Obituaries

Philomena Lucille Bilder, age 80, of Geneva, IL, passed away on August 5, 2022.  She was born April 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL to her loving parents, Francis and Mary (née Caputo) Valentino. Philomena graduated from the St. Anne's Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, and worked as a open heart surgery nurse, a private practice nurse, and a school nurse. She married Peter Bilder in 1968 and they were married for 35 years.  Together they raised two children. Philomena...

Dragomir Stojkovich, age 80, of Elgin, IL, passed away on August 2, 2022.  He was born August 23, 1941 in Yugoslavia to his loving parents, Stojan Stojanovic and Dobrija Randjelovic. Dragomir joined the United States Army in 1964, serving for three years before being honorably discharged in 1967.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He met Linda Boyschou while they were working at the John Hancock building.  They were married for 51 years before her passing in...

Charles "Charlie" Morgan, age 84, of Elgin, IL, passed away on July 30, 2022.  He was born May 4, 1938 in Elgin, IL to his loving parents, James and Kathryn (née Sluiter) Morgan. Charlie graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1956, and attended Trine University in Angola, IN, studying mechanical engineering.  He was drafted into the United States Army in 1961, serving two years as a computer technician before being honorably discharged.  He...

Karen Marie Rugh, age 66, of Elgin, IL, passed on to her eternal home on July 30, 2022. She was born on May 27, 1956 in Marshall, MN, to parents, Howard and Jeanne (née Johnson) Johnson. Karen was a creative soul who brought hard work and new ideas to everything she undertook. Whether assisting in her brother’s advertising company, selling Avon, working retail, or managing a sports training facility, she left her mark with her innovative ideas executed with excellence. These...

Fern Elaine Olson, 99 years young and a lifetime resident of Elgin, IL, peacefully passed on to be with her Lord on July 26, 2022.  She was born May 2, 1923 in Elgin, IL to her loving parents, Clifford and Lillian (née Quade) Olson. Fern's grandparents helped raise her when her parents divorced when she was three years old.  She saw her grandfather lose everything during the stock market crash of 1929, and she vowed that she would never let that happen to her. Fern...

Christian Chavez, age 27, of Elgin, IL, passed away on July 24, 2022.  He was born October 31, 1994 in Elgin, IL to his loving parents, Manuel Chavez and Leticia Garcia. Christian met his wife, Veronica, in high school and they began dating in 2011.  They were married for six years. Christian loved the railroad, and worked as a railroad contractor for Harbour Contractors. Christian was a morning person and was always ready to do something.  He would clap his hands and say,...

Laura Izamar Ocampo, age 29, of Elgin, IL, passed away on July 23, 2022.  She was born August 19, 1992 in Mexico to her loving parents, Jesus Ocampo and Victoria Lopez. Laura was an outgoing, fun, and happy young woman.  She enjoyed shopping, eating, and attending parties and family gatherings. Laura is survived by her son, Mariano Andrade; parents, Jesus Ocampo and Victoria Lopez; brothers, Jose Ocampo, David Ocampo, and Victor Ocampo; aunts, Laura Ortega and Catalina Leonardo;...

Victoria Gutierrez, age 90, of Elgin, IL, passed away on July 23, 2022.  She was born October 3, 1931 in La Cinta, Michoacan, Mexico to her loving parents, Sebero Gutierrez and Herminia Vivian. Victoria was married to Manuel Rodriguez for 52 years before his passing in 2003.  Together they raised nine children. Victoria was a hard worker, and was caring, loving, and funny.  She enjoyed reading, watching TV, cooking, and listening to music.  Her favorite artist was...

Carole Louis Dreher-Veselsky, of Geneva, IL, passed away, at the young age of 80, on July 22, 2022. She was born June 18, 1942 in Chicago, IL to her loving parents, Russell M. Dreher Sr. and Gladys Louise (née Frank) Dreher. Carole graduated from Lake Park High School. She worked as a legal secretary for many years. After retirement, she enjoyed going to the local senior center to participate in activities. Carole loved animals. She had a favorite dog named Freckles, and once even...

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Hendler, age 66, of Elgin, IL, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born July 11, 1956 in Dolton, IL to her loving parents, Michael and Mary Ann (née Haase) DeFrancesco of Chicago, IL. Cindy was a graduate of Bloom High School, Class of 1974. She had numerous jobs over the years and loved working hard for her family. Cindy met Bill in high school and they were married in 1974. They would have celebrated...