GARY WREN

March 24, 1965 — November 4, 2023

Gary Wren, age 58, of Maple Park, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 4, 2023, but leaves a lifetime of memories for his family and friends to cherish. He was born March 24, 1965, in Sycamore, IL, to loving parents, Ted and Janice Wren. Gary grew up in Elburn and attended local schools. He graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 1983. He was united in marriage to Vicki Karametsos in 1986 and were blessed with a daughter Christina. Read More…

MARY FABER

May 28, 1930 — November 4, 2023

Mary Faber, age 93, of Maple Park, claimed the promise of her Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born May 28, 1930 on the family farm in Sycamore, IL, to proud and loving parents, Robert and Margaret Butt.“Mary Margaret” was born into a humble household and in later years liked to recall tales of outdoor plumbing, chopping wood for the stove that also provided heat for her home, the exciting installation of electrical Read More…

DAVID “DAVE” VIVOLI

November 23, 1952 — November 1, 2023

David “Dave” Vivoli, age 70, of Elburn, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of his family on All Saints Day, and is now surrounded by those we celebrate on this day. He was born November 23, 1952, in Mount Clemens, MI, to proud parents, Joseph and Donna Vivoli. Dave grew up in Mount Clemens and attended local schools until the family moved to Illinois. He eventually graduated from West Aurora High School with the class of 1970. He Read More…

ROSEMARY KENNEDY

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

1943

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…