Obituaries

John Francis Vicha
John Francis Vicha, 83, died with the strength and dignity he lived his life on Thursday, December 11, surrounded by his adoring family in St. Charles, IL.
The eldest son of Joseph and Eunice Vicha, John was born on February 24, 1942, in Minot, North Dakota, where he grew up with his brothers,...

Joan E. Clowes
Joan E. Clowes (nee Hoke), 82, of Mount Prospect, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Beloved wife of George A. Clowes for 58 wonderful years. Loving mother of Sarah Clowes (Anton Crane) and Tom (Kristin) Clowes. Cherished grandmother of Leonie Crane. Dear sister of Gordon...

Lauran Fox-Jurka
Lauran Fox-Jurka, 72, of Johnsburg, IL, passed away on January 7, 2026. A woman whose presence could brighten any room, Lauran lived her life with a rare combination of joy, generosity, and unwavering compassion.
Born into a loving family, she was preceded in death by her father, Larry Fox, her...

Marsha Ann Ulbrich
Marsha Ann Ulbrich (nee Minton), 77, of North Barrington, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in the company of family, after a period of declining health.
She was born May 17, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Bernie and Dorothy (nee Groene) Minton. At six years...

Maureen Alice Mooney
Maureen Alice Mooney, nee Cain, age 77, of Villa Park, Illinois. Loving mother of Chris (Kara) Mooney; devoted grandmother of Cara, Catherine, and the late Patrick Mooney; fond sister of Gerald (Mary) Cain, Andrea (the late Joe) Winters, Lawrence Cain, the late Charles Cain, and the late Paul...

Joan Marilyn (Hrovatin) Kilkelly
Joan Marilyn (Hrovatin) Kilkelly, born May 15, 1931, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waukegan, IL, the town where she went through all phases of life. She married Paul B. Kilkelly on August 19, 1950, and the two of them...

John James Maliff, 86, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away January 7, 2026, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Priscilla Bleth, three sons, John James, Jr. (Anne) of Powhatan, VA, Christopher Mark (Lisa) of Ocala, FL, and William Charles of Oak Park, IL, and...

Joshua Nicholas Perry
Joshua Nicholas Perry, 47, of DeKalb, faithfully entered into the hands of our lord on January 13, 2026.
He was born in Winfield on May 25, 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Megan (McCabe) Perry; daughter, Brianna, son, Brayden; his parents, Carlton and Christine (Mummert) Perry; brother,...

Roland Tekampe
Roland Tekampe, 85, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on December 27th.
He was the beloved brother of Donald, Karen Gehrig, Linda Chrisanti and Joan Paukstis; and a cherished uncle to Robert and Keith Gehrig, Michelle Cotham, David and Derek Tekampe, Diane Le Beau, Donna Bednar, Stacey and Chris...

Stephen F. Botsford
A Funeral Service for Stephen F. Botsford, 75, of North Barrington, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the St. Viator High School Chapel, 1213 E. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights. Family and friends are invited to a reception following the service.
Stephen Forrest Botsford...

Robert Charles Bixler, 85, passed on December 18th, 2025 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL.
He was born May 3, 1940, Chicago, IL to Harry James Bixler & Phyllis Marion (Benson) Bixler. He had two sisters: Eileen Kay and Janet Lynn. He graduated from Moline (IL) High School in 1958, and Roosevelt...

Ed (Eddie) Wysocki
Ed (Eddie) Wysocki, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Cherished son of Lawrence and the late Elaine Wysocki. Loving brother of Janet (John) Vercelli, John (Nancy) Wysocki, the late Ted Wysocki, Glenn (Eileen) Wysocki, Karen (Alex) Diaz. Fond uncle and friend of many.
Visitation will be...