Obituaries

Beth Anne Anderson passed away peacefully on January 2nd,2026 after a brave battle with cancer.
Born 11/8/65 in Oak Park,IL, spent her childhood in Mt. Prospect and attended Wheeling High School. Graduated from Luther College in Decorah Iowa with a B.A. in Health/Athletic training.
While away at grad school she...

William A. "Bill" Barden
William Allan Bardeen, husband, father and physicist, passed away November 18, 2025, in Warrenville, IL, his home for over 30 years. Bill was born September 15, 1941, in Washington PA, and formerly of Summit, NJ and Champaign-Urbana, IL.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday,...

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...

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...

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...

John Duffy
On Wednesday, December 24, John Duffy of Elgin, peacefully slipped away from this world to attend Jesus' birthday party in Heaven. John was born October 6, 1934, in Whittemore, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm milking cows and driving the tractor as youngsters did.
He graduated from Presentation...