March 15, 1950 — May 10, 2024

Jane L. Cutler, 74, of Elburn, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Jane was born on March 15, 1950, in Quincy, IL, to parents, Murlyn and Dorothy Garwood (nee Calhoun).  Jane was raised in Springfield, IL, and attended local schools, graduating from Springfield High School.  Jane did very well in school, often completing assignments at the last minute but always earning good grades.  She started learning to speak French in High School Read More…

October 15, 1952 — May 11, 2024

Kurt Lane Fitzgerald of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at the age of 71. Kurt was born on October 15, 1952, the third child and first son of Donald Fitzgerald and Neoba Chandler Fitzgerald.  Kurt was a proud East Aurora Tomcat. After graduating from East Aurora High school in 1970, Kurt enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and was stationed in O’ahu before being deployed to Vietnam on the USS Safeguard (ARS-25). Until his Read More…

June 1, 1933 — May 9, 2024

Darlene J. Berkes, 90, of Maple Park, IL, passed away suddenly in the company of her loving family on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  She was born June 1, 1933, in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Clara Davis (nee Marshall). Darlene grew up in Centralia, IL for several years before her parents went their separate ways and the family moved to Clinton, IA, when she was eight years old.  After her parents separated, Darlene stayed with her father’s family Read More…

August 22, 1948 — May 3, 2024

Beverly Jean Thurnau, age 75, of Maple Park, formerly of Burlington, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 3, 2024.  She was born August 22,1948, in Elgin, IL, to proud parents, Robert and Lydia Percy.  Beverly grew up on a farm that bore her last name in Burlington and attended local schools. She graduated from Burlington Central High School with the class of 1966, where she smiled down every hallway, cheered at every game as a cheerleader and was crowned homecoming queen. Read More…

February 9, 1943 — April 30, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and fond remembrance that we announce that Sharon Fisher, 81, of Big Rock, IL, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  She was born on February 9, 1943, in Mt. Vernon to Lawrence and Alleta Hall (Jenkins), where she was raised until she moved to the Kaneville area. Early on in her career she pursued her passion for beauty, graduating from the Mt. Vernon School of Beauty and becoming a skilled beauty culturist. Read More…

January 23, 1936 — April 29, 2024

Carol Thompson, 88, of Sugar Grove, IL passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 29, 2024. Carol was born on January 23, 1936 in Oak Park, IL to loving parents Homer and Esther Cotta (nee Sandgren). Carol grew up in Riverside, IL and attended local schools, eventually graduating from Riverside-Brookfield High School.  After graduating from high school Carol followed her dream of being a teacher by attending Northern Illinois University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Read More…

January 18, 2005 — April 30, 2024

Emma Grzesik, 19, of Maple Park, died suddenly, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  Emma was born in Geneva, IL to Edward Grzesik and Michelle Wollter (nee Smith) on January 18, 2005. Emma was raised in Maple Park and attended John Stewart Elementary school and Holy Cross Catholic School.  She graduated last year from Aurora Central Catholic School class of 2023. Emma loved spending time fishing with her Papa in Wisconsin or any body of water large enough to fish.  She Read More…

October 31, 1934 — April 15, 2024

Cynthia Wolf, 89, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Cynthia was born on October 31, 1934, to Elmer and Adeline Burkland (nee Twait) in Aurora, Illinois. As a young girl, Cynthia attended Freeman Elementary School in Aurora, Illinois, and later graduated from West Aurora High School, Class of 1952.  While attending West Aurora, Cynthia met Roger Wolf, who had moved into the district to play football. After Roger graduated Read More…

February 6, 1983 — April 6, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Stover, age 41, of Sugar Grove, passed away suddenly, Saturday, April 6, 2024, leaving behind a community of friends with a hole in their hearts to match his stature. Never to be forgotten, his memories are a balm for the grieving souls of his family and friends. Tony grew up in Elburn and West Chicago while attending local schools. He graduated from West Chicago High School with the class of 2001. In between classes and after school you Read More…

August 19, 1934 — April 8, 2024

Robert “Sonny” C. Regan, Sr., age 89, of Big Rock, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home. He was born August 19, 1934 in Bassett, AR, Robert and Pauline Regan. Sonny grew up in Malden, MO, on a family farm and spent years surrounded nature and all her children. Over the years he became fond of Quarter horses, Tennessee Walkers, a few odd mules and enjoyed puttering on his tractor. He attended local schools and graduated from Read More…