April16, 1942 — January 22, 2024
Dorlis Faye Roberts, age 81, of Maple Park, IL, formerly of Checotah, OK, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born on April 16, 1942, to proud parents, Wayne and Mary Roberts. She now leaves her four children: Brenda (Jay) Taylor, Linda Newhouse, Richard (Dianne) Lye and Glenda Kurkowski; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is now reunited with her parents, Wayne and Mary Roberts; one brother, Truman Roberts; Read More…
THOMAS “TOM” E. MOLITOR
February 6. 1945 — January 20, 2024
Thomas E. Molitor, 78, of Maple Park, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Good Samaritan Hospital on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Tom was born February 6, 1945 in Aurora, IL to Peter and Myrtle (Jackson) Molitor. In early childhood, Tom’s family moved from Aurora to Sugar Grove, where he attended Kaneland schools. Throughout Tom’s childhood, he worked at the Huntoon Riding Stable in Sugar Grove with his brothers Don and Ron. Following school, Tom began working in Read More…
BRIAN T. “Spido” LEIGH
August 28, 1960 — January 19, 2024
Brian T. “Spido” Leigh, age 63, of Maple Park, formerly of Dyersville, IA, passed away and claimed the promise of his savior, Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born in Dubuque, IA, on August 28, 1960, to proud and loving parents, Merle and Janet Leigh. Brian grew up in Dyersville, IA, and attended local schools. It just so happened that his future wife lived on a farm just over the hill. They met at a wedding in December of 1981 Read More…
JAMES ANDRINOPOULOS
September 27, 1937 — January 10, 2024
James Andrinopoulos, age 86, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, January 10, 2024. He was born September 27, 1937, in Malthi, Greece, to proud parents, Aristidis and Stauroula Andrinopoulos. James grew up in Malthi and attended local schools. He faithfully served in the Greek Army for two years before an honorable discharge brought him back to civilian life in 1957. James found work in Athens for a paving and bricklaying company for several years. Maria Karametsos had travelled to Greece from Read More…
EILEEN MORRIS
March 9, 1934 — January 8, 2024
Eileen Bette Morris, age 89, of Maple Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. Her hardworking and dedicated hands now at rest, Eileen now works the Heavens into her cross stitches to the delight of all the angels. She was born March 9, 1934, in Chicago, to her father Peter who was a mounted policeman for Chicago whose presence filled her with awe, love and admiration. Her mother, Mabel doted Read More…
SHARON OLSEN
May 16, 1943 — December 16, 2023
Sharon Ann Olsen, age 80, of Maple Park, IL, passed suddenly and was supported by the love and prayers of her family in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born in Pekin, IL, on May 16, 1943, to proud parents, Walter and Dorothy Jones. Sharon grew up in Aurora and the family eventually settled on Barnes Rd. She attended local schools and graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 1962. Following graduation, she Read More…
MARILYNE FLORA
December 8, 1945 — December 12, 2023
Marilyne Sally Flora passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Delnor Hospital, after being surrounded by her loving family. Marilyne was born in the Bronx on December 8, 1945 to Winfred and Mary Freeman (nee Moscato). Growing up, Marilyne was the oldest of her three siblings. She spent her formative years traversing her neighborhood in the Bronx with her two brothers Dan and Bill in tow. There were always good times to be had whether they were spending time Read More…
BEATRICE MAE MARTIN
July 17, 1925 — December 7, 2023
Beatrice Mae Martin (née Paulson) passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023 in Mount Morris, Illinois at the age of 98. Beatrice and her twin sister Beverly Ann were born July 17, 1925 in Dorchester, Wisconsin to Ansel and Alice (née Ekdahl) Paulson. The girls had an older brother, Donald, born in 1922. After graduating from Dorchester High School in 1943, Beatrice earned her nursing license in 1946 through the Marshfield Clinic. After working for hospitals in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Read More…
CHARLES DAN ROBINSON
July 10, 1939 — December 5, 2023
Charles Dan Robinson, age 84, of Sugar Grove, passed away at his home Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born July 10, 1939, in Fannin County, GA, to loving parents, William and Della Robinson. Charles grew up and attended schools in Tennessee. Charles spotted Sherry Franklin as early as first grade, but the two didn’t become an item until after high school in 1960. After a whirlwind courtship, they were united in marriage on September 3, 1961, and made their Read More…
CAROL FRYE
January 3, 1949 — December 1, 2023
Carol Frye, age 74, of Elburn, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born in Manchester, NH, on January 3, 1949, to loving parents, Melvin and Dorothy Arsenault. Carol grew up in Manchester and attended local schools. She graduated from Immaculata High School and continued her education at Notre Dame Women’s College, also in Manchester. George Frye met Carol at a “mixer” at college, and whether it was when their Read More…