November 2, 1927 — October 22,2023
Rosemary Kennedy, age 95, of Maple Park, IL, passed away at home, Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, and now claims the promise of her Savior. She was born November 2, 1927, in Sycamore, IL, the first child of Richard and Anne (Kramer) Finley. Rosemary grew up on the family farm northeast of Genoa and attended the one-room Ney school near her home. At the age of 15, the family moved to Maple Read More…
MARVIN “MIKE” MYERS
July 4, 1943 — October 20, 2023
Marvin “Mike” Myers, age 80, of Campton Hills, IL, passed away suddenly, Friday, October 20, 2023. Gone without being able to say goodbye, Mike lives on in the hearts of all who loved him. He was born in Elizabeth, IL on the family farm, one of many children, all of whom were responsible to keep the farm in tip top shape, or as much as they could. Mike attended school in his small hometown and after graduation he returned to Read More…
THOMAS FLANDERS
October 22, 1957 — October 23, 2023
Thomas C. Flanders, age 66, of Kaneville, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 23, 2023. A farmer from birth, Tom now plants seeds in God’s divine fields. He was born October 22, 1957, to loving parents, Russell and Joan Flanders. Tom grew up at his father’s side, learning to read the land as much as the weather. The family farm lands were his playground and later his office while sitting atop his tractor, king of all he surveyed. He graduated Read More…
CLARENCE BOHLANDER
February 2, 1941 — October 20, 2023
Clarence Bohlander, age 82, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of his family, Friday, October 20, 2023. He was born in Herried, SD, to loving parents, Edward and Mary Bohlander. Clarence grew up Herried on the family farm and attended local schools. He graduated from Selby High School with the class of 1960. He continued his education at South Dakota State University. During that time he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Upon Read More…
KEVIN MICHAEL CARABALLO
November 17, 1987 — October 15, 2023
Kevin M. Caraballo, age 35, of Berwyn, IL, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 following long battles with his health, but is now free and whole in Heaven, and remembered with love by his family. He was born November 17, 1987, in Oak Lawn, IL, to loving parents, William “Butch” and Rose Caraballo. Kevin grew up in Cicero before the family moved to Texas for a time. They returned back to Illinois and eventually settled in Berwyn where Kevin attended Read More…
BARBARA JEAN PALPANT
December 12, 1927 — October 14, 2023
October 15, 2023Barbara Jean (Jeanne) Palpant was born on December 12th, 1927, in Villa Park, Illinois. Shegraduated from high school in 1945 and studied briefly at Wheaton College.“A few years ago, we read mom’s admission letter to Wheaton,” says John, her fourth-born.“She talked about wanting to attend because she had friends going there. That letter reflects whomom was. She was so social. Time with friends—that’s what she treasured.”In 1947, Jeanne (her preferred name) married Ed Palpant and moved to Michigan, Read More…
BONNIE KRAUSE
April 2, 1940 — October 15, 2023
Bonnie Krause, age 83, of Maple Park, is now reunited with her husband in the halls of Heaven, Sunday, October 15, 2023 and is free of the battles with cancer that may have broken her body but never her spirit. She was born in Centralia, IL. When her father died at a young age, many of the children were transferred into the care of Mooseheart Child City in Batavia, IL. After she graduated from high school, Bonnie took her education Read More…
WAYNE D. HANGARTNER
April 24, 1932 — October 10. 2023
Wayne D. Hangartner, age 91, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed into eternity, supported by the abiding love and prayers of his family, Tuesday, October 10. 2023. He was born to Fred and Evelyn Hangartner in Clintonville, Wisconsin on April 24, 1932. He graduated from Clintonville High School with the Class of 1949 where he enjoyed playing football and dating the love of his life, Phyllis Kraut. Phyllis was a Cheerleader and they were nominated Homecoming King and Queen! The two Read More…
DAVID “Rocky” ROOD
August 12, 1963 — September 26, 2023
David “Rocky” Rood, age 60, of Elgin, owner of Country Donuts in Elgin, passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born August 12, 1963, in Elmhurst, IL, to loving parents, Theodore and Sandra Rood. David grew up in Itasca, IL, and attended local schools. He graduated from Lake Park High School. He entered the family business of donuts and worked alongside his father and sister making Country Donuts a favorite stop for many in the Elgin area. The original Read More…
IRENE “Reney” BUDZ *updated service information
December 26, 1958 — September 19, 2023
Irene “Reney” Budz, age 64, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully at her niece’s home on September 19, 2023, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was a beloved wife of the late Jim Budz, devoted daughter, sister and sister-in-law, as well as the best aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt. Her beloved dog, Santo, was left in the care of her brother Jimmy. She was born on December 26, 1958, in Evergreen Park, IL, to loving Read More…