September 21, 1930 — November 28, 2023

Iris Haug, age 93, of Virgil, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was born September 21, 1930, in Oak Park, IL, to loving parents, James and Mary Lee Barrett. Iris grew up in Cortland, IL, and attended local schools. She graduated from Maple Park High School and continued her education first at Northern Illinois University and in later years, Waubonsee Community College.  Iris met her future husband in Read More…

January 14, 1990 — November 26, 2023

“Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.”  John 16:22 NKJV In celebration of Alyssa Joy Pusateri, born Sunday, January 14th, 1990 in Winfield, Illinois and lived throughout her childhood in Wheaton, Illinois has passed from this world into her eternal heavenly home on the evening of Sunday, November 26th, 2023 surrounded by her family in their Elburn, Illinois home. Alyssa graduated from Wheaton North Read More…

June 4, 1932 — November 18, 2023

Paul Zoch, of La Fox, entered the realms of Heaven, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born June 4, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents, John and Anna Zoch. Paul grew up in Chicago, IL and attended local schools. Paul’s work ethic was forged at an early age and he lived with grease beneath his nails and was proud of the hard-won callouses as he worked as a mechanic. He Read More…

March 7, 1933 — November 12, 2023

Dona Mae McMasters, 90, of North Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully with loving family at her side on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Illinois. She was born on March 7, 1933, in Kewanee, Illinois, to Oscar and Estella “Stella” (Jenkins) Carlson. Dona married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Cyrus H. McMasters, Jr., on May 6, 1951, at the First Presbyterian Church in Milan, Illinois. Together, they shared thirty-nine beautiful years Read More…

March 1, 1950 — November 6, 2023

Life Story and Service Details For  Robert “Bob” William Smid  Robert “Bob” William Smid passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 6th, 2023. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on March 1, 1950 first born to proud parents, Gerad and Margaret Smid. Bob lived near Chicago for a few years as the family grew and they relocated to the Dundee/Carpentersville area. Bob was athletic and played football and basketball throughout his school years. Once he graduated he joined Read More…

June 13, 1945 — November 9, 2023

Vernon “Vern” Long, age 78, of Maple Park, IL passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 9, 2023 and leaves a legacy of memories for his family to love and share. He was born in Sandwich, IL, on June 13, 1945, to loving parents Herbert and Lois Long. Vern grew up in Kaneville and attended local schools. He graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 1963 and went on to study at the University of Illinois. Vern married the love Read More…

December 16, 1939 — November 4, 2023

Ethel Guthke, age 83, of Elburn, passed away at home, Saturday, November 4, 2023. Lifted up by the love and prayers of her family, she now rests eternally in the halls of Heaven. She was born December 16, 1939, in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of Theodore and Nora Smith. Ethel grew up in Hamilton, OH, and attended local schools. Ethel was visiting her father, a soldier based in Aberdeen, MD, when she was met with a little bit of kismet. Read More…

March 24, 1965 — November 4, 2023

Gary Wren, age 58, of Maple Park, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 4, 2023, but leaves a lifetime of memories for his family and friends to cherish. He was born March 24, 1965, in Sycamore, IL, to loving parents, Ted and Janice Wren. Gary grew up in Elburn and attended local schools. He graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 1983. He was united in marriage to Vicki Karametsos in 1986 and were blessed with a daughter Christina. Read More…

May 28, 1930 — November 4, 2023

Mary Faber, age 93, of Maple Park, claimed the promise of her Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born May 28, 1930 on the family farm in Sycamore, IL, to proud and loving parents, Robert and Margaret Butt.“Mary Margaret” was born into a humble household and in later years liked to recall tales of outdoor plumbing, chopping wood for the stove that also provided heat for her home, the exciting installation of electrical Read More…

November 23, 1952 — November 1, 2023

David “Dave” Vivoli, age 70, of Elburn, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of his family on All Saints Day, and is now surrounded by those we celebrate on this day. He was born November 23, 1952, in Mount Clemens, MI, to proud parents, Joseph and Donna Vivoli. Dave grew up in Mount Clemens and attended local schools until the family moved to Illinois. He eventually graduated from West Aurora High School with the class of 1970. He Read More…