All Obituaries

Judith Ann Thatcher-Oldberg, age 77, of Cary, IL, peacefully passed away in her sleep on March 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 11, 1949 in Oak Park, IL to her loving parents, Wilbur and Alyce (née Barrer) Siebold, the younger sister to her beloved brother, Dennis Siebold. Judy attended the University of Missouri Columbia (Mizzou) and studied physical therapy. Upon graduation, Judy worked as a physical therapist at Lutheran General Hospital before ...

Robin Ann Hall, age 76, of Trout Valley, IL, passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born January 3, 1950 in Evansville, IN to her loving parents, William and Cassie (née Paschel) Harre. Robin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Southern Illinois University and later received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago. She went on to build a distinguished career as a corporate attorney with Akzo Nobel, where she worked for 27 years. Known for her intelligence, ...

Jorge Roy Brockhoeft, age 81, of Cary, IL, passed away on February 22, 2026. He was born December 9, 1944 in the Panama Canal Zone to his loving mother, Silvia Castillero Sanchez. A proud high school graduate, Jorge went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force, a chapter of his life he carried with quiet pride. He dedicated 19 years of hard work to Accutronics and later served the Fox River Grove School District for seven years, building lasting friendships along ...

Joseph R. Wyleta, age 71, of Cary, IL, passed away on February 11, 2026. He was born August 15, 1954 in Berwyn, IL to his loving parents, Richard and Adeline (née Korinek) Wyleta. Joe graduated from Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Class of 1972. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Western Illinois University in 1976, laying the foundation for a life shaped by dedication and hard work. A devout Christian, Joe’s faith was an ...

Samuel Joseph Bianchi, age 77, of Algonquin, IL, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born March 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, Rose (née Grigel) and John Bianchi Sr. A proud graduate of Steinmetz High School, Class of 1966, Samuel continued his education at Triton College before answering the call to serve his country. He joined the United States Army in 1968 and served honorably until 1970 as a military policeman with the 2nd Military Police Company, 2nd ...

Paul Robert Hampel, age 87, of Cary, IL, passed away on January 31, 2026. He was born July 29, 1938 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, Paul and Mary (née Poremba) Hampel. Born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago, Paul graduated from St. Mel High School in 1956. Soon after, he began a remarkable 40-year career with the United States Postal Service, where he worked from 1959 until his retirement in 1999. He took great pride in his work and often shared stories from his years ...

Jane Anne Karsten, age 85, of McHenry, IL, and formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL on January 28, 2026. She was born September 29, 1940 in Elgin, IL to her loving parents, Paul and Betty (née Newberry) Nicklas. Born and raised in Carpentersville, Jane graduated from Dundee High School, Class of 1958. It was there she met the love of her life, Dale, whom she married on February 28, 1958. Together, they raised four children and ...

Ronald William Gonder, age 94, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away during the evening hours of January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to Lois (née Longnecker) and William Gonder. In 1949, Ron graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. Upon graduation, he attended Coffeyville College until he was drafted into the Army in 1951. He attended Basic Training in Fort Knox, KY, where he received the Outstanding Trainee award and ...

Krystyna Władysława Okoń, age 88, of Fox River Grove, IL, passed away on January 25, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Poland in 1938, she came to America in 2023 to live with her daughter. She was a beloved mother and passionate accountant for over 35 years. Krystyna is survived by her daughter, Bozena; and three grandchildren, Jonathan, Jacob, and Oliwia. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E ...

Henry Gene Schintgen, age 72, of Cary, IL, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born May 4, 1953 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, Henry and Leone (née Baker) Schintgen. Henry graduated from Cary Grove High School, Class of 1972, and worked as an industrial bricklayer. Henry had a natural gift for connecting with people—he loved to meet new faces, share stories, and make others feel welcome. Whether on the dance floor, where he moved with effortless rhythm, or around ...