All Obituaries

Harriet L. Holik (nee Chrostek), age 89, of Chicago, passed away on November 26, 2020 peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family. Harriet was born January 28, 1931 in Chicago. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 36 years, Paul A. Holik. She is survived by her children, Susan Pilarski (Frank) and Debbie Michels (Carl), her grandchildren, Dave Vega (Kelli), Cyndi Vega, Melissa Gilbert, Rebecca Michels and 7 great...

Carmen V. Ruiz, 88 years old of Cary Illinois passed away on November 25, 2020.  She was born on August 10, 1932.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 36 years Alexander Ruiz Sr. (1930-1989), parents Pedro and Maria Velasquez and five siblings (Rosemary, Peter, Frank, Robert and Paul).  Loving sister to David Velasquez.  She was the loving mother to seven children, Alexander Ruiz Jr, deceased (Toni), Anita Dziwulski (John), Richard Ruiz, Carmen Espinosa,...

         Philip J. Stasenka “Uncle Spike” age 74 of Crystal Lake passed away November 8, 2020 at home with his wife by his side.  He was born on the southwest side of Chicago on March 7, 1946, the son of the late Theodore F. Stasenka, Sr. and the late Ann (Loner) Stasenka.  He graduated in 1964 from De La Salle High School and then drafted in 1965 into the US Army. Phil served his basic training at Ft. Hood, Tx, advanced training as...

  James Bernhard Smith “Jim”, 94 years old of Fox River Grove, IL passed away November 3, 2020.  He was born May 5, 1926 in Riverton Township, Minnesota to James and Lucy Smith.  He was a Korean War Army Sergeant Veteran, before getting his Bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota.  He worked 48 years for Honeywell, starting as a stocker in the packaging department and retiring as a senior manager of the EDP department.  He celebrated 65...

Jerry Kehl (70), resident of McHenry, Illinois, after years of heroic battles with cancer passed away October 23, 2020.   Jerry was born October 14th,1950 and is preceded in death by both his parents, Nuel Patrick Kehl and Elizabeth (Kehl) Knipfel as well as a younger brother Steven Kehl.   He is survived by his wife of 36 years Sue Bryant Kehl, two brothers, James (Julie) Kehl, Tom (Ann) Kehl, one sister Shauneen Kehl, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. ...

         Kim G. Brewer, age 63 of Lake-In-The-Hills passed away suddenly on October 22, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 10, 1956 in Elgin, the son of Leo and Jacqueline Brewer, they precede him in death.        Kim is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Fischer) Brewer, his son Joshua (Talia) Brewer, his father-in-law Warren Fischer, his brother -in-law Warren (Patricia) Fischer, his aunt and uncle Val (Tim) Delance,...

Lorraine N. Magnuson (nee Nelson) age 93, passed away October 14, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family. Lorraine was born August 25, 1927 the daughter of Gunnar and Anna Nelson of Escanaba, MI. She is preceded in death by William H. Magnuson, her devoted husband of 34 years of Chicago, her parents, and brother Carlton (Cotton) Nelson. She is survived by her children: Holly Siegel (Bill Suksi) and Cheryl (Bosko) Krajnovic, her grandchildren: Tristan (Jenna) Siegel, Gunnar...

Nicholas R. D’Anza, age 96, of Cary, passed away October 10, 2020 at his home.  Nick was born May 21, 1924 in Melrose Park, IL., the son of John and Amelia D’Anza.  He is survived by his wife Lita L. (nee Comelli) D’Anza, his children:  David N. (Donna) D’Anza, Timothy M. (Nancy) D’Anza and Nancy (John) Campanella, his grandchildren:  Brian, Jessica, Christopher, Nicole, Stephanie, Christina, Sarah and Nick, his great...

Suzanne Sheetz (nee Hoolehan) passed-away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family October 1, 2020. Sue was born September 30, 1930 in Chicago. She was preceded in death by Gordon Sheetz, her devoted husband of 43 years, and parents Paul Victor & Mary Hoolehan (nee Brennan). Her warm smile and unconditional love will be greatly missed by her family: Bill (Karen), Mary Krenz (Dennis), Dan, Gordon Jr. “Butch”, Larry (Mary), Suzie Treloar (Roger), Steve (Maureen),...