Caden J. Palka, 21, of Algonquin, died April 21, 2026. Caden was born August 3, 2004, the son of Kim A. Palka and Joseph James Palka. He graduated from Huntley High School and was currently working as an apprentice/operator in construction. He was also st…
Joseph Pecoraro, 93, died peacefully on April 22, 2026, with his family by his side. Joseph was born on June 1, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Rosario and Sarah Pecoraro. In April of 1952, he married Marilyn Grace Bailey. He proudly served in the National G…
Mary Ellen Mroz, 98, was born on May 31, 1927 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Fredereick and Salome (Freuler) Lederer and passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 71 years, Norbert Mroz; her brothers …
Edward Charles Gosmire, 77, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was born June 3, 1948, in South Dakota, the son of Walter and Verna (Beck) Gosmire. Edward joined the United State Navy after graduating high school. He proudly served his country for 4 years. …
John Alek, 79, of Pingree Grove, died April 16, 2026. John was born on December 11, 1946 in Chicago, the son of John and Marie Alek. On October 10, 1970 he married Lynn S. Kanter. He worked in railroad industry until his retirement. He proudly served in t…
John J. Doherty, “J.D.” “Johnny,” 68, of Elgin, died peacefully with his family by his side on April 16, 2026. John was born August 14, 1957, the son of Thomas and Constance Doherty. On December 2, 1977, he married Kimberly M. Johnson, beginning a lifelon…
Ronald L. Schofield, 89, of Huntley, IL, died on April 16, 2026. Born to Raymond and Ann Schofield on May 20, 1936 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Chrabasz). Devoted father of Laura (Seamus), Dan (Nancy), and Tim (Kari). Loving grandpa of N…
Kenneth “Jimmy” James Bending, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Des Plaines, Illinois, to Kenneth W. and Constance S. (Matecun) Bending. Jimmy married Jennifer Pei Xiang Ye on August 26, 1992. Together, the…
Elaine Harriet Wirth, 104, died peacefully March 8, 2026 with her family by her side. Elaine was born August 28, 1921 the daughter of Joseph G. and Rose Rygielski. On October 2, 1940 she married Joseph G. Wirth. Together the couple had a beautiful life, r…