All Obituaries

Olga Schroeder, 88, of Cary, beloved mother of Sherry & Randy went to be with Jesus 5/15/20 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's. She is survived by her 2 children, Randy Schroeder of Barrington Hills, Sherry Schroeder of Lake Barrington, some nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, son, Louis Jr, parents John/Anna(Ginay), sisters Judy & Shirley. Everyone loved Olga. She was a generous, kind, sweet soul who l liked dancing, music--especially...

Robert (Bob) Frank Dilillo, Sr., of Cary, passed away May 11, 2020.  Bob was born October 7, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Eleanor Dilillo (Lenski).  He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Bob was known for his gentle ways and patient approach to his colleagues, students, and his family.  Bob devoted himself to teaching others, including acting as Scout Master for Webelos and Boy Scouts at St John Bosco Parish and even gave up...

Theodore (Ted) Stanley Warren, of Lake Barrington, passed away of natural causes on May 2, 2020 at the age of 91 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.  Ted was born on January 16, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Anthony Wawrylski and Hattie Wawrlyski (nee Machniak).  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Ted married the love of his life, Jean Pellicane, on February 20, 1960.   Ted and Jean were devoted Catholics and raised their family in Morton Grove and...

  Debra Lynn Kroll, age 66 of Oakwood Hills, passed away at home on April 29, 2020. She was the cherished wife to her husband, Donald P. Kroll, for 44 years. They built a wonderful together and loved to travel during their retirement.   Everyone who knew Debra loved her for her silly sense of humor, fierce love for family and friends, and her kind and warmhearted spirit. Debra will always be treasured by her family; including her children Dana (Mike), and Denise (Mike), her...

  Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret.) Tom A. Svoboda died peacefully in his Fox River Grove, IL home on April 29, 2020. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps who flew an A-4 Skyhawk off the air craft carrier the USS Independence. Following a prestigious military career, Mr. Svoboda served his country in multiple roles within the FBI, IBI and the IL State Police. He ended his career in public service as Chief of Corrections of McHenry County. Tom is survived by his wife Sonia, children...

  Lloyd B. Nichols, age 81, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday April 7th, 2020 in the home he restored himself almost 40 years ago.  He was born December 14th, 1938 to Zola and Willie Nichols. Lloyd is survived by his son William and his children Will, Julia, and Mae; his daughter Christina Diaz (Nichols) and her husband Jose Diaz as well their children Kellen and Rhiannon; son Jim; and many other family and friends. Lloyd is preceded in death by his wife Donna,...

Iris Ethyl Palmer (nee Glazebrook), age 93, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 peacefully at home.   Iris is preceded in death by her husband Derek, sister Joyce, and brothers Teddy and Dennis.  Iris is survived by her daughters Sue (Mark) Bartlett and Nancy (John) Gonsiorek.  Iris is also survived by her five grandchildren; Emily, Jimmy, Katie, Matthew, and Joey.   Iris came to Chicago through Ellis Island from England after the end of the Second Great...

       Margie B. Koffend, age 72 of Crystal Lake formerly of Cary passed away April 10, 2020 at her home.  She was born December 12, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Gustaw and Helen Kostman.        Margie is survived by her children:  Laura Ruddle and Kristy (Matthew) Adams, her grandchildren:  Caitlin Ruddle, Cassie Ruddle, Rylee Adams and Taylor Adams.  Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a...

        Peter Michael Scolaro August 2, 1924 – April 8, 2020 (age 95, 8 months and 6 days)       By the light of the silvery Super Moon on April 8, 2020, at Wauconda Care in Lake County, Illinois, Peter Michael Scolaro was reunited with the love of his life, his recently departed wife of seventy years, Frances. His family surrounded him in thoughts and prayers as the COVID-19 pandemic kept everyone physically separated.   Born on...