkey, Jr. and Nicholas (Kristina) Konkey; grandchildren, Courtney Konkey and Victor Rieder; and siblings, Annie Thibo, Rosemary Gentile, Jean Curran, and Cherisa Mills.

She...

Aug 16, 2024

Gurmej Signh Hothi, 78, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 16, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1945 in India.

Prayers and Cremation services for Gurmej will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 11 AM until 1 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL...

Aug 15, 2024

James “Jim” Silkaitis, 48, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 15, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1976 in Geneva, IL to Thomas and Kathleen (nee Duffy) Silkaitis. Born with a heart as big as his laugh, Jim's life was filled with love, joy, and a passion for making others feel special.

Jim’s...

Aug 14, 2024

Kenneth William Heiden, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Ken was a proud and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who shaped his family and community through his daily example of love, ethics, commitment, hard work and unwavering, unconditional support for his family and friends. Throughout his life, Ken...

Aug 12, 2024

Herbert Erich Massat, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born in Norwieden, East Prussia on March 7, 1931. 

Herbert and his late wife, Margot, loved to travel. Their adventures took them around the world, rarely landing in the same place twice while creating lifelong memories along the way. He was a true master...