All Obituaries

Joel Stephen Lamplough, age 86, passed away Friday July 3, 2026, at Michealsen Health Center at The Holmstad in Batavia. Joel was born June 24, 1940, in San Diego, California, where his father was stationed as a pilot with the US Navy.  His parents were Clifford E. Lamplough and Viola Weaver Lamplough. Joel grew up in Indian Head Park and graduated from Lyons Township High School.  Aviation was the center of Joel’s career.  He flew in the US Army, later in the Army ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol M. Hookham of Elburn.  Surrounded by her family in love and prayer, she went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the age of 95. She was born April 7, 1931, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Eva Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marilyn, and her devoted husband Douglas. Carol dedicated her life to building a beautiful home and family. Her sixty-four-year marriage to Doug ...

Glenn C. Wolfson, 70, of Campton Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 24, 1955, in Manhattan, New York, Glenn was the beloved son of Lawrence and Iris (Alexander) Wolfson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Linda Wolfson (Moats); his sister Eileen (Louis) Meister; his children, Anna Wolfson, Tracy Dienst, Kyle and Corey Ringa; and his grandchildren, Hailey Dienst, Ethan ...

Clifton O. Bartelt was born on August 16, 1946 to Evelyn M. Bartelt and Robert W. Bartelt of Aurora, Illinois. He died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Surviving him are his children Wesley Bartelt, Heather Belcadi, and grandson Adam P. Belcadi.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Cliff was a Sargent in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War (1967-1968), where he served at Da Nang and the area around Da Nang Special OPS TDY I Corp United States Marines. He was ...

Florencio Cantu, age 92, of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at River Glen of St. Charles with his loving family by his side. We celebrate that he is now with Jesus and those who have gone before him. He was born in his family home on the morning of August 21, 1933, in Caderyeta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Genaro Cantu and Antonia Silva de Cantu. Florencio was a man of strong faith in Christ and was loved by all who knew him. He immigrated into the United States ...

Selma “Sandy” Forni, age 99, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Home Care Advantage, a private assisted care residence in Batavia. She was born Selma Alma Noetzelman on March 8, 1927 in Parkers Prairie, MN, the daughter of dairy farmers John and Alma (Riedel) Noetzelman. After high school, she moved to Chicago, worked at the Continental bank and met her lifelong “Sis” Mary (Tinnes) Warrick.  While commuting on the train with Mary, she met her true ...

Marla J. Hoelscher, age 81, of Geneva, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 22, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1945, in Moline, Illinois, the cherished daughter of Keith and Lil (Benesevich) Vinson.  She grew up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and graduated from Aquinas high school there.Marla shared 59 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jack, building a life filled with family, dedication, and service to ...

Debra A. Pinkston, age 65 of DeKalb, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1960, in Elgin, the daughter of Donald Schewe and Dianne Pfrunder. Debra loved being outside in nature and animals of all kinds. She loved having the farm with the horses and dogs and going on trail rides with family and friends. Her and John also spent weekends riding the Harley and traveling around the state. After John passed she traded the country ...