Obituaries

Johanna L. Penovich
Johanna L. Penovich of Mt Prospect, passed away on February 7th, 2026, at the age of 81.
A visitation will be held at Matz Mt Prospect Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect IL 60056, on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a brief chapel service beginning at...

Mary M. Stang
Mary M. Stang (nee Sheehan), 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born May 15, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Harriet Sheehan. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother.
Mary was a long standing member and usher of St. Gilbert Catholic Church. She...

Robin Lynn Hatz
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Robin Lynn Hatz, nee Gulder, 66, of Schaumburg, IL, on February 5th, 2026. She was born in Evanston, IL, on September 3rd, 1959, to Paul Ludwig and Dawn Dorothea Gulder. She lived a full life marked by compassion, strength, kindness, and deep...

Gloria H. Altenberger
Gloria H. Altenberger (née Wing), age 88, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Luther Home in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Born on July 31, 1937, in New London, Wisconsin, Gloria was the eldest daughter of Martin and Selma (Wangelin) Wing.
She is survived by her devoted husband,...

Marjorie Ellen Ostrowski
Born October 10, 1931, in Chicago, passed away January 31, 2026, at the age of 94.
Widow of the late Theodore. Mother of Patricia (Tom Bradshaw), Jeff (Alexandria), Katherine (Frank Covone), Michael (Mary), Jacqueline (the late Jack Lynch), the late Jill (Craig Mikolas), Pamela, William...

Paul Robert Hampel
Paul Robert Hampel, 87, of Cary, passed away on January 31. He was born July 29, 1938, in Chicago, to Paul and Mary Hampel. He graduated from St. Mel HS in 1956. Soon after, he began a 40-year career with the US Postal Service from 1959 to1999. He took great pride in his work and often shared...

Jane Ann Holland
Jane Ann Holland died unexpectedly at her home on February 1st, 2026.
Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 434 W. Park St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1400 S Wolf...

Patricia Eileen Buckley
Patricia Eileen Buckley (nee O'Callahan), born in 1928, in Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, to join her many loved ones. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Justice Robert Chapman Buckley; her parents, Florence and Edward O'Callahan; and her...

Mary Jo Reid
Mary Jo Reid, age 90, of Buffalo Grove, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home. She was born August 4, 1935, in South Bend, Indiana to Alexander Phillip and Edith nee Mills Weihrouch.
Devoted wife of the late William "Bill" Reid. Loving mother of Beth (Rick Caral) Reid, the late David B....

Catherine Stransky
Catherine Stransky, 83, of Palatine, IL, was born on March 3, 1942, in Chicago, to the late Adam and Dorothy (nee Kopicki) Borys, and passed away on February 01, 2026. She will be missed dearly.
Catherine was the beloved wife to the late Eugene Stransky; loving mother to Randall (Lucy) Stransky...

Willard A. Pingel
Willard A. Pingel, 102, died January 31, 2026. He was a longtime Mt. Prospect resident.
He was born at home on November 28, 1923, to Fred A. and Rose (Spalinger) Pingel in Chicago.
Willard served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater where he earned the Philippine Liberation...