Obituaries

Raymond Charles Spaniol, 64, of Fort Wayne, IN, died June 5, 2026 in his home.

Ray was born on January 6, 1962 in Harvey, IL, the son of Charles A. and Nancy (Spencer) Spaniol. He married Jennifer M. Swayne on April 18, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN.

Ray proudly served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of...

Phillip Stephen Crail
Phillip Stephen Crail (88) of Elk Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.He was born on Dec. 18, 1937, to Stuart and Faye (Daniels) Crail in Melrose Park, IL.
Phil embarked on a career in education upon graduation from Wheaton College in 1959. He spent one year at Marion...

Marjorie E. Marlowe
Marjorie E. Marlowe, 79, of Hampshire, IL, passed away on June 7th, 2026. Arrangements are with James A. O'Connor Funeral Home in Huntley. For more information please call: 847-669-5111 or visit www.jamesaoconnorfuneralhome.com

Anna Marie (Bazik) Yates, 85, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas Yates; daughters, Jane (Kevin) Galli, Alice (Walter Jacob) Yates, Ann (Robert) Krieger and Elizabeth (Greg) Masslich; grandchildren, Zakira Masslich, Joshua Masslich and...

Mary Louise Jones
Mary Louise Jones, 87, of Somonauk, formerly of Elgin, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born October 5, 1938, in Eldorado, IL, the daughter of John and Margaret Etienne. She retired from Shakeproof and JCPenney. She was strong in her faith and her love of the family she came from and the family...

Dyrle Dee Rathman
Dyrle Dee Rathman, 90, of Streamwood, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Carol J. Rathman for over 67 years. Devoted father of "His Five Boys," Cory (Reneé), Dana (Darlene), Jody (Chris Adell), Kurt (Nancy) and Bryce (Brenda). Loving grandfather of Ryan...

Linda S. Lampinen
A memorial service is being planned in early July for Linda S. Lampinen, who died on May 17 after a courageous two-year fight against relentless health challenges.
She was 77, a Christmas baby whose glorious smile and optimistic personality always reflected the hope, joy and selflessness of that...

Dr. Stephen D. Ban
Dr. Stephen D. Ban, 85, of Inverness, died peacefully May 27, 2026, at JourneyCare Barrington, with family by his side.
A prominent energy sector leader, his career blended engineering expertise with corporate leadership.
Stephen served as President and CEO of the Gas Research Institute (GRI) from...

Patricia Ann Mell
Patricia Ann Mell (née Lambrechts), age 74, died peacefully at her home in Johnsburg, IL, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Chicago and grew up in Des Plaines, IL. After graduating from Maine West HS, Patricia attended graphic design school and worked in that field, and later directed...

Stephen Wayne Griffitts

Stephen Wayne Griffitts, 81, of St. Charles, Illinois, died on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Stephen was born on January 26, 1945, to Wayne and Margaret (Kelly) Griffitts. He graduated from Union High School in 1963, earned a bachelor's degree in business from Western Illinois University, and later...

Kenneth Matthias Kramer
Loving father of Kenneth (Nancy Serra) Margaret, and Paul (Wendy Bennett); grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 20. Ken loved and was loved by his big, close knit family. He loved the family birthday parties and holidays when he was surrounded by his big family
Ken was born and raised in...

Dolores Osterkorn, 99½, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. She was born in Chicago on November 22, 1926, to Ray and Mary Pagogna. Dolores graduated from high school and went to work for Illinois Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator. It was there that she met Tony Osterkorn. They were married in 1948, moved...