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Obituaries Today
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Thomas J. Smith Jr. "Tom"
March 9, 1938 – March 21, 2026
Thomas J. Smith Jr., 88, a former resident of North Barrington and Barrington Hills, IL, passed away peacefully at his home in Sewickley, PA on March 21st, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, Tom was known for boundless generosity, contagious humor, and a joyful optimism that lifted those around him. His instinct was always to give more than he took (including, at times, unsolicited golf advice)
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John Simkus, 88, passed away April, 6 2026. Born in Chicago to John and Anna (Neniskis) Simkus. Moved to Hillside at 13 and graduated Proviso High School, Maywood, in 1955. Started accordion lessons at 5 years old and continued to play every day of his life. He joined the Army Reserves in 1958 and his accordion playing for officer functions saved him from many KP duties. John returned home to work at Chicago Mold Engineering, Hillside, Ill., as a journeyman tool maker
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Lee Duba, 85, a lifelong resident of Libertyville, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Born in Chicago, to Paul and Agnes Duba, Lee was a graduate of the Libertyville Freemont Township High School Class of 1958. Following school, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the Navy Seabees at Chu Lai Air Base. Known for his maturity and thoughtful insight, he was affectionately nicknamed "Mom" by his fellow Seabees
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Donna Jean Thompson, 89, of Hampshire, IL, passed away on March 30th, 2026. Arrangements are with Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire. For more information, please call 847-683-2711 or visit www.fredrickfuneralhome.com.
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Dennis L. Quirke, 81, of Libertyville, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026
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Alice McMullen Louko entered into God's heavenly kingdom on Monday, March 30, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Alice was born on March 13, 1931, on a farm near Ipava, Illinois. One of six children, a true farm girl growing up, she helped care for her siblings, collected eggs, milked cows, canned, and was a proud member of the 4-H club; even winning a blue ribbon at the state fair for her pet lamb. After graduating high school she worked briefly in a local dress shop then moved to Chicago with her sister
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Vernon Rasmussen, a beloved father, papa, great-papa, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at the age of 93. Vernon was born on Thursday, August 25th, 1932, in Antioch, Illinois, and was a longtime resident of Itasca, IL
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In Loving Memory of
Thomas "Leo" Rife
It was thirty-one years ago today that our world came crashing down. For some reason beyond any of our comprehension you were suddenly taken from us. Who could possibly know why someone as giving as you would be taken so soon? You were a person who did what ever he could for others and never asking or wanting for anything in return. You were truly an amazing Son, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Grandfather, Father and of course Husband. You were there with such unconditional love for all of us! Not only were you there for our family and friends and being an educator for over forty years so many young people who benefited from your warmth, patience, compassion and humor. And of course when ever the gang was over you were always there ready to make us some thing to eat living by your motto of "What can I get you? Hamburger,
Cheeseburger, Steak sandwich, Pepsi, Beer!" We miss you every day
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Jean A. Dusek, age 94, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Jan. 2, 1932 - March 20, 2026
Clarence F. Wittenstrom Jr. (94) passed away surrounded by his loving daughters, Kim and Laurie. He was born on the South side of Chicago; he was a lifelong White Sox fan. While he was in high school, his parents, Edna and Rev. Clarence Wittenstrom Sr. moved to Elgin, where his father was the minister at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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