Fairview Heights, IL Obituaries

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...

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 ...

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...

Jesse L. Stanley, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas on June 4, 1929, to Jesse Sr., and Flora Pearl (nee Prop...

Kathryn Marie Mertzke, age 79, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at in her home surrounded by family. Born on August 10, 1946, in Belleville, IL, Kathryn was the...

Venita Jane Rogers (nee Shelby), 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Belleville, Illinois. Venita was born to Edmund R. Shelby and Selma M. Shelby (nee Stone) on July 23, 1932, in East S...

Christine (Christi) Lynn Camel (neé Drollinger) passed away in Arlington Heights on October 24, 2025 at the age of 48 after living with synovial sarcoma for 19 years. She was predeceased by her matern...

Minden William Deltgen, aged 52, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Caseyville, Illinois. Minden, affectionately known as “Bill” was born February 14, 1973, to Rodney Deltgen and Doreen Glendra (nee...

Christopher M. Collar, 84, of Prospect Heights, IL, former longtime resident of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away on October 24, 2025. He was born in Tulsa, OK, on May 4, 1941, to Jacob and LouVella ...

Alice F Kaczmarek 90, was born on August 16, 1935, to the late Alexander and late Pearl Koneiczka and passed away October 26, 2025. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Kaczmarek; loving mot...

Nikola Rahija, 85, of Arlington Heights was born on November 17, 1939, to the late Juraj and Ana (nee Jadric) Rahija and passed away on October 26, 2025. He will be missed dearly. Nikola was the belo...

Carole Sue Bunn, age 82, of Swansea, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. She was born on April 13, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Henry W B...

Linda Jo Lane passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on February 4, 1967, to Joe and Iris Lane....

Jacqueline Emily Hipelius, 83, of Prospect Heights, IL, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. Jacqueline was born June 8, 1942, the daughter of Mary Ann and Harold Cassell. She grew up in Chicago, IL...

Born in 1935 in Des Plaines, IL. Preceded in death by his mother, Jessie M. Walton, and his sister, Naomi Murray. Dwight attended Maine East Township High School and graduated from DePauw University i...

Madeline Marie Patterson, age 92, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Born on May 29, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, Madeline was ...

Dorothy Ann Elkins of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at the age of 81. Dorothy was born on April 15, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the cherished daughter of John ...

Mike Zgoda - Obituary Daughter - Alexis Berger / Husband - Aaron Berger (SIL) Son - Scott Theodore Zgoda / Wife - Kristie Zgoda (DIL) Brother - Richard Zgoda (deceased) Sister - Alexandra Curtis Brot...

Edward F. Zakszewski, age 93, of Maryville, IL passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home in Maryville, IL. He was born on September 11, 1932, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Sigmund and ...

Pornchit "Patty" Noomano, age 72, of Wheeling, Illinois passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. A visitation for Patty will be held at Saint John Lutheran Church (1100 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect,...

Linda Lee (Broberg) Dunn March 12, 1949 – October 20, 2025 Linda Lee Dunn, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Linda Lee Broberg, daughter of...

Ronald R. Pecka, 82, of Arlington Heights, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born November 22, 1942 the son of Catherine and Richard Pecka. A United States Veteran of the Army, Ron is s...

Asha Francesca Winchester (Herring), 55, of Shiloh IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon IL. There will be a service with entombment at Lake Vi...