April 21, 1935 — July 7, 2023
Karin Baumgaertel, age 88, of Elburn, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, Friday, July 7, 2023. Karin grew up in Markneukirchen, a small town in eastern Germany. She received her Abitur in Plauen, where she lived with her grandparents while attending school there during the week. Encouraged by her physician father, Karin became a medical lab technician after earning her license in 1957 in East Berlin. Having survived WWII, Nazi occupation of her house Read More…
NORBERT LUND
May 26, 1928 — July 10, 2023
Norbert Lund, age 95, of Elburn, passed away peacefully, buoyed by the love and prayers of his family, Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born May 26, 1928, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents, Norman and Lucy Lund. Norbert grew up in Chicago until the 8th grade when the family moved to a dairy farm in the La Fox area where his dad worked as a hired man. Norbert graduated from Elburn High School with the class of 1946, where Read More…
JEAN H. DOW
April 10, 1940 — June 27, 2023
Jean H. Dow, Age 83 of St. Charles, passed away peacefully at Arden Courts, Memory Care Community, Glen Ellyn, early Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023. Afflicted with Alzheimer’s for many years, only to wake in a celestial reunion with her beloved husband and daughter. Jean was born on April 10, 1940, in Geneva IL, the eldest daughter of Helen G. Motz (Chrystal) and Lawrence C. Motz. Living on the family farm, driving tractors, and working the fields alongside her family. She Read More…
BERNARD “Bernie” WERNLI
June 11, 1935 — June 25, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” Wernli, age 88, of Geneva, formerly of Kaneville, IL, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of his family following a brave battle with cancer, Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born June 11, 1935 in Yale, IA, to loving parents, Raymond and Gladys Wernli. Bernie grew up on the family farm in Yale, IA, and attended local schools. He graduated from Dawson High School with the class of 1953 that boasted seven students. Shortly after he Read More…
GORDON GEHRKE
May 9, 1960 — June 8, 2023
Gordon Gehrke, age 63, of Maple Park, passed away following complications from a tragic accident at his family farm, Thursday, June 8, 2023. Now Gordon is free to tend to the fields in Heaven as he watches over his family with love. He was born May 9, 1960, in Elgin, IL, to loving parents Arnold and Marie Gehrke. Gordon grew up on the family farm in Maple Park and helped the farm to run smoothly. He attended local schools and Read More…
ANTHONY “Tony” VITIRITTI
April 24, 1970 — June 5, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Vitiritti, age 53, of South Elgin, formerly of St. Charles, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 5, 2023. The unanswered questions that remain are dwarfed by the thousands of memories he left for us to treasure. He was born April 24, 1970, in Bolingbrook, IL. Tony grew up in Bolingbrook and attended local schools. He graduated from Bolingbrook High School with the class of 1988. Following graduation Tony found employment with RAM Mechanical, and in 2016 started with VP Read More…
JOHN “JACK” DOCHERTY
March 7, 1934 — June 2, 2023
John “Jack” Docherty, age 89, of DeKalb, Oak Crest, and formerly of Elburn, passed away June 2, 2023, and now rests in the arms of his Savior. He was born March 7, 1934, in Aurora, IL, to proud and loving parents, William and Ethel Docherty. Because both of his parents lived in Chicago and were visually impaired, the decision was made that Jack would grow up in Elburn, living with his Grandma Chrystal. He attended local schools and graduated from Read More…
KERRY DEES
July 1, 1954 — June 2, 2023
Kerry A. Dees, age 68, of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Having suffered from Parkinson’s disease, specifically PSP, for many years, Kerry now is whole and free in Heaven. He was born July 1, 1954, in Hamilton, OH. Kerry grew up in Hamilton, OH, and attended local schools. He graduated from Garfield Senior High School with the class of 1974. Kerry Read More…
GARY R. STEWART
June 15, 1945 — May 25, 2023
Gary Ray Stewart, age 77, of Elburn, passed away and is now in the care of his Lord. He left his family on Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded by their love and prayers, buoyed by the hope that one day they will all meet again. He was born June 15, 1945, in La Salle, IL, to proud and loving parents, Raymond and Violet Stewart. Gary grew up in Peru, IL and attended local schools. He graduated from La Salle-Peru High Read More…
EDWARD “Ed” ORR
June 2, 1940 — May 28, 2023
Edward Orr, age 82, of Montgomery, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Called home by his savior, Ed now rests in everlasting life. He was born June 2, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to proud and loving parents Harry E. and Phyllis Orr. Ed grew up in Kaneville where he attended local schools, making friends and memories along the country roads and fields of the small community. Ed graduated from Marmion Military Academy with the class of 1958 and Read More…