All Obituaries

Edward Anthony Dogan, age 83, of West Chicago, IL, and Marco Island, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born in Elmhurst, IL, to Joseph and Amelia Dogan, Edward grew up in Northlake, IL. A proud veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy.  Following his military service, he dedicated his entire professional career to Commonwealth Edison.  In 1968, he married the love of his life, Carol Ann, beginning a devoted marriage that spanned almost 58 years. Edward ...

DeLois Bell was born on May 15, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, to Earnest Bell and Catherine Smith. As a Sunday’s child, she was full of grace from the very beginning. With her mother, father, and three sisters, De moved several times before she even started school; it was a pattern that would repeat throughout her life, as she moved across Texas, across the U.S., and across the ocean.  Her family left Texas for Jacksonville just as De entered high school and right before she ...

  Elenore M. Chase, nee Kipp, age 100 years and 8 months, at rest April 16, 2026.       Of Arlington Heights, formerly of Chicago, Clarendon Hills, and Darien.   Beloved wife to her high-school sweetheart of 54 years, the late Roscoe “Jack” Chase. Loving mother of Wright (Jeanne) Chase and Suzanne (Bert) Lundstrom. Proud grandmother of Andrew (Danielle) Chase, Matthew Chase and Scott Lundstrom. Loving daughter of the late Charles and ...

Janice Marlene Blatt (nee Lang) was born in Le Mars, Iowa, the eldest child of Edward and Viola Lang. She was baptized into faith in her Lord Jesus at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hinton, Iowa, and confirmed her faith there in 1955. Jan went to a one-room country school in Merrill, Iowa, from Kindergarten through Grade Six. She attended Junior and Senior High School in Le Mars, Iowa, graduating in May 1959.  She continued her education at Concordia Teacher College, Seward, Nebraska, ...

Jo Anne Sanders, 92, peacefully passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.  She was born March 14, 1933, in Petersburg, Illinois, to Julius and Miriam (nee Lowande) Mallergren.  Jo Anne is survived by her two children and preceded in death by her husband Ross, who passed away in 2019.  Memorial Service will be Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11 am, at First Presbyterian Church, 550 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137.   Graveside service will be Friday, April 17, 2026, at ...

James David Sowizrol, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home.  He was born January 28, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Estelle (nee Skiba) Sowizrol. He grew up the youngest of five boys in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago.  He attended St. James Catholic Elementary School where his mischievous behavior earned him the nickname Impo.   He was a four year varsity letterman playing baseball at Foreman High School. Baseball was ...

Geraldine “Gerrie” Petrecca, 91, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the tranquility of her own home.  She was born January 12, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and the late Clara (nee Cerri) Casini. Gerrie was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse Petrecca, who passed away in 2007; loving mother of Teri Petrecca, Joseph (Rosetta) Petrecca, and Michael (the late Gina) Petrecca; cherished grandmother of ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jozef Copot, age 81, of LaGrange Park, IL, on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jozef was born on March 2, 1944, in Gornja Bistrica, Slovenia. Jozef was the beloved son of the late Ivan and Evelina Copot (nee Kostrica). At the age of 18, he left home to join the Army. After serving, he came back home and met the love of his life, Maria (nee Kavas). They were married on April 17, 1966. In 1970, they moved with their daughter ...

Madeline C. Smith, 82, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born December 8, 1942, to Elmer and Irene Cowin. Madeline is survived by her daughter Tammy (Tim) Beshoar; grandchildren John (Brenda) Steinhauer and Melissa (Tony) Freeland; great-grandchildren Aubrey, Jaxson, Wyatt, Max, and Sofia; her brother Raymond Cowin; and her brother-in-law Vito Buga. She is preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” Smith; her parents Elmer and Irene Cowin; ...

Charles Warren Fultz, age 102, was the beloved husband of the late Helen Todd Fultz, with whom he shared many wonderful years until her passing in 2009. He was later the devoted husband of the late Shirley Raht, and then shared a cherished companionship with the late Athena Digrindakis.  Charles was the loving father of Charlotte (Peter) Fries, Jean (the late Al) Cookson, David (Melanie) Fultz, Mary (Terry) Brennan, and Robert (Jennie) Fultz; proud grandfather of David Mason, Amanda ...