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Obituaries Today
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Marta Gustafson Gillilan lived a life defined by love, dedication, and extraordinary resilience until her passing on June 28, 2026. Born in Chicago on April 3, 1950, she grew up in Glenview before attending Drake University. It was there she met her devoted husband, Bruce. Together, they built a beautiful life in Mount Prospect, moving there in 1977
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - Norbert John Opon was born July 4, 1939, in Chicago, to John and Emily (nee Rzeznikiewicz) Opon. He died June 26, 2026, in Arlington Heights
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lola Marie LaBrasca, nee Scott, 83, of West Dundee. Lola was born on October 25, 1942, and passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Nick LaBrasca. Beloved mother of Dennis LaBrasca (daughter-in-law, Krista LaBrasca) and children, Walker and Cooper, Lisa (Drake) Carpenter and children, Paris, Siera, Maya and Billie, and Nicole (Marco) Flores and children, Nicholas and Ryan. She was a proud and loving Nana of Walker, Cooper, Nicholas and Ryan. Loving daughter of the late Alvin and Altha Hansen. Dear sister of James Scott and Dennis Scott. Cherished aunt and dear friend to many
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Sallie Vern Roach Fawcett, 88, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on April 6, 1938, in Atlanta, Texas, to Era Sallie and Vern Marion Roach, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service
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Barry Paul Dowe, 71, of Lindenhurst, Illinois, passed away on June 27, 2026, after a brief illness.
Having spent much of his life in the area, Barry couldn't go anywhere without running into someone he knew. Some knew Barry from Boy Scouts in Waukegan, IL, where he reached the rank of Eagle Scout. Once, during a survival camping trip, Scout Barry supposedly caught his dinner by throwing a pocket knife at a rabbit, pinning it to a log, from a distance that changed every time he told the story.
Many more knew Barry from his 28 years as professional photographer in Lake Villa, IL, where he immortalized generations of treasured family memories. Others may have flown with Barry when he held his private pilot's license; he was always looking for people to take for a spin! And it's impossible to count how many family dinners he influenced during his 18 years as a chef instructor at Lake County Tech Campus and Grayslake North High School, where he taught the next generation of young chefs how to cook. Even more people knew him from his role at Prince of Prince Parish, where he served as the Head Usher for the 9:30 AM Sunday service and as a member of the Knights of Columbus.
But those who knew him best knew him from Christmas mornings, cups of tea, and sunny Sunday afternoons on the patio. They knew him from countless family dinners, raucous card games, and hours spent in his garage workshop. They knew where he liked to hide candy and patiently showed him over and over how to use his cell phone. The people who will miss Barry most of all are his wife of 46 years, Kathy, daughter Allison, daughter-in-law Jaimee, and his son David. To them, he provided a lifetime of memories and love
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Jose Julio Ramirez Jr. passed away at the age of 71 on May 15, 2026, in Elgin, IL. He was born March 15, 1955, in Weslaco, TX, to Julio Ramirez Sr. & Maria Acosta Ramirez. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1975, worked at Senior Flexonics for almost 45 years as a Welder, and later several years at Anchor Container Corp in East Dundee, IL
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Natalie Boehmer Valentine, of Des Plaines, was born July 26, 1928, the daughter of Jeanette Allen Boehmer and Robert E. Boehmer of Chicago, Illinois. She passed away on August 26, 2025
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Thomas R. Valentine (Tom) was born May 20, 1951, the son of Natalie Boehmer Valentine and Michael F. Valentine of Chicago. Tom passed away on June 25, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia
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Patricia Alice (Hatmaker) Joseph passed unexpectedly June 18, 2026, at home. She was loved greatly and will be deeply missed
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Barbara Ellen Kowalczyk (79) passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Edgar Howard and Eleanor Marie Tucker
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