March 9, 1932 — January 12, 2022
Barbara “Barb” Jeanne (Weissenborn) Hoddinott, 89, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born March 9, 1932 in St. Peter, Minnesota, the daughter of Frederick W. Weissenborn and Irene Margaret (Peterson). She was raised by her maternal grandparents Otto, and Edith Irene (Bjorkland) Peterson in St. Peter, Minnesota along with her cousins Arlene Ethel Jensen, formerly of Boone, IA., and Elizabeth “Betty” Biggart, formerly of Fort Collins, CO. She married the love of her Read More…
GERALDINE “Geri” CARON
July 9, 1949 — January 28. 2022
Geraldine “Geri” Caron, age 72, of Elburn, formerly of Chicago, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Friday, January 28. 2022. She was born July 9, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to proud and loving parents, Charles and Estelle Radziwon. Geri grew up in Chicago off of 33rd St. and Paulina and attended local schools. She graduated from Kelly High School and continued her education at Southern Illinois University and Daley Community College. Mike Caron found a Read More…
MERLE HUMMELL
October 22, 1932 — January 31, 2022
Merle Hummell, age 89, of Campton Hills, IL, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Bensenville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, January 31, 2022. He was born October 22, 1932, in Findlay, OH, to proud and loving parents, Merle Sr. and Mildred Hummell. Merle grew up in Findlay and attended local schools. He graduated from Findlay High School with the class of 1950. Before receiving his diploma, Merle made a Read More…
WILLIAM “Bill” ZAHN
July 12, 1960 — January 19, 2022
William “Bill” Zahn, age 61, of Hinsdale, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born July 12, 1960, in St. Charles, IL, to loving parents, Donald and Marjorie Zahn. Bill grew up in the Kaneland communities and attended local schools. He graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 1978. He passed all the academic standards but also passed on a myriad of stories and memorable mischief that can’t be remembered without a smile. Read More…
PHYLLIS REAM
May 15, 1928 — January 17, 2022
Phyllis Ream, age 93, of Elburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born May 15, 1928, on a farm near Burlington, IL, the last of eight children to Percy and Alice Werthwein. Phyllis discovered her love of learning while attending local schools as a child. At age 15, Phyllis was chosen by the principal to teach the 3rd and 4th graders for two weeks while their teacher was away. Her enjoyment of this experience drew her Read More…
DALE R. WEIR
April 22, 1943 — January 16, 2022
Dale R. Weir, age 78, of Maple Park, IL, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, January 16, 2022, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. He was born on April 22, 1943, in Euclid, OH, to proud and loving parents, Ralph and Katherine Weir. Dale grew up in Euclid and Chardon, OH. He graduated from Chardon High School in 1961, where he participated in the drama club, garnering “star status” as the lead in South Pacific. Read More…
WILLIAM “Bill” GATES
— January 5, 2022
William “Bill” Gates, age 80, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 5, 2022. He will be remembered for his love of trains of all kinds, whether they were chugging through the countryside, or model sized in his home. Bill was a passionate sports fan, cheering the loudest for his beloved Chicago Blackhawks and a Wisconsin football team that will not be named. NASCAR Read More…
JUDITH “Judy” ANN FOREMAN
July 29, 1949 — December 24, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ann Foreman, age 72, of Batavia, IL, claimed the promise of her Savior and broke the chains of cancer that bound her, on December 24, 2021. She was born July 29, 1949, in Aurora, IL, to proud and loving parents, John and Virginia Moga. Judy grew up in Aurora and attended local schools. She graduated from West Aurora High School with the class of 1967. In later years, following a passion for health and fitness, she became a Read More…
ALFRED J. BRENNAN
November 2, 1928 — December 27, 2021
Alfred Joseph Brennan, age 93, of Maple Park, formerly of Surprise, AZ and Woodridge, IL, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. He was born November 2, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Anna Theresa Brennan. Born too early, Al topped the scales at 5 lbs and came home from the hospital in a shoe box surrounded by cotton batting. Al grew up in Chicago and was a “West Side Read More…
MATTHEW MICHAEL LESKO
March 3, 1959 — December 27, 2021
Matthew Michael Lesko, age 62, of Elburn, passed away at his home, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family and friends, Tuesday, December 27, 2021. He was born March 3, 1959 in Binghamton, NY, to loving parents, John and Olga Lesko. Matt grew up in Binghamton and attended local schools. He graduated from Binghamton High School before attending Rochester Institute of Technology, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation from college, Matt worked for Read More…