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February 17, 2026

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    New Lenox, IL

    Karen Kent (nee Stringer) 69, of New Lenox was born October 11, 1956 and passed away February 13, 2026. Karen was preced ...Read More

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    Edward Anthony Kowalczyk

    June 13, 1933-February 13, 2026

    Arlington Heights, IL

    Edward A. Kowalczyk, "Edziu," age 92, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, passed away Frida ...Read More

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    Jacksonville, FL

    Virginia "Evelyn" Lego (née Dulski), age 92, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. Surr ...Read More

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    Charles Parrish

    July 16, 1936-February 13, 2026

    Glen Ellyn, Westchester, IL

    Charles M. Parrish, Sr. died February 13, 2026. Chuck was born in Kiowa County, Kansas to John and Mary Parrish on July ...Read More

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    Aurora, IL

    Caryl I. Phillips 96, of Aurora, passed away Thursday February 12, 2026 at Alden Rehab Center. She was born January 14, ...Read More

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    Sharon M. Poe

    August 13, 1940-February 14, 2026

    Monee, IL

    Sharon M. Poe (nee Jesk), age 85, beloved wife of the late Allen Poe Sr.; loving mother of Denise (Wayne) McCartney and ...Read More

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    Theodore W. Valavanis

    March 24, 1956-February 13, 2026

    Naperville, IL

    Theodore W. "Ted" Valavanis, age 69, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1993, formerly of Lansing, MI, Calumet City, IL, ...Read More

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February 15, 2026

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Richard Aspinall

    Richard Aspinall, 92, of Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights, formerly of Glenview, passed away February 6, 2026. Beloved h ...Read More

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    Nancy Carol Behrens (nee Anderson), age 87, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in Batavia, Illinois.Born on D ...Read More

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    Connie Jean Berry

    August 10, 1961-February 10, 2026

    Oswego, IL

    Connie Jean Berry, 64 years old, passed away on February 10, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She ...Read More

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    Linda Blumberg, age 93 of Highland Park, IL, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in the presence of her loving f ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Natalie Cohen

    Natalie Gail Cohen, nee Blinder, 88. Beloved wife of the late Sheldon; devoted mother of Paula (Scott) Ford, Cindy (Warr ...Read More

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    Willowbrook, IL

    Jeanne Ellen Devine, nee Toomey, age 72, of Willowbrook, Illinois, passed away February 11, 2026. Beloved wife of Michae ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Carol Di Pietro

    Chicago, IL

    Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Helen Di Pietro; her grandparents, Jack and Connie Di Pietro; he ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Marilyn Fitzpatrick Dore

    Marilyn Dore nee Fitzpatrick, 92, of Glenview, passed away February 5, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald ...Read More

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    LaVerne Finney

    February 20, 1935-December 26, 2025

    Barrington, IL

    LaVerne "Mickey" Finney, nee Paschen, passed away peacefully at Prairieview Skilled Nursing at The Garlands in Barringto ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Stuart Fox

    Stuart Fox, 77. Beloved husband of Mara, nee Feldman; devoted father of Morgan (Eric) Shutman and Jordan Fox (Amy Ackerm ...Read More

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    Barbara Gerber Fremont

    November 29, 1930-February 13, 2026

    Rancho Mirage, CA

    Beautiful, feisty, and fierce, Barbara Gerber Fremont was a force to be reckoned with. Born November 29, 1930, in New Yo ...Read More

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    Mary Gardner

    January 29, 1947-February 10, 2026

    Mary Louise Gardner was born to Thomas and Ella Mae Pendleton in Vicksburg, MS on January 29, 1947. On February 10, 202 ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Betty Gertz

    Betty Gertz, nee Burman, age 94, formerly of Skokie, beloved wife for 58 years of Hillard; loving mother of Lynda (Larry ...Read More

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    Robin Lynn Hatz

    September 3, 1959-February 5, 2026

    Schaumburg, IL

    With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Robin Lynn Hatz, nee Gulder, 66, of Schaumburg, IL, on February 5 ...Read More

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    Chicago , IL

    Nicholas Anthony Kenworthy, 26, devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away February 6, 2026 ...Read More

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    Carol Klein

    July 12, 1933-February 13, 2026

    Lombard, IL

    Carol A. Klein, nee Pollex, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Roger Klein; loving mother of Steve (Marjorie) Klein, Gwen ...Read More

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    Dolores Knecht

    July 2, 1931-February 10, 2026

    Tampa, FL

    Dolores Knecht (94) of Tampa, FL passed away on February 10, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL on July 2, 1931 to Michael and M ...Read More

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    Deefield, IL

    Carol Kousins, beloved wife, best friend, and resident of the Deerfield community for 53 years, passed away peacefully o ...Read More

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    Brookfield, IL

    John P. Kritzer, age 94, Korean War Army Veteran, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Dolores J. Kritzer, nee Jon ...Read More

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    Born 5/31/38 in Chicago – Passed peacefully 2/10/26 in Yorkville, ILLet’s celebrate Barb’s life as a confirmatio ...Read More

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    Born 5/31/38 in Chicago – Passed peacefully 2/10/26 in Yorkville, ILLet’s celebrate Barb’s life as a confirmatio ...Read More

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    Park Ridge, IL

    James J. McCormick, “Jim”, 86, died on February 12, 2026. Survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Joan (nee Tengbl ...Read More

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    Annette McKinney

    July 31, 1937-February 6, 2026

    Annette McKinney was born July 31,1937 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Eugene and Annie Dora McKinney. She confessed ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Allen E. Milos

    Palos Hills, IL

    age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.Allen was known for his devotion to family a ...Read More

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    Joseph Richard Moser

    March 2, 1933-February 5, 2026

    Palos Park, IL

    Age 92 of Palos Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born March 2, 1933 to parents Joseph Robert ...Read More

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    Mary Ann Ozzie-(nee Fischer) age 97, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Janice (John) Clement, Raymond ( ...Read More

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    Elizabeth “Betty” L. Pallotto

    October 21, 1934-February 7, 2026

    Munster, IN, IL

    Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Pallotto (née Thoennes), 91, of Munster, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, died peacefull ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Janice Paul

    Janice Z. Paul, a daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who never left the house without her ...Read More

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    George Poulos

    June 11, 1940-February 10, 2026

    Buffalo Grove, IL

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Poulos, a devoted family man, gifted stylist, loyal frien ...Read More

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    (April 12, 1928 – Jan 29, 2026) Peter Anthony Ruocco, a brilliant electrical engineer, World War II veteran, and dev ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Rosemary J. Saran

    It is with sadness and joy that we announce the new life now enjoyed by Rosemary J. Saran (nee Paprocki). After 96 years ...Read More

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    John Philip Schmit

    September 26, 1942-February 10, 2026

    Arlington Heights, formerly of Springfield, IL, IL

    John Philip Schmit, 83 of Arlington Heights, formerly of Springfield, passed away at 9:50 am, Tues., Feb. 10, 2026, at W ...Read More

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    Dean R. Schuette, a cherished husband, brother, and friend, will be remembered for his extraordinary spirit and zest for ...Read More

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    Judith Kochs Shaw (Judy) passed away peacefully at her Winnetka home on January 22, 2026. Born February 9, 1938 in Chic ...Read More

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    Gloria Shlaes

    January 30, 1940-January 23, 2026

    Chicago, IL

    Gloria Shlaes, nee Galluzzo, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at age 85. Born in Chicago, she leaves behind a ...Read More

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    Constance Sparkowski

    November 30, 1937-February 12, 2026

    Arlington Heights, IL

    Constance “Connie” Sparkowski nee Musial, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026. Beloved wife of th ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Gregory M. Stanley

    Evanston, IL

    Gregory M. Stanley of Evanston, was born January 13, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana to James and Barbara Stanley and passed a ...Read More

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    River Forest, IL

    Jack P. Sumnarski of River Forest formerly of Elmwood Park, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Louise A. Sumnarski (nee ...Read More

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    Orland Park, IL

    Mary A. Tuminello Mangione. Age 77. Loving mother of Raymond "Ray" (Jennifer) Tuminello, Gina Tuminello and Steve Tumine ...Read More

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    Patricia Urban

    November 17, 1949-January 21, 2026

    Prescott, WI

    Patricia Urban, age 76, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the Prescott Nursing &amp ...Read More

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    Chicago Heights, IL

    Maria Vagnoni nee Nico. Age 92. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Migrated from San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy to Chic ...Read More

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    Northbrook, IL

    Lee MacConnell “Mac” Wilson, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in his home in Northbrook, IL. He was a b ...Read More

  • Endless Tributes fallback image for Nafsica Zotos

    Nafsica Zotos, age 72, of Riverside, passed away on February 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ioannis Neroulias. She w ...Read More

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