Arlington Heights, IL Obituaries

Charles D Blegen was born on June 20, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 98. He was a resident of Streamwood, Illinois.

Joseph William Bunzol, 80, formerly of the Sauganash neighborhood in Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Born December 26, 1944, in Chicago to Joseph L. Bunzol and Mary Cat...

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of John Barry Vincent on November 29, 2025. Born December 13, 1945, in Indianapolis, IN to Dale Marie Vincent (Barry) and John "Jack" N. Vincent, ...

Kenneth “Deck” Decker, of Smithton, IL, died on Sunday November 30th, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 30th, 1956 and is a 1974 graduate of Belleville East Township High...

Sondra "Sandy" Kopsky, age 91, passed away on November 27, 2025, at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, IL. She was born on May 30,1934 in Grand Tower, IL. The eldest of six children, the daughter of the ...

Kathryn Francis Neihengen (nee Wolf) passed peacefully on November 24, 2025. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Raymond; loving children, Jennifer (Brett) Soukup, Christopher (Rebecca...

Leonard Merle Stovall, Jr., 88, of Belleville, Illinois, died November 23, 2025. Len retired from Skinner & Kennedy Printing in Berkeley, MO. He served with the United States Navy right after graduat...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lourdes G. Ablang, 93, of Buffalo Grove, IL, who left this world peacefully on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the family whose lives she s...

Kathleen “Kathy” O’Malley, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 22, 1961, Kathy lived a life defined by extraordinary stre...

Thomas M. Sheridan, age 91, passed away on November 20, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marilynn, nee Mommsen for many years; loving father of Colleen, Thomas J., Dawn...

Leroy Eugene Courtney, born on August 30, 1933, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 92. A visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church of Arlington Heights, located at 1211 W Camp...

Eyes are filled with tears and our hearts broken but filled with gratitude for the life he provided us over the years, we mournfully announce the passing of Ronald Del Page Sr. (81). Born June 17, 194...

Eileen Louisa Freitag, aged 91, of Arlington Heights, passed peacefully on November 18, 2025. Born in England, she came to Canada in the late 1950s, where she met the love of her life, the late Henrik...

Our mother, Mary Denise “Dennie” Melroy, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the age 89. She was born in Saint Joseph, MO, the cherished daughter of Aloysius Robert and Mary Claudia (Acers...

Martin E. Cawley, age 85, of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. Born on July 31, 1940 in Chicago to the late John and Katherine (nee Muldoon) Cawley. Martin lived a full...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved friend and family member. Although words can scarcely capture the depth of our sorrow, we come together to honor a life that brought im...

Dorothy “Hottie Dotte” Lorraine Krause of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 97. Dorothy was born on January 27, 1928, in Chicago and was the cheri...

Marie A. Pellicore, age 76, at rest on November 16, 2025. It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of a cherished aunt, sister, and friend. Marie was born in Chicago, IL to Salv...

Girolamo “Jerry” Colatorti passed away peacefully in his home on the afternoon of Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy, and was the ...

Barbara Ann Smialek (née Ostendorf), age 68, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, was born on January 30, 1957, in Paynesville, Minnesota, to the late Herman and Rita (née Roering) Ostendorf, and passed aw...

Karen W. Hollinger (née Stollstorff) Long Grove, Illinois • Savannah, Georgia • Ponte Vedra, Florida Karen Wallis Hollinger, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on November 16, 2025. Karen is sur...

Thaddeus J. Mitrenga, known to those who loved him as "Ted," "Teddy," "Moonie," and "Silly Grandpa" of Cedarburg, WI, passed away on November 14th, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Chicago, IL on Octo...

The world got a little quieter on November 14, 2025, when Annette Rasmussen—wife, mom, grandma, and friend—passed away in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was born on April 1, 1937, in Chicago, Illino...

George Michael Redshaw, Jr., age 36, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, having passed away unexpectedly at SLU Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on September 23,...

James N. Waller, 96, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1929, he was the beloved son of the late James C. and Ethel (née Nelson) Waller. James studied abroad in...

Andrew P. Matalas, affectionately known as “Papou Andreas,” of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old. Born on J...

Alana Diana Bruczkowski, 72, of Buffalo Grove was born on October 21, 1953, to the late Teodor and Hilda Chmielarczyk and passed away on November 11, 2025. She will be missed dearly. Alana was born a...

Ernestine “Ernie” Buckner passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at JourneyCare Hospice, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 7, 1948, Ernie lived a ...

Jerome “Jerry” Michael Senesac, age 78, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on his birthday, November 9, 2025. He was born on November 9, 1947, the oldest of six children to the late...

Mary Sheila Ferrara was born on May 11, 1929 to Herbert and Constance Wurthman in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She grew through a tumultuous childhood. The oldest of three sisters, with a bedridden mo...

Sandra A. Koch, 78, of Wheeling was born on May 30, 1947 to the late Arthur Richard and Angeline (nee Hruby) Meister and passed away on November 7, 2025. Sandra was the loving wife to the late Charle...

Clay “Claybird” Stephen Croffoot, age 31, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He will be greatly missed by ever...

Anita A. Chambers (nee Poulson) was born on June 12, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Carl Poulson and Marie (nee Geirsbach). Anita was married to Greig J. Chambers on February 26, 1972. She is survived...

Shara Lynn Nichols (nee Maxwell), 73, of Smithton, Illinois, passed away on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in East St. Louis on November 11, 1951, Shara was the daughter of the la...

Caroline Louise Jahn, 98, formerly of Naperville, passed peacefully on November 5, 2025. Carol was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, to the late Herman and Minnie Walters. She grew up on a farm near P...

Daniel Franklin Krebs, lovingly known as “Opa,” age 87, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at Tower Hill Healthcare. Born in Moline, Illinois, at Moline Public Hospital, ...

Michaeleen "Mickie" Hendricks, 76, of Arlington Heights, IL passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born September 24, 1949 the daughter of Rita and Edward Hendricks. Mickie’s love of family was t...

Marian Trippi, 85, of Arlington Heights was born on January 21, 1940 to the late James and Leona (nee Caulkins) Lennon and passed away on November 3, 2025. Marian was the beloved wife to the late Gu...

Paul B Wajda A longtime resident of Palatine, IL passed away on November 3, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Paul was born in Chicago on March 22, 1957 to Edward F. Wajda Sr. and Rosemar...

Dolores J. Ozimek of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the age of 101. Dolores was born on June 12,1924, in Chicago and was the cherished daughter of Kenneth ...

John P. Steinbraker of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 at the age of 71. John was born on December 7, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois, the cherished son of Milton an...

Allen Lee Martin Rickert, age 83, of Belleville, Illinois passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, doing what he loved best – fishing.  He was born on September 30, 1942, in Belleville, IL, to the lat...

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Son William James Giachetti (“Bill”), of Rolling Meadows, IL, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength...

Services entrusted to Lake View Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.

Sharon M. Vick of Arlington Heights was born on August 7, 1940, to the late Edward and late Emily (nee Schneider) Schulz passed away November 1, 2025. Sharon was the beloved wife of the late Dennis ...

Carol J. Anagnostopoulos, 82, of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away on October 31, 2025. She was born August 26, 1943 the daughter of Kurt and Suzette Kurzenberger. Carol is survived by her loving hu...

Joseph "Matt" Matthew Nussbaumer, a resident of Shiloh, Illinois, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 14, 1936, Matt was a beloved, hardworking, loyal, devoted husband, a...

Barbara Ann Cerniglia of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Barbara was born on May 10,1935, in Chicago and was the cherished daughter of Fred and Ann Jens...

Marian P.B. Layo, 71, of Antioch, Illinois was born on August 30, 1954, in Ireland to the late Patrick and Kathleen (nee Foy) Judge and passed away on October 29, 2025. She will be missed dearly. Lo...

James “Jimmy” Sommers, 56, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born in Chicago on June 28, 1969 to Judy and Gerald Sommers. Jimmy attended John Hersey High School in Arlingto...