Obituaries

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...

Patricia Tanner
Patricia Tanner, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1932. She married Paul E. (Gene) Tanner on August 19, 1953. They had 3 children, Kathryn, Sharon and Richard.
Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00am on Friday, January 16, 2026, with mass immediately...

Joan D. Karafiat, 66, of North Aurora, IL, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born in Blue Island, IL on July 3, 1959, to Edward and Betty (née Bolda) Rygasiewicz. She grew up in Thornton, IL and moved to Aurora, IL in 1986.
Joan loved her children dearly and selflessly devoted her life to their care....

Richard E. Mowen, Jr.
Richard E. Mowen, Jr., 85, of Spring Grove, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025. Born August 7, 1940, in Des Moines, IA, to Richard and Bertha (Bunten) Mowen.
Devoted husband of 63 years to Barbara "Bobbe" Patterson; loyal brother to James Mowen, Ellen Fiene; loving dad of Randall...

Marion Anderson-Peat
Marion Anderson-Peat, born on October 25, 1938, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 87.
An honored teacher, Marion taught at Malta High School for 3 years and Barrington High School for 30 years. She was a loyal friend to many fortunate people in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois,...

Gale W. Yagel
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Gale W. Yagel, who left this world on December 30, 2025, at the age of 83. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Gale was born on July 29, 1942, in...

John H. Hanson Jr.
John H. Hanson, Jr., 73, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Gurnee, IL. He was born April 8, 1952, in Chicago, IL, and had been a former resident of Park Ridge, IL, Arlington Heights, IL and Grayslake, IL, currently living in Gurnee.
John received a law degree from the University of...

Mary T. Sturgeon
Mary T. Sturgeon, 81, of Buffalo Grove, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 5, 2026.
She was born on June 23, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, and was the first of seven children born to Frank and Rosemary Tomiser. In 1966, Mary married Fred Sturgeon at St. Pius V Catholic...