All Obituaries

Richard Eugene White passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, having succumbed to a cancer he fought with courage and determination for 5 years. He was 66. His wife, Denise, and daughters Chelsea and Dorian were at his side. Born on June 1, 1953, Rick was an Electrical Engineer at Motorola for 33 years, and during his tenure he was awarded dozens of patents related to telecommunications and wireless communications. Upon his retirement, he became an Apple Genius, displaying the patience of...

Tena Irene York, age 75, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Friday, November 15, 2019. Tena was born on December 11,1943, to the late Oliver and Irene (Johnson) Minard. She is preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth D York.    Tena was a devoted and loving mother. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become a "Grammy" to her 2 grandchildren and her grandpuppy Angel. Tena loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to...

William J. Gitzke, of Cary- Father, husband, brother, soldier, firefighter, William G. “Bill” Gitzke passed away peacefully in his home at age 76 surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in his home to Pete and Jane Gitzke, on West Main Street. Cary was his forever home.  He attended Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin. He went on to attend the electronics and technology program at DeVry University in Chicago. Soon after, Bill was drafted into the army...

         Rita J. Patterson, age 72 of Cary passed away November 7, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 5, 1947 in Spangler, PA, the daughter of Louis and Catherine Haluska.        Rita is survived by her children:  Nannette “Anne” Patterson and Michael (Adele Petit) Patterson, her grandchildren:  Gabriel and Greta Patterson, a sister Lois (Bill) Gay as well as a niece Jennifer (Henri) van Goethem...

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Barbara Marie (Wenzel) Olhava, age 77, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Cypress Assisted Living, a caring and loving home for seniors.  From her birth in Chicago, IL on January 16, 1942 to Paul and Mary Wenzel, throughout her years living in Cary, IL, until the day she died, Barbara shared her sweet smile and contagious laughter with all whom she came in contact.  Barbara married her life love, Kenneth Olhava, on October 19, 1963 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Mathew Roy Patrick Perrone, Jr. of Algonquin passed away at his family home on Wednesday, October 23. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma May 20, 1943 to Mathew, Sr. and Isabelle Hardy Perrone. The family moved frequently during his childhood due to his father’s military duty and later career with management of several Sears stores in the Midwest. Mat (also known as Pat by family) considered Rockford his home town where he attended East High School. He went on to the University of...

Lennart H. Anderson, age 90 of Cary passed away October 12, 2019.  He was born on January 6, 1929 in Chicago, the son of Hugo and Anna Anderson.        Len is survived by his wife Marianne (Hamill) Anderson, his children:  Richard (Sylvia) Anderson, Barb Dudzik and Karen (Greg) Quid, his grandchildren:  Jacob Dudzik, Zach Dudzik, Ryan (Nicole) Quid, Katie (Brandon) Connell and Lindsay Quid, his great grandchildren:  Macy, Addie, Julian,...

  Fern Henning (98) of Cary, Illinois died peacefully at the Fountains of Crystal Lake October 9, 2019. Fern was born in Jordan, Minnesota the daughter of Gustav and Lilian Shonka. She was grew up in and around Jordan. In November of 1943 she enlisted in and served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAC's) during World War II. She met and married Ervin J Henning in 1956. They moved to Cary, Illinois in 1958.   Fern loved to play cards and belonged to many card clubs....