Jan 08,1923 — Feb 22,2006

NAME Henry C. Goeske, age 83, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. BORN: He was born January 8, 1923, the son of Henry and Clara (Muench) Goeske. EARLY YEARS :Henry grew up in Chicago and attended local schools, but worked through the Depression to help support his family. Later the family moved to Franklin Park, IL until his enlistment in the United States Navy in 1943. Following his honorable discharge in 1946, Henry returned Read More…

May 22,1951 — Feb 21,2006

NAME Ronald G. Hackbarth,age 54, of Maple Park, IL, passed away unexpectedly following a massive heart attack while at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. BORN: He was born on May 22, 1951, the son of Harold and Geraldine (Primus) Hackbarth in Dubuque, IA. EARLY YEARS:Ron grew up in Dubuque and attended local schools. He graduated from Wahlert High School with the class of 1969 before continuing his education at Loras College. In the early 1970’s Ron moved to Illinois Read More…

Nov 29,1924 — Feb 17,2006

LUD JUNS, age 81, of Maple Park, IL, passed away Friday, February 17, 2006, at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva having suffered an apparent heart attack.He was born November 29, 1924, in rural Burlington, IL, the son of Frank and Mary (Gorenz) Juns. He grew up on the family farm and learned early the skill of milking, the feel of the soil and the trustful faith that leads a farmer from season to season. He attended a country school just down Read More…

Sep 09,1918 — Feb 11,2006

Dolores M. "Tiny" Morris, age 87, of Maple Park, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006, at her home. The loving hands of her family and caregivers released her into the waiting arms of her heavenly Father. She was born September 29, 1918, near Streator, IL, the third of eight children born to Charles and Ella (Shawback) Schroeder. She grew up on a farm near Leonore, IL, where she attended a local school. After finishing the 8th grade, Dolores moved to Read More…

Nov 11,1989 — Feb 09,2006

CALEB ANDREW YINGERWas just sixteen when he left us. So full of life, athletic, competitive, fun loving, kind and caring. The emotion of a moment took his life but not his spirit; his smile but not his soul. Safe in the arms of his Savior, Caleb knows the peace that passes understanding, and experiences the love that held every one of his days.BIRTH/ EARLY YEARSCaleb was born to this life, November 25, 1989 in Cheyenne, WY. His father, Mark, was Read More…

Jan 27,1932 — Feb 08,2006

NAME Martin "Marty" N. Koehring, age 74, of Sandwich, formerly of West Chicago, passed away at Willowcrest Nursing Home in Sandwich on Wednesday, February 08, 2006. BORN: He was born January 27, 1932 the son George and Carrie Koehring in Elgin. EARLY YEARS : Marty grew up in Elgin and attended local schools. Hearing the call of his country, Marty enlisted in the Army in 1949 and was stationed in Korea. Through his time there he proved is bravery time Read More…

Jan 12,1908 — Feb 07,2006

EVELYN V. SLEPICKA, age 98, of rural Maple Park, formerly of Wheaton/ Glen Ellyn, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, February 7, 2006, at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, where she had recently become a patient.She was born January 12, 1908, in Chicago, IL, the fourth of six children. Evelyn grew up in the old Pilsen neighborhood where she attended Blessed Agnes Catholic Church and School. Her husband, Frank O. Slepicka grew up in Oak Park and they met through some of Read More…

Dec 21,1919 — Jan 31,2006

RUTH WILSONAge 86 of Rockford, IL Passed away Monday evening, January 30, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, after a brief illness.SURVIVORS She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Maurice Wilson of Rockford,Four Children:Marjorie (Joe) Sarna of St.Charles, IL, Janet (Ron) Peterson of Rockton, IL, Janice (Jon) Schneider of Monrovia, CA, And Keith (Maureen) Wilson of Roscoe, IL;Seven grandchildren:Philip (Celeste) Sarna of St. Charles, IL,Neil (Sigried) Sarna of Carol Stream, IL , Erich and Nora Schneider of Read More…

Aug 19,1937 — Jan 26,2006

BARBARA SNYDERAge 68 of Kaneville, IL, passed away Thursday evening, January 26, 2006 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. Refusing ever to surrender her grip on life, love and being "in charge", Barbara miraculously recovered her ability to breathe on her last day. She greeted all of her family with love and laughter and even wrote the checks to pay her bills. Then, just as quickly as her spirit seemed to have returned, she claimed the promise of Read More…

Jan 10,1970 — Jan 23,2006

JASON P. GOULD,age 36, of Oswego, formerly of Elburn, passed away Monday, January 23, 2006, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, following a courageous two year battle with Leukemia. His spirit was strong and with the love of his family and his steadfast personal faith, Jason beat the disease into remission only to be tested again when he needed a bone marrow transplant. Due to complications from the transplant the strength of his body failed and Jason left his earthly Read More…