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Thomas Joseph Aremka, known affectionately by family and friends as Tom, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2023, in Cary, Illinois. Born on July 18, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Tom lived a life characterized by love, kindness, and selflessness. Tom proudly served in the Army in occupied Germany, where he demonstrated his commitment to his country and his unwavering bravery. After his service, Tom returned to Illinois where he embarked on a distinguished career with Union Special. Over...

• Collin passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2023 at the age of 43. Collin was born on November 10, 1979 to Kenneth and Kathleen Schaeffer in Eureka, SD. Collin graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in Garner, IA in 1998. He enjoyed many sports and activities throughout his high school career. Collin went to college at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He graduated with a Bachelors in Public Health and Nuclear Medicine Technology. Collin married his college sweetheart,...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great-Grandfather, and friend. JOSEPH ANTHONY SAVONE, age 93 of Fox River Grove, IL. He passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in his home. He was born July 10, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Jennie and Nazzario Savone. Joe Savone served his country as a veteran of the Navy and the National Guard. Joseph retired as a site planner for medical...

Julie Ellen Vraney, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, in Lake Forest, at the age of 59. Born in Chicago on June 3, 1964, Julie brought joy, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone she met. Julie was a woman of many talents and interests. She had an unquenchable passion for crafting and painting, creating countless beautiful pieces that reflected her love for life and the beauty of nature. She also had a green thumb, pouring her love...

Joann (DeClark; Hodgson) Lachman November 14, 1928 ~ August 13, 2023 94 years old Joann Lachman, a resident of the Cary community for the majority of her life, passed away on August 13, 2023, at Three Oaks Assisted Living in Cary. Joann was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1928, and was the only child of Cyril and Anna (Rajala-Vercanteren) DeClark. She was also predeceased by her loving husband, Theodore John Lachman and the father of her children, Leonard Hodgson. Joann is...

Michael A. Clawson, 76, of Pell Lake, WI passed away on August 5, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Mike was born in Mt. Pleasant, IA on December 10, 1946 to Helen (Johnson) and Ralph Clawson.  He graduated from Burlington High School and South Eastern Iowa Community College in Burlington, IA before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1967 as an Electronics Technician. Mike married Patricia A. Fisher on February 22, 1969 in Burlington, IA.  Together, they had 2 children,...

Iris Genevieve Simandl (nee Redman), May 20, 1926 to August 3, 2023, beloved wife of Rodney Jean Simandl 1925-2015 Iris is survived by her son, Ralph (Kyle) Simandl and the late Linda Larsen Lowe, her daughter, April (Michelle), her cherished grandchildren, David (Jen) and Laura Masson, children of Linda, and Monica, daughter of Kyle.  Iris was “Grandmama” to Oliver, Virginia and Alice. She is survived by her nephew Warren (Loraine) Wilson and her niece, Diane (Russell)...

    Lee Carol Frisch (Leatrice Carolyn Frisch), 82 of Cary, IL passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2023, after a lightning fast battle with cancer. She was visited by, and talked to her loving friends and family in the two weeks of medical care she received.   Lee was born at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL on September 3rd, 1940 to Reuben and Eleanor (Schulz) Skanse.  Lee moved with her family to Cary during her freshman year, attending Crystal Lake High...