Obituaries

Robert Andrew Jones, 83, formerly of Long Grove, passed away November 23, 2025 in Bloomington, IN. Arrangements are provided by Allen Funeral Home. See its website below for details. A celebration of Bob's life is being planned for after the holidays.

https://www.allencares.com/obituaries/

Hillard J. Schmidt
Hillard J. Schmidt, U.S. Navy Vet. He was born in Chicago Dec. 12, 1925, and passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Lisle Dec. Dec. 4, 2025.
Hillard was preceded in death by his parents, John and Blanche Schmidt; and siblings, Emil, Ernest, Henrietta (S.M. Liguoria), Lorraine, Rita,...

William J. Macak
Visitation for William J. Macak, 87, will be Thursday, Dec. 18, from 2pm – 8pm at Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Funeral Service will be Friday, Dec 19, at 10am at Michaels Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst.
Bill dedicated more than 40...

Francis John Murphy
Francis John Murphy of St. Charles, passed away December 3, 2025.
He was born on August 23, 1940, to Francis and Ann Murphy in Crosby, Minnesota.
He attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he played four years of football and earned his degree in education. He taught for 34 years in...

Richard D. Fulk, 91, of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Moweaqua, IL, died December 4, 2025 in Eden Vista Hoffman Estates.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2025 in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial, with full military honors,...

Peggy Jurgensen
Peggy Jurgensen, 83, passed away suddenly on November 25, 2025, at her home in Elgin, with her loving husband by her side. She battled complications from cancer until the very end.
She is survived by her husband, Alan, of 41 years; her daughter, Treva (Scott) Nebel; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Tyler;...

John Jerome Bretzlauf
John Jerome Bretzlauf of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 79. John was born on August 22, 1946, in Waukegan, Illinois, the cherished son of Harry and Lottie Bretzlauf (nee Dufrat).
John was preceded in death by his parents; and his first...

Maureen Ann Rogina
Maureen Ann Rogina (nee Crowley), age 78, of St. Charles, passed away December 2, 2025. She was born in Oak Park, IL on July 23, 1947, to Joseph and Eileen Crowley.
Maureen was raised in Elmhurst and graduated from St. Francis High School in Wheaton, Class of '65. She graduated from the University...

Rita Ann (Uchytil) Hansen
Rita Ann (Uchytil) Hansen was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 10, 1932, and passed away at the age of 92, at her home in Mundelein, Illinois, on November 29, 2025.
Rita is proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard A Hansen; her mother, Anna (Dispart) Nelson; her stepfather,...

Kathleen Lynn Malek
Feb. 14, 1951 - Nov. 21, 2025
Kathleen Lynn Malek (nee Boettcher), a resident of Mount Prospect, formerly of Pekin, Illinois passed away November 21, 2025, at the age of 74.
She was born February 14, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Park Ridge as the third oldest of 12 children. Kathy...

In Loving Memory of Tonita Faye Paul

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Tonita (Toni) Faye Paul, aged 85, of Naples, Florida, on November 23, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Toni's warmth and kindness touched all who knew her, and her absence will be deeply felt. ...

George C. Kesteloot
George C Kesteloot, 88, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025.
Fond brother of Theodore (Linda) Kesteloot and James (Barbara) Kesteloot. Loving partner of Allen Arkus. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews and great-uncle of many grandnieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his...