Obituaries

Darlene Mae Perfors, age 86, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 27, 2023. She was born June 4, 1936 in Elgin, IL to her loving parents, Fred and Florence (née Bargholz) Dickhaut. Visitation will be 10:30am until funeral service at 12:00pm, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Interment to follow at Dundee Township East Cemetery, 420 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60118. Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home....

Richard Henry Kabbe, age 74, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born May 25, 1948 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, Henry and Marcella (née Bunda) Kabbe. Visitation will be 1:00pm until funeral service at 3:00pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Interment with military honors will take place at 2:00pm, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL...

Juan Carlos Palacios, age 68, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born November 2, 1954 in La Paz, Bolivia to his father, Carlos Palacios, and loving mother, Rosario Monje Palacios. Aside from his life-long love and devotion to his family, he loved croissants, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pears, Turano bread, Dunkin Donuts Dark Roast hot coffee, King's Hawaiian rolls, French bread, Twizzlers, red grapes, orange Jello, and Oberweis ice cream. Juan is survived by...

Gerald “Jerry” Ray Hoover, age 91, of Inverness, IL, passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born February 1, 1932 in Dayton, OH to his loving parents, James and Anna (née Shank) Hoover. After graduating high school, Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951. He was stationed in England during the Korean War, and served four years before being honorably discharged in 1955. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Jerry’s...

David Samuel Pickett, age 69, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born October 8, 1953 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, Burlie and Dorothy (née Goodnough) Smith. David joined the United States Army in 1974, serving his beloved country for three years before being honorably discharged in 1977. He was stationed on the Berlin Wall. David proudly owned his own business, Quality Pest Control, for almost 40 years. David was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Christine Scopa Hottovy, age 57, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1965 in Mt. Prospect, IL to her loving parents, Vito and the late Marie (née Chiodo) Scopa. Christine was the beloved wife of Randal G. Hottovy for 23 years. She was a devoted sister to Lynn (Michael) Galloway and Terry (Albert) Valenti, and loved sister-in-law to Allan (Ann) Hottovy, Jackie (Josh) Whisler, Teresa ( Kevin) Hafer, Michelle (Terry)...

Guy Larry Rail, age 84, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 12, 2023. He was born November 28, 1938 in Forest Park, IL to his loving parents, Raymond and Miriam (née Chiaraballoti) Rail. Guy played football for and graduated from high school, then attended junior college for two years. He joined the United States Army in 1963, serving honorably for four years active duty, and two years non-active duty. Guy worked for many years as a screener for Motorola, and at E&J Enamelers and...

Robert M. Votava, age 43, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born July 20, 1979 in Elk Grove Village, IL to his loving parents, Richard Votava and Anne Paluska. Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.

Ma Trinidad Zamora, age 72, of Elgin, IL, passed away on March 4, 2023. She was born December 3, 1950 in Guanajuato, Mexico to her loving parents, Jose Lopez and Francisca Perez. Ma met her husband, Guillermo, in hometown Little Rancho in Mexico. They were married 47 years. Ma was a loving and generous wife and mother, and she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was very spiritual, and she loved to get ready to start a good day. Ma enjoyed reading, cooking, walking, doing...

Felipe Lucio Jr., age 82, of Elgin, IL, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gregory, TX on May 9, 1940, the son of Felipe Lucio Sr and Josefina (Rincon) Lucio. On January 10, 1965, Felipe united in marriage to Carmen (Galvan) Lucio in San Juan, TX. They moved to Elgin, IL in 1966, where they raised four beautiful children, and were later blessed with eight loving grandchildren that he adored. Felipe did roadwork for 26 years,...