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Robert Leonard Murphy of Huntley, Illinois, passed peacefully on September 24th, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee-Huntley Road, Huntley, IL 60142. There will be a visitation at the church, from 9:00 am until the time of Mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilberts.
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1934-2026
Robert (Bob) Whitmer, formerly of South Elgin, passed away surrounded by his children on September 13, 2026. He was the son of Charles and Lorretta Whitmer; and the loving husband of 68 years to Ginny (Lindoerfer), all of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Juli (Brian Wallace), Lisa (Andy Bouque), Laurie (Kevin Schweitzer) and Chuck (Anna Whitmer), along with seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bob was a beloved teacher at Ellis Middle School in Elgin for over 30 years, and enjoyed camping, canoeing in the Boundary Waters wilderness, working in his yard and on various projects, and most of all, being with family. A Memorial will be held in his honor on October 17th, from 12-3 at The Grumpy Goat restaurant in Elgin. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider donating to Friends of the Boundary Waters,
at https://www.friends-bwca.org/.
For more information on Bob, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com.
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Helene "Lynn" Margaret (McInerney) McNamara, 84, passed away on September 24, 2026, at St. Mark's Living, in Austin, MN.
Lynn, who was best known as Mom, Nonnie, Aunt Lynn, and Mrs. McNamara, was a devoted and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, teacher, and friend.
She was born on October 27, 1941, to Joseph and Helene McInerney in Oak Park. In 1959, she graduated from Trinity High School in River Forest. In 1963, she earned her Bachelor of Education from the Chicago Teachers College and taught at Henson Elementary School on Chicago's West Side.
She married Timothy Ian McNamara, on December 26, 1964, at St. Giles Catholic Church, in Oak Park. Happily married for 59 years, they raised three children, Tim, Marie, and Amy in Elk Grove Village.
She returned to teaching in 1982 in School District 59, where she taught at Friendship and Grove junior high schools.
In 2004, Tim and Lynn moved to Austin, MN, to be close to their daughters, and enjoyed some of their best years as grandparents of seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tim and her sister Mary Cossitt. She is survived by son Tim (Barb) McNamara Jr.; daughter Marie (Dan) Wood; daughter Amy (Paul) Sheehan; grandchildren Katie and Timmy McNamara; Anne, Margo and Danny Wood; Patrick Sheehan and Molly (Evan) Rieber; brother Joe (Ruth) McInerney; brother John (Nancy) McInerney; and nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial services are in Austin, MN. Arrangements by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin, MN.
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Donna Jean DeVita, 85, of Algonquin, IL, passed away on September 24, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1941, in Moline, IL, to Edward and Juanita (Zook) Dalton
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Donald Johnson died peacefully on August 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 91
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Loretta Orcutt, 77, a longtime resident of Bloomingdale, IL. passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 3, 2026. Please visit, www.salernofuneralhomes.com.
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Donna Jean DeVita, 85, of Algonquin, IL, passed away on September 24, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1941, in Moline, IL, to Edward and Juanita (Zook) Dalton
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Mary Elizabeth Bowen, n�e Burns, 73, formerly of Downers Grove, Westmont, and Willowbrook, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Glen Ellyn, IL. Visitation will be Saturday, October 3, from 1:00PM-3:00PM at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM at the same location. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 22W415 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL. Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan, (630) 968-1000 or for full obituary, please visit www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com.
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Mary K. Garvin (nee Hayes), loving wife of the late Thomas M. Garvin for 51 years, mother of six, grandmother of 18, and great grandmother of three. Born November 4, 1936, she lived a full life of faith and dedication to her family and communities. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on September 26, 2026, at 89 years old. She grew up on Chicago's South Side and was proud of her Irish heritage, including writing her own Irish ditties. She graduated from Longwood Academy high school, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods college, and earned her master's degree from Benedictine University. Mrs. Garvin raised her family in Wheaton. An English teacher and counselor by profession, she primarily devoted her life to her late husband, Tom, and to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved to
garden, especially in her rose garden. She was an avid golfer and fisherwoman, especially enjoying Chicago Golf Club and Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. She was a loyal Chicago sports fan, primarily rooting for her Bears and White Sox. Her survivors include her sons, Thomas (Kathleen), Martin (Susan), Kevin (Ann), Michael, Brian; daughter Kathleen (Michael) Bumpus. Visitation Friday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. (1 blk. E. of Naperville Rd.), Wheaton. Funeral Mass Saturday Noon, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. Please meet at the Church. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. Funeral Information, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com.
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William J. "Bill" Diamond, 89, of Elgin, passed away Monday, September 21st, 2026, at Home surrounded by his family
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