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Martin ZimaMartin Joseph Zima

1963 - 2026

Martin Joseph "Marty" Zima, 62, of South Elgin, Illinois, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on October 20, 1963, in Downers Grove, Illinois, to George and Evelyn Zima (Dorociak). Marty graduated from Downers Grove South High School in 1981. He went on to build a career in international trade and customs compliance...

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Diane KaergardDiane Susan Kaergard

1950 - 2026

St. Charles ~ Diane Susan Kaergard, 75, of East Peoria passed away June 15, 2026, amid complications from Alzheimer's. She was formerly of St. Charles.
Born Sept. 21, 1950, to Louis and Mariann (Shivak) Hummrich in Elyria, Ohio, she was the first of six siblings. The family moved first to Indiana, then to Illinois...

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Sandra J. BreilingSandra J. Breiling

2026

Sandra J. Breiling
A.K.A. Officer Sandee Pierce (Isaacs) passed away peacefully May 26, 2026, in Queen Creek AZ, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sandee is survived by her children, Renee, Rachelle, and Jon Jr.; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a few older siblings; and many extended family and...

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Peggy (Elizabeth) KiblerPeggy (Elizabeth) Kibler

2026

Peggy (Elizabeth) Kibler
Peggy (Elizabeth) Kibler died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her Arlington Heights home in the presence of family.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Glueckert Funeral Home, with visitation from 9-11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m.

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Stanley C. ToomeyStanley C. Toomey

1937 - 2026

Stanley C. Toomey
Stanley C. "Stan" Toomey, passed comfortably on June 11, 2026. He was born June 2, 1937 in Chicago, raised by his parents Stanley K. and Adeline (nee Roach) Toomey. He attended Lane Tech High School and entered the Navy after graduation. Stan was married to Barbara Jean (nee Furlong) for 66 years,...

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Richard Charles SchwarzRichard Charles Schwarz

1946 - 2026

Richard Charles Schwarz
Richard Charles Schwarz of Des Plaines, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 9, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Fred J. Schwarz and the late Anna Schwarz (nee Trattner),
Rich was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Kucera) and dear brother of Ronald Joseph...

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Dorothy PerlmanDorothy Perlman

1929 - June 13th

Dorothy Perlman
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dorothy Perlman last Saturday, June 13th. Dorothy was born in the Bronx, New York, on January 3rd, 1929. She lived most of her life in Elgin, Illinois, later moving to Lake Worth, Florida, and most recently in St. Charles, Illinois.
Dorothy was a loving...

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Charles F. O'ConnellCharles F. O'Connell

2026

Charles F. O'Connell
Charles F. O'Connell, 79, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Lake Forest, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Batavia, New York, and raised in nearby Corfu, Charlie carried with him a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to serving others. While...

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