All Obituaries

  Lorraine "Lori" Sparano (nee Newell), age 60, passed away on June 9, 2026. She shared 41 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Fred, building a life rooted in loyalty, laughter, and unconditional love. She was the proud mother of her two boys Fred (Lauren) and Tom (Monica). She was the loving "Grammy" of Fiona, Freddy, Gabby, Lucy, Gino and Sonny. She was the dearest daughter of the late Lois (nee Trybul) and sister of the late Annie. She was a ...

Geoffrey Richard Hammond, 53, of Wilmette, Illinois, passed away at 9:51 pm, Thursday, April  9, 2026 at  Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Illinois.   Cremation rites have been accorded, with services to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 am, at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, located at 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois.  (Meet at cemetery office prior to services)  There will be a short service at the cemetery chapel, followed by interment of the cremated ...

Thomas “Tex” Tracy, 76, of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Tex was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and was a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart. He dedicated much of his life to supporting fellow veterans and serving his community with unwavering commitment. He was a longtime member of Wheaton VFW Post 2164, where he held numerous leadership roles over the years, including serving as Commander ...

  Panagiotis Stavrou, 64, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 am, Tuesday,  February 24, 2026 at his residence, Round Lake Beach, Illinois.   Visitation for Panagiotis will be Monday, March 2, 2026, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, with services to follow at 10:00 am, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, located at 1400 O'Plaine Road, Libertyville, Illinois.    Interment will take place at New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Cemetery, Third Lake, ...

James “Jim” K. Barnes Sr. Passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2026, in Prospect Heights, IL, with his wife of 35 years and his youngest daughter by his side. A resident of Elk Grove Village since 2001, Jim was born on April 21st, 1937, in Chicago to the late James J. Barnes and Delores H. Pasturczak. He spent his formative years in Chicago, where he was educated at St. Francis Xavier School, DePaul Academy, and DePaul University. Jim spent many years as an employee of Arthur ...

MARY CHRISTINE DANZI   Mary Christine Danzi, 67, of Palatine, Illinois, passed away at 7:23 pm, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her residence, Palatine, Illinois.   Cremation rites have been accorded, with the celebration of life to be held at a later date.   Mary, known to many as Chris, was born October 20, 1958, in Park Ridge, Illinois; the devoted daughter of Fredrich and Helene (nee Lackets) Detzner. Chris was preceded in death by both of her parents; loving partner ...

GEORGE EDWARD RAWLINSON   (October 11, 1956 - January 13, 2026)   George Edward Rawlinson, 69, of Palatine, Illinois, passed away at 12:44 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Illinois.   Cremation rites have been accorded, with the celebration of life to be held at a later date.   George was born October 11, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois; the dear son of George Rawlinson and Vera (nee Durante) Hansen. ...

JOHN BERTRAM JACKSON (October 27, 1933 - January 2, 2026)   John Bertram Jackson, 92, of Mt. Prospect, IL, passed away at 3:56 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence, Mt. Prospect, Illinois.  Visitation for John will be Saturday, January 10, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am, with services to follow at 11:00 am, at St. Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church, located at 301 S. I-oka Avenue, Mt. Prospect, Illinois.  Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines, ...

DAVID  A.  BURRUS   (April 5, 1950  -  December 26,2025)   David A. Burrus, 75, of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away at 3:25 pm, Friday, December 26, 2025 at Endeavor Health  Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Illinois.   Visitation for David will be Friday, January 2, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00  pm , with services to follow at 3:00 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois.  ...

Maureen R. Garcelon, 88, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away at 11:57 pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2025  in Houston, Texas.   Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 10:00 am, at St. Stephen the Protomartyr Catholic Church, located at 1280 Prospect Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois.  Meet at church.   Interment  All Saints Catholic Cemetery, located at 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois.   Maureen was born February 23, 1937, in Chicago, ...