Obituaries

Ernest E. McFadden, a proud Navy veteran, stock car racer, avid fisherman, hunter, skilled mechanic, Lionel toy train enthusiast, and devoted family man, passed away on September 17, 2023, at the age of 96, in Elgin, Illinois. Ernest was born in Evansville, Indiana in 1927 and spent most of his life in the Midwest. In May 1945, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned home and...

Frank Paul Perrotta, age 80, of McHenry, IL, passed away on September 12, 2023. He was born September 23, 1942 in Chicago, IL to his loving parents, John Anthony Perrotta III and Helen Louise (née Sylvester) Perrotta. Frank graduated from Morton West High School, Class of 1961. He was later drafted into the United States Army in 1966, and served for two years in the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Los Alamos, NM at a secret Nuclear Base, and was honorably discharged in 1968. Frank...

Francisco Osorio Velazquez, age 29, of Hanover Park, IL, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born October 4, 1993 in Mexico to his loving parents, Filimon Osorio Avilez and Petra Velazquez Diaz. Francisco was introduced to Delfina Ocampo by a mutual friend. They went on several dates, and after two weeks, he asked her to be his girlfriend. They were married for 10 years. Francisco was funny, and he liked to make people happy. He was very hardworking, and strived to give the very best...

William “Kevin” McClure, age 70, of Hanover Park, IL, passed away peacefully in Bartlett, IL on August 31, 2023. He was born April 11, 1953 in Richmond, IN to his loving parents, William D. and Mary M. (née Holmes) McClure. Kevin graduated from Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1971, and attended Purdue University on a four-year golf scholarship, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business in 1975. He worked at Belden after graduation, with his career...

Betty Ann Span, age 61, of Elgin, IL, passed away on August 30, 2023. She was born January 4, 1962 in Forrest City, AR to her loving parents, Earlie and Ollie Mae (née Cannon) Span. Betty graduated from Elgin High School, and worked for Motorola. Betty was very loving and caring, a mother to everyone. She was the matriarch of the family, and the glue that held everyone together. She was selfless and giving, always shopping for other people, and serving her community. She loved...

Miguel A. Pizano, age 67, of Elgin, IL, passed away on August 29, 2023. He was born August 2, 1956 in Mexico to his loving parents, Pedro Pizano and Belen Camargo. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 9:00pm, with prayers at 7:00pm, Friday, September 8, 2023 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. To access the visitation remotely, loved ones are encouraged to log on via Zoom (Meeting ID: 850 3702 4443, Password: 337286). Mass will be held at 12:30pm, Saturday,...

Oscar Eduardo Ardila Gomez, 57 años, de Elgin, IL, falleció el 28 de agosto de 2023. Nació el 5 de junio de 1966 en Bogotá, Colombia, de sus amados padres, Josue Antonio Ardila Peralta y Blanca Libia Gomez de Ardila. Oscar obtuvo su título de bachiller como tecnólogo en obras civiles. Trabajó como inspector vial durante 23 años en Colombia. Trabajó para Hampshire Farms durante 5 meses. Siempre fue muy profesional en su...

Yolanda Acosta Gonzalez, age 55, of Elgin, IL, passed away on August 24, 2023. She was born March 18, 1968 in Zacatongo, Jalisco, Mexico to her loving parents, Jose de Jesus Acosta Morales and Hilaria Gonzalez Tarula. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 1:00pm, Friday, September 1, 2023 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Funeral mass will follow at 1:30pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 270 Division Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Monsignor Arquimedes Vallejo will be...

Carl E. Wilharm, age 93, of Elgin, IL, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born February 1, 1930 in Elgin, IL to his loving parents, Carl H. and Marguerite (née Ebeling) Wilharm. Carl graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1947. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was employed as a laborer. Carl was a man of few words, and a jack of all trades. He was an avid gardener, and had a talent for repurposing anything imaginable. Carl was preceded in death by...

Jess Kimble Sr., age 78, of Algonquin, IL, passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born July 16, 1945 in Widener, AR to his loving parents, Jess F. and Marie (née Davis) Kimble. Jess worked as a field service engineer for many years before retiring 13 years ago. He adored his wife, Priscilla; they were married for 34 wonderful years. Jess had a great sense of humor and loved his family very much. He enjoyed camping, playing cards, and fishing with both family and friends. He always...