All Obituaries

Diane M. (Grandma Di) Celske, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 at the age of 80.  She was born March 15, 1940 in Chicago and later earned a nursing certification at Augustana Hospital. Diane married her husband Anthony (Tony) in 1963, and they established their roots in Fox River Grove shortly thereafter, where they’ve been proud residents for more than 56 years.  Diane loved family gatherings, gardening, and especially enjoyed baking goodies for her grandchildren....

         Carl R. Wagus, age 75 of Cary passed away December 29, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA., the son of Harmon and Eleanor Wagus.         Carl is survived by his wife Carroll L. (Geary) Wagus, his children:  Cynthia Brown, Robert (Sara) Wagus and Barbara (Greg) Cima, his grandchildren:  Allison Brown, Natasha Brown, Jonathan Wagus, Katherine Wagus and Conrad Cima, his...

Janet K. Blanco, age 73, of Cary, passed away December 28, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital.  Janet was born on July 29, 1947, in Decatur, to Edward and Norma Jean (Desback) Neuendorf.    Janet was a 1965 graduate of Glenbard East High School. She received a Bachelor’s of Education from Western Illinois University in 1969. After graduating, she loved teaching first grade before becoming a stay-at-home mom.   Janet was an avid reader and beach lover.  Her...

William D Watson (Bill) passed away peacefully the evening of December 27, 2020 in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Bill served honorably in the Navy from  1949 until 1954. In September of 1951, Bill married Charlotte Meyer and they raised three children, Frances Watson (James Britton), Linda Hastings (Kendall) and William Watson Jr. (Linda). Bill leaves behind five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Watson (Meyer) and his grandson...

  Evan M. Metcalf-Putnam, 35, of Cary, IL, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born September 16, 1985, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Michael and Jennifer. He married Kimberly Hawkins on June 8, 2014. Evan grew up with his two younger siblings in Iowa. His grandparents’ farm was a fun place to visit and experience true Iowa. He developed a passion for computers at a young age and continued that interest into his education and career. He received his BA in Mathematics and...

         Eileen L. Greiner, age 91 of Cary, passed away December 23, 2020.  She was born May 11, 1929 in Cary, the daughter of George and Edna Willard.        Eileen is survived by her daughters:  Kim (the late Dan) LaFranzo and Susan Greiner, her grandchildren:  Heath (Tory) Wilson, Jon Greiner, and Katie Greiner, her great grandchildren:  Quentin Chatman, Reece Greiner, Reagan Greiner, Rylan...

Sue was an outstanding woman in oh so many ways. Family & friends meant everything to her ... and she was blessed with many families.   Sue is survived by an extended biological family including Viki Dettmann and Brian, Raymond Steuer, James Steuer and Tammy, Kenneth Geheb and Debbie, Kathleen LeRoy & David, Karla Manner & Brock and Jan Marquardt & Gary plus many loving great nieces and great nephews.   Her "barn" family was filled with other...

Earlene Homola (nee Eavenson), age 95 at Country Terrace Assisted Living, Minocqua WI, passed away on December 8th 2020 of complications resulting from Covid-19. Earlene was born on August 5th 1925 with her identical twin sister, Imogene in Knox County TX. Formerly a resident of Cary IL for 35 years, she was a homemaker and a member of the Women's Auxiliary and the Cary United Methodist Church. She worked as a dental assistant at Sheppard Air Base in Texas during the war and in...

Julietta Moldenhauer (nee Miller), age 99 of Mt. Prospect passed away peacefully on December 8th 2020. Julie was born December 3rd, 1921 in Chicago. A resident of Mt. Prospect for 68 years, she earned an Associate’s Degree and worked as an administrative assistant in the health care industry after working in a bomber factory at Orchard Field (O’Hare) during the war. A church organist for 35 years, after retirement she continued to volunteer in her church and community. Julie was...

Walter P Rich aka Wally aka Richie, age 87 of Fox River Grove passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 in his home surrounded by many family members and friends. Walter was born on April 27, 1933 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Roberta Rich (Pruscha) son Todd Rich, sisters Gloria Rich and Alice Reposh. Walter was survived by his sisters, Rita Maly (William) and Geraldine Canizzo(Joseph)Fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Wally was a...