John Paul Brucato, age 76, of Elgin, IL, passed away on April 29, 2024. He was born March 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, John F. and Mary J. (née World) Brucato. Interment with military honors will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Date and time to be determined. Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.

Jose D. Quinonez Gamiz, a los 70 años de edad en Cicero, IL, falleció el 26 de abril del 2024. Nació el 20 de Mayo del 1953 en México, de sus amados padres, Marcos Quinonez Medrano y Antonia Gamiz.  El funeral será el viernes 10 de mayo del 2024 de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m., y el Discurso funerario a las 7:00 p.m., en Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Para acceder al servicio funerario de forma remota, se recomienda a sus...

Thomas Damon Adams, age 58, of Davenport, IA, passed away on April 25, 2024. He was born April 30, 1965 in Elgin, IL. Visitation will be 10:30am until funeral service at 12:00pm, Friday, May 3, 2024 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120.  Dr. Lionel Sweeny Jr. will be officiating. To access the funeral remotely, loved ones are encouraged to log on via Zoom (Meeting ID: 872 8783 1366, Password: 113969). Interment to follow at Dundee Township East Cemetery,...

Cayden Cruz Jimenez, age 4, of Elgin, IL, passed away on April 24, 2024. He was born April 17, 2020 in Elgin, IL to his loving parents, Christian A. Jimenez and Crystal N. Villalobos. Cayden was a beautiful, observant, smiley, giggly little boy. Although he was non-verbal, his love needed no words. Everyone was able to fall in love with Cayden with a single interaction. He loved being outside, especially if there was a nice breeze on his face. He enjoyed going to the beach or the pool, and...

Richard Edward Votava, age 44, of Elgin, IL, passed away on April 21, 2024. He was born July 20, 1979 in Elk Grove Village, IL to his loving parents, Richard Votava and Anne Paluska. Interment will be private. Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.

Bonnie Kaye Gooden, age 75, of Elgin, IL, passed away on April 20, 2024. She was born December 6, 1948 in St. Charles, IL to her loving parents, Leonard and Sandra (née Riotto) Pearson. A memorial will be held from 1:00pm until funeral service at 4:00pm, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Interment will be at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI 53182. Final arrangements...

John H. Krogsrud, age 73, of Elgin, IL, passed away on April 20, 2024. He was born October 6, 1950 in Elgin IL to his loving parents, Ralph and Theresa (née Nufer) Krogsrud. The family has put together a touching memorial video. Private interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.

Nathan Robert Morin, age 17, of Elgin, IL, passed away on April 17, 2024. He was born August 7, 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA to his loving parents, Robert Morin and Veronica Villarreal. Nathan was a proud student at Menta Academy. He was strong, funny, protective, and very compassionate. He had no fear. He enjoyed learning, and then sharing, the most random fun facts. Nathan was an outdoor kid. He enjoyed music, video games, basketball, and boxing. And he loved his moma. Nathan is survived by...

Randall Thomas Berendt, age 74, of Elgin, IL, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren as he progressively battled COPD this last few years. Randy was born November 24, 1949 in Hammond, IN to his loving parents, Eugene and Shirley (née Freeman) Berendt.  He was the oldest of five children and was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Michael Berendt.  Randy is survived by his brother, Darrell...

Karen Marie Piech, age 80, of Elgin, Il, passed away on April 8, 2024. She was born March 9, 1944 in Skokie, IL to her loving parents, Fred and Helen (née Schultz) Claus. Karen graduated from Madonna High School, Class of 1962. She worked for School District U-46 as a special education secretary until she retired in 2011. Karen and her husband, Michael, were married for many years until his death in 2005. Karen took great pride in her work in special education, and continued to...