Month: July 2021

Sean Nicholas Richie was so wonderfully weird. He used to say, “If it makes you laugh, it isn’t stupid.” He had a clever way of teasing you, so you felt both special and annoyed. Sean’s brilliant wit was a secret…

SCHAUMBURG – James ‘Eric’ Wahl, age 52, of Schaumburg. Beloved fiance of Michelle C. Sprainis of Streamwood. Loving father of Ethan James Wahl of Washington, D.C. and Alec Robert Wahl of Schaumburg. Cherished son of Bill and Dee Wahl of…

Frank Oscar Margaron, age 91, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Born in Coal City, IL to the late Oscar Emil and Jean (Stewart) Margaron, Frank was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving…

CULLOM – James Leroy Haag, 95, of Cullom, Illinois passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. A Funeral Service was held Monday, July 26, 2021 at noon at the United Methodist Church in Cullom, Illinois with…

DWIGHT – Cynthia “Cindy” Boyenga, 63, of Dwight, IL and formerly of East Dundee, IL,  passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 4:20 p.m. at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date…

Lillian M. Daniel, age 92, passed away July 13, 2021 at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville, Illinois. She was born November 19, 1928 in Campus, Illinois, the third child of Milton and Mary Lower. She graduated from Ionia High School in…

On July 8, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, Harold “Ben” Ogg left this world to be with Jesus and his beloved wife, Vicki. Ben was a source of endless laughs and entertaining stories. He blessed the lives of all who…

James W. “Jim” Coleman, 71, of Dwight, IL passed away at 10:19 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home. Private graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Memorials in James’ name may be made…

Robert W. “Bob” Kimber, 76, passed away on June 7, 2021 in Friendship Village, Hospice of the Valley, Tempe, Arizona. Bob was born December 23, 1944 in Pontiac, Illinois, the son of Gilbert and Josephine (Rieck) Kimber. He was cremated….

Nelda Louise Webster (nee Kurtenbach), age 68, of Essex, IL passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born November 22, 1952 in Kankakee, IL to the late Cecil Edward and Clara Ann (nee Fortna) Kurtenbach. Nelda…

By Brandon LaChance Local Farmers Change Their Business Strategy The world is always changing and moving towards something different. Even in farming. Once upon a time, a farmer raised animals, grew vegetables and oats, and then sold them to a…

Ina M. Tjelle, age 84, of Saunemin and formerly of Gardner, Illinois passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac, Illinois. Born February 2, 1937 in Morris, Illinois, Ina Marie was a daughter of Peter…

Patrick Michael Walsen, age 38, of Pontiac, IL and formerly of Brookfield, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Patrick was the beloved son of Michael Walsen and Janice Walsen, nee Holland; dear brother of Daniel Walsen and Megan Walsen; nephew…

Lorraine Simpson, 95, of Largo, Florida joined her loved ones in her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Largo. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Benard Simpson (deceased September 12, 2011); her son, James…

Patricia Kinkade, 81, of Odell, IL passed away at 1:09 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Funeral services will be held at a later date, and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials…

James Richard Muir, 89, of Odell passed away June 30, 2021 at 1:16 p.m. at his residence in Odell. His service will be Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duffy – Baier – Snedecor Funeral Home with…