Forever young.......in memory of our dear classmates who have passed away. Let us not dwell on the circumstances of their passing but celebrate how they touched our lives.
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Judy Bibo
1953-06-27 2020-11-30
Judith “Judy” Allison Bibo Nevens, 67, passed away on November 30, 2020 with her family near her side at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.
A celebration of life will be held in her memory at a later date.
She was born June 27, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to William “Bill” and Margaret “Marne” Bibo.
She attended James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois from 1968-1971 and continued her education in nursing at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, IL.
Judy worked on the maternity unit at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL for 18 years from approximately 1971-1989 starting as a candy striper, then...
Keith Bookbinder
1953-07-30 2024-07-29CINCINNATI - Bookbinder, Keith J., age 70, passed away July 29, 2024, beloved husband of Maria S. Mason, devoted father of Lisa (Rick) Younger, Andrew Bookbinder and Jonathon Mason, dear brother of Jason (Rhonda) Bookbinder and Dana (Andrea) Bookbinder, loving grandfather of Rebecca Disney, Cole, Melody, and Rowan Younger. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00AM with visitation beginning at 10:30AM at Weil Kahn Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. Services will be LIVESTREAMED https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/embed_viewer/103173 . Shiva week will be observed at the Bookbinder residence 3380 Legendary Trails Drive,(Pierce Township) 45245 on Tuesday,...
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Darlene Wera (Cielak)
2016-02-12
Darlene T. Wera nee Cielak, 61, of Streamwood, died February 12, 2016. Beloved wife of Glenn, loving mother of Elizabeth and Andrew; dear sister of Kathy and Christine Cielak; adored daughter of the late Eugene and the late Irene (nee Jankowski) Cielak. An avid reader, Darlene liked crocheting and Winnie the Pooh.
Visitation will be Monday, February 15, 10am until time of service 12:00 noon at Harvest Bible Chapel, 1000 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL. Following services cremation will be private at Countryside Crematory. Information 630-289-8054.
Cheryl Koehnke (Clayton)
1953-04-06 2021-08-05On August 5, 2021, Cheryl L. Koehnke received her wings and went to fly with the angels. She was 68 years old. She was born on April 6, 1953, in Peoria the daughter of Carter & Donna (Brown) Clayton. Cheryl was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She loved all animals from the very big to the very small. Right now, she is on her horse in heaven riding with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Koehnke. Cheryl is survived by her brothers, Carter William Clayton III and Ernie Clayton; sons, Russell Tazelaar (Amber) Dennis Tazelaar (Deborah); stepsons, Adam, JJ, and Nathan Koehnke; grandsons, Ricky and Garrett Tazelaar and granddaughters, Emma and Olivia Steinke; and a host...
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Linda Coughlin
1953-09-27 2013-04-06
SCHAUMBURG – Linda M. Coughlin, 59, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, following a long illness. Linda was surrounded by her family.
A memorial wake for Linda will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway in Hoffman Estates.
Born Sept. 27, 1953, in Elgin, the oldest child of Ralph and the late Courtney Coughlin. Linda is also survived by her sister, Terry (Dave) Lyman; brother, Brian (Sandra) Coughlin; nieces, Christy (Marc) De Lisle and Nicole Lyman; and nephews, Sean, Taylor and Matthew Coughlin. Lin...
Darlene Krein (Duignan)
1953-05-22 2014-06-18
Born: May 22, 1953; Chicago, IL
Died: June 18, 2014; Woodstock, IL
Darlene J. Krein, age 61, passed away Wednesday June 18, 2014 at Journey Care Hospice in Woodstock. She was born on May 22, 1953 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Jean (Biggerstaff) Duignan. She married James Krein III on August 11, 1973 at St. Mary Catholic Church in McHenry.
Darlene loved her family and bringing them together for gatherings.
She is survived by her husband; her two children, Bethanie (David) Cooper of Fox Lake and James J. (Maria) Krein IV of Kenosha, WI; a granddaughter, Gianna Sophia; a sister, Denise Cuchna of Northbrook; her sister-in-law, Jo...
Dennis Gilbert
1952-10-31 2021-10-06Dennis M. Gilbert, age 68, of Naples, FL, formerly of Palatine, IL, he passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 31, 1952 in Chicago, IL. Dennis grew up in Hoffman Estates, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents Catherine (nee Hart) and Maurice J. Gilbert Jr. and his two brothers, Michael and John Gilbert. Dennis is survived by his brother Thomas (Debra) Gilbert and sisters Mary (Robert) Bieschke, Suzanne (Thomas) Sturgulewski, his nieces Stefanie (Jason) Combs, Lauren Sturgulewski , nephew Tyler Sturgulewski and great-nephew Tristan Combs. Dennis was a 48 year member of the Internationa...
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Jeff Goldapske
1952-06-01 2004-11-17
Jeffrey Dean Goldapske of Buffalo Grove
A memorial gathering for Jeffrey Dean Goldapske will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today, at the Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road (at Buffalo Grove Road), Buffalo Grove. Born June 1, 1952, in Fond du Lac, Wis., the son of Walter and Gloria (nee Luby) Goldapske, he passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at his home in Buffalo Grove. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved partner, Diane Howland; brother, Rick Goldapske; and sister, Peggy (Steve) Cohen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Chicago, 4709 Golf Road, Suite #1015, Skokie, IL 60076. Arrangements were made by Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., Arlington...
Joseph "Joe" Hecker
2017-10-25
JOSEPH HECKER Obituary
Joseph "Joe" Hecker, age 65, of Elgin, formerly of Hoffman Estates. Beloved husband of Janet (Ewen) Hecker, Loving father of Christine (Rick) Gill, Tina (Jeff) Cutrara, fond brother of Alice (Mike deceased) Skoneczka, Patti Hecker (Kurt Moehling), Richard Jr. (Theresa) Hecker, exceptional grandfather of Brooklyn and Richard Joseph Gill, Jr., son-In-Law of Jack and Florence Ewen, Preceded in death by his parents Richard Sr. and Alice Hecker. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired employee with the Village of Schaumburg for 32 years. Joe passed away on Oct. 25, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. A great guy who will be missed by so many...
Andy Komorski
1953-07-01 2018-06-12
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Debbie Doorenbos (Kotovsky)
1953-02-28 2023-03-26
OBITUARY OF DEBRA ANN DOORENBOS
Debra “Debbie” Ann DoorenBos, 70, passed away on March 26, 2023, in Venice, FL. She was born on February 28, 1953, in Chicago, IL to Ramon and Emily (Jindra) Kotovsky. Debbie graduated from Conant High School in 1971. She married her husband Ronald DoorenBos in 1989. Debbie worked as a real estate agent for over 30 years.
She is a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Debbie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband Ronald DoorenBos, daughter Kimberly Peters, grandchildren Joseph Allen, Andrew Allen, and Tiffany Ross, great gr...
Fred Luft
1953-11-11 2025-04-25
In Memory Of
Fred Luft
November 11, 1953 – April 24, 2025
Fred Luft of Hoffman Estates passed away peacefully after a long battle with heart disease.
He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his warmth, curiosity, and deep appreciation for history and heritage.
As a child, Fred attended St. Hubert’s Catholic School and later graduated from Conant High School in 1971. After graduation, he began a long and dedicated career in the construction industry, working at Brand Insulation as a superintendent and project manager until his retirement in 2013.
