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Frederick "Fred" Bauernschmidt
Frederick "Fred" Bauernschmidt, 82, of Batavia, IL, passed away on January 28, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD, to Frederick and Hale P. Bauernschmidt, he grew up in Alexandria, VA, and graduated from American University (1967)
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John W. Kloempken, 73, of Westfield, IN (formerly of Algonquin, IL) passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on February 29, 1952 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Wilson) Kloempken
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Tammy Elizabeth Fuller - Born June 9, 1965. Passed away on February 16, 2026
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Florence Maureen Crossan, also known affectionately as Maureen, Granny Mo, Flo Mo, Grandma, and Mrs. Crossan, who unexpectedly but peacefully departed this life on January 30, 2026. Maureen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and a cherished member of the Downers Grove, IL community.
Born on January 31, 1948 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, Maureen attended teachers college in Toronto where she met her husband John at a friend's wedding. They married in 1969 and established a loving family and close-knit circle of friends in Downers Grove, IL. Maureen returned to school and completed a bachelors in education with honors from North Central College in Naperville and a Masters degree in Education from National Louis University. She accomplished a fulfilling 20 year career as a revered teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, where she taught second grade for 2 years and kindergarten for 18 years. In 2021, Maureen and John moved to Snohomish, WA after living in Downers Grove for over 40 years to be closer to her daughter Leslie and her family
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Eryn Van Acker, a beloved life partner, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 40
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Jayne McLaren Gaw, 92, of Wheaton, Illinois died peacefully at her home at Wynscape Skilled Nursing Care Center on February 7, 2026
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Ethelyn V. "Jimmy" Lesniak
Ethelyn V. "Jimmy" Lesniak, a beacon of generosity and optimism, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 98, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 1927, Jimmy dedicated her life to her family and the many interests that brought joy to those around her
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Dolores L. Zander, nee Blaheta, 90, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026
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Greg D. Besinger, age 85, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and a summer resident of West Dundee, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 8, 2026. To view his complete obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com. For info, please call 847-426-3436.
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Allan W. Kintzle, 85, of McHenry, Illinois, formerly of Arlington Heights for 61 years, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer
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