Funeral Announcements

Sharon Doweidt

Sharon Lee Doweidt, age 76, of Naperville, IL, at rest November 18th, 2023. She was born on April 11th 1947. Beloved daughter of the late Gloria (Bianco) and George Hansen, loving mother to Blake (Alyssa), Todd (Donna), Stacey (Mario), Brad (Leah), and adored Nana of Michael, Rachael, Bailey, Madi, Skylar and Korbin. 

Visitation

isitation Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington, Naperville. 

Funeral

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL. on Monday, November 27th, 10:30 a.m. (please meet at church). 

Patricia P. “Pat” Nicarico

Patricia Nicarico (nee Panchak), age 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world peacefully at home in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Visitation

A celebration of Pat’s life with a visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM.

Funeral

Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, IL.

Albert F. “Al” DeGeeter

Albert F. “Al” DeGeeter, age 83, U.S. Army veteran 1963-1965, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1968, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born on July 4, 1940 in Aurora.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, 3:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 17, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Dennis Gaspich

Dennis Gaspich, 77, of Plainfield IL, formerly of Yorkville, and LaGrange, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1945, in Joliet, IL, to Mae nee Malnar and William Gaspich.

Visitation

A Visitation will be held on Sunday October 1, 2023, from 1PM to 5PM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home and Cremation, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. Mass will be celebrated on Monday October 2, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.

Funeral

Burial will take place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums in Justice, IL.

Joseph M. Thomas

Joseph Thomas, age 65, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023 at Edward Hospital. He was born and raised in Cleveland, OH.

Visitation

Joe is survived by his best friend and devoted wife of 32 years, Kim; his loving children, Leah and Nick Thomas; his mother, Marta Patete; his sisters, Lisa (Don) Goff and Claudia Panetti; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Thomas.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 15, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. 

Michael S. “Mike” Grzeskowiak

Michael S. “Mike” Grzeskowiak, age 77, of Oconomowoc, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL and Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born October 12, 1945, in Chicago and raised by his loving parents, the late Stephen and Gertrude Grzeskowiak.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 8, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd. Naperville, IL.

Francis E. “Frank” Milne

Francis E. “Frank” Milne, age 88, a Naperville, IL resident since 1964, formerly of Springfield, IL. A proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a “Double Domer,” Frank passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 13, 1935, in Sterling, IL.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 4, 2023, 3:00-7:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd. Naperville, IL.

Vickie Socha (nee Barth)

Vickie Socha (nee Barth) age 62, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 surrounded by those who held her most dear.

Visitation

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, located at 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, IL 60564.

Funeral

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 31st at 10:30 a.m. at St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, Illinois 60540 with Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162.

George J. Marino

George J. Marino, age 81, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1977, formerly of Westchester, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born December 2, 1941, in Chicago, IL.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 27, 11:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Timothy Welch

Timothy Michael Daniel Welch, age 74, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 at Edward Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1949.

Visitation

Visitation will be Sunday, July 23, 2:00 until 6:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. 

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 24, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Edward E. “Ed” Deere

Edward E. ‘Ed” Deere, age 94, Korean War U.S. Air Force veteran, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1983, formerly of Hermitage, PA, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville. He was born August 30, 1928, in New Albany, IN.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023, 4:00-7:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Anthony “Tony” Cella

Anthony “Tony” Cella, age 62, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1993, formerly of Claymont, DE, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. Devoted son of the late Ralph and Amelia (nee Biafore) Cella, Tony was born on January 8, 1961 in Chester, PA.

Visitation

There will be a visitation on July 12, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Funeral to follow at 1:00pm

Funeral

To Follow after Visitation on July 12.

Patricia A. “Pat” Gensler

Patricia A. “Pat” Gensler (nee Horgan), age 91, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1961, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 19, 1932, in Neche, ND.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, 8:30-10:30 AM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL.

Funeral

Services will begin Friday, 10:30 AM from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville with Fr. Jose “MM” Cerna officiating.

Michael Vitale

Michael Vitale, 96, of Naperville Illinois, passed away.

Visitation

A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, from 4:00pm to 8pm at West Suburban Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Funeral

The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, starting at 1:30pm, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville IL 60540.

William “Bill” J. Butler

William “Bill” J. Butler, 88, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Monday June 5, 2023. He was born on July 24, 1934, in St. Paul, MN, to Theresa P. nee Green and William J. Butler Sr.

Visitation

Monday, June 12, 2023, from 4PM to 7PM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. 

Funeral

The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday June 13, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540. Private interment will be at a later date.

Frank P Kasper, Jr.

Frank P. Kasper, Jr., age 96, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. He was born June 30, 1926 in Chicago, IL.

Visitation

Thursday, June 15, 9:00 until 10:00 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Florence Miller

Florence “Flo” Miller, 78, of Naperville, IL and formerly of Kenosha, WI passed away on June 1, 2023. Born on October 11, 1944 to Rose Bryant. She was educated in Kenosha and received an associate degree from Gateway Technical College. On July 16, 1988 she was united in marriage to Ronald Miller. They were married 27 years before his passing.

Funeral

A Memorial Mass for Flo will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.  Interment private.

Gayle S. Betten

Gayle S. Betten (nee Sloier), age 72, of Naperville, Illinois passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1950 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Christian T. and Grace (nee Martin) Sloier.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois. 

Funeral

Thursday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, Illinois. Interment private.

Robert E. “Bob” Hoppenrath

Robert E. “Bob” Hoppenrath, age 96, most recently of Lombard, IL, formerly of Brookfield, Downers Grove, Naperville and Carillon in Plainfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Thrive of Lake County, Mundelein, IL

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 9, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Louis A. Wegerer

Louis Armand Wegerer, age 100, a Naperville resident since 1964, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home residence at StoryPoint of Naperville, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 20, 1922 in Chicago, IL.

Visitation

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, 4:00-8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL. 

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL.

Raymond Gockman

Raymond E. Gockman, age 54, a resident of Naperville, IL, passed away June 1, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1969 in Oak Lawn, IL. Ray is survived by his loving mother, Angela (nee Tassone) Gockman; his father, Raymond Gockman; his aunts and uncles, Terrie (Donald) Micelli, Susan Tassone, Claudia (Frank) DiRodio, and Joseph Tassone; as well as many cousins and the entire Gockman Family.

Visitation

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, 10:00-10:30 AM in the Chapel at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM in the Church.

Mario Ionta

MARIO IONTA passed away on May 7, 2023. Devoted husband of Janine and loving father to Sam, Stacy (Erik), Christopher, Carly (Patrick), Amanda (Tom), Brandon, and Austin. Grandfather to Sammy, Evan, Erika, Ethan, Colton, Jackson, Abigail, Tate, Fiona, and Carter. Brother to Pasquale (Gloria), Rolando (Jill), Elisabetta (Rick), Maria (Mike), and the late Domenico. Son of the late Giuseppa and Americo.

Funeral

A funeral mass celebrating Mario’s life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Raphael Catholic Church at 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540. To honor Mario, in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the family directly.

Darlene K. Trott

Darlene Katherine (nee Smith) Trott, age 69, of Naperville passed away on May 19, 2023. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1954, she was the daughter of Joseph and Viola (nee Kuhns) Smith. Darlene was a 1972 graduate of Hempfield High School and a 1975 graduate of Butler Nursing School in Butler, Pennsylvania. Darlene spent 48 of her 69 years married to her loving and devoted spouse, Louis, who survives. She is also survived by sons Justin and Christopher, along with sisters Nancy (Clarence) Rutter, Patty (Lester) Hockensmith, sister- in- law, Sheila (Charles) Ryan, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Colleen (Merle) Ravenscroft, and nephews Jerry and Jeff Cignetti.

Visitation

Visitation will be held at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 South Mill Street, Naperville on Wednesday, May 24, 4:00 until 8:00 PM.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 25, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville.

Brian D. St Hilaire

Brian D. St. Hilaire, age 73, a resident of Winfield, IL, formerly of Lombard and Naperville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born July 1, 1949, in Oak Park, IL. Beloved father of Anne Marie (Maciej) Grabowski of Naperville, John (Jane) Graham of Bristol, WI, Sean (Cindi) Graham of Plainfield, IL, Kevin St. Hilaire of Plainfield and Kyle (Nicole) St. Hilaire of Plainfield, adored grandfather of Tierney and Hailey Grabowski; Tyler and Luke Graham; Ryan and McKenna Graham; Brynn St. Hilaire, Peyton, Brooke and Gavin Hennig, former spouse of Kathleen (Tom Kenney) St. Hilaire of Plainfield, devoted son of the late Wilfred and Margaret St. Hilaire, dear brother of William (Pam) St. Hilaire of Westmont, IL, fond cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 21, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville with Fr. Dan Bachner officiating and will be followed by military honors. 

Molly Moroni

Molly Moroni, age 65, of Shoreland Hills, IN and Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her brothers and sisters on April 3 2023. She is survived by her siblings, Harry (Barrie), Kitty (the late Thomas) Ryan, Frank (Catherine), Judith (Leslie) Martin-Veatch and Nancy (Paul) Bangiola. She was predeceased by her parents, Aldo and Gloria Moroni, brothers Joseph (Yvonne), Aldo Jr. and James (Rosemary) Moroni. Molly was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and the most loyal friend. Raised in Oak Park, IL, she attended St. Giles Grammar School, Trinity High School in River Forest, IL, and Regis University in Denver, CO.

Visitation

A visitation will be held at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL on Monday April 10, from 4 – 8 PM. 

Funeral

Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:45 AM at the funeral home, going to St. Raphael Church for 10:30 AM Funeral Mass. Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to By The Beach, C/O Shoreland Hills Property Owners Assoc., PO Box 8881, Michigan City, IN 46361. 

Alfred W. Crawford

Alfred W. Crawford (93), of Naperville, IL, passed away on March 8, 2023. Alfred was born in Chicago to Katherine (Hadju) and Alfred Crawford Sr. on December 9, 1929.  An Army veteran, Alfred served during the Korean War. Upon his return, he moved to Naperville, Illinois, obtaining a position with the U.S. Post Office. For the next 25 years, he delivered mail to Naperville residents, and earned the Letter Carrier of the Year honor, the first carrier outside the city of Chicago to do so. Those on his routes cherished his warm smile and friendliness.

Visitation

Family will receive guests on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave, Montgomery, IL, 60538.

Funeral

A funeral service will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL. Interment will immediately follow at West Batavia Cemetery. 900 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL

Irene Barbara Przeklasa 

Irene Barbara (Rich) Przeklasa was born on April 16th, 1942 and lived a fearless 80 years of life. Irene passed away on February 11, 2023 in her Naperville home after battling an aggressive cancer, Carcinoma, and Hypercalcemia. She spent 58 of her years married to her loving and devoted spouse, Edward Przeklasa, where they continued to grow their love for one another and build an outstanding family of children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation

A memorial visitation will be Friday, February 17, 9:00 until 10:00 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

Funeral

The Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Inurnment Assumption Cemetery.

Gloria J. Artl

Gloria J. Artl, age 80, of Plainfield, Illinois passed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. Gloria is survived by her loving children, Kevin (Maureen) Artl, Dan (Laura) Artl, Kristen (Frank James) Shipp; grandchildren, Teddy, Catherine, Griffin, Joe, Maddie, Jake Artl, F.J., Scarlett Shipp; and beloved dog Lu Lu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Artl and brother, Roger O’Krongley.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service 12:00 p.m., at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois.

Funeral

Interment Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego, Illinois.

Thomas Trayer Towle

Thomas Trayer Towle, age 77 of Naperville, IL formerly of Park Forest, IL passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Edward Hospital of Naperville, surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1946, in Moline, IL to his loving late parents, Harold and Elsie Towle. Also preceded by parents-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Demme. Beloved husband of Gail F. Towle, nee Demme, wedded on September 7, 1968.

Visitation

Sunday, February 12th 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. 

Funeral

 Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, February 13th 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540. Interment is private.

Joseph “Joe” A. Jacques

Joseph A. Jacques, 71, passed away peacefully at Edward Hospital on January 21, 2023 surrounded by his wife of over 47 years, Leah, and their daughter, Julie (Matt) Mylander. He is also survived by his brothers, Bill (Cheryl) Jacques, Paul (Carolyn) Jacques, Tom (Laura) Jacques, John (Marie) Jacques; brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Joseph E. Jacques.

Visitation

A Celebration of Life Liturgy will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540.

Funeral

A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, February 24, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, IL 60564. Interment Private.

Mario Mauro

Mariano “Mario” J. Mauro, 84, of Naperville Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Josephine nee Carollo and Joseph I. Mauro. Loving husband of Joanna Cecelia nee Oberst who he married on November 30, 1963, at St. Pascal Catholic church. Dear father of Lisa M. Scholz and Gregory P. Mauro. Grandfather of Carl Scholz, Emily Mauro, Natalie Scholz, and Alec Mauro. Brother of Marie Kreuser. Uncle of Kristine and Mathew Kreuser. Mario was preceded in death by his parents, and son in law Rick Werner Scholz

Visitation

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, starting 10:30 AM, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville IL 60540.

Deanna M. Anderson

Deanna was born on September 28, 1962 in Spokane, WA to Giovanni and Francis Pelle. She joined her siblings Rosemary, Johnny and Dan and by extension, the large Italian community in Spokane. Deanna spent her childhood there, attending St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, where she met and formed life-long friendships with Teri and Michelle. She also attended Gonzaga Prep and graduated from Eastern Washington University. In 1987 Deanna met the man she would come to marry, Jim Anderson, and they were blessed to celebrate 33 years of marriage together. Deanna always wanted to be a mom and that wish was granted when she and Jim welcomed Jonathan and Katherine into their lives to form the perfect family. Through her endless love, wisdom and nurturing, she has left them with the tools to navigate this world in her absence.

Visitation

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services,44 S. Mill St., Naperville. 

Funeral

All are invited to gather for the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 21, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Dominic Blando

Dominic Blando, 80, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Sunday November 13, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Rose nee Molie and Thomas Blando. Beloved husband of Michele nee D’Amico Blando. Father of Thomas Blando, Christine (Michael) Handzel, and Brad (Alicia) Hillesheim. Grandfather of Dominick, Vincent, Anthony, Angelo, Gianna, Anthony, Ariana, Michael, and Nathan. Great grandfather of Finnley, Mia, and Elle. Brother of Marie (Earl) Bruzan and Guy (Karen) Blando. Uncle of Jill mother of Lainey and Cameron, Scott, Kara, Carl, Sully Guy and Mary. He is also survived by many dear cousins and extended family members

Visitation

A Visitation will be held on Sunday November 20, 2022, from 2:00PM to 4:30PM with a Masonic service at 4:30PM. At Friedrich Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville IL 60540.

Funeral

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday November 21, 2022, at 10:30 AM at, St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.

Joan Deere

Joan M. Deere (nee Roeder), age 87, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1983, formerly of Chicago, IL and Sharon, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville. She was born September 29, 1935, in Chicago.

Visitation

Monday, November 7, 2022, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 8, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Richard McLaughlin

Richard Sweeney McLaughlin, age 96 of Naperville, IL., passed away October 30, 2022. He was born April 22, 1926 in Doylestown, PA. Richard is survived by his wife; Tita, children; Peter (Cris), Lisa (Brendan), Maville, Merlie, grandchildren; Emily, Carl, Max, Kelsie, Kaitlin, Ryan, Zab, Zac, Migs, Kim Jr. and Rich. He is preceded in death by his parents; George and Anna, first wife; Janet, children; Rich and Kim Lowell, and his siblings George and Charlotte.

Visitation

A visitation for Richard will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 4 until 8 p.m. and also Friday, November 4th, from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville. 

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, followed by interment at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. 

Sarah Schmid

Sarah was born November 6th, 1926, to her loving parents Mary and Leo Betthauser and was raised in West Salem, Wisconsin. She graduated from Nursing School in 1948 and was working at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa when she met and later married David F. Schmid. Together they moved to Fox Lake and began a family. With their five beautiful children they moved to Naperville, Illinois in 1966. Sarah was the head nurse at Edward Hospital for nearly two decades, retiring in 1985. She remained in Naperville until her passing.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00-5:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.

Funeral

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 31, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.

Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL

Lilian Dean

Lilian Doris Dean, 91, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Monday October 17, 2022. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to Yvonne M. (nee Devos) and Julian J. Houtekier. Lillian attended Southeaster High School, class of 1948. On May 10, 1951, she married the love of her life William Dean. Together they enjoyed over 71 years of marriage. Lillian worked in banking and rose to the position of A.V.P. at Huntington Bank in Cleveland OH. Loving wife of William Dean. Dear mother of Kimberly (Michael) Joyce. Grandmother of Kathleen (Paul) Colarusso. Great grandmother of Thomas and Eleanor. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Nancy Lynn age 9.

Visitation

The family will be holding services privately.

Funeral

Inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.